Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) The vast stretches of the Thar Desert are set to witness a remarkable transformation this monsoon as a massive artificial lake with a circumference of 28 kilometre takes shape in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, officials said on Friday. The reservoir, developed at the Burji 1356 escape structure of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project, is expected to become a crucial water source for the desert districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer.Built as part of efforts to strengthen water secur…
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Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) A tragic incident unfolded in Rajasthan’s renowned tourist destination, Sam in Jaisalmer district, when a powerful sandstorm caused a wall of a heritage resort to collapse during a cultural performance, killing a local folk artist and injuring four others. The accident occurred on Monday night while a traditional Rajasthani cultural evening was underway for domestic and international tourists.According to reports, strong winds and an intense sandstorm struck the area, tri…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) In a significant step towards environmental conservation while respecting local traditions, the Rajasthan government on Thursday has undertaken a major initiative to reserve ‘Oran’ (sacred groves) land in Jaisalmer district to maintain ecological balance in the desert region. ‘Oran’ refers to a centuries-old system rooted in socio-religious beliefs, where local communities protect sacred groves by refraining from harming trees or natural resources within these areas.Cutti…
Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) The Intelligence Wing of the Rajasthan Police has arrested a local youth from the Pokhran area of Jaisalmer district for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Prafull Kumar, while addressing the media, said that the accused has been charged with transmitting sensitive and strategically important information related to the Indian Army to handlers across the border.ADG…
Mandsaur, Jan 13 (IANS) A Rajasthan-based man has been arrested for allegedly concealing his religious identity during his overnight stay with a woman in a hotel in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district, police said on Tuesday.During the check-in at the hotel on Monday, the youth introduced himself as Chetan Prakash and submitted an ID (Aadhaar card) bearing that name at the reception counter. A woman was also accompanying him, according to police.However, when he made an online payment of Rs 600, …