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Do ethanol factories really cause deadly pollution? Grain-based plants are protected by ZLD technology, but regulations must be followed: Read why there’s an uproar...

श्रवण शुक्ल -
Modern grain-based (rice/maize) plants are less polluting than sugarcane-based ones. They have mandatory ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) technology, which ensures no wastewater discharge and 95-99% of the water is recycled. By 2024-25, more than 60% of India's ethanol will come from grain because they use less water (2570 liters/liter of ethanol) and are better for the environment.
Crime

Rajasthan: 150 kg ammonium nitrate, explosive cartridges and wire seized from a car in Tonk, two persons arrested

OpIndia Staff -
Since ammonium nitrate is used for explosions, the authorities are investigating why the arrested men were transporting the explosive material and where, in addition to finding out if other persons are also involved in the matter.
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CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur’s Neerja Modi school, 2 months after student suicide, teachers had ignored 9-year-old’s plea for help

OpIndia Staff -
CBSE’s inquiry later confirmed instances of bullying and highlighted serious failures by the school management.
Crime

Jaipur: Muslim mob pelt stones on police trying to remove stones outside a mosque, 6 cops injured; 10 arrested as internet services remain suspended

Rukma Rathore -
There is a significant police presence in Chomu, including personnel from multiple police stations and riot control vehicles.
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Congress approved Hanumangarh plant during its rule in Rajasthan, turned against it after losing election: Read how it has been anti-industry in the state

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Ashok Gehlot's Congress government granted full approval to the Hanumangarh ethanol plant project in 2023. At the time, Congress touted it as a job-generator and symbol of development. However, after losing the election, their stance changed.
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Exclusive: Documents show how Rajasthan Congress govt had said Aravalli mining ban would harm economy, while Ashok Gehlot now leads the protests

Shraddha Pandey -
While Ashok Gehlot accuses the BJP-led governments in the Centre and Rajasthan of conspiring to hand over the Aravalli Hills to mining mafias, citing the Centre’s ‘0.019% mining area’ argument, in 2002, the Gehlot government itself wanted to open the Aravallis for mining.
Government and Policy

Rajasthan: Education Department warns of action if schools force children to dress up as Santa Claus on Christmas

OpIndia Staff -
The Sri Ganganagar education department has directed government and private schools not to force students to dress as Santa Claus on Christmas. The move aims to respect cultural sensitivities and prevent pressure on children, with action promised against violators.
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Barmer student protest over fee hike escalates as police detain leaders over remarks on Collector; sit-in held inside police station

OpIndia Staff -
After the two leaders were taken into custody, several women students marched to the Kotwali police station and began a sit-in protest inside the premises.
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Rajasthan: German couple and others detained for illegal conversion activities, lured people with monetary promises and curing ailments, abused Hindu deities

OpIndia Staff -
Foreign nationals are subject to strict limitations in Sri Karanpur and the German couple did not have any authorisation.
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Ethanol Factory row in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh: Farmers’ mahapanchayat triggers new political and environmental tensions

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Tibbi, a part of the Hanumangarh area, has been renowned for its fertile land and an agriculture-based economy.
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