Jaipur: In a bid to strengthen conservation of one of India’s least understood wild cats, “Project Caracal” was launched Wednesday in the Greater Ranthambhore landscape, marking the start of a structured 18-month effort to generate scientific data on the elusive predator across Rajasthan’s arid and semi-arid regions.The initiative aims to bridge long-standing knowledge gaps around…
Jaipur: The integrity of power sector data in Rajasthan has come under serious question as a growing proportion of defective electricity meters, particularly in the agriculture segment, continues to distort transmission and distribution (T&D) loss figures reported by state discoms. The issue, flagged by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest tariff and truing-up…
Jaipur : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday issued notices to the Rajasthan govt and other authorities over alleged non-compliance of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, while constituting a joint committee to examine lapses and ensure enforcement.Hearing the case of Sneha Chaturvedi vs State of Rajasthan & Ors., the Central Zone Bench termed…
Jaipur: The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved the Rajasthan Highway Modernisation Project worth over 225 million dollars (approximately Rs 2,000 crore) to improve the efficiency, resilience and safety of state highways.According to the World Bank, the project is expected to benefit over 30 lakh people by enhancing transport connectivity and generating employment…
Jaisalmer court awards life term to 5 in murder case (Representative image) JAISALMER: In Pokaran of Jaisalmer district, Additional District and Sessions Court (ADJ) Judge Dr. Mahendra Kumar Goyal on Wednesday sentenced five convicts to life imprisonment with rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh each in a seven-year-old murder case. One of the…
Transport Nagar bus terminal lacks basic amenities Jaipur: A year after its launch, RSRTC’s Transport Nagar bus terminal on Agra Road continues to function without basic passenger amenities, exposing commuters to inconvenience and safety risks at all hours. Envisaged as a key transit hub, the terminal today offers little beyond an open space and uncertainty…
Relocated bus stand fails to ease Narayan Singh Circle traffic Jaipur: A year after the state govt relocated the bus stand from Narayan Singh Circle on Tonk Road to decongest the busy intersection, traffic relief remains elusive. Instead of easing flow, the vacated space has gradually been taken over by e-rickshaws, recreating the very congestion…
Jaipur: Jaipur International Airport Limited has implemented an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled traffic congestion alert system at Terminal 2 to manage vehicular movement in the landside and car parking areas, aiming to improve passenger convenience and operational efficiency.The airport said the AI system is already helping streamline traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak hours using…
Retired IAS Subodh agarwal at ACB Court Jaipur: Former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal was sent to judicial custody by a special court here Wednesday after completion of his remand period.The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Agarwal on April 9 for his alleged involvement in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam, where a nexus of private firms…
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari addressing state-level “Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Birla Auditorium in Jaipur on Wednesday Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari addressing state-level “Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Birla Auditorium in Jaipur on Wednesday Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari addressing state-level “Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Birla Auditorium in Jaipur on Wednesday Deputy…
