Jaipur: The state cabinet Tuesday approved the Rajasthan Vehicle Scrapping Policy, 2025, aimed at gradually removing 15-year-old, unfit and highly polluting vehicles from roads and disposing of them in a scientific, safe and environmentally compliant manner.“Under this policy, govt vehicles older than 15 years, and those voluntarily surrendered by private car owners, will be scrapped….

Jaipur: For the second consecutive year, Rajasthan tourism department’s festival at Sambhar Lake drew sharp scrutiny and vocal opposition, with conservationists alleging a flagrant violation of laws meant to protect the internationally significant wetland.Held in the core area of the Ramsar Site (a critical habitat for migratory birds), the event featured paragliding, paramotoring, parasailing, hot…

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has ordered the immediate withdrawal of affiliation up to senior secondary level for Neerja Modi School, following the death of a 9-year-old child. JAIPUR: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has ordered the immediate withdrawal of affiliation up to senior secondary level for Neerja Modi School, following…

Jaipur: Dense fog conditions prevailing across large parts of north India have caused train delays and a sharp rise in passenger congestion at Jaipur railway station. Several important trains, including Jodhpur–Howrah Express, Sriganganagar–Jaipur Express, Pooja Express and Marudhar Express, are running behind schedule.North Western Railway (NWR) authorities attributed the delays mainly to poor night-time visibility…

Jaipur: More than 500 men and women took part in a protest rally organised by the Chandpole Vyapar Mandal Tuesday against a liquor shop in the market. The rally was held from Chhoti Chaupar to the Hanuman temple, with traders and local residents demanding that the outlet be removed from the area.Following the protest, excise…