Jodhpur: In a shocking incident, a man killed his wife by hitting her on the head with an iron rod Thursday morning in Guda Bishnoian village in Jodhpur, police said. His daughter, who rushed to the spot on hearing her mother’s screams and tried to intervene, was also hit similarly and her hand suffered a…

Jaipur: Despite the Supreme Court having stayed the new UGC guidelines to promote equity in higher educational institutions, several upper caste groups in Rajasthan said Thursday they will come together at Shaheed Smarak Sunday to demand that UGC withdraw the guidelines. Sunil Udeiya, founder of Vipra Mahasabha, an organisation working to empower Brahmins, said at…

Jaipur: In a meeting Thursday, the executive committee of Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) gave post-facto approval for approximately Rs 9.5 crore spent on tent arrangements, barricading, and temporary electricity for the Army Day Parade held on Mahal Road on Jan 15. The approval was given to officially clear the expenses incurred by JDA for the…

Jaipur: Employees of Jaipur City Transport Services Limited (JCTSL) staged a protest outside the DLB headquarters Thursday, alleging inaction on their long-pending demands. The protest was triggered by the failure to act on 14 demands raised by employees and the delay in officially issuing the minutes of a meeting held on Jan 21. According to…

Jaipur: Revenue amounting to Rs 1,380.7 crore was generated from a 20% surcharge levied on liquor sales in Rajasthan during the financial years 2023–24 and 2024–25. The proceeds were used to extend financial assistance of more than Rs 2,340 crore to gaushalas and for cattle conservation activities in the state, the govt told the state…