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, Feb 3 (IANS) Bikaner observed a bandh (shutdown) as part of the ongoing ‘Khejri Bachao’ (Save Khejri) movement opposing the large-scale felling of Khejri trees. Supporting the movement, trade organisations across the city kept markets closed until 2 p.m. on Monday, while government and private schools in urban areas declared a half-day holiday.The district administration remained on high alert throughout the bandh. Police deployed extensive security arrangements across the city to mainta…