Wind power firms left in the lurch
Jaipur: Despite power regulator Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) reversing an order passed by the previous government last year and bringing in fresh norms to ensure continuity in renewable
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First phase of Jaipur Metro set to have four coaches
The Jaipur Metro in its first phase will come up with four coaches on its 9.5 km route. In this phase, the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) will procure 10 trains. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief project manager Lalit Meghnani said on Tuesday,
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Farmers unlikely to get insurance for damaged crops
The farmers in the state, who had lost their crops to the recent rain and hailstorm, may not get any compensation from the pre-sent weather-based insurance scheme in the state as hailstorm is not covered under the policy. According to sources, the state has adopted the weatherbased insurance in which the compensation is calculated on the basic parameters of temperature, rainfall and moisture
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Plans for 10 parks halted, JMC cites fund crunch
Jaipur: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has put off its proposal to develop 10 new parks for children in the city for next year due to lack of funds. The move comes a few weeks after the general body meeting of the JMC decided that the civic body should develop these parks for the benefit of citizens, mostly children, and to make the city green.
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Lifetime achievement award for tiger guru
Former field director of Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve Fateh Singh Rathore will be conferred a lifetime achievement award on Wednesday by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India for his contributions to save and conserve the big cat.
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Rajasthan infant mortality high due to skewed sex ratio
JAIPUR: Experts feel high infant mortality rate (IMR) in Rajasthan should be viewed in the context of the skewed sex ratio. According to the latest IMR report, infant mortality in the state came down by three points in 2009 compared to the previous year but it is still high with 59 deaths per 1,000 child born, which is much above the national average of 50.
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Timely action saves three tigers
JAIPUR: It was a happy reunion for tigress T-5 and her cubs on Friday morning at the Ranthambore national park. Timely action saved them from death. Out for photography at the park, state tourism minister Beena Kak on Thursday spotted the three with the help of the powerful camera. "The tigress was restless inside a pond.
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Scientists fuel green dreams in Raj desert
Ajmer: A group of top scientists of the country are pooling in their minds here to help the state fight its arid zones. According to the scientists, remote sensing and geomatics
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HC notice to state govt on compensation for farmers
Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday issued a showcause notice to chief secretary for not providing adequate compensation or framing any rehabilitation policy for poor farmers, whose agricultural land were acquired. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Mishra and Justice R S Rathore sought an explanation from the state government on the issue on a public interest litigati
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5-yr-old diesel vehicles can ply in Rbore
Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday temporarily allowed the owners of diesel vehicles to ply their canters for safari in the Ranthambore National Park, provided the vehicle is not more than five years old and the Euro emission norms are complied with. The interim order was issued by Justice Prem Shanker Asopa on two separate writ petitions filed by Shafi Mohammed and Sheela Kedawa