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Heavy rains in north India leave over 28 dead, trigger floods & landslides

Heavy to exceptionally heavy rainfall over north India triggered flash floods, landslides, and house collapses in Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions

Rajasthan CM expresses condolences over death of Salumber BJP MLA

Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Prem Chand Bairwa also expressed shock and grief over the death of Amrit Lal Meena

BJP's 3-time tribal MLA Amritlal Meena passes away due to cardiac arrest

Bhartiya Janata Party's (BJP) three-time tribal MLA Amritlal Meena, aged 64, passed away due to a heart attack on Wednesday.Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, in a condolence message on X, wrote, "I am shocked by the news of the demise of BJP MLA from Salumber Assembly constituency, Shri Amrit Lal Ji Meena due to a heart attack. This is an irreparable loss for the BJP family. I pray to Almighty God to give his holy soul a place in his feet and provide strength to his family members in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!"Babulal Kharadi, who is the Cabinet Minister in Rajasthan government also expressed his condolences and said "A very important member of our party has passed away today. He was like a brother to me, and I had a close relationship with his family. No one would be able to fill in the emptiness he has left in our lives. Finding someone like him is very rare. My condolences to his family."BJP MLA Phool Singh Meena also expressed his condolences. "He was a very ...

Rajasthan govt plans to bring an investor-friendly industrial policy soon

The new policy will aim to set up theme-based industrial parks and hassle-free goods transportation

Rajasthan govt to set up animal husbandry development fund worth Rs 250 cr

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the state government will constitute the Chief Minister's Animal Husbandry Development Fund with an allocation of Rs 250 crore to benefit cattle farmers. Sharma was addressing a delegation of Dewasi community who had come from various assembly constituencies including Sirohi and Bali to express gratitude for the announcements made for their upliftment in the state's annual budget. According to an official statement, the chief minister said that the country is agriculture-based and cattle farmers have an important contribution in the state's economy. Keeping this in mind, many gifts have been given in the budget for the empowerment of cattle farmers. Chief Minister's Animal Husbandry Development Fund will be constituted with Rs 250 crore for animal husbandry promotion, conservation and development, he said. According to the chief minister, the grant amount will be increased from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for breed developme

Our govt has inked MoUs to make Rajasthan self-reliant in power: Minister

Rajasthan Minister of State for Energy Heeralal Nagar has said the government has signed agreements with central undertakings to make the state "self-reliant in the field of electricity". The minister made the remarks on Friday night while responding to a discussion in the Rajasthan assembly on the power situation in the state. "Our government has signed agreements (MoUs) with central undertakings to make the state self-reliant in the field of electricity," he said. "With this step taken and with a farsighted vision, there will be no shortage of electricity in Rajasthan in the coming times," Nagar asserted. Targeting the Congress, he alleged that due to the mismanagement of the previous government, the state had to face power crisis. During the previous government, power generation, transmission and distribution were neglected, Nagar claimed. The minister said power cuts in the state have reduced this year. By 2027, the state government will provide electricity to farmers in two

Rajasthan govt to hold road shows ahead of investment summit in Jaipur

The previous Ashok Gehlot government organised a similar programme in 2022 - Invest Rajasthan 2022 Summit - in Jaipur on October 7-8

Rajasthan health dept issues advisory after Chandipura virus patient found

The Rajasthan Medical and Health Department on Tuesday issued a detailed advisory to take precautions and ensure necessary management after a Chandipura virus patient was found in Dungarpur district of the state. Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar instructed the authorities to take necessary steps to prevent this disease from spreading after a Chandipura virus patient was found in the state. The department has instructed the principals of all the medical colleges of the state, chief medical and health officers and chief medical officers to ensure necessary action according to the advisory. Additional Chief Secretary of Medical and Health Department Shubhra Singh said after a patient was found in Dungarpur district, arrangements have been made for the prevention and treatment of the disease across the state. Also, instructions have been given to conduct special vigilance in the border districts of Gujarat. Singh said in the detailed advisory issued by the department,

