Jaipur: Forest department’s plan to construct a black-topped road up to Pandupol temple in Sariska Tiger Reserve has encountered a legal roadblock due to a prior commitment made before the Supreme Court. The route to Pandupol passes through the reserve’s core zone, a crucial habitat for tigers and other wildlife, while also serving as a…
Jaipur: State govt’s recent decision to carry out a feasibility survey for Metro Line 1C extension has not only put the project under scanner, but has also raised questions on restrictions on traffic movement on a congested stretch of Delhi Road for the past two years.Jaipur Metro Railway Corporation (JMRC) has restricted access to an…
Jaipur: Even as the state govt speaks of smart policing and “zero tolerance” against crime, the capital city is grappling with mounting security concerns. A series of violent and audacious crimes over the past month has undermined the police’s claims of improved law and order. Public spaces have reported multiple cases of brazen crimes scenes,…
Jaipur: Trouble continues to mount for Mohammad Anas (22), the prime accused in stabbing of Vipin Kumar in Paldi Meena. In addition to the murder case registered at Jamdoli police station, a second FIR was filed at Malviya Nagar police station for allegedly attempting to snatch a police weapon and escape from custody.According to police…
Jaipur: Health department has issued directions to install “sugar and oil boards” in all govt offices, schools, and public places, including hospitals and bus stands, to discourage sugary drinks and high-fat snacks that lead to obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).These will be wooden or PVC-framed boards displaying the sugar and fat content in popular…