Latest Rajasthan News & Updates

Jaipur, March 26 (IANS) Addressing an all-party meeting to discuss LPG supply in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan lal Sharma reviewed the prevailing situation in the state.He assured that Rajasthan currently has adequate stock of essential commodities and LPG, and that the situation is under constant monitoring.The Chief Minister informed that District Collectors have already been directed to closely oversee supply and distribution to prevent any disruption. CM Sharma also appealed to the public…

Raipur, March 26 (IANS) The Home Department of the Chhattisgarh government has suspended senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ratanlal Dangi, who was serving as Inspector General of Police. The suspension order was issued amid serious allegations against him, triggering a major controversy in the state police department. However the order has not mentioned about any complaint nor anything about allegations. he official suspension order issued on Thursday states that the officer has exhibit…

Jaipur, March 26 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, on Thursday, expressed concern over the evolving global situation, criticising the Centre’s handling of international developments and urging greater transparency with the public. Speaking to the media at Jaipur Airport, Gehlot said the current global scenario, particularly around oil and gas, is “extremely delicate” and required timely preparedness. “The Union government has been late in handling t…

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the agricultural year 2024-25, marking an increase of 25.43 MMT over the preceding year, reflecting sustained gains in productivity, improved input management, and strengthened institutional support to farmers, an official fact-sheet said on Thursday.The increase was primarily driven by higher production of rice, wheat, maize, and coarse cereals (including millets, designated as S…

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India is stepping up efforts to explore critical minerals, promote startups in mining and build strong domestic supply chains to reduce import dependence, Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.Speaking at the governing body meeting of the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMET), the minister highlighted the need to speed up exploration activities, especially for important minerals like lithium, which are crucial for new-age technologie…

Jaipur, March 26 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau, Rajasthan, on Thursday arrested a Police Constable and a private person for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 at Kathumar Police Station in Alwar district.The action was taken following directions from the Anti-Corruption Bureau Headquarters. According to Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Govind Gupta, the arrests were made after a complaint was received on the Anti-Corruption Bureau helpline (1064).The complainant alleged …

Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) In a shocking incident in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district, a 45-year-old jeweller was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants who fled with a bag containing gold and silver ornaments. The victim, identified as Yogendra Chopra, was attacked barely 100 metres from his home while returning on his scooter after closing his shop on Wednesday evening.According to local residents, the incident occurred around 7.15 p.m. in Punjabi Colony, Nadbai. Two miscreants approached from …

Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) Tikaram Jully, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, has strongly criticised the BJP government and the Chief Minister over the prevailing situation, including the collapse of the RGHS scheme and the LPG crisis in the state. ​ He stated that while Rajasthan is facing a severe crisis, the Chief Minister, rather than addressing public concerns, appears to be functioning like a “non-resident Chief Minister.”​Expressing serious concern over t…

Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) Acting under the directives of Rajasthan Director General of Police, Rajiv Kumar Sharma, a serious warning has been issued in the state regarding the security of digital data, officials said on Wednesday. Based on observations by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), it has emerged that cybercriminals are now specifically targeting institutions that use Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices.These include chartered accountancy firms, consulting agencies, hospi…

New Delhi/Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma held a series of high-level meetings in Delhi on Wednesday, focusing on the holistic development of Rajasthan and strengthening coordination between the Central and state governments.The Chief Minister held detailed discussions with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, on key issues related to energy and urban development. In line with the vision of ‘Viksit Rajasthan 2047’, de…