The directive, issued during a review meeting Tuesday, instructs transport inspectors to issue five daily challans against overloaded vehicles, signalling a push for stricter, measurable action on violations. Jaipur: The transport department has ordered installation of tracking systems on all flying squad vehicles by June 15, tightening oversight of enforcement operations.The directive, issued during a…

Jaipur: A study of marble waste dumps in Rajasthan has indicated the presence of critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, chromium and gallium, prompting the state govt to expand scientific assessment of mining waste across several districts.The findings emerged from a pilot project undertaken by the mines department in collaboration with the Rajasthan State Mines…

Alwar: A minor boy was arrested for allegedly killing his father by slitting his throat with a sharp edged weapon while he was asleep in Ramkripal Nagar under Aravali Vihar police station area in Alwar district Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Rohitashv Kumar, a resident of Maluki village in Deeg district, who worked as an…

Jhunjhunu: Allegations of extortion against members of Agriculture minister Kirodi Lal Meena’s alleged decoy team in Sikar have triggered a political storm, even as seed traders launched an indefinite sit-in protest Wednesday demanding action against the accused.The controversy escalated after an extortion case was registered at Sikar’s Sadar police station against Sandeep and Rajneesh, said…

Jaisalmer: A married woman died after being hit by a Bolero that lost control and overturned in Kerawa village under Barmer Rural police station limits Tuesday.Police said the woman, identified as Nirma (24), was returning home after collecting medicine for her father from a medical shop when the accident occurred. She sustained critical injuries and…