Jaipur: Sand remained largely unavailable at affordable rates in Rajasthan even months after the state initiated fresh steps to auction sand mining leases, as the auction process moved at what industry players described as a snail’s pace.The mining dept recently began the process to auction 12 sand mining plots in Jodhpur, Kota, Pali and Nagaur,…

Jaipur: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has told Rajasthan that making digital connectivity ratings mandatory for buildings is a state govt decision and cannot be enforced by the regulator.Calling digital connectivity a basic necessity like electricity and water, TRAI officials said Tuesday that better-rated buildings offer stronger connectivity. The proposed framework covers hotels, hospitals,…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan State Election Commission has begun preparations for urban local body elections due later this year, issuing the schedule for preparation of voter lists for 113 municipal bodies across the state.State Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh said ward-wise electoral rolls would be prepared on the basis of the Assembly voter lists published on Jan…

Jaipur: In a bid to strengthen the state’s garment industry, the Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan has set up a training and research centre to address the growing demand for skilled and semi-skilled manpower.The GEAR Training & Research Foundation will undertake skill development programmes tailored to industry needs. It will also carry out research activities…

Jaipur: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has cast a long shadow over Rajasthan’s tourism industry, with foreign tourist arrivals dropping by 40–50%. What began as a promising season has quickly turned into a struggle, as cancellations for April continue to pour in.Industry representatives pointed to multiple factors behind the downturn, such as reduced international…