Jaipur: Power demand in Jaipur increased by over 14% so far in the current financial year, reflecting economic growth, increasing urbanisation, and rising appliance ownership, especially air conditioners. The 14% expansion comes on a high base of 25% growth witnessed in 2024-25. A discom official said the increased power requirement also pushed for upgradation and…
Ajmer: A trader was shot and injured in broad daylight in Kekri town of Ajmer district Wednesday after a business dispute escalated into violence. The victim sustained a bullet injury to the abdomen and was taken to the govt hospital, where his condition is stated to be stable. Police detained four persons, including the main…
Jaipur/Bhilwara: Heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Montha continued to lash several parts of Rajasthan Tuesday, particularly in the Udaipur and Kota divisions, bringing temperatures down sharply. Udaipur was the worst hit, with showers that began Monday evening persisting through Tuesday afternoon, disrupting normal life. Nainwa in Bundi district recorded 130 mm of rainfall, the highest…
Jaipur: The CBI on Wednesday claimed it had busted a criminal network allegedly operating inside the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Jaipur, and arrested three suspects. According to the central agency, the nexus involved an advocate, a judicial member, an assistant registrar, and other unknown public servants and private individuals, who settled appeals in favour…
Jodhpur: Around 200 residents of Pal, Chokha, Gangana, and Boranada localities in Jodhpur face police action after staging a protest at the Jodhpur Development Authority (JDA) office over poor civic amenities. The demonstration, held Thursday after residents marched over 10 km to the JDA headquarters, was aimed at highlighting problems of broken roads, sewage, drainage,…
