Jaipur: The directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) Thursday busted an international narcotics smuggling racket and seized a huge consignment of hydroponic weed at the Jaipur International Airport.A passenger was arrested for illegal possession of 17.6kg of hydroponic weed (ganja) worth Rs 6.5 crore. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials intercepted the passenger who arrived from…
Jaipur: Following the implementation of a signal-free traffic systemat the Laxmi Mandir Tiraha, vehicular movement significantly decreased on the Sahakar Marg’s Tonk Road end, creating opportunities for street vendors to encroach on this stretch of the road.These vendors now occupy more than 50% of the road segment between the underpass and the Laxmi Mandir Tiraha,…
Jaipur: The Sanyukt Abhibhavak Sangh, representative body of aggrieved parents in the state, is planning to protest over changes in rules for admission in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE).The Rajasthan High Court, last week observed that admission under RTE should be provided in private schools only in the foundational standard, whether it…
Jaipur: A day after Jaipur police arrested Ajay Kumar Nat (47) from Mumbai for allegedly purchasing looted jewellery worth nearly Rs 75 lakh at throwaway prices, investigators now suspect that the accused also deceived the same robbers he was dealing with.Police sources told TOI that Nat, the elder brother of gang leader Santosh Chauhan, earned…
Jodhpur: Tensions escalated in Jalore district Thursday when police were forced to use mild force to disperse protesters attempting to block Governor Haribhau Bagde’s convoy. Given the volatile situation, the governor’s itinerary was altered and he was escorted to the Jalore Circuit House via an alternate route to ensure his safety.The protesters, predominantly women, were…
