Jaipur: Just two days after the disturbing killing and charring of a caracal in Jaisalmer, conservationists have received a glimmer of hope. A camera trap installed by the Rajasthan forest department has captured the elusive caracal inside Bandh Baretha wildlife sanctuary in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.The development is being considered a major boost for conservation,…
Jaisalmer: Unseasonal rain after midnight Wednesday, accompanied by thunder and dust storms, lashed Barmer and Jaisalmer districts till around 3am, causing widespread crop damage and raising concerns among farmers. Strong winds and heavy rain damaged psyllium husk and other crops across urban and rural areas.In Jaisalmer, farmers reported major losses in Ramgarh, Keeta, Dabla and…
Jaipur: Following the announcement by chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, RIICO will allow entrepreneurs to acquire plots in 30 designated industrial areas at 60% of prevailing rates, on a lease period of 33 years.This move is expected to significantly reduce the cost of setting up industries. Additionally, under the direct allotment scheme, the payment period…
Jaipur: Nagaur police Thursday arrested four persons from New Delhi, including a chartered accountant, for allegedly extorting Rs 34 lakh from a retired doctor through a “digital arrest” scam, officials said.Nagaur SP Roshan Meena said police arrested the accused, identified as Imran Husain (40), a resident of Brahmpuri in northeast Delhi, Vivek Kumar (35) of…
Jaipur: Justice Anil Upman of the Rajasthan High Court Thursday rescued himself from hearing a petition filed by former additional chief secretary Subodh Agarwal, who has sought quashing of an FIR registered against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The matter was taken up before Justice Upman, who stepped aside from the case without assigning reasons,…
