Two women and 4 men demanding cancellation of the bajri lease climbed down from the elevated reservoir after 20 hours following the administration’s assurance Bhilwara: The state govt’s decision to issue bajri lease on the Khari river passing along border of Bhilwara and Beawar districts, ran into rough weather Thursday evening. Six persons including two…
Rajasthan experienced widespread monsoon showers, with Sambhar receiving the highest rainfall. JAIPUR: The southwest monsoon brought widespread rainfall across Rajasthan, with Sambhar in Jaipur recording the highest rainfall of 8 cm during the 24 hours ending Friday morning, the Meteorological Department said.Nimbahera in Chittorgarh district, Kekri in Ajmer, Phagi in Jaipur and Buhana in Jhunjhunu…
Participants showcasing their talent in Kathak In an effort to preserve traditional art forms, music and handicrafts, Jaipur’s royal residence, City Palace, transformed into a month-long training school. The recently concluded summer camp, organised by the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, revived traditional art forms such as miniature painting, block printing and dhrupad singing,…
Rajasthan High Court Thursday expressed concerns regarding prison security across the state, following the murder of Chambal dacoit Jagan Gurjar Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court Thursday expressed concerns regarding prison security across the state, following the murder of Chambal dacoit Jagan Gurjar, who was allegedly strangled by a fellow inmate at a high-security jail in…
Baba Amte Divyang University Vice Chancellor Dr Dev Swarup Jaipur: Granting relief to the vice chancellor of Jaipur-based Baba Amte Divyang University, Rajasthan High Court Thursday stayed an order by Governor Haribhau Bagde to remove Dev Swarup as the varsity’s VC over charges of alleged irregularities in recruitment during his tenure as Rajasthan University VC.Bagde,…
A student prepares for a competitive examination in a basement library at Triveni Nagar in Jaipur Jaipur: Days after Jaipur Municipal Corporation sealed coaching institutes and libraries during a fire safety drive following the Lucknow blaze that killed 15 students, basement libraries across Jaipur continue to function.A TOI ground visit to basement libraries in Triveni…
Rajasthan’s Health Department, Wednesday, ordered intensified inspections of all govt, non-govt and private blood centres after repeated violations of safety and operational norms Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Health Department, Wednesday, ordered intensified inspections of all govt, non-govt and private blood centres after repeated violations of safety and operational norms. Recent inspections led to suspension of 69 licences…
Large Trees outside the Road at Jagatpura area Jaipur: Residents across the city are raising concerns over lack of tree pruning, fearing accidents during heavy rain and strong winds. Two 50- to 60-year-old trees collapsed in the Walled City during a spell of light rain and gusty winds last month causing vehicular damage.Residents say tree…
Accident site near Jal Mahal where the crash claimed a life Jaipur: A 26-year-old man riding a scooty was killed after allegedly colliding with a truck that took a sudden U-turn near Jal Mahal on Amer Road in the early hours of Thursday. The accident occurred around 3.30 am when both vehicles were travelling towards…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Police has intensified its crackdown on people filing false criminal complaints, securing convictions against 75 complainants in June and initiating prosecution against nearly 1,900 others accused of misleading investigators.The statewide drive targets those who allegedly file fabricated cases of rape, robbery and other serious offences to settle personal disputes. Police said the action…
