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Pachpadra Refinery Fire: CDU Shut, Repair Could Take a Year

A massive fire at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan has forced the shutdown of its Crude Distillation Unit. Investigations are ongoing, with repairs expected to take 3-4 months, potentially delaying full operations by nearly a year.

Fire At HPCL Refinery Before PM Modi's Launch Event

A major fire broke out at the HPCL Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra, Rajasthan, just one day before its scheduled inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The blaze, caused by an explosion, led to evacuations but no casualties were reported.

PM Modi Inaugurates Rajasthan's First BS-6 HPCL Refinery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Rajasthan's first modern BS-6 HPCL refinery in Pachpadra, Balotra, on April 21, 2026, with extensive security and crowd management arrangements for an expected 2 lakh attendees.

Toxic Gas Leak Kills 3 Workers in Balotra Factory

Three workers died and one was injured after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a sludge tank at a textile factory in Balotra's industrial area on Friday. The incident highlights serious safety concerns in industrial operations.

Two Dead, One Injured in Balotra Car Crash

A speeding car lost control and hit a khejri tree on Jodhpur-Umarlai Road in Balotra district, killing two people and seriously injuring another. The victims were identified as Jagdish Sasi and Kishan Ram.

Child Killed in Balotra Car Accident, Driver Escapes

A tragic accident on State Highway 66 in Balotra district claimed the life of a five-year-old boy. The child was hit by a speeding car near a toll plaza, with the driver fleeing the scene immediately after the collision.

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