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Centre not even bothered: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on wrestlers' protest

Hitting out at central govt over protest by wrestlers demanding the arrest and sacking of WFI chief, Rajasthan CM on Saturday said it wasn't even bothered about the plight of the women grapplers

CM Gehlot stresses on starting production from Barmer refinery by 2025-end

Describing the Pachpadra (Barmer) refinery as an ambitious project for the entire country, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday stressed on starting commercial production from it by the end of next year. Gehlot said that this project will make Rajasthan a hub of petroleum based industries. The CM on Friday held a review meeting of the HPCL- Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project at Pachpadra in Barmer. "Pachpadra Refinery is an ambitious project not only for Rajasthan but for the whole country. This is the first refinery where a petro-chemical complex for the manufacture of petroleum by-products is being developed," a release quoting Gehlot said. The chief minister said that planned investment here would provide employment to the local people and revenue to the state. Along with this, immense possibilities will arise for various industries. According to the statement, Gehlot said in the meeting that the pace of development will increase with the commencement of ...

My govt fulfilled 90% of election promises: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday claimed that his government has fulfilled 90 per cent of its election promises and the state government aims to provide relief to the common man. He further claimed to have not imposed even a single new tax in the last five years. "I have completed almost 90 per cent of promises made in the Congress manifesto. I presented five budgets as finance minister and did not impose new taxes," he said while addressing the inauguration-foundation ceremony of development works worth Rs 143 crore in Barmer. "That is why schemes for public welfare are being executed," he added. Gehlot appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring a new law to give the right to social security to the masses, adding that the Congress-led state government aims to provide relief to the common people. He also demanded the Centre to allocate an additional budget for the arid state. The chief minister said due to the geographical conditions of Rajasthan, the cost o

Rajasthan received 62.4 mm rain in May, highest for month in over 100 years

Rajasthan has received 62.4 mm rainfall in May this time, the highest for the month in the past over 100 years, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday. The state generally receives an average of 13.6 mm of rainfall in May. But this time, due to multiple western disturbances -- weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and bring unseasonal rainfall to northwest India -- and other reasons, it rained a total of 62.4 mm. "This is the highest rainfall this month in the last 100 years," the meteorological department said. Rajasthan recorded 71.9 mm of rainfall in May 1917. The weather department has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions on Friday. Rainfall activity will increase on Saturday and Sunday and is likely to continue till June five and six. Temperatures are likely to increase from June 7 and 8, the department said.

Rajasthan govt plans to give a push to weekend getaways, religious tourism

The state gets 20-25 million tourists each year

Gehlot-Pilot tussle: Party is supreme, will fight polls unitedly, says Cong

The Congress on Thursday said the party is supreme and will fight the Rajasthan Assembly polls unitedly to emerge victorious, an assertion that came a day after former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot refused to budge from his demands from the Ashok Gehlot government to act against corruption. Speaking in his Assembly constituency Tonk, Pilot on Wednesday said that action would have to be taken on the issues that he had raised, particularly on corruption in the previous BJP rule. "As far as getting justice for the youth is concerned, I think there is no possibility of any compromise on it," Pilot had said, referring to exams for government jobs being cancelled after paper leaks. Asked about his remarks and the simmering tensions in the Rajasthan unit, Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said, "On May 29, the Congress president met Chief Minister Gehlot, Mr. Sachin Pilot in the presence of Mr. Rahul Gandhi, general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal, and .

BJP mocks Raj govt's free 100 units power consumption announcement

Ridiculing the Rajasthan government's decision to provide 100 units electricity free per month to every household, the opposition BJP on Thursday claimed Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot keeps on making such announcements without fulfilling them. Earlier, only households consuming up to 100 units got electricity free. Gehlot had on Wednesday announced waiving charges for the first 100 units of electricity for households irrespective of total consumption per month. BJP MLA and party spokesperson Ramlal Sharma said all three DISCOMs in the state are under heavy debt and the Congress government's latest offer will only add to their woes. Will the chief minister clarify from where the government will repay the debt of the DISCOMs which is more than one lakh crore rupees? he asked. If not today, tomorrow this debt is going to put a burden on the people of the state. Therefore, instead of making such announcements, it will be better if the chief minister seriously thinks about how to take th

Rajasthan Cong announces 1st 100 units electricity free for all households

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday announced waiving charges for the first 100 units of electricity for all households irrespective of their total consumption per month. "The first 100 units of electricity will be given free of cost to families who consume more than 100 units per month. That is, no matter how much the bill comes, they will not have to pay any electricity charge for the first 100 units," he tweeted. The chief minister said that keeping the middle-class people in mind, those who consume electricity up to 200 units per month, the first 100 units will be free. Along with this, fixed charges, fuel surcharge and all other charges for consumption up to 200 units will be waived, he said. According to sources, only electricity charges need to be given between 100 to 200 units. Gehlot made the announcement based on feedback received during inflation relief camps in which registration for 10 schemes including the free electricity scheme is being done. The ..

