Jaipur: Rajasthan recorded convictions in only 474 of the 7,008 cases registered under crimes against Scheduled Castes (SCs) in 2024, resulting in a conviction rate of just 6.7%, according to a reply tabled in the Lok Sabha. The reply also showed that 571 cases ended in acquittal, while 24,469 cases remained pending trial at the…
Jaipur: Rajasthan has emerged as one of the leading states in implementing natural farming, ranking second in the country in the formation of natural farming clusters and third in farmer registration under the National Mission on Natural Farming, according to the state govt.A statement issued by the chief minister’s office (CMO) said more than 2.12…
Jaipur: Five elderly patients, who underwent cataract surgery at the govt-run Kuchaman Hospital in Didwana-Kuchaman district early this week, have developed a serious post-operative eye infection that could lead to loss of vision, prompting an emergency referral to Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital.Health department officials said an investigation into possible lapses in infection control…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Police Thursday imposed sweeping restrictions on the annual kanwar yatra, banning tridents, lathis, hockey sticks, baseball bats, high-powered DJ systems and LPG cylinders, and mandating that the procession travel only through pre-approved routes.The curbs came into force Thursday and will remain in place till August 11. Police said the measures are intended to…
GIB rewilding facility at Ramdevra in Jaisalmer district Jaisalmer/Jaipur: Inside a specially created patch of the Thar Desert, three tiny Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks are beginning a journey that could decide the future of one of India’s most threatened birds. GIB rewilding facility at Ramdevra in Jaisalmer district Known only by their identification numbers…
Abhay Jain, Principal District Judge, Bhilwara Jaipur: In a ruling safeguarding the service rights of judicial officers, Supreme Court has held that an employer cannot deny career progression by taking advantage of its own wrongful action.The court directed that Rajasthan Judicial Service officer Abhay Jain be granted Selection Scale with effect from July 16, 2018,…
Hosts Rajasthan boys, who finish runners-up, receive trophy from the guests in Jaipur on Thursday Jaipur: Uttar Pradesh boys and girls emerged as champions in the Sixth National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship, organised by the Rajasthan Tennis Ball Cricket Association, which concluded at the historic Chaugan Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday.Eleven men’s teams and seven…
Jaisalmer: Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Southern Command, visited Jaisalmer Military Station Thursday, marking his first visit to Battle Axe Division since assuming his new role. The visit aimed to assess operational preparedness, technology absorption, and capability enhancements within the division.Accompanied by Maj Gen Ashish Khurana, GOC of Battle Axe Division,…
Jaipur: National Green Tribunal (NGT) Thursday refused to relocate a proposed 10 million litres per day (MLD) sewage treatment plant (STP) in Chaturbhuj village, Kotputli-Behror district, directing authorities to enforce stringent environmental safeguards instead.The decision follows a petition from locals who claimed the site is in proximity to temples, a govt school, a gaushala, and…
Factional Infighting Disrupts Bundi Congress Gathering Kota: A District Congress Committee (DCC) meeting in Bundi turned chaotic Wednesday evening as internal factionalism within the party came to the forefront. Heated exchanges erupted in the presence of senior office-bearers, including State General Secretary Vijendra Singh Siddhu and District President Mahaveer Meena.The turmoil began when Mamta Sharma,…
