Jaipur: Jaipur reported fewer road accidents but more fatalities in 2025, highlighting a worrying rise in the severity of crashes. The district recorded 3,664 road accidents—about 10 every day—but 1,273 people were killed, averaging nearly 3.5 deaths daily. While accidents declined by 5.6% compared with 2024, fatalities increased by 3.1%, pushing the fatality rate to…
Jaipur: Health department has declared eight drugs as substandard after they failed quality tests conducted between Feb 16 and 28, officials said Saturday. They said the drugs were for common ailments such as cough, fever, pain, anxiety and wound care.A health department official said details of the failed samples have been shared with the Drug…
The deceased was identified as Mohammad Rais who died after being hit by a bus Jaipur: A 21-year-old man died after a bus allegedly hit the scooter he was riding while trying to overtake it near Dhobi Ghat under Galta Gate police station area Friday night. Two youths travelling with him suffered minor injuries, police…
Jaipur: The smart meter rollout in the state is facing multiple challenges, causing difficulties for people who have installed them. Issues such as the quality of meters, faulty billing, and abrupt power disconnection for delayed bill payment, which violate existing consumer rules, are surfacing. Meanwhile, the discoms remain indifferent in providing relief to the affected…
Jaipur: Excise department has sealed 27 liquor shops across Jaipur, triggering strong objections from licence holders who allege arbitrary action by the authorities.According to officials, 9 shops were sealed for failing to clear outstanding licence fees and other statutory charges, including security deposits. The remaining 18 outlets met their guarantee obligations (minimum sales targets for…
