Jaipur: Western Rajasthan’s water crisis has deepened after the Punjab govt extended the closure of the Indira Gandhi Canal, disrupting supplies to several districts already reeling under extreme heat. With temperatures rising above 45 degrees Celsius and no rainfall, officials say demand for drinking water and irrigation has surged sharply.Public Health Engineering Department officials are…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan govt is considering introducing a biometric-based Student Facial Recognition System (FRS) in govt schools and anganwadi centres to record attendance and ensure transparency in delivering benefits to children.The proposal is part of the Budget 2026–27 announcements and aims to cover students studying in govt schools as well as children aged 3–6 years…

Jaipur: The 15th meeting of State Wildlife Board (SBWL), held under chairmanship of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Monday, approved 65 wildlife-related proposals that were previously cleared through circulation, along with 24 new proposals.Among the key decisions was the approval of the alteration (rationalisation) of the boundary of National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary in Kota, extending from…

Five women reportedly developed serious complications after delivery at the hospital. One has died, two remain under treatment, and two others have been discharged. Hospital authorities said the cause of the complications has not yet been established. JAIPUR: The state govt has not taken disciplinary action against any doctor, official or staff member of Bikaner’s…

Jaipur: With an unmatched 42 ranks in the Top 100, Kota reaffirmed its status as the nation’s popular coaching hub when the JEE-Advanced 2025 results were announced on Monday. This was the best performance since the exam adopted its current format in 2013. The city boasts of four students in the Top 10, led by…