Jaipur: Concerned citizens of Jaipur Thursday held a silent protest with placards at Central Park to oppose the govt’s approach towards the Aravalli hill range and to highlight concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent order related to it.The peaceful demonstration was led by G S Bapna, secretary of Bharat Sewa Sansthan and former advocate general…

Alwar/Jaipur: Alwar/Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully Thursday announced a statewide public awareness campaign to safeguard the Aravalli range, starting from Alwar district on December 27. During a press conference at the foothills of Kati Ghati Pahadi, Jully criticized both the Centre and the state govt for alleged threats to the Aravallis due to…

Jaipur: A proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for sarpanch (elected heads of panchayat bodies at the village-level) and municipal councillors in Rajasthan has triggered a debate ahead of the upcoming local body elections. Urban development minister Jhabar Singh Kharra has sent a recommendation to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma suggesting that sarpanch should have…

Jaipur: Christmas was celebrated with devotion, joy and fervour Thursday, as the faithful packing churches across the city for morning prayers, carol singing, and festive events. Colourful lights, Christmas trees and nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus Christ created a festive atmosphere steeped in yuletide cheer.Special midnight and morning Masses were held at St….

Jaipur: Rajasthan made a cautious start in their first innings against Uttar Pradesh on the second day of the pre-quarterfinal of the Cooch Behar U-19 Trophy Elite match at the Solitaire Cricket Ground in Saharanpur on Thursday.At stumps on Day 2, Rajasthan were 50 for the loss of two wickets in reply to Uttar Pradesh’s…