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HC orders state to consider regulatory policy for spas

JODHPUR, Sept. 21 -- The Rajasthan high court has directed the state government to examine the need for a clear policy regulating the operation of spas and massage centres in the state. The direction ... Read More


Rajasthan HC denies separate pension to former human rights commission chief

India, Sept. 20 -- The Rajasthan High Court on Saturday dismissed the petition of Justice Prakash Tatia, a former Chief Justice and ex-Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission, who sought pens... Read More


Form SITs to check dummy schools: HC to govt

JODHPUR, Sept. 20 -- In a sweeping order aimed at curbing the menace of dummy schools, the Rajasthan high court has directed the state government and education boards to form Special Investigation Tea... Read More


SC takes suo motu note of Jojari river pollution

Jodhpur, Sept. 17 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognizance of the worsening pollution in the Jojari river in Rajasthan, observing that untreated industrial effluents continue to be dis... Read More


WASH gaps in health centres flagged

JODHPUR, Sept. 15 -- A recent study has revealed serious shortcomings in basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) standards across 11 rural health facilities in Luni block of Jodhpur district, stati... Read More


WASH gaps in health centres flagged

JODHPUR, Sept. 15 -- A recent study has revealed serious shortcomings in basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) standards across 11 rural health facilities in Luni block of Jodhpur district, stati... Read More


In last 3 yrs, 22.5 sq km vegetation lost to mining in Rajsamand: Study

Jodhpur, Sept. 14 -- Even as mining areas in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district have geographically reduced, mining activity has intensified, causing the loss of 22.49 sq. km. of vegetation in just three ... Read More


One-third of state at risk of desertification, study warns

Jodhpur, Sept. 13 -- A new study has revealed that a large part of Rajasthan's land is vulnerable to desertification, with nearly one-third of the state showing moderate to high levels of risk. The re... Read More


HC: No licence for meat shops within 50 metres of public temples

Jodhpur, Sept. 12 -- The Rajasthan high court has ordered that licences for meat shops cannot be granted within a 50-metre radius of a public temple, a lawyer familiar with proceedings said on Thursda... Read More


Increasing albinism in grown up blackbucks alarm experts

India, Sept. 11 -- A full-grown male blackbuck is usually known for its striking contrast of black-and-white - a blackish-brown coat on the upper body, white rings around the eyes, and spirally twiste... Read More