Jaipur: Police Monday conducted a statewide crackdown against organised crime across multiple districts, identifying 1,276 criminals linked to gangs involved in illegal arms possession, extortion and other criminal activities, and arresting 214 of them, officials said.The early-morning operation was carried across 19 districts, including the Jaipur and Jodhpur commissionerates, as part of a drive to…

Jaipur: Holi celebrations in the city were subdued this year as confusion over festival dates led to split observances across residential complexes, resulting in smaller gatherings and early wrap-ups.While Rajasthan declared holidays on March 2 and 3, several neighbouring states celebrated Holi on March 4. The variation stemmed from the Phalguna Purnima coinciding with a…

Jaipur: The Pink City-headquartered Fine Acers Group, a rising player in India’s luxury hospitality sector, is set to expand aggressively with five new properties planned across prime tourist destinations in the next three years. With existing resorts in Jaipur, Pushkar, and Goa, the company is now deepening its partnership with global hotel chains, particularly Wyndham…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan state tourism department’s new Homestay Paying Guest House Scheme 2026 has sparked alarm among environmentalists and conservationists due to alleged lack of safeguards for eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) near wildlife sanctuaries. Under current ESZ policy norms, agricultural land owned by locals may be converted for homestay purposes only if recommended by the monitoring…

Jaisalmer: A Great Indian Bustard (GIB), one of the country’s most critically endangered species of bird was sighted in Barmer after nearly 20 years, raising hopes over the success of ongoing conservation efforts. The bird was spotted Friday in grassland at Range Kundal in the Girab area.Deputy conservator of Forest, Desert National Park, BM Gupta…