Jaisalmer: Solar and windmill projects worth crores of rupees, installed in the border district of Jaisalmer, and their power generation plants reportedly became targets of criminals, with massive thefts said to be creating fear among security personnel and villagers stationed in the area. Villagers and security personnel from half-a-dozen villages, including Bhopa, Dangri and Lakhasar,…

Jaipur: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Friday demolished an allegedly illegally constructed portion of a house belonging to wanted criminal Ravi Mehra. Around 7 feet of extended construction was razed during the action conducted under police protection at the house located in Kanwar Nagar under the JMC’s Amber–Hawa Mahal zone.JMC officials said a notice had…

Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday said his govt would take firm action against anyone who compromises the future of youth, referring to the recent issues of paper leaks in recruitment exams. Addressing a Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting held in govt schools across the state, Sharma said officials and politicians involved in such malpractices will…

Jaipur: Students appearing for the Class 12 History examination should prioritise conceptual understanding, structured answer writing and consistent practice with previous years’ question papers, subject experts said.Bhawna Saxena, a History teacher at Rukmani Birla Modern High School, stressed that success in the subject depends more on grasping historical context than rote memorisation. “Students must read…

Jaipur: Private bus operators across Rajasthan will observe a complete strike Saturday to protest the transport department’s strict enforcement of bus body code norms.Operators alleged that despite having all mandatory documents in place, they are being slapped with heavy fines as part of aggressive revenue collection drives. They claimed that even buses complying with prescribed…