Jaipur: In a move aimed at tightening surveillance over mineral transportation and curbing illegal mining, the state govt has directed all mining leaseholders, stockists and transporters to install GPS and RFID systems in vehicles engaged in mineral transport by June 10, warning that strict action will follow against violators.In an order issued by the mines…
Bhilwara: Two minor boys drowned in a water-filled mine near Kunwada Khan under Subhash Nagar police station area of Bhilwara city Sunday after venturing into deep water.The deceased have been identified as Abbas (12) and Altamas (14), both residents of Kunwada Khan areaStation in-charge Kailash Kumar Bishnoi said both the boys had gone to bathe…
Ranthambhore national park forest of ranthambhore toger sanctuary in rajasthan. First tiger relocation at Sariska wildlife sanctuary. Tigress shifted to Sariska (File Pic) Tiger on the highway adjoining Sariska TWIST IN THE ‘TAIL’ IN SARISKA Out on an assignment on Saturday morning, TOI lensman Bhagirath spotted ST3 on the fringes of Sariska Tiger Reserve. The…
Jaipur: A 22-year-old MBBS student was found hanging at the New R D Hostel of Sawai Man Singh Medical College early Saturday morning, police said. The deceased has been identified as Nitin Yadav, 22, a final-year medical student and resident of Alwar.Police said Yadav lived in a rented flat near Nayla House with four friends…
Tourists in Ranthambore Tourists enjoy their ride and tiger view in Ranthambore National Park recently. (Photo- Bhagirath Basnet) In the mid-2000s, Rajasthan’s tiger presence was largely restricted to Ranthambore National Park. The state had around 18 tigers in 2006 and fewer than 30 in 2008. Today, Rajasthan holds nearly 140 tigers, with their presence spreading…
Kota: Three of the four women undergoing treatment after a suspected post C-section infection at Kota’s government New Medical College Hospital remained in critical condition Friday, even as the cause of the infection that claimed two lives is yet to be established.Hospital authorities said three women were put on dialysis on Friday afternoon, while another…
JAIPUR: An 18-year-old youth was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by a group of men over a mobile phone dispute in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district, police said on Saturday.The victim was identified as Mankush Meena, was a resident of Uliyana village under the Kundera police station area. His body was recovered near Selu crossroads on Saturday…
Kota: A two-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs in Jhalawar district Friday, sparking panic and anger among residents over the growing stray animal menace.The incident occurred around 5am when the child, identified as Gauri, was sleeping with her father, Rajulal, and elder sister under a makeshift tent near Bhatia Showroom in Jhalawar…
JAISALMER: A tanker carrying chemicals used in the manufacture of MD drugs was seized by the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), with assistance from the NCB, in Rajasthan’s Balotra district. Officials said the tanker had travelled nearly 1,500 km from Hyderabad before it was intercepted in the Ramji Ki Gol area of Balotra while allegedly…
JAIPUR: More than 100 people, including children, allegedly fell ill due to food poisoning after consuming sweets served at a wedding function in Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district, officials said.The incident took place in Dhani Gaskan village under the Viratnagar area, where around 105 villagers complained of vomiting and stomach pain after attending the ceremony.The sweets, including…
