Jaipur: The health department’s target to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025 has been missed after 1.8 lakh new TB cases were identified during a campaign from Dec 7 to Dec 30.Of the total 1,76,063 new instances of TB identified, 1,09,523 cases were prevalent among the vulnerable populations, while 65,356 belonged to other groups.Officials said all identified…
Jaipur: ABVP will initiate a statewide campaign to demand the reinstatement of student union polls, commencing with a protest at Rajasthan University on Wednesday. Subsequently, protests will take place district-wise. Abhinav Singh, ABVP state secretary, said the student body firmly believes that student union polls must be conducted, and a statewide campaign will be conducted…
Ajmer: Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Saturday sanctioned a final location survey (FLS) for the proposed railway line from Devgarh in Rajasmand to Marwar Junction via Todgarh in Beawar district. Officials said the survey for this 72-km stretch, which traverses hilly and densely forested areas, will cost ₹11.75 crore.Towns and villages along this proposed route…
Jaipur: Hanumangarh district police Sunday arrested two alleged members of the notorious Bambiha gang and recovered 11 pistols and 22 magazines from their possession, officials said.Inspector general of police, Bikaner Range, Omprakash said the action was taken as part of a special campaign launched by the Rajasthan Police Headquarters against organised crime and gangsters.Acting on…
Jaipur: In a move aimed at reducing congestion at the city’s main railway station, North Western Railway (NWR) has unveiled plans for a decentralised railway terminal system. The initiative targets the enhancement of suburban railway stations including Khatipura (on city outskirts), Gandhi Nagar, Sanganer, and Dehar Ka Balaji, transforming them into efficient terminal stations capable…
