Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is scheduled to visit Barmer on Tuesday to inspect the Pachpadra Refinery site where a fire broke out on Monday, a day before its scheduled inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Chief Minister Sharma will depart from Jaipur and is expected to reach the refinery at 12:35 PM, where he will review the affected area near the Crude Distillation Unit.On Monday, panic swept through the Pachpadra Refinery complex in Rajasthan’s B…
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Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Fire tenders were rushed to Pachpadra Refinery in Barmer, Rajasthan, on Monday as fire broke out in one of its units, just a day before its scheduled inauguration. The incident triggered brief panic among officials, as the refinery is located barely one km from the event venue. According to initial reports, the fire originated in the CDU (Crude Distillation Unit). Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the site, prompting immediate activation of the refinery’s fire…
Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave alert for eight districts of Rajasthan, warning that temperatures could soar beyond 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The alert, issued by the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, will remain in effect till April 23. According to the IMD, temperatures are expected to rise by 2-5 degrees Celsius across the state during this period, intensifying heatwave conditions.For Monday, heatwave conditions have b…
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) In a result that is turning heads across Rajasthan, Virendra Charan from Pokharan in Jaisalmer has secured the second rank in the Rajasthan Administrative Service Examination, without stepping into a single coaching institute. The son of a Head Constable and currently serving as a Tehsildar, Virendra’s journey is not just about rank; it is about rethinking how India prepares for competitive exams. While most aspirants rely heavily on coaching hubs, Virendra chose a d…
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) on Saturday announced the final results of the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination-2024 (RAS 2024), with Dinesh Bishnoi from Bhalisar village in Dhorymanna tehsil of Barmer district securing Rank 1 in the state.Dinesh Bishnoi’s journey to the top is being seen as one marked by determination and perseverance, as he comes from a rural background with limited resources and has overcome mul…
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) on Saturday declared the final results of the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Recruitment 2024, concluding the selection process for 1,096 posts.Candidates can view their results by visiting the Commission’s official website. Dinesh Bishnoi from Barmer has secured the top rank.Notably, Bishnoi had earlier achieved the 57th rank in the previous examination and is currently undergoing training for the Rajasthan Police Se…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Sizzling summers have escalated heat conditions across Rajasthan, as temperatures rose sharply in multiple regions in the last 24 hours, with Barmer staying hottest at 41.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Kota at 41.5 degrees. Barmer and Jaisalmer crossed 40 degrees Celsius on Monday, and Kota has now recorded temperatures above 41 degrees on Wednesday. Churu and Chittorgarh followed Kota and crossed the 40-degree markAs the heat intensifies, warm winds have begun sweeping a…
Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Responding to recent remarks by former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Rajendra Gehlot said on Friday that making comments on the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery in Jaipur reflects “petty politics”. He noted that when Ashok Gehlot was the Rajasthan Chief Minister, neither a final site for the refinery was properly established nor was concrete planning or a clear budget framework put …
Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Wednesday sharply criticised the BJP government for its handling of the Pachpadra Refinery project, describing it as the “mega chapter” of what he termed ‘Intezaar Shastra’, a metaphor for prolonged delays in development. “The cost has escalated from Rs 37,229 crore to nearly Rs 80,000 crore, reflecting poor planning and politically-motivated delays,” he said.In a statement, Ashok Gehlot alleged that BJP government…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Under the influence of an active Western Disturbance, several parts of Rajasthan are witnessing strong winds, rainfall, and hailstorm activity. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert in parts of the state, warning of intense weather conditions in multiple districts, including the state capital, Jaipur.The Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds gusting at 40-50 km/hour in distric…