Jhunjhunu/Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Sunday launched a massive statewide green drive, declaring the goal to plant 50 crore trees in five years under the Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan. Addressing a large public gathering at the district-level Van Mahotsav held at Mandawara village in Sikar, the chief minister reiterated his govt’s commitment to turning Rajasthan…
Jaipur: On the occasion of Hariyali Teej, Pink City witnessed a green revolution as both Jaipur Municipal Corporations—Greater and Heritage—jointly planted over 3.5 lakh saplings in a single day under the ‘Hariyalo Rajasthan’ campaign.The massive tree plantation drive aimed to promote greenery and environmental awareness, turning the celebration into a people’s movement. JMC-G undertook the…
Jaipur: A 22-year-old student preparing for competitive exams died by suicide Saturday night after cutting his wrist and jumping from the third floor of his home in city’s Harmada area. Police said Rohan Kumar was found dead on the roof of a neighbouring house Sunday morning.A police officer said Rohan lived with his family in…
Jaipur: Nearly 1000 private buses went off roads Sunday in protest against the govt’s directive to start operations from Heerapura Bus Terminal from Aug 1. Private bus operators said they were being asked to shift without facilities being developed at the terminal.All Rajasthan Contract Carriage Bus Operator Association said the protest will continue indefinitely. Rajendra…
Bhilwara: A tense confrontation erupted in Polyada village, Tonk district, on Sunday when a Punjab Police team, in plain clothes, attempted to apprehend a suspect linked to an old case. The operation targeted a settlement known for fraudulent activities involving fake gold and opium. As the police moved in, a scuffle ensued with the villagers,…