Jaipur, April 22 (IANS) Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday strongly responded to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s recent remarks on the Pachpadra refinery project, stating that the claims made by the Chief Minister are “misleading and factually incorrect”.Hitting back at the state government, Gehlot alleged that attempts are being made to divert attention from delays in the refinery project as well as the recent accident linked to the project site. He said that the delays were…
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Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) A day after the massive fire at the Pachpadra Refinery in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited the site on Tuesday and conducted an extensive review of the situation. He held a detailed meeting with officials for nearly two-and-a-half hours and inspected the exact location where the fire had occurred.The Chief Minister arrived at the refinery around Tuesday noon and was accompanied by Cabinet Minister Jogaram Patel and Chief Secretary V. …
Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) Several investigative and safety agencies on Tuesday reached the site of the Pachpadra Refinery unit in Rajasthan to probe the cause of the fire incident that took place on Monday.The development led to the postponement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit for the refinery’s inauguration.According to initial reports, the fire broke out in the crude distillation unit (CDU) due to a suspected hydrocarbon leak in the heat exchanger circuit. Emergency respons…
Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rajasthan on Tuesday, a government statement said on Monday. His visit marks an important occasion for the country’s energy and industrial sectors.During his visit, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation India’s first greenfield integrated Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra in Balotra. The event is set to take place at around 11.30 a.m., after which he will also address a public gathering.This ref…
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra for its inauguration on April 21, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will visit the site on Monday to review preparations for the ceremony.The CMO officials confirmed that the Chief Minister will arrive at the Pachpadra Refinery in the afternoon to inspect the site. He will assess project progress, security arrangements, the public meeting venue, helipad facilities, and other key p…
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…
Chandigarh, March 24 (IANS) Haryana’s Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Rajesh Nagar on Tuesday assured citizens that there is no shortage of domestic LPG supply in the state and there is no need to panic. He said that any irregularity related to LPG is being acted upon immediately. The situation regarding LPG cylinders in the state is normal, and citizens should remain assured. The minister said the government has taken strict action against black marketin…
Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Wednesday appealed to the Union government to ensure that there is no shortage of essential commodities such as LPG, petrol and diesel in view of the ongoing war-like situation in the West Asian region.Chairing a meeting with representatives of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), the Minister emphasised …
Jaipur, Dec 30 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel on Tuesday hit back at former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s remarks on the Rajasthan Refinery project, stating that the agreement signed during the Congress government was not in the interest of the state, while the revised agreement under the BJP government safeguarded Rajasthan’s rights and benefits. Responding to questions at a press conference, Patel said that Ashok Gehlot was making statements merely to stay in the headl…