Jaipur: Though late, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is finally planning to widen the footpaths to provide safe and hassle-free movement for pedestrians.

Three More Die Of Disease, 9 Others Test Positive

Jaipur: The eastern part of Rajasthan has not been much affected by swine flu while the western part has witnessed the highest number of cases reported in the recent past. As many as 13 districts are almost untouched by swine flu while others are marginally or badly affected districts. Meanwhile, three more persons died of swine flu — one in Jaipur and two in Jodhpur on Wednesday. As many as nine others tested positive for swine flu.

Eminent nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar will inaugurate an international conference on water desalination, treatment and management here today (Thursday), bringing together experts, technocrats, policy-makers and suppliers to deliberate on the issues concerning technical and execution aspects of water management schemes.

Mr. Kakodkar--Homi Bhabha Chair Professor in the Department of Atomic Energy and Atomic Energy Commission Member--is expected to throw light on the operations of the DAE's nuclear desalination hybrid plant attached to the Kalpakkam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

Rajasthan has reiterated its demand for a special Central package for drinking water in view of low rainfall, decline in groundwater level and recurrent droughts and sought the State’s inclusion in the first phase of a new project on water proposed to be launched shortly by the World Bank.

Rajasthan Water Resources Minister Jitendra Singh said at a meeting of State Ministers responsible for drinking water supply to the rural areas in New Delhi on Tuesday that the State's difficult geography poses a serious challenge for supplying clean water to the remote villages and hamlets scattered in the Thar desert and in the tribal-dominated areas.

JAIPUR: A four-member team of health officials from Centre, who arrived in Jaipur on Tuesday, found the swine flu situation in the state 'alarming' but expressed satisfaction on the state's prepare

Jaipur: Rajasthan has become India’s swine flu ‘capital’ this year.

110 deaths since January; 148 since April 2012; 586 since 2009

The Rajasthan Government on Monday cautioned about rising incidence of swine flu (H1N1) in the State and sought Central assistance even as the Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Government of not being serious about addressing the epidemic-like situation. The virus has claimed over 110 lives in the State this year while 148 people have died of the disease since April 2012. Since 2009, when the epidemic first broke out in the state, a total of 586 people have succumbed to the disease.

JAIPUR: Rajasthan has the least availability of water and the least reliable supply, with only 162 out of the state's 222 towns receiving water everyday, says a World Bank report. India, while maintaining the targeted subsidies for the poor, can also provide more and better quality of water to its citizens, the report states.

The report, Improving Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Services - Lessons from Business Plans for Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Haryana and International Good Practices seeks to address the key issues facing the water sector in India's states and cities.

Over 110 Have Succumbed To Swine Flu In 65 Days

Jaipur: Alarmed over the spurt in swine flu deaths, the health department on Sunday directed the officials to closely monitor high-risk groups including persons suffering from diabetes, hypertension, obesity, under-5 children, senior citizens and pregnant women.
Over 110 deaths took place in the past 65 days even as 600 persons underwent test for swine flu. Principal secretary, health, Deepak Upreti directed officials to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of swine flu and especially deaths. He said that within 24 hours of swine flu testing, the report must be issued. There should not be delay in the treatment. There should be no shortage of testing kits and medicines.

JAIPUR: Driving in to Parkota (Walled City) and parking your vehicle there will be costlier from Saturday onwards, as civic authorities will start levying premium parking fees. In all three markets of the area, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) will charge premium parking fees for both four-wheelers and two-wheelers. The civic body will implement the premium parking fees between 11 am and 9 pm in Bapu Bazaar, Johari Bazaar and Chaura Rasta.

However, in the absence of a strategy to stop people from parking their vehicles in the lanes adjoining these markets, the aim of decongesting the Walled City's market areas is likely to remain unfulfilled.