Visit in Jaipur

Jaipur: A day after Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) carried out an anti-encroachment drive in Adarsh Nagar zone, residents and shopkeepers of the area staged a protest Saturday and accused JMC of carrying out demolitions to benefit a private hotel coming up there.The drive was conducted on Friday, during which the corporation’s team demolished a few…

Jaipur: The enforcement wing of Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is reeling under acute manpower shortage even as its jurisdiction has doubled and several High Court orders remain to be implemented.Although the civic body increased its zones from 18 to 27, the wing has only eight inspectors to enforce regulations. Against an earlier total sanctioned strength…

Jaipur: The International Gemological Institute (IGI) Wednesday inaugurated its second laboratory in Jaipur, strengthening certification facilities for coloured gemstones, diamonds and jewellery.The expansion also aligns with expectations of higher trade volumes following the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, which is likely to boost jewellery exports and imports.Tehmasp Printer, managing director and Global CEO, IGI, said, “Services…

Jaipur/Udaipur: The intensity of rains after a three-day spell decreased in the state Tuesday.In Udaipur, three people were killed and two managed to save themselves after their car swept away while crossing a rainfed river near Lakoda village in Udaipur district. “The deceased have been identified as Dhruv Patel , Luv Patel and Naresh Meena….

JAISALMER: Three workers died of suffocation on Friday after being exposed to toxic gas while cleaning a sludge tank at a textile factory in Rajasthan’s Balotra industrial area.The incident took place at Lalji Wala Mills, where the workers were cleaning a sludge tank. Toxic gas inside the tank caused them to lose consciousness. When no…