A man walks through a rain-soaked Jaipur road as evening showers and strong winds bring respite from scorching heat Thursday Jaipur: Rajasthan remained in the grip of intense heatwave conditions Thursday, with Phalodi recording the state’s highest maximum temperature at 45.2°C. However, several districts witnessed dust storms and light rainfall in the evening, bringing temporary…
A garbage hopper in the city Jaipur: Irregular garbage collection has become a daily problem for many Jaipur residents, but the situation has worsened during the ongoing heatwave. In several localities, waste collection vehicles are either arriving late or without helpers, forcing residents to leave garbage outside their homes for hours.Locals say the lack of…
Jaipur: The Walled City, one of the busiest tourist areas in the city, is once again struggling with overflowing garbage just days after the Jaipur Municipal Corporation’s “Operation Clean Sweep” campaign.Residents say the narrow lanes and open dumping spots cleaned during the drive have already returned to their earlier condition, raising questions over the sustainability…
Rajasthan High Court’s Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma moves in a single vehicle allotted to him Thursday Rajasthan High Court’s Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma moves in a single vehicle allotted to him Thursday Rajasthan High Court’s Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma moves in a single vehicle allotted to him Thursday Rajasthan…
Jaipur: Three schoolchildren and a driver sustained minor injuries after a speeding Toyota Innova rammed into a school van in Jaipur’s Mangyawas area Thursday, police said.According to officials, the accident occurred on Swarn Path under Narayan Vihar police station limits.Police said the impact was so severe that the school van went out of control and…
Jaipur: Trade unions, labour organisations and people’s groups Thursday demanded a substantial hike in Rajasthan’s minimum wages and announced the formation of a joint struggle front to push for workers’ rights amid rising inflation and worsening livelihood conditions.At a state-level conference held at Rajasthan Samagra Seva Sangh in Durgapura, representatives from nearly 30 organisations passed…
Jaipur: The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe has now cast a shadow over an entire family after investigators found that multiple members of the Biwal family, all linked to the three accused arrested by the CBI, secured admission to medical colleges and are currently pursuing MBBS courses in Rajasthan and other parts of the country.The…
Kota: One of six women who fell ill after C-section deliveries at New Medical College Hospital (NMCH) in Kota remains critical on a ventilator, while one has been discharged and four others are stable and improving, hospital officials said Thursday.“Condition of Pinki, who was referred from JK Lon Hospital, still remains critical and she is…
Bhilwara: A 17-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide at his rented accommodation in Tonk city Thursday, police said. His family has accused several people, including a minor girl, of harassment, threats and pressuring him to convert his religion.According to police, the teenager’s mother and brother have lodged a complaint naming the minor girl, her family…
Jhunjhunu: Politics in Jhunjhunu district intensified after the administration demolished alleged encroachments at the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Stadium in Parsarampura village of Nawalgarh, acting on Rajasthan High Court orders. The stadium’s boundary wall was removed using heavy machines, which authorities said had been constructed in a river flow zone.The action, carried out Wednesday amid heavy…
