Jaipur: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered an investigation into alleged violations of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, concerning land located in village Kachrawala, within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary.The applicant contended that Old Khasra No. 2 of village Kachrawala, originally recorded in the…
Jaipur: Rainfall activity temporarily subsided across many places in the state Saturday, offering brief relief after days of persistent showers. Various places in the state witnessed rainfall ranging from 10 mm to 80 mm, with most areas experiencing mild to moderate precipitation. Bhadesar (Chittorgarh) received a rainfall of 80 mm, which was the highest in…
Bhilwara: In Lamba Harisingh village of Tonk district, the wall of a medieval-era fort collapsed Saturday morning and fell upon four classrooms of the govt senior secondary school, which also collapsed from the weight. Angry residents said that had the incident occurred during school hours, it could have led to casualties.Malpura sub-divisional officer Amit Kumar…
Jaipur: Roads in Sanganer continue to torment commuters despite Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s inspection last month and his categorical instructions for urgent repair.On July 29, Sharma visited the area and directed Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) Commissioner Anandhi to ensure immediate repairs around Vande Mataram Circle and Bharat Mata Circle. However, a month later, little…
Jaipur: To reduce highway accidents involving stray cattle, particularly during nighttime, the district administration has decided to affix radium tapes around the necks and horns of cows and cattle. This decision was reached during a meeting of the district traffic control committee.“The radium tapes help motorists to spot the stray animals on the highways at…