Jaipur: Hindustan Zinc is poised to launch a fertiliser manufacturing facility in Chittorgarh, with an investment of approximately Rs 5,000 crore, making it the first phosphate fertiliser plant in both Rajasthan and North India, Vedanta group chairman Anil Agarwal told TOI Wednesday on the sidelines of the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas event.Highlighting the benefits for local…

Jhunjhunu: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh Tuesday visited the home of Sergeant Surendra Moga, who was martyred in Operation Sindoor on May 10, and met with his wife, mother, and children in Mehradasi village in Jhunjhunu district.The Air Chief Marshal arrived at the Jhunjhunu airstrip around 3pm on a special military aircraft, where he…

Jaisalmer: In a significant development for the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), the Supreme Court was informed Thursday that a committee of experts has recommended expanding the ‘priority area’ for the bird’s habitat in Rajasthan by an additional 850 sq km.This recommendation comes as part of ongoing efforts to protect the endangered species,…

Jaipur: Disregard for traffic signals on Jaipur roads has become increasingly common, particularly in the city centre. Most of the junctions lack traffic police presence, and at locations where officers are stationed, they fail to enforce traffic regulations, thus increasing the risk of deadly accidents.“Signal violations by two-wheelers are rampant at most intersections in the…

Jaipur: City police said Thursday that 35 history-sheeters were arrested during a campaign conducted last month with the help of NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid), ICJS (Interoperable Criminal Justice System) and the RajCop police app.DCP Rajarshi Raj Varma said these history-sheeters were absconding and were allegedly involved in criminal activities while using other criminals as a…