Jaipur: The Aravalli range near Bhilwara is being systematically damaged by large-scale illegal mining, with a drone-based volumetric survey exposing extensive excavation far beyond legally sanctioned limits.The survey reveals a major mismatch between officially recorded mineral extraction and the actual quantity mined on the ground in the Samodi and Pansal Dang areas, located barely 15…

Alwar: Forest and Environment Minister Sanjay Sharma Tuesday called for an impartial investigation into the MLA development funds of all 200 legislators in Rajasthan, following the exposure of alleged commission-taking and corruption involving three MLAs in a recent sting operation. He said the issue should not be limited to a few individuals and demanded a…

Jaipur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot Tuesday termed a recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that establishes a new definition of the Aravalli hills a “red carpet” for illegal mining operators and a direct “invitation to ecological destruction”.Based on a recommendation by the Union govt, the SC order passed on Nov 21 had defined the hills…

Jaipur: Opener Wasim Iqbal slammed a brilliant 66 off 51 balls to help India B beat India A by 83 runs in the first game of the three-match Physical Disability T20 Series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.After opting to field, India A struggled to control the India B batting line-up as Iqbal…

Jaipur: Police along with security agencies once again carried out an intensive search at the Rajasthan high court Wednesday, while simultaneously another search was carried out at the sessions court complex, as a security alert was triggered by an email threatening explosions at the two courts, which turned out to be a hoax.This was the…