Jaipur: Students studying in coaching institutes in Gopalpura in the city reported mixed levels of awareness about fire safety, with many saying they never participated in a mock evacuation drill despite studying in buildings housing hundreds of students.Ajay Gujar, a student, said that his institute had proper fire exits and classes have around 40 students…

Jaipur: The state transport department is planning to launch a statewide 24/7 complaint control room, allowing residents to call in grievances about its services at any time. Officials said the mechanism aims to improve transparency, strengthen accountability and give the public a dedicated platform to raise concerns.Officials said that similar attempts by issuing a WhatsApp…

Medical and health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar Jaipur: Activists Tuesday criticised Rajasthan health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar for attributing the rise in caesarean deliveries to women’s preference, saying the remark overlooked clinical protocols, medical decision-making and systemic issues in maternal healthcare.The criticism comes amid public concern over cases of women falling critically ill after caesarean…

Jaipur: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur has constituted a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the case of eight women developing serious post-operative complications Monday following caesarean deliveries at the Paota District Hospital.The committee has been tasked with examining the operation theatre, medicines, possible infection sources and medical procedures undertaken before…

Jaipur: Over three acres of land inside the core area of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) was allegedly sold to and registered by a private individual in 2024 without the forest department’s knowledge. The matter came to light 10 days ago – a year and a half after the sale – when the private individual…