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Jaipur: Following the notification issued for stray dog management in all areas under urban local bodies (ULBs), the state govt is set to meet with NGOs and animal welfare organisations to seek expert opinions on the implementation of mandates of the notification.The govt has also asked the ULBs to form a stray dog management committee,…

Jaipur: The prices of vegetables increased Sunday, the third time in Aug, in Jaipur. Wholesale dealers attributed the surge to the disrupted supply caused by heavy rainfall and damage to the vegetable crops coming from local farms.The impact of the surge is felt at the Muhana mandi where wholesalers are not getting the required quantity…

Jaipur: Farmer unions in Rajasthan have written to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, demanding compensation for crops damaged by heavy rains.According to farmers, excessive rainfall resulted in 75% to 90% damage to crops in most areas. Despite this, the govt continued to collect insurance premiums from farmers under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, they…

Jaisalmer: Criticising the state govt over cancellation of 2021 SI recruitment exam, Union minister of culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Sunday urged the govt to review its decision.Speaking at a press conference in Jaisalmer, Shekhawat said that the court has left the final decision to the state govt. He emphasised that the intention should…

Jaipur: Over one crore domestic consumers will receive 150 units of free electricity every month through rooftop and community solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, announced the state govt at a cabinet meeting held on SundayThe timeline for implementing the project will be notified later. At a press conference held at…