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Special train with 180 shipping containers to arrive in Rajasthan

In view of shortage of containers in Rajasthan amidst the pandemic, a special train carrying 180 shipping containers from Mundra port in Gujarat will arrive here on Saturday. This is for the first time that double-stack container train is arriving in Jaipur for the Inland Container Depot of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited (RAJSICO), an official said. The train has been flagged off from Mundra on Thursday and shall arrive on destination by Saturday. The train will be carrying empty containers for timely assistance for the local export-related businesses. The disruption caused by the COVID pandemic has resulted in a shortage of shipment containers in Rajasthan. This has directly affected the exports. The double-stack train will help address the shortage issue. "Rajsico is working towards assisting small industries in the state with exports and with the commencement of the double stack train the process shall gain further momentum," Rajesh Sharma, managing director, ...

Desert state of Rajasthan to be promoted as monsoon, adventure destination

The desert state of Rajasthan, known across the globe for its palaces and forts, will now be promoted as an adventure and monsoon destination, confirmed the Rajasthan Tourism officials.

Rajasthan govt raises DA for state employees to 28% effective July 1

Gehlot said the state government would spend about Rs 4,000 crore annually on this decision, to support the employees despite the difficult circumstances of Covid-19

CM Ashok Gehlot reviews progress of coronavirus vaccination in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the state is managing COVID-19 vaccination excellently, while blaming the delay in the drive on short supply of vaccine doses

Over 100,000 people in Rajasthan benefited from Chiranjeevi scheme: CM

More than one lakh people in Rajasthan have so far taken benefit of the state government's ambitious Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Tuesday.

Flexible workspace IWG expands into Rajasthan, Punjab to meet demand

Flexible workspace organisation IWG on Tuesday announced expansion of its footprint into Rajasthan and Punjab to meet the growing regional demand.

23 killed, 27 hurt in incidents of lightning strike in Rajasthan: Officials

Twenty-three people, including 12 in Jaipur, were killed and 27 injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Rajasthan, officials said on Monday

18 including 7 children killed by lightning in Rajasthan, several injured

Eighteen people, including seven children, were killed in separate incidents of lightning in Rajasthan's Jaipur, Kota, Jhalawar and Dholpur districts on Sunday, police said

Discussions underway for Rajasthan cabinet expansion: Ajay Maken

AICC general secretary incharge for Rajasthan Ajay Maken on Tuesday said discussions are underway for the cabinet expansion and other political appointments in the state. The demands for political appointments and cabinet rejig gained momentum after reports of resentment in the camp led by former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who along with 18 MLAs had rebelled against the leadership of CM Ashok Gehlot last year. When asked about the cabinet reshuffle and other political appointments in the state, Maken said, "The work is in progress. It means that discussions with all are being held." "It is true that ministerial slots in the cabinet are empty and political appointments are to be made. District and block-level appointments in the party organisations would also take place. It is our endeavour to hold discussion with all," he said after a meeting with party office-bearers here. Maken said discussions with the chief minister will also be held. Asked about the internal issues .

7.5 mn need 2nd jab in July; we have 4.8 mn doses: Rajasthan minister

In a Q&A, the state's Health Minister Raghu Sharma says Rajasthan has started work to ensure no shortage of medical oxygen during the third Covid-19 wave

Centre did nothing in 7 years to control inflation, says Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Sunday blamed the Centre's policies for the rising inflation in the country and said the government has taken no concrete step in the last seven years to bring it down.

World's third largest cricket stadium to be constructed in Jaipur

The Jaipur Development Authority has allotted land to Rajasthan Cricket Association.

Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard

Solar power not cause of increased bird deaths, will be basis of state's argument

Rajasthan reports 162 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths in the last 24 hours

Rajasthan reported 162 COVID-19 cases and four fatalities on Sunday, taking the state's infection tally to 9,52,129 and the death toll to 8,914. Two deaths were reported in Bikaner, while one fatality each was registered in Sriganganagar and Kota, according to an official report. Alwar reported the highest number of 63 new cases of the infection, while Jaipur and Sriganganagar saw 20 cases each. A total of 9,41,482 patients have recovered from the disease so far, and the number of active cases at present is 1,733.

Rajasthan becomes 1st state to develop facility for Genome Sequencing

The facility for genome Sequencing has been started in the SMS Medical College

For first time since March 30, Rajasthan records no Covid-19 death

For the first time since March 30, Rajasthan on Thursday recorded no Covid-19 death, giving a sigh of relief to one and all

Rajasthan jail system better that other states, says CM Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot released a feature film made by the prisons department and claimed that the jail system in the state is better compared with other parts of the country.

ACME joins hand with UNSOPS & IFU for 250 MW solar project

The total value of the project is close to US$ 200 million, of which about a quarter would be financed through equity contributions by the three co-investors, ACME said in a statement.

BJP: As safe as a big bank

After West Bengal, Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have recognised the next run on their bank might come in Uttar Pradesh

Cong steps up internal deliberations in Rajasthan, rejig of cabinet likely

With tensions in the Rajasthan Congress rising and the Pilot camp becoming edgy, the Congress has stepped up internal deliberations with all sections and a rejig of the state cabinet is likely soon.