Jaipur

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s most significant archaeological excavation in terms of depth — palaeolithic stone tools, furnaces, terracotta figurines, mud bricks, and relics from the Copper and Iron Ages — is at risk of irreversible damage from monsoon rains, with no formal protection in place. The site, in Deeg district’s Bahaj village has trenches running 23 metres…

Jaipur: Sowing of Kharif crops in Rajasthan reached only 97.36 lakh hectares which is just 59% of the govt’s target of 165 lakh hectares, falling significantly short of expectations this year.Although soil moisture levels remain favourable in some regions, the delayed and erratic monsoon failed to provide the consistent support essential for timely agricultural operations.Amid…

Jaipur: In a breather for solar projects in the state, the Rajasthan Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd (RVPN) has approved long-pending proposals for setting up transmission lines through auctions. Projects for setting up 15 transmission lines will require investments of over Rs 26,000 crore, which was cleared by the corporation on Tuesday.Many solar projects are facing…

Jaipur: The Special Operations Group (SOG) Sunday arrested another relative of suspended RPSC member Babu Lal Katara for his alleged role in the 2021 Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment exam paper leak case.Additional director general of police (SOG) VK Singh said the accused, identified as Rahul Katara, is a nephew of Katara and appeared in the 2021…

Jaipur: Four people were killed and 17 others injured when the bus they were travelling in collided with a stationary sand-laden trolley in Hanumangarh’s Sangaria area Wednesday.Locals said the bus, carrying about 30 passengers, was overspeeding and rammed into the parked trolley while trying to avoid a water-filled stretch of road caused by heavy rains.According…