Visit in Jaipur

Jaipur: The health department on Thursday suspended a govt doctor and a pharmacist of Sikar district for allegedly prescribing a cough syrup containing dextromethorphan to children, a drug which cannot be prescribed to those under four years. This follows the deaths of two children who allegedly died in Sikar and Bharatpur districts after taking ‘Dextromethorphan…

Jaipur: The UNESCO World Heritage-tagged Walled City, once celebrated for its architectural heritage, is steadily losing its charm due to rampant encroachments, illegal parking, and unchecked advertising. The problem has worsened with banners and posters plastered on historic gates such as Sanganeri Gate, Ajmeri Gate and New Gate, especially during festival seasons.The defacement is not…

Jodhpur: In the heart of Jodhpur, amidst the vibrant celebrations of Dussehra, a unique tradition unfolds annually that stands in stark contrast to the widespread revelry. While effigies of Ravan, the mythological demon king, are set ablaze across India to symbolise the triumph of good over evil, a small community in Jodhpur gathers to honour…

Jaipur: Upping the ante against the ruling BJP after it accused Congress of running a lawless govt in its tenure until 2023, Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan assembly Tikaram Jully Thursday hit back at the saffron party and accused the Bhajan Lal Sharma govt of “manipulating” crime statistics to paint a rosy picture of law…

Jaipur: A health department fact-finding report into the death of a 5-year-old Sikar boy who consumed Dextromethorphan syrup has denied prescribing the controversial medicine to the child’s family from the Chirana Community Health Centre (CHC). The boy’s family, however, has refuted the Jhunjhunu’s Chief Medical Health Officer’s (CMHO)’s report, and asserted that they received the…