Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign has picked up pace, with 2.1 lakh eligible girls receiving the vaccine between Sept 16 and Oct 17, pushing overall coverage to 71.8%.Against a target of 7.2 lakh girls, 5.2 lakh have been vaccinated under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign since its launch in Feb 2026. Rajasthan now…

Kota: Another postpartum woman died following a Caesarean section at New Medical College Hospital (NMCH) in Kota within 24 hours, triggering fresh public anger over maternal healthcare services in the state.Roshan Bairwa, a resident of Baran, was admitted to NMCH from a private hospital Friday evening with severe anaemia and malnutrition, weighing around 39–40 kg….

Jaisalmer: Rajasthan State Information Commission (RSIC) imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the principal-cum-Public Information Officer (PIO) of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Jaisalmer, for failing to provide information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act and repeatedly remaining absent from hearings.Information commissioner Tikaram Sharma passed the order on a complaint…

Jaipur: Jaipur police have deployed more than 500 additional personnel across the city to strengthen security and manage traffic during the festive season. The personnel will remain deployed until Diwali, with 100 each assigned to the East, West, North and South districts, and the traffic police.Deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) will deploy personnel based on…

Jaisalmer/Jaipur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday criticised the BJP-led state govt for alleged inadequate response to the drought-like conditions affecting western Rajasthan.Speaking at a farmers’ rally in Jaisalmer during a two-day visit to assess the drought’s impact and campaign for the ongoing Panchayati Raj elections, Gehlot accused the govt of failing to initiate relief…