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Jaipur: The Rajasthan Assembly Friday passed the Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026 by voice vote, with the state govt saying the law aims to prevent distress sales of property and protect tenants in areas affected by communal tension.The legislation introduces…

Nagaur: District authorities Friday demolished illegal encroachments allegedly belonging to the main accused in a case involving the recovery of about 10,000 kg of ammonium nitrate and other explosive material in the Harsore area of Nagaur district, officials said.The accused, identified as Suleman Khan, allegedly constructed a farmhouse spread over about 45 bigha of land,…

Jaipur: Speaker Vasudev Devnani Friday expressed his disapproval of MLAs who failed to attend the House proceedings when the questions submitted by them were taken up for discussion. This warning was issued after Nadbai MLA Jagat Singh was absent when his question regarding the Chambal–Dholpur–Bharatpur Circle Drinking Water Project was called. Devnani emphasised the importance…

Jaipur: A promise made by Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) last year to install 50,000 streetlights across the city appears to have quietly faded as the board’s term ended, with several areas still struggling with poor lighting.In many parts of the city, darkness continues to dominate streets after sunset.Residents said several stretches remain poorly lit once…

Jaipur: The state education department has begun preparations for the new academic session starting April 1, with distribution of textbooks to schools already underway, officials said Friday.With the session commencing earlier this year, the number of teaching days will increase to 214, compared to 200 days earlier. The summer vacation will be observed for a…