Jaipur: Rajasthan’s first sex-sorted semen lab for cattle was inaugurated at Bassi on the outskirts of Jaipur Monday. This will operate under Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) with support of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand, Gujarat. Dairy minister Joraram Kumawat virtually inaugurated the lab. The authorities claimed that the unit will play a crucial…

Jaisalmer: Border Security Force (BSF) Monday launched Operation Alert exercise along the western border of Rajasthan to ensure security ahead of Independence Day. Intelligence reports of possible disturbances orchestrated by ISI leaders in Pakistan have also prompted this heightened vigilance, officials said.Operation Alert will continue till Aug 17. BSF soldiers and officers from all branches…

Jhunjhunu/Jaipur: Union agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Monday that 34.48 lakh farmers across India—including 9.7 lakh in Rajasthan—benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). “Now, every farmer who suffers crop loss gets full compensation directly into his bank account,” he said. Addressing a PMFBY programme in Jhunjhunu, he said,…

Kota: City-based self-taught fashion designer Usha Kanwar, who began her career stitching low-cost kurtis and sarees for local clients, has designed a handcrafted Rajputi Poshak for Miss India Grand winner Vishakha for the pageant’s cultural round last month.With no formal training in fashion, Usha started her journey seven years ago in a small room, relying…

Jaisalmer: In the sun-scorched dunes of Rajasthan, where the camel—commonly known as the ‘ship of the desert’—has long been a symbol of resilience, a groundbreaking initiative by the Border Security Force (BSF) is ensuring these majestic creatures avoid a grim fate. Once destined for slaughterhouses after being deemed unproductive, retired BSF camels are now finding…