Jaipur: No state govt institution from Rajasthan has featured in the Top 100 in India in the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings released by the Union education ministry Thursday.With over 28 universities, Rajasthan has the second highest number of state universities in the country.Among private varsities, BITS Pilani improved from 23rd position last…
Jaisalmer: In the arid expanse of Rajasthan‘s Barmer district, Bheraram Bhakhar has emerged as a beacon of hope and environmental change. Known affectionately as the ‘tree teacher,’ the 46-year-old educator has devoted his life to combating desertification and promoting biodiversity through relentless tree plantation efforts.Bhakhar’s journey began in July 1999 when, as a student, he…
Jaisalmer: Experts have confirmed the presence of a rare caracal cub in the Jaisalmer desert of Rajasthan, marking a significant wildlife find in the region. The confirmation follows the viral spread of a video and photograph captured by local resident Chatur Singh Jam and a school teacher, authenticated by experts Shomita Mukherjee and Sumit Dookia.This…
Jaipur: From Friday, strict action will be taken against drivers not following the lane system on National Highway 48 between Chandwaji and Shahjahanpur. After completing an awareness campaign, Jaipur (Rural) police and Kotputli-Behror police, in coordination with the transport department, announced challans and penalties for offenders along the 125-km Jaipur-Delhi stretch. Officials said three teams…
Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court Thursday granted bail to Naresh Meena, an independent candidate who contested the Deoli-Uniara by-election last year, in Jhalawar violence case.He was arrested for allegedly vandalising public property during a protest over the collapse of govt school building at Piplodi village in Jhalawar, leading to the death of seven children. The HC…