Schools to mark Savarkar Jayanti, Article 370 abrogation: Rajasthan govt

The Rajasthan Education Department announced that from academic year 2024-25, schools will celebrate Savarkar Jayanti on May 28 and the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5

RAPS-3 reconnected to grid after major renovation exercise: NPCIL

A 220 MW nuclear power plant at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan has been reconnected to the grid after its life was extended by about 30 years by undertaking a major renovation and modernisation exercise, the plant operator said. Unit 3 of Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS-3) was commissioned on June 1, 2000, and continued commercial operations for over 22 years before being taken up for renovation and modernisation (R&M) on October 27, 2022. It said RAPS-3 was connected to the grid on July 24 this year. "The unit underwent Enmasse Coolant Channel Replacement (EMCCR), Enmasse Feeder Replacement (EMFR) and other upgrades during the R&M," the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) said in a statement. R&M activities were carried out in the core of the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor remotely using precision technologies developed indigenously. "The NPCIL has over the years attained maturity in carrying out in-core jobs using sophisticated remotely operated tools. The .

Rajasthan govt to form a three-member panel to control industrial pollution

The industry contributes around 24 per cent of the state's gross domestic product, lower than agriculture (27 per cent) and services (41 per cent) to the state's GDP besides other small sectors

Crimes against tribals, Dalits increased under BJP govt in Raj, says Gehlot

Crimes against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes increased rapidly after the BJP assumed power in Rajasthan, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot said on Monday. He also demanded that Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma himself take cognisance and ensure the safety of Dalits and tribals. Sharing a news report of a crime in Jodhpur's Shergarh, Gehlot said in a post on X, "During our government in Rajasthan, prompt action was taken on crimes against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and the police always stood firmly with the victim. Crimes against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes increased rapidly in the state since the change of government." "Crimes against Dalits and tribals have increased. The crime percentage, which was 32.7 per cent in January 2024, rose to 33.7 per cent in February, 34.1 per cent in March, 19.5 per cent in April, 62.5 per cent in May and 53.37 per cent in June," he said in Hindi. A 40-year-old man was allegedly thrashed by a group of people in Shergarh

Several steps taken to curb students' suicides, MoS Sukanta Majumdar

The government has taken several steps to curb suicide cases among students, Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar said on Monday and added that 1.2 per cent of suicides were related to examination failures. Asked about student suicides in Kota, a hub of coaching centres in Rajasthan for competitive examinations, the minister said a number of steps had been taken by the central and the state governments. "Several initiatives have been taken by our government to curb incidents of suicide among students. According to NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) and Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India, only 1.2 per cent of total suicide cases are related to failure in examinations," Majumdar told the House. Speaker Om Birla, the Kota MP, was not in the chair when the question was taken up. The proceedings were being managed by Jagadambika Pal. Majumdar said the Union education ministry had started the 'Manodarpan' initiative for providing psychological support to ...

Rajasthan govt to spend Rs 215 cr in FY25 on education scholarship scheme

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said the scholarship initiative underscored the government's dedication to empowering students through higher education

Timely onset of monsoon leads to speedy kharif crop sowing in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the top-most producer of guar with around 70% share in the country's total production of the crop

Slowdown at Kota factory with coaching institutes mushrooming closer home

According to estimates by people familiar with the churn, there has been a 30-40 per cent drop in enrolments compared to last year

ED arrests Sanjay Badaya for Jal Jeevan Mission scam in Rajasthan

So far, the ED had arrested three people in connection with the Jal Jeevan Mission scam

Rajasthan investment summit: Trade body suggests measures for success

"We do not want this to happen again so we have suggested a few things to the state government to make the upcoming event successful," executive president of ARTIA, Prem Biyani said

Rajasthan budget: Rs 15k cr for tap water, greenfield expressways. Updates

Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari proposed Rs 27,000 crore for the health sector and said that bio pink toilets will be built for women

Rajasthan plans 30 Gw solar power by FY25-end; aims to become self-reliant

Rajasthan is one of the leading states in the country in solar energy production, with an estimated output of 142 Gw