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Police begins probe in Japanese tourist rape case

On Monday Rajasthan Police said that it has formed teams to nab the culprit of 20-year old Japanese tourist rape case,Inspector General of Police (Jaipur range), DCJain, said the incident took place on Sunday night after which the victim lodged an FIR at Dudu Police Station. The tourist had befriended the accused youth while she…

Adani Enterprises to set up 10,000 MW solar plant in Rajasthan 

On Monday Adani Enterprises Ltd has signed a pact with the Rajasthan government to develop the country’s largest solar park in the state with 10,000 MW capacity over the next 10 years at an estimated investment of about Rs 40,000 crore. In the next five years company will set up solar projects of 5000 MW…

Swine Flu: Twelve dies, toll mounts to 104 in Rajasthan

In this year Swine flu death toll crosses 100 in Rajasthan, highest in any state of India. An official of the state medical and health directorate (MHD) said on tuesday that in the past 48 hours twelve more people succumbed to Swine flu as the toll climbed to 104 in state. Two persons each succumbed…

Essel Group to set up solar parks in Rajasthan

Essel Group, India’s leading business conglomerate has signed an initial agreement with the Rajasthan government at a total investment of Rs 4,000 crore.The group has also shown keen interest in developing major infrastructural projects in the state of Rajasthan for verticals like Roads and Waste to Energy. “Essel Group has signed a Memorandum of understanding…

‘Stop indiscriminate mining activities in Alwar’ NGT to Rajasthan

The National Green Tribunal has directed Rajasthan to ban illegal mining of minor minerals in the Alwar district and seize all crushers and grinders operating illegally. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar held that indiscriminate mining has adversely affected flora and fauna in Alwar. “All mining activity of minor minerals in Rajasthan…

Jennifer Lopez to perform at Indian wedding in Udaipur.

This week from 10 to 12 feburary the American singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is going to set the stage on fire at UK-based billionaire Sanjay Hinduja and designer Anu Mahtani’s wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Designer Manish Malhotra, who is designing for the wedding, told, “If JLo does perform, I’d love to meet her and design for…

Respite from the cold waves in Rajatham

A MeT report said on Sunday that Temperature in some parts of Rajasthan is slightly increasing . Mount Abu in the hills was the coldest place in the state with a minimum temperature of 6.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in most parts of the state ranged between 10.3 and 15.5 degrees Celsius including that…

Swine Flu: Death toll reached to 81 in Rajasthan

In this year Swine flu death toll rises to 81 in Rajasthan, highest in any state of India. An official of the state medical and health directorate (MHD) said on sunday that in the past 48 hours eight more people succumbed to Swine flu as the toll climbed to 81 in Rajasthan. Out of the…

Empowering women in rural Rajasthan to tackle malnutrition

Life in rural areas of India is not easy. and Rajasthan is home to a high percentage of children that are undernourished and are not consuming the necessary vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. Poverty often leads to malnourishment at a young age and this increases the risk of impaired growth, susceptibility to serious…

Shortage of Women teachers for Maths and Science

In Rajasthan a study has revealed that girls “especially from marginalized communities” have limited access to science and maths, and because of this, very few women science and maths teachers are available. A study from Rajasthan on gender and equity goals in secondary education shows that its efforts are not misplaced and in fact the…