Visit in Jaipur

Jaipur: As the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) is set to close for the monsoon season from July to Sept, concern is growing among local stakeholders who are urging the state govt to reconsider its long-standing policy. The scheduled closure of Zones 1 and 4 in Sariska and Tehla, as per forest regulations, is expected to…

Jaipur: Jaipur discom has identified 18 sub-divisions under it to tackle high transmission and commercial losses, including theft. These sub-divisions report losses exceeding 30%, compared to an average of 18%. The heads of these sub-divisions have been tasked with devising a strategy for implementation, with monthly performance monitoring. Aarti Dogra, Chairperson of discoms, said, “A…

New Delhi: ACME Sikar Solar Pvt Lt signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for 300 MW capacity in Rajasthan at a fixed tariff of Rs 3.05 a unit. The agreement follows the commissioning of 300 MW capacity by ACME Sikar this month. As per the agreement,…

Jaipur/Jhunjhunu/Jodhpur: The 50th anniversary of the Emergency sparked intense political debates across Rajasthan, with ruling BJP and opposition Congress trading sharp accusations over the historical event and ongoing development projects Wednesday.Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, addressing the Democracy Fighter Honour Ceremony at Maheshwari Public School in Jaipur, termed the Emergency a “dark stain on our…

Jaipur: A truck driver was burnt alive after a methanol-laden tanker overturned and caught fire on the Ajmer-Jaipur National Highway in Jaipur (rural) Wednesday.Jaipur (rural) SP Anand Sharma said preliminary investigation suggested the driver, identified as Rajendra Yadav, might have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to overturn and go up in flames.The…