Jaipur: The Rajasthan high court Tuesday deferred hearing on a contempt petition over the delay in conducting panchayat and urban local body elections after Justice Inderjeet Singh recused himself from the case. The matter now will be heard by another bench on July 16.Ahead of the hearing, the state govt moved an application seeking time…
JMC opens up a sewage drain for repair but work remains pending till Tuesday Jaipur: Overflowing sewers, clogged drains, uncollected garbage and potholed roads continue to plague residents of Kishanpole in Jaipur’s Walled City, prompting local representatives to once again approach the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) with demands for immediate action.Kishanpole MLA Amin Kagzi, along…
Jaipur: Food safety officials seized more than 10,000 cans of caffeinated beverages during an inspection at GRS Enterprises in Bassi Industrial Area on Tuesday over alleged misleading labelling.The team collected three samples from Red Bull Energy Drink, Campa Energy and Predator Energy, and seized the remaining stock. The seized consignment comprised 4,928 cans of Campa…
Barmer District’s Collector Chinmayee Gopal has kicked off transformative climate-resilient agriculture initiatives JAISALMER: In a major push towards climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable rural livelihoods, Barmer District Collector Chinmayee Gopal has launched a series of innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening fodder security, conserving the iconic Khejri tree, promoting climate-smart farming and enhancing the resilience of the…
JAISALMER: An erratic monsoon and a prolonged dry spell have pushed farmers in Rajasthan’s border district of Jaisalmer into a severe agricultural crisis, with the crucial kharif sowing season nearing its end. As rain continues to elude most parts of the district, anxiety is mounting among farmers, who fear heavy crop losses and financial hardship…
JAIPUR: Rajasthan health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar faced backlash after discussing the maternal deaths of 18 women in government hospitals and ending his remarks with, “Lets meet after the break,” a response that has triggered criticism for its apparent insensitivity amid a widening public health crisis.Nearly three months after clusters of maternal deaths began surfacing…
The Supreme Court building in Delhi Jaipur: The Supreme Court upheld the acquisition of 27 hectares in Sheopura village for the proposed metro car depot under Phase II of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project, dismissing appeals by landowners and clearing the way for the long-delayed project.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma,…
JCTSL will procure new buses on behalf of all five corporations Jaipur: Three years after former chief minister Ashok Gehlot announced plans to bring Rajasthan’s five city transport corporations under one umbrella, the BJP govt has initiated the process to set up Rajasthan City Transport Services Ltd (RCTSL), a holding company for urban bus operations.The…
Researchers cautioned that continued exposure could increase the burden of chronic respiratory diseases Jaipur: Rajasthan’s marble capital, Kishangarh, is grappling with mounting environmental and public health challenges linked to its thriving marble industry, according to a study by researchers from the Central University of Rajasthan. The study found that marble processing and slurry dumping have…
Reserve price fixed at 25 times annual dead rent for mining leases and quarry licence fee Jaipur: The state govt has introduced significant amendments to the Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017, offering relief to mine leaseholders while strengthening transparency and promoting sustainable mining practices.The changes were notified through the Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession (Second…
