Jaisalmer: Balotra SP Ramesh Saturday dismissed the rumours linking the suspension of Pachpadra SHO Achalaram Dhaka to the recent refinery fire, saying the action was taken over a VVIP security lapse.Police said the social media posts were misleading and aimed at creating confusion, warning of strict legal action against those spreading false information.The SP said…
Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court has ordered a comprehensive survey and demolition of illegal constructions near Indian Air Force and Army installations in Jodhpur, directing authorities to complete the exercise within three months and submit a compliance report by Aug 3, 2026.Disposing of a batch of writ petitions, a division bench of Justice Vinit Kumar…
Jaipur: Govt data has revealed that Rajasthan recorded no expenditure for two consecutive financial years under the Centre’s Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), despite approvals for tribal welfare infrastructure.Sanctions totalling Rs 116.7 crore were issued for developing 163 hostels and residential schools in Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) areas in 2024-25 and 2025-26….
Jaipur: Cracking down on gaps in groundwater regulation, the National Green Tribunal‘s Bhopal bench Friday directed the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to submit a comprehensive groundwater recharge plan after taking note of concerns over how the Jal Shakti ministry’s Sept 24, 2020, notification is being implemented.The notification empowers the CGWA to regulate groundwater extraction…
Jaipur: A search committee constituted by Governor Haribhau Bagde has finalised a shortlist of candidates for the post of vice-chancellor of Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU), with University of Rajasthan Vice-Chancellor Alpana Kateja—currently under inquiry over alleged financial irregularities—among those named.Kateja, appointed RU vice-chancellor in Sept 2023, has faced scrutiny following complaints related to administrative decisions…
