Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to senior state authorities over the alleged non-payment of Rs 70 lakh special ex-gratia compensation to the family of a govt employee who died after contracting Covid-19 while on duty.A single bench of Justice Anand Sharma passed the order on March 17, with the copy uploaded Tuesday,…
Jaipur: A strong western disturbance battered Rajasthan for the second consecutive day on Friday, bringing widespread unseasonal rain and hailstorms, sharply lowering temperatures and damaging standing crops across several districts. Day temperatures dropped by around 11°C on average, with Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh and Bikaner witnessing near winter-like conditions. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, most places…
Jaipur: City police have deployed Artificial Intelligence-enabled cameras and analytics to monitor crowds and track suspected thieves at a Shiv Mahapuran Katha in Mansarovar where nearly 50,000 devotees are expected daily. Deputy commissioner of police (South) Rajarshi Raj Varma said the system, installed across the venue’s domes and entry points, provides real-time headcounts and movement…
Jaipur: A 45-year-old regional head of a private health insurance company was found hanging at his residence under Chitrakoot police station limits Thursday.Police said the incident came to light around 6pm when a neighbour alerted them after finding the house locked from inside and receiving no response. A suicide note recovered from the spot stated…
Jaipur: This year, private schools have received a staggering 6.25 lakh applications under the Right to Education (RTE) admissions, with over 3 lakh specifically for pre-primary classes.As per UDISE 2024-25 data and the state education dept’s annual report, seven lakh seats are available in private schools for admissions from pre-primary to class 1. For admissions…
