Jaipur: The state election commission Wednesday notified bypolls to all vacant posts in urban local bodies and panchayati raj institutions between Jan 1 and May 31 this year.As per the SEC notification, elections to the posts of three panchayat samiti pradhans, three up-pradhans, three zila parishad members, and 14 panchayat samiti members will be held…
Jaipur: In a glaring example of governmental double standards, state agencies themselves are the primary encroachers of Jaipur’s pedestrian pathways, raising serious questions about the implementation of the Directorate of Urban Bodies’ directives aimed at clearing pavements.From Saras Dairy booths to electrical transformers, govt installations dominate the list of illegal occupants on the city’s footpaths,…
Jaipur: Heavy rainfall Wednesday morning left several parts of Jaipur waterlogged, with knee-deep water reported in low-lying areas of the Walled City. Roads turned into pools, restricting movement in areas such as Ramganj, Nai ki Thadi, Jaisinghpura Khor, Subhash Chowk, Chandi ki Taksal, and Brahmapuri.Residents said they had to wade through three feet of water…
Jaipur: Heavy downpour created havoc across the state Wednesday, flooding many districts, raising water levels in rivers to cross danger marks, and inundating cities’ roads that threw life out of gear. Fearing mishaps, state govt declared Thursday as a holiday for schools in 17 districts. A fiery spell that lashed Jaipur from 7.30am and continued…
Bhilwara: Multiple investigations are underway after a disturbing incident at Banasthali Vidyapith where a first-year MBA student jumped from a hostel building allegedly on being harassed and blackmailed.Deputy chief minister and higher education minister Prem Chand Bairwa announced Wednesday the formation of an investigative committee, stating, “Action will be taken against anyone found guilty once…
