Jaipur: To curb the submission of fake degrees in recruitment exams, Rajasthan Public Service Commission govt Thursday announced that all university degree certificates must now feature a QR code for authentication. “Now, degrees, diplomas, mark sheets, and migration certificates issued by govt and private universities in the state will mandatorily bear a QR code,” said…

Bhilwara: Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev Thursday inspired youth to embrace sports with discipline and dedication. Dev was addressing the closing ceremony of the Chittorgarh MP sports festival.Kapil Dev praised Chittorgarh MP CP Joshi for his efforts in organising the event, highlighting its role in motivating players to progress in life. He urged participants…

Jodhpur: Less than a week after imposing a ban on use of smartphones by “daughters and daughters-in-law”, a Jalore panchayat Wednesday withdrew the controversial order that triggered widespread protests. The panchayat members said the order was issued keeping in mind growing mobile phone addiction among children, but since the diktat was “misunderstood”, the decision was…

Jaisalmer: The Supreme Court-constituted panel to investigate pollution from industrial effluents and untreated sewage in Jojari, Bandi, and Luni rivers in western Rajasthan Thursday visited affected areas in Balotra district for the second day.The panel, led by retired high court judge Sangeet Lodha, along with district magistrate Balotra Sushil Yadav, sub-divisional officer Ashok Kumar, and…

Jaipur: The hospitality sector is witnessing robust occupancy levels of 80%–85% as the year-end approaches, driven largely by domestic leisure travel, weddings, and weekend getaways. The festive mood, however, is tempered by a noticeable drop in foreign tourist arrivals.Hoteliers said room tariffs, an indicator of demand, remain stagnant compared to last year. They cite intensified…