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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Villagers protest against land acquired for army firing range in Jaisalmer
JAISALMER: Hundreds of villagers staged a demonstration here on Tuesday against proposed acquisition of their villages and subsequent relocation to develop an army firing range. The army has started the
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Rajasthan failed to spend Rs 623cr for drinking water: Centre
The Rajasthan government has failed to utilize even the allocated money in the financial year 2014-15 under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) even as it wants the Centre to grant more funds
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Industry upbeat on budget, though there is no sops for solar sector
In contrast to the downcast mood of the general public, the industry in the state rejoiced the roadmap finance minister presented in the budget for the growth of the industry and economy. Businessmen,
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PM’s emotional pitch with soil card as trump
SURATGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the Soil Health Cards (SHC) Scheme at Suratgarh in Sriganganagar district. "Take care of the health of your motherland. This is as important
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Raj has no 'CURE' for e-waste problem
A group of youngsters are running an e-waste awareness drive in the city by visiting schools and holding street plays at major hangouts. They claimed that Rajasthan has not a single dumping yard for e-waste
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WHO warning on flu ignored by state
In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) had issued a warning that in the post-pandemic period, cases and outbreaks due to the H1N1 (2009) virus are expected to occur. WHO had mentioned that in some
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Swine flu claims 10 more lives as death toll reaches 62 in Rajasthan
Ten more persons have succumbed to swine flu in Rajasthan, taking the toll to 62 this year, an official of the state medical and health directorate said on Wednesday. Deaths of two persons due to the
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Govt still looking to increase mining target
JAIPUR: With the National Green Tribunal (NGT) saying that its nod is mandatory for mining activities near Sariska Tiger Reserve and Supreme Court ban on mining at Aravalli, the aim of the government to
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Swine flu toll 39, Rajasthan health department plans statewide scan
JAIPUR/UDAIPUR: Swine flu claimed four more lives in different districts of the state on Saturday, taking the toll to 39 so far this year. Now, the health department is planning a polio vaccination-like
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44% spurt in tiger population in Rajasthan
Rajasthan too has kept pace with the increase in tiger numbers nationally. If according to the 2010 census, the total number of tigers in Rajasthan was 36, now the number stands at 52, which is almost