JAIPUR: Some parts of Rajasthan felt mild tremors on Monday following an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude with epicentre at the Hindukush mountain ranges in Afghanistan which occurred around 3.20 pm.

According to reports, the tremors were mainly felt in Pakistan and adjoining Indian territories mainly Jammu and Kashmir.

Regional Met director S S Singh said, "The impact of the quake was very mild

Jaipur: If you think your house sans a rain harvesting structure looks fine, think again, for without it, you could end up in jail!

Starting Monday, the Jaipur Development Authority will start a drive against the houses constructed in area of 300 square metres or above, to check for water harvesting facilities.

House owners who do not construct the water harvesting system after recei

Jaipur: The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) constituted by the Supreme Court has directed the state government to bring all such activities to a stop at the Ranthambore National Park that violates the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 or directives of the apex court.

The CEC directive follows a petition filed by Belinda Wright, executive director of the Wildlife Protection Society of India.

JAIPUR: A symbol of Rajasthan, camels have time and again carried people to safe harbours in the sandy terrains of the state. However, their cries have long been lost in the vast emptiness of the desert land.

Not all hope is lost yet as a one-of-its-kind rescue centre for camels is being set up by the NGO 'Help in Suffering' (HIS) in the outskirts of the city.

Jaipur: The EU Ambassador to India, Daniele Smadja on Tuesday visited Malion ki Dhani in Barmer to launch a project on water co-financed by the EU.

Jaipur: Every year, a large number of bird watchers visit Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur to see whitenaped tit, a bird species endemic to India.

JAIPUR: The state government has sent its proposal to the Centre earmarking eco-sensitive zones around various national parks and sanctuaries. The proposals were sent just before the new guidelines for declaration of eco-sensitive zones were issued by the ministry of forest and environment.

In order to strike a balance between environment and development, Rajasthan, like other states, is going to submit an action plan for climate change adaptation to the Union ministry of environment by March 31.
Speaking at a conference on Thursday, CM Ashok Ghelot said,

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has agreed in principle to include the Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary in Bundi in Project Tiger. However, a final nod from the authority will follow after a detailed plan is submitted to it by the state government. The NTCA decision follows a twoday visit by director Rajesh Gopal to the Ranthambore national park.

The Mine Labour Protection Campaign (MLPC) has demanded a system so that the ministry of labour is periodically intimated of all allocation and cancellation of mine leases in the state by the department of mines.