Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) The inauguration of the Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra in Balotra on Saturday became the latest battleground in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Congress political war, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the previous Congress government in Rajasthan of delaying the ambitious project and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot responding with a sharp rebuttal. Addressing a massive rally after dedicating the refinery to the nation, Prime Minister Modi said the project had…
Latest Shekhawati News & Updates
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India successfully mitigated the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia through timely decision-making, effective diplomacy, and prudent resource management, while inaugurating the country’s most modern integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan’s Balotra district. The Prime Minister, who is on a day-long visit to Rajasthan, arrived at Pachpadra around 12 p.m. after inaugurating th…
Jaipur, June 30 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma received a grand welcome on Tuesday upon his return to Jaipur following the signing of the historic Yamuna Water Project Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, public representatives and residents greeted him at several locations along the route from Jaipur Airport to the Chief Minister’s residence.Addressing supporters, Sharma hailed the agreement as a watershed moment for Rajasthan and congratulated Prime Mini…
Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) In what is being hailed as one of Rajasthan’s most significant water security milestones, the long-pending Yamuna Water Agreement finally became a reality on Monday.After remaining trapped in official files for 32 years despite six governments and repeated Congress promises, Rajasthan has secured its rightful share of Yamuna water. The agreement marks more than just the resolution of a decades-old dispute, it is being projected as a victory of political will, decisive lead…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) After 32 years, an agreement was signed between Haryana and Rajasthan on Monday regarding the Yamuna Water Project under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Haryana Chief Minister Saini and his Rajasthan counterpart Bhajanlal Sharma were present on the occasion.Addressing the gathering, CM Saini said that a series of meetings had been held between Haryana and Rajasthan under the chairmanship of the Union Jal Shakti Mi…
Jaipur, June 25 (IANS) The political battle over the Yamuna Water Agreement has escalated sharply in Rajasthan, with the ruling BJP and Opposition Congress locked in a war of words over who deserves credit for bringing Yamuna waters to the parched Shekhawati region.As former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, challenged the BJP government to deliver water on the ground rather than sign agreements, and Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra dubbed the latest pact a “false MoU”, Chief …
Jaipur, June 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma participated in a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday regarding the implementation of the Yamuna Water Project. Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the meeting.During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various aspects of the project, and the key provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) were finalised. Matters related to the Kishau Dam Project were …
Jaipur, June 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will participate in a high-level meeting in New Delhi on the Yamuna Water Project on Tuesday. The meeting will be attended by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and senior officials from the departments concerned.Discussions will focus on finalising the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the project and resolving key issues related to its implementation.The Yamuna Water Project is being p…
Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) A fresh Western Disturbance has become active over Rajasthan, bringing rain and thunderstorms to several parts of the state over the past 24 hours.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Sri Vijaynagar in Sri Ganganagar district recorded the highest rainfall at 85 mm. The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has forecast increased weather activity over the next 48 hours, with parts of the Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Ajmer divisions, along with the Shekhawati…
Jaipur, June 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday called for a mission-driven approach to position the state as the world’s leading tourism destination, directing officials to fast-track key projects and strengthen global branding efforts. During a high-level review meeting of the Tourism Department, she emphasised innovation-led tourism development, including Astro Tourism, desert adventure tourism, AI-based visitor services, and year-round destination marketing, wh…