Harimau Shakti 2025: Indian, Malaysian armies begin joint exercise in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Aiming to practice tactical actions, the fifth edition of joint military exercise “Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025” commenced on Friday in the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The exercise will continue till December 18, an official said. The Indian contingent is being represented mainly by troops from the Dogra Regiment. The […]
SIR exercise: Rajasthan goes digital-first; tops India in census form digitisation and voter mapping
Jaipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Rajasthan has once again demonstrated that when planning, technology, and coordinated execution align, excellence follows. The state has secured the top position in the country in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The achievement reflects the efficiency and credibility of the Election Department and marks a benchmark for other states. Chief […]
Haryana, Rajasthan mounting pressure to snatch ‘our rights’, says Punjab CM
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Claiming Punjab has no extra water to share with any state, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh “are unnecessarily mounting pressure on the state for snatching its rights”. The Chief Minister said that at the meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC), all […]
Rajasthan setting new benchmarks in water conservation: Union Minister Paatil
Jaipur, Oct 11 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan is setting new benchmarks in water conservation and will soon emerge as a national model for water self-sufficiency. He emphasised that no state understands the importance of water better than Rajasthan, and the […]
Rajasthan: Final voter list published for Antah Assembly by-poll
Jaipur, Oct 1 (IANS) In preparation for the upcoming by-election in the Antah Assembly Constituency in Rajasthan, the final voter list was officially published on Wednesday under the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. The list was released as part of the special summary revision based on the eligibility date of July 1, 2025. […]
Rajasthan: Farmers can claim insurance for rain-damaged harvested crops
Jaipur, Oct 1 (IANS) Farmers whose harvested crops stored in the fields for drying have been damaged by unseasonal rains can now claim compensation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), provided they report the loss within 72 hours, said Secretary of Agriculture and Horticulture, Rajan Vishal, in response to the recent unseasonal rains, […]
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 […]
