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 illegal mining in Kotputli
Jaipur: About 70 villagers of Shuklawas and Picchari in Kothputli tehsil of Jaipur district sat in dharna on Tuesday outside the collectorate to force authorities to take cognizance of the damage that
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20 dead as storm, rains play havoc in east Rajasthan
JAIPUR/ALWAR: Unprecedented rainfall and heavy dust storm created havoc late on Wednesday night in eastern Rajasthan with 14 people, including five children, killed in Dholpur and six in Bharatpur district
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Illegal sand mining: Close shave for cop in Dholpur
Alwar: A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in Dholpur district had a close shave when suspects involved in illegal sand mining fired at his patrolling vehicle and pelted stones at him on the intervening
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Solar power a big blessing for hamlet in Rajsamand dist
Udaipur: Solar power is coming as a big blessing for many towns and villages in rural areas and Saatpuliya village in Divair gram panchayat of Rajsamand district is one of them. With a tough terrain nestled
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Mosquito larvae breedingin people’s homes: Survey
Jaipur: A large numbers of residents were found harbouring mosquito larvae in their water coolers etc. Unfortunately, the state has no provision of penalising such people like in other cities such as Mumbai.
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Revenue loss due to illegal mining of sand, SC ban pegged at Rs 150 crore
JAIPUR: Other than creating a major environmental problem for the government, the illegal and indiscriminate sand mining in Banas River is causing a huge loss of revenue for the state exchequer. Despite
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Stir forces govt to announce Rs 68 crore drinking water project
JAIPUR: As hundreds of protesters from Kho Nagoriyan area poured on to the streets on Wednesday, the state government was forced to assure them of a Rs 68 crore drinking water project for the area, which
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Farmers up in arms against land acquisition for new airport project
Jaipur: Farmers whose land will be acquired to develop new Greenfield airport project near Shivdaspura have started protesting against the state government. The farmers have started organising meeting
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Illegal sand mining rampant at Tonk in ‘connivance with officials and cops’
JAIPUR: Despite the Supreme Court ban, extensive illegal mining continues in Tonk district, allegedly with the connivance of mining and police departments. Since the administration has turned a blind
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Plea filed in NGT to stop misuse of water in IPL ties
Alwar: An Alwar youth has filed a petition in the National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi, over holding IPL matches in the country in the midst of severe water crisis. The IPL matches are being scheduled