Jaipur, Feb 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan government led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will provide Rs 10 lakh as compensation to the families of people who lose their lives in human–wildlife conflict, Minister of State for Forests and Environment (Independent Charge), Sanjay Sharma, informed the Assembly on Tuesday.He also assured that residents of villages falling under the Karauli Tiger Reserve Sanctuary will not be displaced against their will.Responding during Question Hour, Sharma said tha…
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Jaipur, Dec 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully has welcomed the stay order issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on the matter related to the definition of the Aravalli mountain range. Calling the order a major victory for the people’s collective struggle and for environmental protection, Jully said it has come at a crucial time when public anger against illegal mining is intensifying across the state.Jully said that the Aravalli Range is the jewel of Rajasthan, which …
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges. As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court, a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, and Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.G. Masih will hear the suo motu writ petition titled “In Re: Definition of Aravalli Hills and Ranges and Ancillary Issues” on December 29. The Supreme Court has taken up the issue on its own m…
Jaipur, Dec 22 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has strongly criticised the Union government’s move to change the definition of the Aravali range, calling it misleading, factually hollow, and driven by vested interests. He also rejected Union Minister Bhupender Yadav’s claim that mining would be permitted on only 0.19 per cent of the Aravalli area, terming it an attempt to mislead the public through selective statistics.Gehlot said the new “100-metre definition” of the…
Jaipur, Dec 22 (IANS) A statewide protest erupted across several districts of Rajasthan on Monday against the approval of mining activities in the Aravalli mountain range. Demonstrations were held in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Alwar, and other cities, where protesters clashed with police at multiple locations. In Udaipur, Congress workers and members of various social organisations staged a protest at the Collectorate. During the demonstration, slogans were raised against the decision, leading to …