Rajasthan

Order of the National Green Tribunal on the demarcation of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 27/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Kamal Tiwari Vs Union of India & Others dated 27/05/2025. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden, Rajasthan stated that a high level meeting to review the progress on the demarcation of Nahargarh …

Chikungunya, dengue more lethal in urban areas, reveals audit

Jaipur: It seems vector-borne diseases like chikungunya and dengue have hit the urban areas hard. According to audit conducted by the health department, 10 persons have died due to dengue and chikungunya in the city till October 6. Out of 10, eight victims belonged to urban areas. The areas in …

“Rajasthan has negligible role in Delhi’s air pollution”

Rajasthan had a “negligible role” in the alarming air pollution level in Delhi, as the State government was continuously taking all possible measures to check environmental impurities and promoting eco-friendly practices, State Environment Minister Raj Kumar Rinwa said on Monday. Addressing a meeting of Environment Ministers from five States convened …

Chikungunya cases touch record high in over 10 years

JAIPUR: Unlike the southern states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, chikungunya, the dreaded vector-borne disease, has not been a major health threat in Rajasthan in the past five years or so. This year, surprisingly, the mosquitoes have stung the state with a vigour, testing the medical preparedness of the administration. …

Rajasthan seeks Central status for Parwan water project

Rajasthan has sought Central status for the proposed water project on the Chambal river and its subsidiary, Parwan, in view of the pressure irrigation technique adopted in it for increasing the irrigated area at an additional cost. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, who met Union Water Resources and River Development Minister …

High-decible crackers traumatic for animals

Jaipur: When the entire city is immersed in celebrations, a group of animal rights activist is working overtime rescuing animals suffered due to burn injuries and exposed to high-decibel sounds. The activist has expressed aghast over receiving animals which were targeted with the crackers. TOI catch up with Dr Vikas …

Avian flu alert: State gets into preventive mode

JAIPUR: Following the avian flu alert issued last week, health minister Rajendra Rathore and animal husbandry department minister Prabhu Lal Saini met on Monday to review the situation in the state. However, Saini said that no case of bird flu has been reported from the state so far. In the …

Jaswantgarh blackbuck project gets go-ahead

JAIPUR: The new Blackbuck habitat proposed at Jaswantgarh, Nagaur got a go ahead at the state wildlife board meeting chaired by CM Vasundhara Raje. Since Tal Chapper in Churu district is already beyond the carrying capacity of the Indian antelope the new grassland would be created at Jaswantgarh spread over …

CNG as main fuel for vehicles: NGT seeks view

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed five northern States to explain their stand on making CNG the main fuel for vehicles. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi to file affidavit giving details about cities which are connected …

Forest dwellers struggle for land rights under 2006 Act

JAIPUR: Forest dwellers, social activists and district officials gathered in Banswara on Wednesday to hear out grievances of those who had attempted to submit claims for titles to land under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Seventy people from Khopada village of Bagidora block in Banswara said they had submitted claims …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding supply of CNG/PNG as the main source of fuel for vehicular traffic, Delhi NCR, 19/10/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs. Union of India & Others dated 19/10/2016 regarding supply of CNG/PNG as the main source of fuel for vehicular traffic in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh. NGT directs the states of file affidavit stating the policy …

'Organic farming to curb global warning'

Jodhpur: Dantiwara, a model village for organic agriculture will witness throwing of hats by the ex-servicemen in the agricultural ring to ensure food security in the country. Not only they themselves will take initiative into organic farming but will also motivate others to adopt the organic agriculture on the World …

In a first, Narendra Modi govt gives 600 MW stranded power projects second wind

A clutch of wind power units with a combined capacity of 600 MW that has never been put to use for the want of long-term buyers have been offered a ray of hope by the government, by allowing them to participate in the first ever auction for wind power. As …

OIL India gets green nod for Rs 220 crore drilling project in Jaisalmer

State-run Oil India has received environment clearance for Rs 220-crore development drilling project in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. The company received the green nod for development drilling of 20 wells in Baghewala mining lease block in Jaisalmer district. OIL had discovered natural gas in Jaisalmer sub-basin of Tanot fields and …

NLC India abandons solar project plans in Rajasthan

NEW DELHI: State-run lignite mining and power generating company NLC India Ltd has abandoned plans to set up solar projects in Rajasthan as the state’s power distribution companies have refused to buy solar power at the rate it had estimated. NLC, earlier called Neyveli Lignite Corporation, had in January invited …

Prevent stubble burning, HC tells UP, Punjab and Haryana

Observing that the national Capital every year grapples with the menace of haze due to stubble burning affecting people’s health, the Delhi High Court directed the neighbouring States to “strike while the iron is hot” to prevent this practice. A Bench of justices Badar Durrez Ahmed and Ashutosh Kumar said …

Installed solar capacity crosses 8,500 MW: Mercom

The total installed capacity of solar power in the country has crossed 8,500 MW as of September 30, according to Mercom Capital Group, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm. Cumulative grid-interactive solar energy installed capacity stood at 8,643 MW, up from 7,805 MW on June 30and 6,763 MW …

Delhi appeals to Centre, neighbours on curbing air pollution

Delhi government today appealed to the Centre and governments of three neighbouring states to take effective steps for prevention of burning of agriculture residue so as to reduce air pollution level in the national capital. Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain has written to the Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave …

Cumulative solar capacity in India hits 8.6 GW: Mercom capital group

Of India's total 8.6 GW installed solar power capacity, 59 per cent of the pwoer comes from Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh which have seen significant growth. Cumulative solar capacity in India has reached 8,643 MW as of September 2016, the global clean energy research and communications firm, …

Shrinking Pushkar Lake water takes a toll on fishes

Decreasing water level in Pushkar Lake has come down hard on fishes and dozens of them died in last 48 hours. The incident irked the priest association which has warned of agitation during the international cattle fair. Sensing the anger of priests, district administration, on Tuesday, connected pipelines of Bisalpur …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of river Jojari in the District of Jodhpur by industries, 30/09/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M.M. Charitable Trust & Others Vs. State of Rajasthan & Others dated 30/09/2016 regarding pollution of river Jojari in the District of Jodhpur by industries.

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