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Rajasthan to curb illegal mining, monitor revenue collection daily

With 22 major minerals and 36 minor ones, Rajasthan is the country's only producer of lead, zinc, wollastonite, selenite, calcite, and gypsum

Trade shutdown in Rajasthan deferred to March 23 by commodity traders

On February 22, crops, mainly wheat and mustard, in some regions, including Alwar, Bharatpur and Churu, were damaged due to rains and hailstorm

Business worth Rs 6,800 cr hit as Rajasthan mandi traders go on strike

Commodity traders and mill owners are demanding the government abolish the Krishak Kalyan Fee and the mandi tax of 1.60 per cent on agricultural commodities

Rajasthan to set up 3 organisations for mining research, exploration

State plans to expand sector's contribution to economy, seeks investments

BJP's Raj minister defends 'dadi' remark on ex-PM Indira Gandhi in Assembly

Amid dharna by Congress MLAs in the Assembly over his remark on former prime minister Indira Gandhi, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Avinash Gehlot has defended his statement, saying the word he used for her was not insulting. During Question Hour on Friday, Gehlot, also the minister in-charge of Jhunjhunu, pointed towards the opposition and said, "Like always, you named the scheme (on working women's hostels) after your 'dadi' (grandmother) Indira Gandhi in the 2023-24 budget also." The remark resulted in a heavy uproar in the House, leading to three adjournments and the suspension of six Congress MLAs including PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasara, Ramkesh Meena, Amin Kagzi, Jakir Hussain, Hakam Ali and Sanjay Kumar. "Indira Gandhi was a respected prime minister of our country. I only used the word 'Dadi' (grandmother) for her, which is not inappropriate in any context," Gehlot stated during his Jhunjhunu visit on Sunday. He further said funds were not released despite ...

My phone being tapped, CID following me: BJP's Raj minister Kirodi Meena

Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena on Sunday once again claimed that his phone is still being tapped and he is under surveillance. "I am still saying my phone is being tapped and the CID is following me," he said while speaking at an event in Sanchore. The claim comes days after Minister of State (MoS) for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham denied the phone tapping allegations in the Rajasthan Assembly, stating Meena's phone was not tapped. "I received a notice (from the party). I told them that when I used to protest in the past, the officers during the previous government would monitor me. They would track where I was going, what I was doing and which movement I was participating in. They used to tap my phone. I have always said that my phone is being tapped and there is a CID following me," Meena said. "The same officers are still in their positions. Those who used to tap my phone and follow me are still there. I never paid attention to it but now it should stop," he ...

Suspended Cong leaders camp out in Rajasthan Assembly over 'dadi' remark

Congress MLAs staged an overnight protest in Rajasthan Assembly after six leaders were suspended over uproar against a BJP minister's remark on Indira Gandhi

Rajasthan govt's mining sector push gains momentum after investment summit

The state government's focus can be gauged from the fact that the government aims to increase the sector's contribution to Rajasthan's gross domestic product

Teen athlete killed after 270 kg barbell falls on her neck in training

A teen powerlifter died after a 270kg barbell fell on her neck during training in Bikaner. Despite receiving urgent medical aid, she was declared dead at the hospital

Govt committed to make state $350 bn economy: Rajasthan dy CM Diya Kumari

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday presented the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 and announced that the government is committed to make the state a USD 350 billion economy. Kumari, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the state government has delivered 58 per cent of its promises made in the election manifesto and has fulfilled 73 per cent of the previous Budget announcements. She announced that as many as 2 lakh new houses will be provided with drinking water connections and on this initiative Rs 400 crore will be spent. She said that nine greenfield expressways will be constructed. Diya Kumari started her Budget speech by presenting the state's income expenditure estimates for the year 2025-26. Starting the Budget session, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said the government will respond to issues raised by the Opposition after the Zero Hour on February 20. It is pertinent to note that the Opposition Congress is demanding the government's respo

