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Jaipur: The state govt has decided to study the functioning and best practices of the mining sector in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.Three teams of senior officers from the department of mines, geology and petroleum have been constituted for this purpose and deputed to these states. A senior official said the study will focus on…

Jaipur: Rajasthan govt has appointed five chief town planners simultaneously, marking a first for the state. This strategic move includes the creation of two additional posts, aimed at bolstering urban planning and development.While in an order dated Nov 18, Sashikant—additional chief town planner of Jaipur Municipal Corporation—was appointed chief town planner of Rajasthan, in another…

Times News NetworkJaipur: The State Election Commission (SEC) said Tuesday it had raised expenditure limits for candidates contesting elections for panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies.The spending limit for sarpanch candidates has been doubled from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh, panchayat samiti contestants from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh, and zilla parishad…

Jaipur: The jolly red suit of Santa Claus ran into Sanatan lines in Sriganganagar district in the state. A short official order from the additional district education officer cautioned recently that any private school — including those run by missionaries and Christian trusts — found “compelling” students to dress as Santa for Christmas celebrations would…

Times News NetworkJaipur: A 36-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for the brutal murder of a 52-year-old woman. Her body was dumped in a neighbour’s yard after keeping it hidden in his home for over 30 hours.The accused, identified as Jitendra Singh, invited the victim, Babita Sharma, for a meeting to his residence in Subash Colony,…