Jaipur: The smart meter rollout in the state is facing strong opposition from both consumers and stakeholders. They said that the cost of the smart meters will eventually be passed on to the consumers in the form of tariffs, even though the benefits are meagre.Agriculture accounts for about 40% of the power consumption in the…
Jaipur: Police in Jalore are keeping a close watch on weddings and social gatherings this season as part of an intensified crackdown on ‘manuhar’—a deeply rooted tradition in western Rajasthan in which opium is ceremonially served to guests at functions such as weddings, funerals, and festivals.SP (Jalore) Gyan Chand Yadav said that three FIRs were…
Jaipur: India powered to a convincing 66-run win over Sri Lanka in the second match of the historic Physical Disability (Standing) T20 Series at Kini Sports Arena in Bengaluru on Wednesday.Batting first, Team India continued their strong form. Rajesh Kannur set the tone with a composed 51 off 42 balls, while team captain Ravindra Sante…
New Delhi: A charter aircraft flying CM Bhajan Lal Sharma from Delhi to Phalodi last Thursday, July 31, landed on a “wrong” airstrip at its destination. While the Falcon 2000 was to land at Phalodi Air Force Station, it landed at a civil airstrip in the city. Sources say the pilots realised their mistake and…
Jaisalmer: Kotwali police Saturday brought two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to Sriganganagar from Mumbai Central Jail on a production warrant, produced them before a court and took them on police remand. The duo was involved in the alleged planning of a firing and recce at a jeweller’s shop in Sriganganagar city.The accused were…
