Children and teachers at an anganwadi centre during activities organised as part of National Nutrition Month in Rajasthan Jaipur: Rajasthan secured second position nationally for its performance during the ninth National Nutrition Month held from Sept 9 to Oct 8, achieving 113.66% of its target.Jodhpur topped the state with 148.22% achievement, followed by Bikaner at…
The house where the couple was found dead in Bisau JHUNJHUNU: A couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Ward 23 of Bisau town in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, police said.The wife, Kausar, was found dead inside a room of their house, while her husband, Rahim, was found hanging.The incident came to light at around…
Jaipur: Rajasthan University has revived the process of teacher promotions, pending for nearly 13 years, with new vice-chancellor Prof Bhagwati Prasad Saraswat initiating steps to move it forward.The appointment of an assistant professor as head of the department of statistics has also brought the university’s administrative practices into focus.Sanjay Kumar, former president of the Rajasthan…
Jaipur: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges in Rajasthan to act promptly on ragging complaints and provide mental-health support to affected students after receiving eight complaints from the state in 10 days.The commission has instructed colleges to protect complainants’ confidentiality, as far as possible, and prevent retaliation, intimidation, isolation or pressure to…
Jaipur: Private bus operators have given the transport department three days to explain the alleged double taxation on 24-hour special permits, warning of protests and a possible strike after Diwali if the issue remains unresolved.Kailash Chandra Sharma, president of Private Bus Operators Association, Stage Carriage, Jaipur, said the department had allegedly been collecting double tax…
