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
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Crop loss: Farmers demand Rs 4,000 per bigha compensation, waiver of power bills, loans
Thousands of farmers who had earlier refused to accept the compensation given by the state government for their damaged crops held a rally in Kota on Thursday. They urged the government to safeguard their
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Heat wave conditions continue, Jaisalmer hottest at 44.5 celsius
For the third consecutive day on Sunday, heat wave conditions prevailed in the state with majority of the places witnessing maximum temperatures on and above 40 degrees Celsius. Jaisalmer remained hottest
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Sub-group to review mining policy
Already facing delay, the mining policy 2015 will now be reviewed by the ministerial sub-group constituted on Thursday. The committee after discussing the policy will present its recommendations to chief
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Solar power for routes in Marwar
JAISALMER: Indian Railways is exploring solar and windmill power generation through public-private partnership (PPP) for the proposed electrification of routes in Marwar region. "Railways has developed
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Government can't control illegal mining: Minister
AJMER: Forest and environment minister Rajkumar Rinwa on Monday admitted that mining mafias in Rajasthan are so powerful that mines department can't control illegal mining. The department lacks necessary
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Rajasthan has no approved geo-reference forest map
JAIPUR: Rajasthan leads the country with the largest geographical area under mining leases, hence leading to largest diversion of forest land. But despite the ministry of environment & forest requesting
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Jaipur Municipal Corporation plans waste-to-energy plant
JAIPUR: If all goes well according to the plan, the city will not only get rid of its garbage menace but also it will be able to utilize the garbage in generating power. The Jaipur Municipal Corporation
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Lokayukta seeks JDA explanation over parking non action
JAIPUR: The Lokayukta has shot a letter to the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) for not taking action against the owners, who park their cars on the road in front of their houses. In the letter, explanation
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5,708 mining activities going on in state without govt nod: CAG
JAIPUR: Illegal mining has emerged as one of the biggest fountainheads of loss of revenue in the state with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report being tabled in the assembly on Wednesday. The
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Lakes bill to prevent encroachments near water bodies, passed with voice vote
The state assembly on Saturday passed the Rajasthan Lakes (protection and development) Authority Bill, 2015, even as the opposition demanded that it be sent to the house's select committee to fix loopholes.