Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday flagged off 207 new buses of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) on the occasion of Rajasthan Day to enhance connectivity in rural areas of the state. The fleet includes 100 blue line buses, 28 AC and 79-star line.Sharma said, “The govt is making continuous efforts to provide…

Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday launched ‘Mukhyamantri Viksit Gram-Ward Abhiyan’ on Rajasthan Day to prepare development roadmaps for all gram panchayats and urban wards in line with local aspirations. The campaign will continue till May 15.Launching the campaign’s website and video, Sharma described the initiative as a step towards turning development into a…

Jaipur: The state govt Thursday reshuffled nine IPS officers in its second transfer list in six days, making key changes in the Jaipur Commissionerate and Jaipur Rural.The govt appointed Sanjeev Nain as deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (Crime) in Jaipur Commissionerate, reversing his recent appointment as superintendent of police (SP) Jaipur (Rural) in the March…

Jaipur: Just two days after the disturbing killing and charring of a caracal in Jaisalmer, conservationists have received a glimmer of hope. A camera trap installed by the Rajasthan forest department has captured the elusive caracal inside Bandh Baretha wildlife sanctuary in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.The development is being considered a major boost for conservation,…

Jaisalmer: Unseasonal rain after midnight Wednesday, accompanied by thunder and dust storms, lashed Barmer and Jaisalmer districts till around 3am, causing widespread crop damage and raising concerns among farmers. Strong winds and heavy rain damaged psyllium husk and other crops across urban and rural areas.In Jaisalmer, farmers reported major losses in Ramgarh, Keeta, Dabla and…