JMC removed encroachments on Wednesday Jaipur: The vigilance squad of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Wednesday carried out a drive targeting temporary encroachments in various areas across the city.According to officials, measures were implemented at several key locations, including Tonk Road, RUHS campus, Pratap Nagar Chaupati, Mahal Road, Satkar Shopping Center, Meghdhan Shopping Center, Khaitan…
The directive, issued during a review meeting Tuesday, instructs transport inspectors to issue five daily challans against overloaded vehicles, signalling a push for stricter, measurable action on violations. Jaipur: The transport department has ordered installation of tracking systems on all flying squad vehicles by June 15, tightening oversight of enforcement operations.The directive, issued during a…
Debris removal underway on 2nd day Wednesday in Nandpuri The halt echoes the April 2025 drive, when JDA’s widening plan on Lt General Sagat Singh Marg—from Jharkhand Mod to the 200-feet Bypass—stalled despite a major drive that razed around 274 structures. The road has still not been widened because about 11 property owners obtained court…
Jaipur: A study of marble waste dumps in Rajasthan has indicated the presence of critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, chromium and gallium, prompting the state govt to expand scientific assessment of mining waste across several districts.The findings emerged from a pilot project undertaken by the mines department in collaboration with the Rajasthan State Mines…
Alwar: A minor boy was arrested for allegedly killing his father by slitting his throat with a sharp edged weapon while he was asleep in Ramkripal Nagar under Aravali Vihar police station area in Alwar district Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Rohitashv Kumar, a resident of Maluki village in Deeg district, who worked as an…
Bhilwara: District police arrested a man from Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district for allegedly stabbing his friend to death following a dispute over wages in the Mandal police station area of Bhilwara, SP Sagar Rana said Wednesday.The accused, identified as Ankit Peter (38), was arrested after an investigation into the murder of Hitesh, who was living…
Jhunjhunu: Allegations of extortion against members of Agriculture minister Kirodi Lal Meena’s alleged decoy team in Sikar have triggered a political storm, even as seed traders launched an indefinite sit-in protest Wednesday demanding action against the accused.The controversy escalated after an extortion case was registered at Sikar’s Sadar police station against Sandeep and Rajneesh, said…
Jaisalmer: A married woman died after being hit by a Bolero that lost control and overturned in Kerawa village under Barmer Rural police station limits Tuesday.Police said the woman, identified as Nirma (24), was returning home after collecting medicine for her father from a medical shop when the accident occurred. She sustained critical injuries and…
Bhilwara: Acting under the directions of district collector Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, the food safety dept Wednesday carried out a surprise inspection at Hitkar Nutri Foods in Baneda as part of the ‘Shuddh Aahar-Milawat Par Waar Abhiyan’, aimed at ensuring safe and unadulterated food for consumers. During the raid, officials seized a large quantity of food…
Jaipur: Police commissioner Sachin Mittal announced the suspension of nine police personnel Wednesday in response to the fire at an illegal firecracker factory and warehouse in Kho Nagoriyan that resulted in the loss of eight lives. The suspension orders came after a preliminary inquiry found significant lapses and negligence on the part of the suspended…