Congress guarantees a hoax, will bankrupt state: PM Modi at Ajmer rally

'Priority to the deprived' a hallmark of 9 years of NDA govt, Modi says in Ajmer

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9 years of BJP at Centre dedicated to welfare of poor: PM Modi in Ajmer

Congress' strategy has been to trick the poor. People of Rajasthan have suffered due to this, said PM Modi

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Gehlot lays foundation stone of reconstruction of Rajasthan House in Delhi

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday laid the foundation stone of the new Rajasthan house on Prithviraj Road here. Gehlot said the reconstruction of the historical Rajasthan House has been his government's priority so that the guests coming to national capital from the state can get good facilities. The reconstruction of the state guest house will incorporate the artistic architectural style that represents the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, a statement said. Gehlot said his government is strengthening historical and important buildings such as Circuit Houses and Dak Bungalows including those in the state. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said he believes the democracy becomes strong if it is practised according to the Constitution. He said his government made budget allocations in such a way that it bridges the gap between the lot of poor and rich. Relief is being provided to people reeling under inflation through 'Mehangai Rahat Camps,' he said. Ge

Rajasthan govt aims to generate over 400,000 jobs for youths in FY24

Vivek, a resident of Jodhpur, got the highest annual package of Rs 9 lakh. He got the job of a computer engineer

Decision will be taken in party's interest: Cong Prez on Gehlot, Pilot

Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot have been engaged in a power tussle since 2020

Share of social sector in total expenditure slackens off in Rajasthan

The share of social sector expenditure as a share of gross state domestic product increased marginally from 9% in FY20 to 10% in FY24 BE

13 dead due to rain-related incidents in Raj in 2 days; downpour continues

Heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in east Rajasthan, while thunderstorms coupled with gusty winds and light to moderate rains were recorded at isolated pockets in the state in the last 24 hours. According to the Disaster Relief and Management Department, a total of 13 deaths related to rain and storm have been reported in the state in the last two days. Ten of the deaths were registered in Tonk and one fatality each in Alwar, Jaipur and Bikaner. In the last 24 hours, Mandal of Bhilwara recorded 11 cm rainfall, while 6 cm rainfall was recorded in Rawatsar of Hanumangarh, 5 cm each in Lakshmangarh and Fatehpur of Sikar, Taranagar of Churu, 4 cm each in Thanagazi of Alwar, Karanpur of Sriganganagar, Nohar of Hanumangarh, Ratangarh and Rajgarh of Churu, 3 cm each in Sikar, Udaipurvati and Chirawa of Jhunjhunu, Banera of Bhilwara, Tatgarh of Ajmer. Various other places recorded rainfall ranging from 1 to 3 cm during the period. Meanwhile, the department has predicted the ...

Jannayak Janata Party to contest Raj assembly polls in alliance with BJP

The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), an ally of the BJP in Haryana, on Friday said it will contest the assembly elections in Rajasthan in alliance with the saffron party. JJP president Ajay Singh Chautala said Prithvi Meel has been appointed the party's Rajasthan unit chief and BJP leader Subhash Maharia's nephew Prateek Maharia its youth front president. Addressing a press conference here, Chautala said talks were underway with BJP national president J P Nadda. "We will contest on those seats in Rajasthan where the BJP is weak," he said. Chautala said the Congress government in Rajasthan has failed on every front and people were looking for an alternative. "Whenever we contested elections, people have reposed faith in us," he said, adding the JJP will contest elections on many seats, including Fatehpur, Suratgarh, Kotputli, Nohar, Bhadra and Lunkaransar. The Rajasthan assembly polls are scheduled to be held later this year.

Mass marriages strengthen feeling of social harmony: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said organising mass marriages strengthens the feeling of social harmony. A mass marriage of 2,222 couples, including 2,111 from the Hindu community and 111 from the Muslim community, was organised by Shri Mahavir Gaushala Kalyan Sansthan on Friday in Baran district. Gehlot said the state government is encouraging mass marriages through its many programmes and policies. Schemes like Chief Minister Group Marriage Grant Scheme, Chief Minister Kanyadan Scheme and Chief Minister Inter-caste Marriage Promotion Scheme are being run in the state, he added. On the occasion, Gehlot also inspected an inflation relief camp in Baran. He handed over Chief Minister's Guarantee Cards of various schemes to the beneficiaries. Rajasthan Assembly Speaker C P Joshi said organising mass marriages was an important social work.

Rajasthan govt promotes manufactured sand as easy alternative to river sand

The demand for river sand in the state is around 70 million tonnes a year