Jaipur: To reduce prevalence of thalassemia, a genetic disorder, health department will launch a drive to make pregnant women aware of the risks during regular check-ups at hospitals. A senior official said the dept plans to carry out screening for thalassemia in the foetus of women to allow them termination of pregnancy as per law,…
Alwar: Two persons were electrocuted and 32 others were injured when a DJ truck in a kanwariya procession came in contact with an 11 kV high-tension power line in Beechganwa village under Laxmangarh police station in Alwar Wednesday morning.The deceased kanwariyas were identified as Gopal (22) and Suresh Prajapat (40). Eight of the 32 injured,…
Jaisalmer: In a joint operation by police and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Sedwa area of Barmer’s border police station Wednesday, a synthetic drug manufacturing factory was unearthed, leading to seizure of huge quantity of illegal MD drugs, manufacturing equipment, chemicals, powder, electric scales, generators and other related items.Two people, identified as Mangilal Bishnoi and…
Jaisalmer: A 50-year-old govt schoolteacher was accused of sexually harassing girl students in Dedha village under Khuhdi police station area, triggering protests by villagers Wednesday. Parents and locals gathered at the secondary school demanding strict action and the teacher’s removal.According to police, three parents lodged complaints alleging that maths and science teacher Dilip Singh Chaudhary…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan State Ranking Badminton tournament, organised by the Rajasthan Badminton Association, will be played from July 25 to 30 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium Indoor Hall, Jaipur.According to KK Sharma, secretary of Rajasthan Badminton Association, former national level badminton player and state awardee Manoj Dasot will be the organising secretary of this six-day…
