Jaipur: Under the Chief Minister Anuprati Coaching Scheme, run by the social justice and empowerment department, candidates selected in the main merit list for the 2024-25 session were asked to report to their respective coaching institutes by May 11, an order issued by the department said.Director and joint secretary of the department of social justice…

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s solar industry is bracing for a turbulent transition after the Centre made it mandatory for solar project developers to procure Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) modules manufactured using Indian-made solar cells from June 1.Currently, a large share of solar cells is imported, making India dependent on other countries and limiting the economic benefits of…

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: The state govt will ensure that piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure is integrated during the construction of multi-storey buildings to promote green and clean energy.Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) T Ravikant directed city gas distribution (CGD) companies in the state to coordinate with building developers to establish the necessary infrastructure for piped gas…

Jaipur: Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College has relieved three officials of their charge for negligence in maintaining SMS Hospital’s infrastructure, a day after the ceiling plaster collapsed in the surgery ward, causing injuries to two patients, on May 1. Dr Rashim Kataria has been removed from the post of nodal officer for Public Works…