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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Raje launches mega housing project in Udaipur, lauds cleanliness in Lake City
On her first trip to Udaipur since being sworn in as chief minister, Vasundhara Raje on Thursday lashed out at the previous government for pushing the state backward in terms of development. “Since
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SC extends sand mining from river beds till March 31
As a relief for the construction industry in the city, Supreme Court has extended sand mining from the state's riverbeds till March 31. As the 82 mining lease holders have not procured environment clearance from the ministry of environment and forest, the Rajasthan Bajri Truck Operators' Welfare Society had filed an application in the apex court praying extension of time.
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Fate of sand mining in Rajasthan hangs in balance
Uncertainly prevails over sand mining from the state's riverbeds as the mining lease holders have not procured the environmental clearance from environment ministry as per the Supreme Court directions. The miners are now eagerly waiting for the apex court's hearing on February 25 for relief. The state government has allowed sand mining till February 28, following the apex court directions. The ban will come into effect from March 1, if the environmental clearance is not taken.
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Housing board to launch 50 new housing schemes
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) will launch 50 new housing schemes in 18 cities including Jaipur on Thursday under its 60-day programme. The RHB has proposed to develop 2,634 independent plots,
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Five maternal deaths due to ill-treament: Report
Deaths Occurred In Two PHCs In Pratapgarh Dist A recently held investigation by an NGO found five maternal deaths in the last one-and-a-half months beginning December 15, 2013 in two primary health centres (PHCs) in Mungana and Naya Boriya of Dharyawad sub-division of the newly created Pratapgarh district.
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Ban on land conversion likely to be lifted soon
Jaipur: The ban on land conversion in the city is expected to be lifted soon. As the implementation of city’s Master Plan 2025 completes two years, JDA has sent a proposal to the state government seeking
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Bring all tribal sub-plan districts under rural health mission: Governor
Concerned over several posts lying vacant in medical services in scheduled areas, the Group of Governors recommended that ministries of health and tribal affairs should declare all tribal sub-plan (TSP)
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Banswara-Dungarpur to be developed as hybrid corn seed hub
The state government is coming up with an ambitious project of Hybrid Maize Seed Production in Banswara-Dungarpur, the twin districts of south Rajasthan. The areas so far known for the vulnerable condition
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Vasundhara Raje's green concern a black spot on solar plant
At a time when Union minister for new and renewable energy Farooq Abdullah is contemplating to ask World Bank for an assistance of $500 million for the first phase of Sambhar ultra-mega solar power project,
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Solid waste mgmt integral part of urban devt: Green panel
Jaipur: A world class city is not just about flyovers and Metros. Solid waste management is an integral part of the urban infrastructure that can ensure safe and healthy environment for the residents.