Rajasthan

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Rajasthan has received a historic allocation of ₹10,228 crore in the 2026-27 Railway Budget, marking a significant boost for the state’s rail infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped Jaisalmer Railway Station in the coming weeks. Record Allocation and Ongoing Projects Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the allocation for Rajasthan this year is nearly 15 times higher than what the state received during the Congress regime. Currently, multiple railway projects are underway in Rajasthan, with an estimated combined cost of ₹56,000 crore. Rail Electrification Near Completion Vaishnaw highlighted that railway electrification across Rajasthan is in its final stages, with only a few tracks pending completion. “As...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The long-awaited Panchayat elections in Rajasthan are likely to be announced in the first week of March, signaling the enforcement of the model code of conduct across the state. The State Election Commission is planning to conduct the elections in three phases, while preparations for the urban local body elections are underway for April. Speaking at the outgoing Sarpanch (Administrator) state convention held in Jaipur on Monday, State Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh confirmed that the elections will proceed as scheduled, irrespective of the timing of the OBC (political representation) commission’s report. The report, which will determine the allocation of OBC-reserved seats, is expected soon. Singh assured that once the report is received, the reservation of sea...

Jaipur:With the Rajasthan Panchayat elections approaching, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has stepped up political outreach at the grassroots level. In a significant pre-election move, the Chief Minister interacted with sarpanches from across the state at a programme organised by the Sarpanch Sangh at Durgapura Auditorium in Jaipur on Monday. The event, attended by sarpanches and local public representatives from various districts, turned into a show of unity and support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming rural polls. Party leaders and sarpanch representatives expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects and outlined plans for village-level mobilisation. CM Highlights His Own Experience as Sarpanch Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma r...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Governor Haribhau Bagde has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating financial condition of the state’s government universities and outlined a roadmap for urgent reforms. In a high-level meeting with vice-chancellors, he emphasized that without strict measures, maintaining both academic quality and financial stability would be challenging. Fee Revision After 12 Years The Governor pointed out that tuition fees at several universities have remained unchanged for the past 10–12 years. He noted that failing to adjust fees over time is hollowing out these institutions from within. While suggesting fee revisions, he cautioned that increases should be gradual and announced before the start of the admission process, so as not to provoke student protests. Discrepanc...