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Rajasthan Housing Board Revenue Tops ₹1,000 Crore; 2026 Launches Planned

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) has significantly increased its revenue in FY26, surpassing ₹1,000 crore, largely due to successful commercial auctions and enhanced asset monetization, as stated by commissioner Rashmi Sharma in an exclusive interview with Ankit Sharma. The autonomous body, primarily serving affordable and mid-income segments, is launching new residential schemes across Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Alwar, the NCR region near Bhiwadi, and selected emerging towns in Rajasthan. The board is also exploring innovative development models, including potential private partnerships, to expand its capacity while ensuring affordability. Below are edited excerpts from the conversation: What was 2025 like for the…

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Protest for Oran Land Registration in Jaisalmer Concludes

JAISALMER: The 34-day protest advocating for the formal recognition of Oran-Gochar land concluded late Sunday night following successful discussions between the Oran representatives and the district administration. The negotiations took place at the Jaisalmer Collectorate, attended by local MLA Chhotusingh Bhati, Pokaran MLA Mahant Pratappuri, district collector Pratap Singh, and members of the Oran team. After thorough discussions, the administration consented to most demands, promising that the registration of Oran land in official records would be completed in three months. Pratap Singh highlighted that this initiative marks a historic change for the region. “The administration has submitted proposals to the…

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Settlement Officials Dismissed in Jaisalmer Fraud Case

Representative image created by AI JAISALMER: In a significant anti-corruption initiative, Settlement Commissioner Nikaya Gohaen has dismissed four officials from the Ram Nagar settlement department in Jaisalmer district after uncovering fraudulent plot allocations. The officials removed include RI Vikram Singh, Patwari Kishor Ram, senior assistant Yogendra Kumar, and junior assistant Shivraj Singh, all of whom were let go on Saturday. The investigation revealed that the Nachna settlement had been plagued by corruption, with irregularities dating back to 2006. Notably, there was a case involving plot allocations meant for 2006 that were only executed in 2016, leading to a government loss…