Jaipur, June 18 (IANS) Drought on one side and a reservoir full of water on the other, the irony captures the essence of the Panchna Dam controversy that has once again exploded into a major political and social flashpoint in eastern Rajasthan. What began as a dispute over irrigation water has now evolved into a complex political and social battle involving rehabilitation, compensation, community interests, court orders and political pressure. The controversy, simmering for nearly two decades, h…
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Jaipur, June 10 (IANS) Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Wednesday directed that maximum utilisation of products manufactured at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery be ensured within the state to strengthen Rajasthan’s industrial ecosystem and generate new opportunities for investment, employment and revenue growth.He informed that diesel production at the refinery is set to commence this month, marking a significant milestone in the state’s flagship energy project.Diesel and LPG will be the first products…
Jaipur, June 5 (IANS) Rajasthan’s mining and petroleum sectors are witnessing significant investment momentum, with projects worth Rs 33,000 crore currently under execution and Rs 15,000 crore already translated into on-ground investments, according to State Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora. Leading the investment wave are marquee projects by UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Copper Limited, and Indian Oil Corporation.UltraTech’s Rs 2,230-crore cement plant has already com…
Jaipur, May 29 (IANS) Acting under the Rajasthan government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has ordered the suspension of 103 officers, including one IAS officer. In addition, six officials have been dismissed from service, while the pensions of 11 retired officers have been permanently withheld due to proven misconduct and corruption-related charges.Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has launched a strong and decisive crackdown against corru…
Jaipur, May 26 (IANS) The Rajasthan government and the Drug Control Department have initiated immediate action in connection with the deaths of five women reported after cesarean section (C-section) complications, officials said on Tuesday. Samples of medicines used at the hospital have been collected for laboratory examination, while an investigation into the drug supply chain has also commenced. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, as the probe …
Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve petrol and diesel, the Rajasthan government has issued a circular banning foreign travel by ministers, officials and employees at government expense, while outlining a series of energy-saving measures.The circular, issued by the Finance Department, outlines measures to reduce government expenditure and conserve fuel. All departments have been directed to implement the guidelines strictly.Under the new policy, all…
Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has carried out a major reshuffle in the police department, transferring 17 IPS officers and replacing the Superintendents of Police (SPs) in seven districts. The districts affected by the late Tuesday night reshuffle include Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Tonk, Bharatpur, and Dausa.As part of the transfers, Harendra Kumar Mahawar has been appointed Inspector General (IG) of the Kota Range, a post that had been lying vacant. Manish…
Jaipur, May 18 (IANS) The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday announced a protest demonstration against the NEET-2026 paper leak and the purported involvement of BJP leaders in the matter.Under the leadership of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee President, Govind Singh Dotasra, Congress workers will gherao the BJP State Headquarters in Jaipur on May 21, 2026. The party has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the National Te…
Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve petrol and diesel, Rajasthan High Court judge Justice Sameer Jain arrived at the High Court on Saturday by bicycle instead of using his official car. Justice Jain cycled from his residence in Gandhinagar to the High Court premises, accompanied only by his security personnel.Blending in with regular commuters along the route, he reportedly went largely unrecognised by the public. His arrival at the High Court …
Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said the Narendra Modi government has focused on empowering the poor, claiming that nearly 30 crore people have moved above the poverty line due to its welfare initiatives.Addressing a Night Choupal and village programme in Bhiluda village of Dungarpur district on Friday night, Shekhawat said many families that once struggled with poverty are now living with dignity because of welfare schemes introd…