Jaipur: On World Mountains Day, the Supreme Court‘s recent decision to redefine the Aravalli Hills using a 100-meter height criterion has drawn sharp criticism from environmentalists and experts.Conservationists said the new definition threatens to exclude vast portions of the ancient range, potentially opening them up to mining and construction, which could exacerbate ecological stress in…

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the Jodhpur, Pali, Marwar Industrial Area (JPMIA), one of the 12 smart industrial townships announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, on Aug 27. The township is expected to attract investments of approximately Rs 19,000 crore across sectors including solar component manufacturing, handicrafts, furniture, textiles, and heavy engineering goods.Sources…

Jaipur: Following a suo motu cognisance of the poor condition of the city roads during the monsoon by the Rajasthan High Court, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) formed a committee to prepare a report with suggestions. The civic body would submit report to the HC bench within four weeks.A JDA official said that this committee…

Jaipur: Umed Club, Jodhpur emerged as the overall champions, while Field Club, Udaipur finished runners-up at the All-India Inter-Club Sports Carnival (ICSC) 2025, which concluded here on Sunday.The three-day event, hosted by Rambagh Golf Club with Jai Club and Jaipur Club as the co-hosts, featured competitions in eight sports.In golf, Delhi’s Dwarka Golf Club won…

Jaipur: With the results of both CBSE and RBSE released and students awaiting admissions in colleges, Rajasthan University (RU) has announced dates for admission to undergraduate courses for this year. Online application forms for RU’s constituent colleges, Maharaja College, Maharani College, Commerce College, and Rajasthan College, will open on May 28, and the last date…