Jaipur: Rajasthan govt signed an MoU in Aug this year to outsource several diagnostic tests to private firms. Health activists and social organisations have raised concerns over this. Chhaya Pachauli, coordinator of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA), an umbrella organisation of health activists in the state, said Thursday, “Earlier too, the govt roped in private players…
Jaipur: The prestigious ISSO National Games 2025–26 got underway in Jaipur on Thursday with a grand opening ceremony, marking the start of five days of thrilling competitions. This platform serves as a key opportunity to enhance the spirit of youth sports at both national and international levels. The event, running until September 22, is being…
Jaipur: Local Self-Govt (LSG) department has completed the delimitation process for the merged Jaipur Municipal Corporation, proposing a reduction to 150 wards from the current 250.Officials said the final draft has been sent to Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for approval. Following the CM’s endorsement, the delimitation will be officially announced.“Additionally, the CMO will also authorise…
Jaipur: The standing committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) refused to recommend a bridge project within the core of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) and sharply censured Rajasthan govt for submitting a plan without disclosing that it had already been rejected.The committee recorded that the Public Works Department sought diversion of about 0.7 hectares of…
Jaipur: In a first-of-its-kind crackdown on criminals, electricity supply to 371 history-sheeters and listed drug peddlers in Jhalawar district was cut off Wednesday under ‘Operation Urja Prahar’. The drive resulted in imposing penalties of Rs 1.20 crore on offenders for illegal power connections. The joint crackdown was carried out by the Jhalawar police and the…