Rajasthan: High-level project monitoring unit set up for mining sector

Jaipur, Sep 11 (IANS) The Mines and Geology Department has constituted a high-level Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) to ensure planned implementation, effective coordination, and monitoring of all activities related to minerals in Rajasthan. Principal Secretary T. Ravikant said that the PMU will focus on exploration, revenue generation, investment and employment opportunities, sustainable mining practices, innovations […]
Anti-forced conversion law vital to protect weaker sections: Rajasthan Minister

Jaipur, Sep 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 by voice vote. Defending the legislation, Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham said the bill is crucial for ensuring social harmony and safeguarding vulnerable sections of society. He stressed that while Article […]
Rajasthan: Kirodi Lal Meena holds marathon review meeting after nine-month hiatus; suspends joint director

Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Nine months after stepping down from his ministerial post, Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena held a marathon review meeting with department officials at Pant Krishi Bhawan on Monday. From 11 a.m. until late evening, Kirodi assessed the functioning of the department and issued strict directives regarding negligence and irregularities. The […]
Rajasthan govt takes U-turn on Land Revenue Amendment Bill, sends it to select committee

Jaipur, March 21 (IANS) In a last-minute move, the Rajasthan government on Friday referred the Rajasthan Land Revenue (Amendment and Validation) Bill to the Select Committee of the Assembly, just before it was set to pass following a debate in the House. After concluding the debate, Revenue Minister Hemant Meena proposed sending the bill to […]
Rajasthan CM celebates Holi with people showcasing Braj culture

Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm at his residence, joining the common people in the festivities. He played Holi with flowers and natural colors, fostering a spirit of unity and joy. The Holi Sneh Milan ceremony featured mesmerising performances by folk artists, highlighting the […]
Rajasthan: Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and Pacific concludes

Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the ‘Jaipur Declaration’ by Member States on Wednesday. The forum, held from 3rd to 5th March 2025 at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, was attended by 24 Member States from the […]
Rajasthan: Abhaneri in Dausa to be developed as tourism destination

Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari announced in the Assembly on Thursday that Abhaneri in Dausa will be developed as a tourism destination in the 2025-26 budget to promote rural and heritage tourism. She highlighted that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is carrying out conservation and repair […]
SI recruitment: Rajasthan HC gives 2 months’ time to state govt for ‘necessary action’

Jaipur, Feb 22 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court — in connection with the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment matter — has given the state government two months to take necessary action while maintaining the ban on field postings in the recruitment process. The government will have the liberty to make decisions regarding the matter and submit its […]
Rajasthan HC refuses to give more time to state govt on SI recruitment exam

Jaipur, Feb 20 (IANS) Rajasthan High Court on Thursday refused to give more time to the state government on Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment Examination 2021 case. During the court hearing, Additional Advocate General (AAG) Vigyan Shah represented the state government and requested four more months to finalise its decision on the recruitment process and urged the […]
MLAs should make proper use of iPads: Rajasthan Speaker

Jaipur, Feb 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani expressed his disappointment in the House on Thursday over the improper use of iPads installed on the desks of all MLAs. Despite repeated instructions, he noted, that many legislators were not utilising the devices as intended. He observed that some MLAs were using the iPads […]