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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Despite Ban, Plastic Bags Litter State
AMONG STATE CAPITALS WHICH HAD BANNED PLASTIC, CITY IS STILL A TOP GENERATOR OF PLASTIC WASTES Jaipur Alone Jaipur Alone Generates Produces 16 MT Plastic 16 Plastic PerPer Waste YearYear Despite the
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Jaipur to replicate Bhopal waste management plan
Buoyed by success of the Bhopal model in managing of municipal and plastic waste, Rajasthan is planning to replicate it in Jaipur. The mantra for the successful model lies in making rag pickers and scrap
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Govt lures investors, plans to make Raj a solar hub
The state government has eased some regulations to lure prospective investors into the state by announcing a new Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy and a Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme. From incentives
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38 test positive for dengue in Alwar
At least 148 people have been tested positive for dengue in the state so far in this year. Though the number is less compared to 2013, but eastern Rajasthan especially Alwar is becoming the epicenter of
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Mukundra, a tiger reserve with no tigers
JAIPUR: Twelve years back, it was a matter of pride when yet another national park was added to the conservation kitty of Rajasthan. After passing through three successive governments, the park got the
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Solar policy revised to achieve target
To achieve the target of 25,000 mega watt (MW) production of solar power in next five years, the state government has finalized amendments in Rajasthan solar policy , 2011. The revised version is likely
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Only city fit to be smart city is Jaipur
As per the standards of draft concept note on smart city scheme, released by the Union ministry of urban development only Jaipur is fit enough to become a smart city . Among the conditions needed to select
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Arid regions bear the brunt of climate change: Report
JAIPUR: The arid regions of Rajasthan are the worst sufferer of climatic changes, according to Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur. Eleven districts in this zone have seen a rise in surface
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Changing lifestyle increasing the risk of heart diseases'
The risk factors for heart disease are constantly on the rise with change in lifestyle. In such a scenario, creating an environment to prevent the spread of the disease is the key, said Sawai Man Singh
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Plastic cups, plates banned in Udaipur
To save Lake City from plastic waste, the administration has imposed a complete ban on storage and use of disposable plastic cups, plates and glasses and warned that those violating it could face a fine