Wind power firms left in the lurch
Jaipur: Despite power regulator Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) reversing an order passed by the previous government last year and bringing in fresh norms to ensure continuity in renewable
Times Of India (Jaipur)
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Experts, rural reps discuss water management, conservation
JAIPUR: The 2nd day of the national workshop on community-based water management dwelt on wide ranging issues from potential of the country's traditional water harvesting system, rejuvenation of medieval
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Water conservation plan in 5,000 villages
JAIPUR: The state government will undertake water conservation programme in 5,000 villages initially. Under the programme, people's participation would be sought in rainwater harvesting at a large scale.
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Obesity rises to alarming levels in state
JAIPUR: At a time when a large section of population is suffering from anemia, there are also those who are obese and are inviting health related problems like diabetes and hypertension. In the age
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Bring back traditional methods to conserve water: Experts
JAIPUR: To solve the pressing crisis of water scarcity in the state, water conservation experts called for revival of traditional water harvesting structures. In a national workshop on 'Community-based
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NCRB says over 50% of environment-related offences reported in Raj
Rajasthan has less than 5% of the country's forest cover but when it comes to environment-related offences, particularly the number of crimes under the Forest Act and the Wildlife Protection Act, it is
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Rain, illegal farming posing danger to GIB habitat
Jaisalmer: Heavy rains in Jaisalmer and illegal farming, especially at Desert National Park (DNP) and other areas where Great Indian Bustard (GIB) roam freely, are creating problem for the newly born godawans
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Body to submit report on Saraswati river in 6 months
The Rajasthan River Basin and Water Resources Planning Authority (RRBWRPA), tasked with the responsibility of reviving the mythical Saraswati river is likely to submit its report to the state government
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Illegal mining data shows government apathy
The Central government data has once again put Rajasthan in a tight spot over rampant illegal mining activities. As per the Union ministry of mines, there were 2,339 illegal mines operating till December
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70,000 kids suffering from diarrhoea: Survey
The health department found over 70,000 children suffering from diarrhoea in a door-to-door survey of houses conducted in the state. The survey started from July 27 under Intensiļ¬ed Diarrhoea Control
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Raj worst-hit by water contamination: Minister
Union minister for drinking water and sanitation Birendra Singh said that Rajasthan is worst affected by water contamination in the country and 22,254 habitations in the state are yet to be provided with