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Limestone mining lease in Jaisalmer threatens GIB habitat, say experts | Jaipur News

Jaipur: Wildlife experts and conservationists have raised an alarm over the Rajasthan govt’s approval of a 960-hectare limestone mining lease in Joga village of Jaisalmer district’s Ramgarh tehsil, terming it a threat to the survival of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB).The mining block, containing an estimated 271.4 million tonnes of limestone, adjoins the…

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Heavy rains trigger floods; rescue ops on | Jaipur News

Jaipur/Kota/Bhilwara: Heavy to moderate rainfall since Friday evening caused flooding in Bundi, Kota, Baran, and Sawai Madhopur districts of Rajasthan Saturday, prompting authorities to initiate rescue and relief operations. The worst-affected district, Bundi, reported two rain-related fatalities Saturday. Nainwa in Bundi received rainfall of 500mm, the highest in the state.Following Nainwa, Digod (Kota) recorded 270mm…

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