Jaipur: Friends and acquaintances paid tributes to Jaipur-born advertising legend Piyush Pandey — fondly remembered in his hometown as ‘yaaron ka yaar’ (the best among friends) — who passed away Friday in Mumbai at age 70.Although settled in the financial capital for decades, Pandey retained a deep bond with Jaipur throughout, staying connected with old…
Jaipur: Tribal organisations across southern Rajasthan have denounced recent legal and administrative moves that weaken protection of the Aravalli hills, warning that the region—already the worst affected by mining—now faces an existential threat to its land, culture, and livelihoods.On Saturday, tribal youths from Banswara and Dungarpur climbed hill stretches as part of a widening campaign…
Bhilwara: State Urban Development and Housing (UDH) Minister Jhabbar Singh Kharra made a brief stop at Bhilwara Circuit House Thursday while en route to Dungarpur, where he assured sanitation workers of addressing their demands and announced the inauguration of the Chief Minister Jan Awas Yojana in Dungarpur later in the day.At the Circuit House, the…
Jaipur: A single judge bench of Rajasthan High Court Monday dismissed the petition challenging the appointment of Doctor Deepak Maheshwari as Principal and Controller of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College.The bench of Justice Anand Sharma gave this order while hearing the petition of Dr Avtar Singh Dua on Monday. The copy of the order…
Jaipur: The indefinite hunger strike by Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd (JCTSL) employees at Shaheed Smarak entered its 11th day, Monday, with workers warning of a citywide blockade if their demands are not met soon.The employees’ union has given the administration time till Tuesday, stating that if their 14-point charter of demands is not addressed,…
