Jaipur: Driven by bumper local harvests, vegetable prices across the city maintained their downward trend over the weekend, with most varieties selling below Rs 40 per kg to the relief of consumers. Heavy arrivals of fresh produce from nearby farm belts boosted supply in wholesale and retail markets, leading to a natural correction in prices.Seasonal…
Jaipur: Education minister Madan Dilawar Sunday announced that Maharana Pratap’s coronation day will be celebrated annually in state schools on Feb 28.Dilawar was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Rashtriya Swadeshi Mahotsav held in Chittorgarh. “Maharana Pratap was coronated on Feb 28, and the education department will include this date in the school calendar…
Jaipur: In the saline water belt of Churu, where traditional agriculture is nearly impossible, farmers have turned to shrimp farming as a viable alternative. However, their efforts are being hampered by exorbitant electricity costs, with rates going up to Rs 12 per unit.Electricity accounts for 30% of the input costs in shrimp farming, as maintaining…
Jaipur: A 19-year-old engineering student died Friday evening after allegedly jumping from a multi-storey building under construction in Bagru near Jaipur, police said Sunday.Bagru SHO Rajendra Godara identified the deceased as Priyanshu Raj, who had enrolled at a private university six months ago and was staying in a hostel. The incident came to light after…
Jaipur: A woman was booked after she allegedly tried to force her way at a Jaipur International Airport boarding point, shoving a female CISF constable in the process. The incident occurred around 3pm at Terminal 2 of the airport. In the FIR lodged at the airport police station, the constable alleged that a passenger, who…