Jaipur: The department of mines has introduced an online approval system for mining plans and schemeswith the aim of streamlining processes and enhancing transparency in the sector. The portal is already operational, and it accepts applications for mining plans related to limestone burning, masonry stone, granite, limestone crushers and quartz-feldspar from several districts, including Jaipur,…

Udaipur: Four people, including a woman, lost their lives in two separate incidents on Udaipur-Ahmedabad NH Thursday evening. The first accident occurred near Parsad police station, where a trailer collided with a car, killing two people. In the second that occurred near Parsad bridge, a trailer hit more than four vehicles, claiming two lives. Source…

Jaipur: The medical education department has roped in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for conducting fire-safety inspections of hospitals attached to medical colleges in the city.With most govt hospital buildings old and having improper properfire safety measures, the safety of patients and staff remains a serious concern for the department. CISF will now conduct inspections…

Kota: Five people, including three women and two eight-year-old girls, were killed and 18 others injured when a tractor-trolley overturned and fell into a roadside ditch on State Highway-29 near Khatkad village under Raithal police station limits in Bundi district Thursday morning.The victims, all residents of Chotra Ka Kheda under Gendoli police station in Bundi,…

Jaipur: A day after the citywide mock air raid drill was conducted to check the security preparedness of the public, Jaipur district administration is now planning to start special civil defence training in schools and offices for better preparation.In the mock drill conducted Wednesday, public awarenessand response to the blackout drill received mixed responses across…