Jaipur: Soaring fuel prices, tumbling stock markets, reduced corporate travel, geopolitical unrest combined to batter the summer tourism season.Industry associations said hotel occupancies have plunged to just 35-40%, compared to far higher levels last year.The sharp fall in demand has forced many properties to slash tariffs, with room rates dropping 20–25% from the previous season.Hoteliers…
Jaipur: Rohan Sharma, an 18-year-old resident of Cheethwadi village in Jaipur district, was admitted to SMS Hospital on Aug 24 and was declared brain dead on Aug 30. On Sunday, his family donated his kidneys and liver, giving a second chance at life to three people.A tragic accident occurred near Rajawas, Sikar Road, involving students…
Jaisalmer: A fire broke out at a tubewell and engulfed three huts, near Chhod village in Jaisalmer district Friday.The blaze destroyed three huts belonging to nearby farmer Kishanaram. Approximately Rs 6.50 lakh in cash and 15-20 tola of gold belonging Kishanaram were gutted in fire. The fire brigade doused the fire after about one hour.Witnesses…
Bhilwara: An escort vehicle accompanying Rajasthan energy minister Heeralal Nagar overturned at Gopipura turn near Deoli in Tonk district Sunday, injuring five people, including an ASI, two police constables, and the vehicle driver. All injured were admitted to hospital for treatment. A child, injured seriously in the accident, was referred to Kota.Tonk SP Rajesh Meena…
Bhilwara: A 40-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside his house in Chittorgarh’s Chanderia area Saturday morning, prompting a police investigation. While family members have alleged foul play, police said the exact cause of death will be known only after a detailed probe.The deceased was identified as Yashwant Gawaria, a resident of Gawaria…
