Medical and health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar Jaipur: Activists Tuesday criticised Rajasthan health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar for attributing the rise in caesarean deliveries to women’s preference, saying the remark overlooked clinical protocols, medical decision-making and systemic issues in maternal healthcare.The criticism comes amid public concern over cases of women falling critically ill after caesarean…

Jaipur: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur has constituted a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the case of eight women developing serious post-operative complications Monday following caesarean deliveries at the Paota District Hospital.The committee has been tasked with examining the operation theatre, medicines, possible infection sources and medical procedures undertaken before…

Jaipur: Over three acres of land inside the core area of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) was allegedly sold to and registered by a private individual in 2024 without the forest department’s knowledge. The matter came to light 10 days ago – a year and a half after the sale – when the private individual…

Jodhpur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot Tuesday accused the state govt of failing to address concerns over recent maternal health cases in Kota and Jodhpur, and demanded that it disclose the findings of its investigation into complications reported after caesarean deliveries.Speaking to reporters at the Circuit House during his visit to Jodhpur, Gehlot said the…

Jaipur: Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) MP Rajkumar Roat has urged the Rajasthan govt to prioritise drinking water and irrigation needs of tribal districts in southern Rajasthan before diverting surplus water from the Mahi Basin to other parts of the state.In a letter to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and water resources minister Suresh Singh Rawat…