Jaipur: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Central Zone Bench has ordered a joint committee probe into allegations of illegal mining on reserved forest land near the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar district. The bench, comprising Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (judicial member) and Dr A. Senthil Vel (expert member), issued the directions on July 28 during…
Jaipur: Four months after shifting the Narayan Singh Circle bus stand to two locations on Delhi Road and one on Agra Road in Transport Nagar, passengers continue to face hardships as the govt has failed to upgrade basic infrastructure at these three sites.The relocated bus stands lack essential facilities such as lighting, washrooms, drinking water,…
Jaipur: One year after being embroiled in an alleged fake NOC scam for organ donation, SMS Hospital accelerated its kidney transplant surgeries to benefit the needy patients. It conducted the seventh kidney transplant in the past five days, including one cadaveric transplant. Over the last 12 months, the hospital performed 80 transplants, the highest number…
Jaipur: Incessant rains over the past few days created a conducive environment for mosquito breeding, which could give rise to vector-borne diseases. The health department marked Ajmer and other districts at high risk for mosquito-borne illnesses. Directions were issued to districts that received significant rainfall recently to step up efforts to prevent mosquito breeding.The health…
Jaipur: In the heart of Jaipur’s historic Walled City, where vibrant bazaars burst with colour and culture, a glaring contradiction exists. While women make up the majority of shoppers and tourists in these bustling markets, they face a daily struggle that few notice: safe and accessible public toilets. Even so, authorities at the civic bodies…