Udaipur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, who was here Saturday to participate in different events, commended social activist Sonam Wangchuk for his role in calming tensions in Ladakh and addressing critical issues of the Union territory. Gehlot raised concerns regarding Wangchuk’s arrest, and questioned the decision to transfer him to Jodhpur prison despite his status…
Jaipur: A pall of grief hangs over the narrow bylanes of Hasanpura’s Rai Colony, where mourning has replaced everyday bustle. Dilshad stood numbly in his modest home on Tuesday, clutching the photographs of his elder brother Naushad Khan (35) and nephews Kashab (19) and Farhan (18)—three of the eight Jaipur residents who drowned in Banas…
Jaipur: Two five-year-old girls died after drowning in a water-filled tank at an under-construction house in Jaipur’s Shipra Path area Tuesday evening, police said.Police have identified the deceased as Radhika (5), daughter of Pappu Kumar, originally from Bihar, and Gosia (5), daughter of Zakir, originally from Uttar Pradesh. According to police, the incident occurred in…
Jaipur: More than a year after its inauguration, the Rajasthan Housing Board’s (RHB) ambitious Fountain Square Park project in Mansarovar remains incomplete and underwhelming, failing to live up to its promise of showcasing the state’s cultural heritage.Opened on March 15, 2024, by UDH minister Jhabar Singh Kharra, the 40,000 sq m park was built at…
Jaipur: On World Mountains Day, the Supreme Court‘s recent decision to redefine the Aravalli Hills using a 100-meter height criterion has drawn sharp criticism from environmentalists and experts.Conservationists said the new definition threatens to exclude vast portions of the ancient range, potentially opening them up to mining and construction, which could exacerbate ecological stress in…
