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Jaipur: After Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Monday gave approval for a detailed investigation against six senior officers, including the former additional chief secretary (ACS) of the public health engineering department (PHED), over allegations of fraud, corruption, and collusion in tenders issued under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Wednesday constituted a special…

Jaipur: A marked increase in traffic fines across the city has corresponded with a slight uptick in compliance with road safety regulations. The traffic police’s drive followed the Harmada accident on Nov 3 when a rashly driven dumper truck mowed down 14 people. Following the crackdown on traffic violations, car drivers have begun to more…

Jaipur: Private bus operators in the state are gearing up for a legal battle against the transport department’s directive to remove luggage carriers from buses, a move aimed at curbing overloading.The department’s decision aligns with central govt guidelines, but operators argue that the rules should apply equally to both private and govt-operated buses. They are…

Jaipur: The state govt launched its ambitious Tourism Policy, 2025, at the inaugural Pravasi Rajasthani Divas held in the city Wednesday, with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma describing it as a ‘visionary document’ that will redefine Rajasthan’s tourism landscape and position the state prominently on the global map.Also present at the launch, deputy chief minister…

Jaipur: The Supreme Court’s recent stay order, originally sought by a resident of Gandhi Path, has now extended to Vaishali Marg, Amrapali Marg and Queen’s Road, preventing the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) from carrying out encroachment removal on these stretches.Acting on a Rajasthan High Court directive to clear encroachments, the JDA had earlier issued notices…