Jaipur: The new Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Metro Line 2, prepared by RITES, has sparked controversy as it calculates an estimated passenger count far greater than the number quoted in the DPR prepared by the Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) in March 2012.While the fresh report estimates a passenger count of 2.3 lakh passengers…

Jaipur: The health department found that out of 1,850 people aged over 30 years, 370 are suffering from diabetes or hypertension or both. This amounts to 20% of people above 30 years are suffering from one or both the diseases.The department said 37% of state’s population is above the age of 30 years.It estimated that…

Jaipur: Sambhar Lake, India’s largest inland saltwater lake and a designated Ramsar site, is facing a serious ecological threat from feral dogs preying on its migratory bird population.With lake water levels significantly reduced, an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 birds have migrated closer to the city outskirts, increasing their vulnerability to urban scavengers. Currently, 30 to…

Jaipur: The state govt rejected the report of an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old pregnant woman at the SMS Hospital due to the transfusion of wrong blood and ordered a new impartial inquiry Saturday.The five-member inquiry committee, formed by the SMS Medical College, though confirmed Saturday that a wrong blood group was administered…

Jaipur: A sloth bear sighting at the historic Chittorgarh Fort prompted local authorities to launch a heightened security and wildlife monitoring operation. Special teams were deployed on Saturday to track the animal and prevent any potential threat to visitors and residents around one of India’s most densely visited heritage sites.The bear was first spotted twice…