Rare Laudankia vine snake documented in Udaipur | Jaipur News

Uncommon Laudankia vine snake recorded in Udaipur Udaipur: Wildlife enthusiasts have successfully photographed the rare Laudankia Vine Snake (Ahaetulla laudankia) in Udaipur’s Ubeshwar wildlife area, marking the first documented sighting of the species in the region in nearly 30 years.The rare snake was photographed on July 12 by wildlife photographer Rohit Dwivedi under the guidance…

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9 deaths in 6 days, 18 since May: A wave of maternal deaths in Rajasthan that no one is talking about | Jaipur News

NEW DELHI: A series of maternal deaths in Rajasthan‘s government hospitals has once again put the state’s public healthcare system under scrutiny, with nine women dying in Bhilwara and Banswara within just six days. The latest fatalities have taken the total number of maternal deaths reported from government hospitals in five districts since May to…

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5 killed, 3 injured after SUV rams into trailer on Barmer-Jodhpur highway | Jaipur News

JAISALMER: At least five people were killed and three others were critically injured after a speeding Scorpio SUV crashed into the rear of a trailer on the Barmer–Jodhpur National Highway near Bhandiyawas village in Rajasthan’s Balotra district late on Sunday.The deceased were identified as Revantaram (26), Swarooparam (27), Bharat (25), Kishan (27) and Bhavesh. The…

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Jaisalmer railway station gets Rs 140-crore heritage makeover under Amrit Barat station scheme | Jaipur News

JAISALMER: The redevelopment of the world-famous tourist destination Jaisalmer Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs 140 crore. Blending the city’s iconic heritage architecture with modern passenger amenities, the station is set to become a new landmark in western Rajasthan while offering world-class facilities to…

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Feeding sweets to monkeys spreading skin disease at Jaipur’s Galtaji Temple, warn experts | Jaipur News

JAIPUR: Feeding monkeys sweets as part of religious rituals is contributing to the spread of a serious skin disease among them at Jaipur’s Galtaji Temple, experts have warned.Many monkeys in and around the popular pilgrimage site are suffering from hyperkeratosis, a skin condition that causes hair loss, thickened and cracked skin, bleeding wounds, and difficulty…

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