Visit in Jaipur

Jaipur/Alwar: A recent decision by the State Wildlife Board to “rationalise” the boundary of Sariska Tiger Reserve’s (STR) Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) has triggered sharp criticism from environmentalists, wildlife experts, and the opposition Congress. The move is seen as a backdoor attempt to reopen marble and dolomite mines in the ecologically sensitive region.The proposal involves…

Jaipur: Despite making a profit of Rs 7 crore in 2024-25, RTDC hotels are considered loss-making to justify a move to lease them out to private players and not allocate resources to strengthen the corporation, which has over 400 employees on its payroll.A financial statement from RTDC mentioned that Rs 7.80 crore was paid as…

Jaipur: Despite repeated drives by Jaipur Municipal Corporation–Heritage and Greater to clear footpaths of encroachments, illegal parking, and stray cattle, the city’s pavements remain occupied. From outer colonies to upscale localities, footpaths have turned into shopfronts, and by evening, cattle dominate the roads.Following a Supreme Court directive on May 14, the Department of Local Bodies…

Jaipur: Monday’s heavy rainfall washed away patchwork repairs of potholed and caved-in city roads which the civic bodies started last week, officials said Tuesday. Admitting that the patchwork created more problems for them to fix, JDA officials said they waited for the weather to clear before resuming work. “We started repairing damaged roads and resolving…

Jaipur: Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Greater has taken action over mounting complaints of garbage piles, waterlogging, and irregular sanitation Tuesday. Surprise inspections by commissioner Gaurav Saini in Jhotwara Zone, covering wards 52 and 55, Veer Vihar Colony, Queens Road, and Khatipura were done.During his visit, street vendors and shopkeepers were found without dustbins. On-the-spot fines were imposed…