Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and the Pulses Self-Reliance Mission at a virtual programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi.Under the newly launched Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, eight districts of Rajasthan—Barmer, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Pali, Jalore, and Churu—were included among the 100…

Jaipur: In a coordinated effort to tackle the growing stray cattle menace, the animal management wings of Jaipur Municipal Corporation—Greater and Heritage—launched a two-day joint drive this week. The operation, conducted across Malviya Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Jhalana, and several Walled City areas, resulted in the relocation of more than 100 stray cattle to Hingoniya Gaushala.On…

Jaipur: Didwana-Kuchaman district police arrested seven persons for their alleged role in the murder of a businessman inside a gym in Kuchaman town. The trader was shot dead Tuesday after he refused to pay extortion money.Police said the main shooters have been identified, and a reward of Rs 25,000 has been announced for information leading…

Jaipur: Employees’ associations of several corporations, boards and universities have opposed the state govt’s decision to allow institutions that are not in sound financial position and lack an adequate pension fund to opt out of implementing the GPF Linked Pension Scheme or the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in their institutions.According to the Rajasthan Finance Corporation…

Jaipur: As Diwali approaches, traffic congestion in the Walled City has worsened due to illegal parking, encroachments and excessive movement of e-rickshaws. The situation has become so severe that not only the residents but also traders are struggling to carry out their daily activities.According to local shopkeepers, repeated complaints to the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H)…