Jaipur: The state’s tourism sector witnessed a rebound in foreign arrivals in Jan and Feb, but optimism was tempered by fresh geopolitical turbulence. The ongoing Iran conflict disrupted air travel, leading to booking cancellations, particularly from Gulf countries, while domestic sentiment also weakened amid a stock market meltdown.March, expected to be a promising month, instead…

Jaipur: The health dept has administered Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to 500 girls in the first five days of launching its cervical cancer prevention drive.While the initial response has been encouraging, several districts are still streamlining vaccination logistics, including identification of session sites, ensuring vaccine supply, and coordinating staff and reporting systems. The dept is…

Jaipur: The mines and geology department set a target of Rs 1,500 crore revenue collection during the final month of the financial year 2025–26 and finalised a field-level strategy to achieve the goal.The dept recorded revenue collection of Rs 8,888.80 crore up to Feb, registering a 12% growth. This was Rs 952 crore higher than…

Ajmer: A man died after he was hit by a train at Subash Nagar railway crossing here Wednesday, police said. Nearby shopkeepers informed Ramganj police and took the body to JLN Hospital. Police said the man was around 37-year-old but there was no identity document among his possessions. A tattoo on his right hand had…

Jaipur: A fire broke out in a sixth-floor flat of an apartment building in the Shyam Nagar area here on Tuesday morning, prompting a rescue operation and evacuation of residents, police said.The incident occurred around 6.30 am in Shyam Nagar, where around 200 people reside in the 10-storey building, they said.According to police, the fire…