Jaipur: In a move that could bring major relief to water-scarce Rajasthan, chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma wrote to Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil Tuesday, requesting the expedited implementation of three major water diversion projects linked to the Chenab River basin. The proposed projects aim to divert surplus water from snow-fed rivers like the…

Bhilwara: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) conducted a trap operation Friday and arrested two staff members of Dr Kedar Narayan Modi University in Tonk district while they were allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The action followed a complaint regarding an alleged bribery racket operating in the institution.The arrested accused were identified as BEd department HOD…

Kota: In a heartwarming ceremony at the govt-run Nariniketan shelter home in Kota, a deaf and mute woman named Reena, residing in the shelter home for 13 years, married Dharmraj, a technician from Jhalawar district. The wedding, held Thursday, was attended by several dignitaries, including MLA Sandeep Sharma and other officials, who blessed the couple.Reena,…

Jaipur: Following the plummeting of air quality levels in major towns and cities across Rajasthan after Diwali, clearer skies and a slight change in weather conditions since Tuesday has resulted in a marginal improvement in the state’s ambient air quality.As a result, the Air Quality Index (AQI), which surged past 300 in several urban pockets…

Jaipur: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday flagged crop losses from repeated hailstorms and erratic weather, and accused the Rajasthan govt of failing to clear pending payments under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), saying the medical situation has become “dangerous”.“Continuous adverse weather has left farmers in distress. This is a matter of great concern,”…