Rajasthan CM calls for roadmap to make India water-sufficient by 2047

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday said that to achieve the goal of making India water-sufficient by 2047, it is important to have a well-organised roadmap, including water conservation techniques. Sharma was addressing the second All India Conference of State Water Ministers in Udaipur. He said that we should move towards water self-sufficiency by adopting water conservation measures so that a safe and prosperous future can be provided to the coming generations. He said that to achieve the goal of water self-sufficiency, we need a well-organised roadmap that, includes major aspects like agriculture, urban water management and technological innovation. The chief minister thanked the Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil for the programme and said that this conference is a living example of the concept of cooperative federalism. He said that in our constitutional system, water is a subject of the states, but due to the tireless efforts of the prime minister, water ha

Pipeline burst floods houses in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer; repair underway

Several houses in low-lying areas were flooded after a 60-inch water supply pipeline of the Pokaran-Phalsund-Sivana drinking water scheme burst in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Monday, officials said. There were no casualties in the incident, a police officer said. Superintending Engineer of Jaisalmer Rajesh Agarwal said the leak occurred in the afternoon in the main pipeline supplying drinking water from the Indira Gandhi Canal Project to 550 villages and four cities -- Pokaran, Balotra, Sivana, and Nachana. Due to high pressure, water gushed into nearby houses. The leakage has been controlled, and the accumulated water is being cleared for inspection, he said. Teams from the Water Supply Department have reached the site, and repair work is underway. The pipeline is expected to be fixed within 24 to 48 hours, he added. Ramdevra police station in-charge Shankar Lal said that 25 houses on the western and northern sides of the culvert were inundated with 2-3 feet of water. Seni

Rajasthan approves Rs 5,120 cr to improve drinking water supply in state

To provide over 800,000 new drinking water connections in 176 cities and towns across Rajasthan

Craftsman Automation sets up alloy wheel manufacturing unit in Rajasthan

Craftsman Automation's manufacturing unit has been shaped from scratch in Rajasthan's Salarpur Bhiwadi industrial area

YouTuber Elvish Yadav faces FIR for sharing 'false' police escort video

Elvish Yadav shared a video of him in a car driven by the son of a former Rajasthan minister and claimed he received a police escort during a shoot in Jaipur, a statement authorities have denied

Rajasthan trade bodies call for investment in agro-processing, agri-biz

In Rajasthan, a vibrant agri and food processing sector contributes to around 27 per cent of the state GDP and provides huge employment opportunities to the people

Rajasthan cabinet approves Rs 101 cr for temple renovation, priest stipend

The Rajasthan Cabinet on Saturday decided to allocate Rs 101 crore for the renovation of temples under state control and raise the honorarium given to their part-time priests, according to a government release. These were among a slew of decisions related to the Devasthan Department taken at the meeting held in Prayagraj after Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, ministers along with state MLAs took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh. It was decided to double the funds to Rs 3,000 per month for service, worship, bhog, prasad, festival, dress, water and light, security operation system, etc in 390 temples under the direct charge category of the Devasthan Department and 203 temples under self-dependent category, according to the statement. Approval was given to increase the honorarium given to part-time priests working in such temples from Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,500 per month. Also, Rs 101 crore will be given for renovation, repair and development works of sic temples under the government

Rajasthan agri dept releases rabi production estimates for 2024-25

Wheat production in the state this year may remain almost equal to last year. Barley and gram production may rise while mustard is expected to go down, according to estimates

Swiss firms eye investments in Rajasthan's key sectors after summit boost

The summit, held in December last year, resulted in memoranda of understanding and letters of intent worth around Rs 35 trillion

Jakson Green, Blueleaf Energy to develop 1 GW solar projects in Rajasthan

Homegrown Jakson Green and Singapore-based Blueleaf Energy on Thursday announced their collaboration to develop one GW solar projects in Rajasthan at an investment of USD 400 million (Rs 3,400 crore). The partnership will focus on jointly developing and building gigawatt-scale green energy projects in India, Jakson Green, a leading new energy transition platform, said in a statement. "This collaboration further solidifies our presence as a respected global player in energy transition," said Bikesh Ogra, MD and CEO of Jakson Green. The inaugural 1 GW portfolio, funded through a combination of debt and equity, comprises three solar projects, it added. These projects include Intra State Transmission System (InSTS) and Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) projects with 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) secured via competitive bidding from RUVNL, SECI, and NHPC. The three solar projects are expected to be progressively commissioned in 2025-2026. "Blueleaf's development and ..