Bhilwara: In a unique attempt to get their voices heard, female vegetable sellers in Tonk set up their stalls right outside the District Collectorate Monday to protest a planned increase in vending fees announced by the Tonk Municipal Council.Crowds of onlookers gathered at the site after the women started singing auspicious songs, which they said…
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Monday ordered a comprehensive fire and safety audit of all govt hospitals across the state following Sunday’s fire at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital that claimed eight lives.The CM also announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.While the…
Jaipur: Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H) is preparing to use drones to keep watch over any unauthorised construction or violation of building bylaws in the Walled City. The plan includes regular drone flights to track problems such as stray cattle, sewer blockages, and unauthorised construction. Each drone will be capable of capturing photographs and video footage…
Jaisalmer: School children from dozens of villages in Jaisalmer refused to attend classes in govt schools Monday and instead gathered outside their schools along with fellow villagers, raising slogans to demand protection of Oran land — traditional common pasturelands often considered as sacred.The protest was led by the Oran Bachao committee which has been fighting…