Jaipur: Citing lack of evidence and serious procedural lapses by police, the additional chief judicial magistrate of Dhariyawad in Pratapgarh district Saturday acquitted a man accused of theft of teakwood in 2020. The judge also ordered an investigation and possible criminal proceedings against three police officers under whose watch 73 logs of teakwood seized by…

Road cracks on Hawa Sadak in city Jaipur: A mishap was averted Thursday after cracks developed on a road near the power station at Hawa Sadak, leading to a cave-in-like situation. However, police present in the area promptly informed the traffic control room to prevent any untoward incidents.On Thursday evening, two-wheeler riders crossing the area…

Jaipur: The mining sector in Rajasthan is facing a significant slowdown as over 60 major mineral blocks remain stuck in various stages of clearance. According to official data, key approvals related to environmental clearance (EC), forest diversion, Charagah no objection certificates (NoC), and mining plans are pending across different departments, delaying the commencement of operations.An…

Jaipur: Despite prioritising cooking gas availability for domestic consumers, supplies in the state remain nearly 20% short of the required demand, leading to a growing backlog of refill requests.Distributors said the mismatch between supply and demand are continuing to put pressure on the distribution system.The shortage triggered precautionary behaviour, with many consumers resorting to “buffer…

Jaipur: Cold conditions intensified across Rajasthan Saturday as temperatures dipped further, with Fatehpur in Shekhawati region recording a bone-chilling 5.0°C — the lowest in the state. The sharp decline prompted the meteorological department to issue an alert, warning of worsening cold in the coming days.According to the Jaipur Meteorological Office, clear skies and the dominance…