Jaipur: The mining sector in Rajasthan is facing a significant slowdown as over 60 major mineral blocks remain stuck in various stages of clearance. According to official data, key approvals related to environmental clearance (EC), forest diversion, Charagah no objection certificates (NoC), and mining plans are pending across different departments, delaying the commencement of operations.An…

Jaipur: Local self govt (LSG) department secretary Ravi Jain Wednesday conducted an inspection of the Walled City and instructed officials to work towards preservation of UNESCO Heritage tag given to Jaipur.Jain, along with senior officials reviewed cleanliness and encroachment issues from Ajmeri Gate to Chandpole, Choti and Badi Chaupar, Ramganj, Johari and Sanjay Bazaar. He…

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s health sector is set to benefit from the Union Budget, with experts citing promising initiatives aimed at strengthening biopharma and improving healthcare services throughout the state. The Central govt has allocated Rs 10,000 crore for biopharma initiatives, which is anticipated to stimulate growth in manufacturing, research, and the development of skilled healthcare professionals…

Jaisalmer: The principal seat of Rajasthan high court in Jodhpur has sought response from the state govt regarding the conservation of historic Gadisar Lake in Jaisalmer.The directive came during a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Sunil Paliwal, who raised concerns about the preservation and expansion of the ancient water body’s catchment…

Jaipur: Continuous rainfall for the last two days threw life out of gear in Jaipur, causing widespread power cuts, waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Several areas, including Tonk Phatak and Barkat Nagar, were without electricity from 4am after transformers and supply lines developed major faults. The supply was restored only after seven hours, leaving residents frustrated.“We…