Kota: The frequent and unexpected appearance of crocodiles in residential colonies of Kota, particularly during the monsoon, has sparked concerns among locals. With rising water levels in the Chambal River and overflowing drains and canals, crocodiles—especially hatchlings—are being flushed into homes, streets, and vacant plots, turning Kota into what many now refer to as a…
Jaipur: Fish spa and body massage shops are among several commercial operations being run illegally at the ropeway station connecting Annapurna Temple to Vaishno Devi Temple (Khole ke Hanuman Ji) in Jaipur, a site located on diverted forest land.A field inspection conducted by the assistant conservator of forests (ACF), Nahargarh Biological Park, revealed serious violations…
Jaipur: The decomposed bodies of a 67-year-old retired army man and his wife were discovered inside their home in Muktaprasad Colony of Bikaner town on Tuesday, in what police believe is a suspected double murder. Officers said the bodies appeared to be at least three days old, and preliminary findings from the postmortem suggest the…
Jaipur: A portion of the ceiling at one of the structures at Ajmer Dargah collapsed during rain Tuesday evening, marking the second such incident in just 14 days at one of India’s most revered Sufi shrines. The repeated structural failures during the monsoon season raised serious questions over the maintenance and management of the 800-year-old…
Jaipur: Following a Budget announcement, the state govt is in the process of carrying out feasibility studies to develop satellite towns, said urban development and housing Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra.“We are in talks with a multinational company to construct satellite towns around Jaipur city. We expect to complete the feasibility within the next few months,”…