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Jhunjhunu: Four persons were arrested Tuesday for allegedly extorting money from crusher operators by posing as officials linked to a human rights body in Sikar’s Neemkathana region under Patan police station area.Station house officer Ramesh Kumar said the accused used a car fitted with a police logo and a Rajasthan state grievance officer plate to…

Jaipur: Cloudy skies and northerly winds brought brief relief from rising heat across Rajasthan Tuesday.The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur issued a fresh rain alert predicting thunderstorms, gusty winds and possible hail activity in several parts of the state during the midweek. According to the Met office, a fresh western disturbance coupled with an active upper-air…

Jaipur: Opposition to the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) proposed ‘Equity Regulation 2026′, aimed at curbing discrimination in higher education institutions, is gaining traction in Rajasthan, with several upper-caste groups extending support to a protest scheduled at Ramniwas Bagh Wednesday.The mobilisation, led by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, has brought together organisations representing Brahmin, Jain and…

Jaipur: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation Tuesday took action against six properties in the Murlipura zone for pending urban development tax dues, leading five defaulters to deposit Rs 20 lakh on the spot. One property was sealed during the drive.Property owners made payments through RTGS and cheques, also availing the ongoing rebate on interest and penalties.Murlipura…

Jaipur: Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) seized around 230kg of banned single-use plastic and imposed fines of nearly Rs 1 lakh on traders during a joint enforcement drive Tuesday.The action, carried out with the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, targeted factories and shops allegedly storing and selling prohibited plastic items.Officials said several establishments were inspected and…