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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‘85% Raj rural women don’t know about HIV/AIDS’
JAIPUR: High migratory population in the state makes Rajasthan vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. But a matter of even more serious concern is that the percentage of women with comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS
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Jaisalmer to shun plastic, use recycled sari bags
Jaipur: The Jaisalmer district collector has a new solution to the desert city's soaring mound of plastic waste. The collector has urged residents to donate old saris which can be recycled into carry bags.
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Rajasthan fails to use funds meant to redress water woes
Despite facing a major problem of water contamination, the Rajasthan government failed to use allocated budget for redressal of water quality related problems under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme
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Centre of Excellence holds 1st training for green building
JAIPUR: The Centre of Excellence for Environment set up under State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) organises its maiden training programme for 'green building rating system' at Institute of Leadership
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Existing treatment is effective on Michigan strain of virus causing swine flu, doctors say
JAIPUR: A new Michigan strain of virus is circulating in the state causing swine flu but doctors claimed that nothing to worry about as the existing treatment available in hospitals is effective. In
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5,000 saplings planted to boost green cover
A sapling being planted in the city on MondayA sapling being planted in the city on Monday JAIPUR: Several civil groups have marked the World Environment Day by planting saplings in the city. To mark
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North Western Railways turns innovative, plans energy from plastic
JAIPUR: The authorities of North Western Railways (NWR) have drawn up an innovative plan to generate energy from plastic bottles and cups that are disposed of at the Jaipur junction every day. The NWR
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‘Jaisalmer Green’ to get rid of drought permanently
JAISALMER: The newly appointed district collector K C Vishnoi has started preparations for operation 'Jaisalmer Green' to be launched from July, to get rid of drought permanently in Jaisalmer and to provide
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A first in world: Rajasthan to get leopard reserves
Jhalana Reserve Forest in Jaipur will spearhead 'Project Leopard', a first of its kind conservation effort in the world to be launched across eight conservation reserves and sanctuaries across Rajasthan.
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3 die from swine flu, 5 more test positive in Rajasthan
JAIPUR: At a time when the health department is battling against swine flu, the threat of zika is also looming large. Three more persons died of swine flu on Sunday taking the toll to 27 in the month of