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'Desertification has spread to 30% of land in India'

Barmer, April 7 -- India's desertification crisis is deepening, and Rajasthan continues to remain at the centre of concern, with over 62 per cent of its geographical area affected by land degradation ... Read More


development plans for river basins on anvil, say officials

Jaipur, April 7 -- The Rajasthan government is preparing comprehensive development plans for all 16 river basins in the state, officials said on Monday. According to chief secretary V Srinivas, accura... Read More


hc sends notices to 3 for sitting in judge's seat

Jodhpur, April 7 -- The Rajasthan high court is considering criminal contempt proceedings against three people who allegedly entered a village court in Bikaner, and has issued notices to the accused, ... Read More


Japanese tourist molested near jaigarh fort, probe on: police

Jaipur, April 7 -- A Japanese tourist was allegedly molested by five men near Jaipur's Jaigarh Fort on Sunday, police said on Monday, adding that efforts are underway to trace the accused. The police ... Read More


Man in Ajmer's top 10 most wanted list among 2 criminals held in Jaipur: Police

Ajmer, April 7 -- Two wanted repeat offenders, including a member of the Ajmer district;s top 10 mosted wanted criminals and absconding since 2010, were arrested in Jaipur district, police officers sa... Read More


Only loyal party workers must be prioritised within BJP: Raje

Jaipur, April 7 -- Senior state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Monday said that the party must ensure that only loyal workers were appointed in signif... Read More


Govt rolls out summer water supply plan

Jaipur, April 7 -- The state public health engineering department has sanctioned projects worth Rs.210 crore as part of a contingency plan to ensure steady supply of drinking water during the summer, ... Read More


neighbour rapes 12-yr-old girl in jaisalmer, held

Barmer/Jaisalmer, April 6 -- A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Jaisalmer, police said on Sunday, adding that one man has been detained in connection with the case. When the gi... Read More


ANTF seizes Rs.563-cr drugs in six months, arrests 258

Jaipur, April 6 -- The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Rajasthan has seized drugs worth over Rs.563 and arrested 258 people, six months since its formation, officials said. ANTF IG Vikas Kumar sai... Read More


Groundwater levels improve amid drive

Jaipur, April 6 -- Construction of new water sources and restoration of old water bodies under the state government's Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan 2.0 is improving groundwater levels in several... Read More