Jaisalmer: The picturesque city of Jaisalmer will host a judicial conference for western states from Dec 12 to 14, drawing around 200 judges, including 20 senior Supreme Court judges and Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant. The event will also see the participation of Acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan high court, Justice Sanjeev Prakash…

Jodhpur: A CISF head constable, Prakash (38), allegedly killed his father Rampal (68) with a pickaxe Thursday morning in Sathin village, Pipar City. Police said Prakash, posted in Jaipur, had returned home on leave when he began arguing with his father near their farm hut. In a fit of rage, he struck Rampal on the…

Jaipur: Large police forces were deployed and senior officers were rushed to Rathi Kheda village in Hanumangarh district Thursday, a day after violence erupted against an upcoming grain-based ethanol plant.Tensions between the local community and the administration escalated dramatically Wednesday, culminating in clashes that left several people injured and led to the detention of multiple…

Jaipur: In a bid to modernise its tourism ecosystem, the tourism department is set to introduce an “adopt a tourism site” scheme.This initiative invites private players, local communities, and tourism-sector stakeholders to participate in the restoration, management and commercial operation of heritage and eco-tourism locations.According to the Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025, the initiative aims to…

Jhunjhunu: The municipal council’s encroachment drive was halted Thursday, the fourth day of the campaign, after council employees accused officials of discrimination and refused to continue the operation. The drive on Road Number 2 was progressing smoothly until workers objected to certain encroachments being spared near the scrap market.Employees claimed influential individuals were being favoured….