JAISALMER: Security agencies foiled a major cross-border narcotics smuggling attempt along the India–Pakistan international border in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district, recovering 6.462 kg of heroin dropped by drones from across the border. One smuggler from Punjab has been arrested, while two others managed to escape.According to officials, smugglers based in Pakistan have been repeatedly attempting…

Jaipur: Angry words were exchanged in the Assembly Monday after school education minister Madan Dilawar made a controversial remark while responding to questions about vacancies in English-medium and Swami Vivekanand Model Schools opened during the previous Congress govt.Dilawar said that several schools were opened by the Congress govt without planning. “Some schools seem to have…

Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Monday sanctioned stronger punishment in two cases involving an IPS officer after consultation with the UPSC.The govt cleared more than 50 cases linked to prosecution sanction, Section 17-A approvals, and departmental inquiries. In 23 serious cases under CCA Rule-16, 27 state officers were punished with the stoppage of 2…

Jaipur: Allegations of corruption against police in Dungarpur district triggered sharp exchanges in Rajasthan Assembly Monday after Congress’s Dungarpur MLA Ganesh Ghogra accused the district police of demanding money from people to register FIRs.“In police stations, people have to pay Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 to get an FIR registered. Only after taking money are…

Jaipur: Commuters in Jaipur continue to rely on ageing and poorly maintained buses even as the city waits for the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-bus service scheme. Two e-buses underwent a road trial between Feb 26 and 28, raising hopes among passengers and drivers that a new fleet would soon arrive.The trial…