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Rajasthan announces financial package for kids orphaned by Covid-19

The Rajasthan government on Saturday announced a financial relief package for the children who lost their parents to the Covid pandemic, fixing an amount Rs 2,500 per month for them till they turn 18

Congress' central leadership must address issues raised by Pilot: PR Meena

A day after a group of Congress MLAs met former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, party legislator PR Meena said the party's central leadership should address the issues raised by Pilot

Sachin Pilot in Delhi till weekend, tight-lipped on political move

Sources said while there are no plans to meet Rahul Gandhi, a meeting is expected with Rajasthan In-charge Ajay Maken and General Secretary, Organisation KC Venugopal

After petrol, diesel nears Rs 100-mark in Rajasthan after another hike

The hike on Monday was the 21st increase in prices since May 4

After 46 days, Rajasthan starts gradual unlocking from Wednesday

Several shops were allowed to reopen between 6am and 11am

At Rs 105.52 a litre, faraway depots make Sri Ganganagar's petrol costliest

High VAT, freight costs push petrol up to Rs 105.52/ litre, diesel Rs 98.32/ litre

Vedanta to roll out two Covid field hospitals in Karnataka, Raj this week

Vedanta said it is rolling out two state-of-the-art Covid-19 field hospitals in Karnataka and Rajasthan this week

Media report alleging vaccine wastage in Raj false: State govt tells Centre

Health Minister Raghu Sharma said the wastage in the state is less than 2%, well below the "national average of 6%"

Rajasthan coronavirus update: 2,314 fresh Covid-19 cases, 70 more deaths

Rajasthan on Saturday recorded 2,314 fresh Covid-19 that took its tally to 9,36,162 while 70 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 8,251, according to an official report

Intense heat in parts of Rajasthan, no relief for next 2 days: MeT dept

Blistering heat affected normal life in parts of Rajasthan where Ganganagar was recorded as the hottest place with a maximum of 46.3 degrees Celsius, the MeT Department said on Saturday.

Ashok Gehlot tells officials to conduct audit of Covid deaths in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said his government is not hiding the number of Covid-19 deaths and directed officials to conduct an audit of coronavirus fatalities

Coronavirus pandemic: 113 more deaths, 6,521 new cases in Rajasthan

The Covid-19 death toll in Rajasthan rose to 7,703 on Sunday with 113 more fatalities, while 6,521 new cases pushed the infection count to 9,16,042, officials said

Rajasthan coronavirus update: UK-based group to set up 60 oxygen plants

UK-based SRAM & MRAM Group said it will be setting up 60 oxygen plants in Rajasthan. SRAM & MRAM Group, through its Indian partner ATD Group, has signed an agreement with the state government in this regard. The plants will be set up in next two months, a release from the company said. "SRAM & MRAM Group along with ATD GROUP is working towards expanding healthcare products supply like oxygen concentrators, oximeter, oxygen plant and many other items," it added.

Hindustan Zinc's oxygen bottling plant in Rajasthan over 10K cylinders

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Friday said it has dedicated its entire supply of oxygen from its plant in Rajsamand for the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan records 127 Covid-19 deaths, 7,680 more new cases on May 20

Rajasthan recorded 127 Covid-19 deaths and 7,680 cases on Thursday, taking the overall numbers to 7,346 fatalities and 8,97,193 infections.

Former Rajasthan CM Jagannath Pahadia passes away due to Covid-19

Veteran Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Jagannath Pahadia has died due to Covid-19 at the age of 89

Rajasthan to employ 1000 'corona health consultants' to fight against Covid

The Rajasthan government will appoint 1,000 'corona health consultants' to strengthen the fight against coronavirus by speeding up door-to-door survey

Coronavirus impact: Rajasthan govt declares black fungus as epidemic

Mucormycosis (black fungus), which is primarily affecting people recovering from COVID, has been declared an epidemic in Rajasthan, officials said on Wednesday.

Rajasthan to float global tender to buy 10 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses

The Rajasthan state cabinet on Wednesday gave the nod to float a global tender to purchase 10 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines

Cairn Oil & Gas starts production from tight oil project in Rajasthan

Vedanta Ltd's Cairn Oil & Gas on Wednesday said it has commenced oil production from NA #01 facility in Aishwariya Barmer Hills in Rajasthan. "The project is a first in Cairn's tight oil portfolio with a growth potential to contribute 20 per cent to the company's vision production," the company said in a statement. Cairn Oil & Gas however did not give production numbers. The project, the firm said, has been executed in collaboration with leading global oilfields services company, Schlumberger. The ABH development uses some of the most advanced technologies for its operations. It is the largest horizontal well with multi-frac development campaign of 37 wells in the Indian subcontinent which is the key enabler to unlock tight oil. Speaking about the project, Prachur Sah, Deputy CEO, Cairn Oil & Gas, said, "The ABH tight oil project is yet another example of our commitment to growing India's E&P sector through the deployment of advanced technologies. "It is also a ...