Jaipur: In a shift aimed at meeting local energy demand, Rajasthan will receive 500MW of solar power from a 1,000MW project commissioned by CPSU Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) in Bikaner, marking a departure from the earlier trend of most solar power generated in the state being supplied outside.The remaining 500MW capacity was allocated to…
Jaipur: Extortion threats issued by gangsters to traders and professionals dominated Zero Hour in the Assembly Tuesday, triggering heated exchanges between the Opposition and Treasury benches. Independent MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati said threats from gangsters operating from abroad and even from inside prisons became commonplace. “Internet-based calling was used to intimidate businessmen, doctors and other…
Jaipur: A couple and their four-year-old son were killed Monday afternoon when a speeding trailer truck ran over their motorcycle on Jaipur-Ajmer highway near Bagru. The driver fled from the scene. The accident occurred around 1 pm near the Dahmi Balaji bridge as the family was returning to their Raja Park home after visiting relatives…
Alwar: In a significant boost to Sariska Tiger Reserve’s rising population, Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Sangram Singh captured photos of tigress ST-30 with her three one-month-old cubs in the Baghani village forest under the Tahla range. The sighting took place during a tracking exercise Thursday.According to forest officials, the tigress was seen playing with…
Jaisalmer: A worker died and another became critically ill after being exposed to toxic gas while cleaning a sludge tank at a factory in the third phase of the RIICO industrial area in Balotra district Saturday evening.The injured worker was referred to Jodhpur in critical condition. The incident has once again raised questions over safety…
