A man walks through a rain-soaked Jaipur road as evening showers and strong winds bring respite from scorching heat Thursday Jaipur: Rajasthan remained in the grip of intense heatwave conditions Thursday, with Phalodi recording the state’s highest maximum temperature at 45.2°C. However, several districts witnessed dust storms and light rainfall in the evening, bringing temporary…

A garbage hopper in the city Jaipur: Irregular garbage collection has become a daily problem for many Jaipur residents, but the situation has worsened during the ongoing heatwave. In several localities, waste collection vehicles are either arriving late or without helpers, forcing residents to leave garbage outside their homes for hours.Locals say the lack of…

Jaipur: The Walled City, one of the busiest tourist areas in the city, is once again struggling with overflowing garbage just days after the Jaipur Municipal Corporation’s “Operation Clean Sweep” campaign.Residents say the narrow lanes and open dumping spots cleaned during the drive have already returned to their earlier condition, raising questions over the sustainability…

Jaipur: Three schoolchildren and a driver sustained minor injuries after a speeding Toyota Innova rammed into a school van in Jaipur’s Mangyawas area Thursday, police said.According to officials, the accident occurred on Swarn Path under Narayan Vihar police station limits.Police said the impact was so severe that the school van went out of control and…

Bhilwara: A 17-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide at his rented accommodation in Tonk city Thursday, police said. His family has accused several people, including a minor girl, of harassment, threats and pressuring him to convert his religion.According to police, the teenager’s mother and brother have lodged a complaint naming the minor girl, her family…