Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has expressed its inclination to form a committee to ensure coordination among various departments for the conservation of the Dravyavati River. Agreeing with the suggestions of the amicus curiae, the court observed that issuing direct directions in a public interest litigation (PIL) for forming such a body may amount to…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court Wednesday granted interim relief to Neerja Modi School by staying the operation of an order passed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) restricting its senior secondary affiliation.The court, however, laid conditions for the stay, directing the school to deposit 5 lakh with CBSE within 10 days. The amount…

Bhilwara: A 24-year-old imam allegedly poured petrol on a 48-year-old worshipper and set him ablaze at a mosque in Kalmanda village of Tonk district on Thursday.The victim, Hakeem Pinjara, suffered severe burns and is undergoing treatment at SMS Hospital in Jaipur. His condition was reported to be critical. According to police, Pinjara went to the…

Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday flagged off 207 new buses of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) on the occasion of Rajasthan Day to enhance connectivity in rural areas of the state. The fleet includes 100 blue line buses, 28 AC and 79-star line.Sharma said, “The govt is making continuous efforts to provide…

Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday launched ‘Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram-Ward Abhiyan’ on Rajasthan Day to prepare development roadmaps for all gram panchayats and urban wards in line with local aspirations. The campaign will continue till May 15.Launching the campaign’s website and video, Sharma described the initiative as a step towards turning development into a…