Jaipur: The ongoing demolition of dilapidated buildings in the Walled City by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Heritage has sparked concerns regarding the preservation of the city’s nearly 300-year-old heritage. While the initiative aims to enhance safety for residents, the lack of trained officials raises alarms about the adherence to heritage standards.The absence of the…

Jaipur: Rajasthan risks losing out on the full benefits of India’s expanding Free Trade Agreements unless export-oriented manufacturing spreads beyond a handful of districts, according to the Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO). Jaipur and Jodhpur together account for nearly 48% of the state’s exports, while the top five districts contribute about 60%, leaving most…

Govt school teacher Bhawani Singh who died after census duty in Bharatpur’s Halena on Thursday evening Alwar: A 39-year-old govt schoolteacher died of a suspected heart attack in Halena town of Bharatpur district, shortly after returning from census duty Thursday evening.According to police, schoolteacher Bhawani Singh returned to his rented room around 6pm and complained…

Jaipur: Illegal mining is declining, according to the state govt’s records. But experts cautioned that the drop in cases may not reflect the true extent of the problem on the ground.According to mines department’s data, the number of cases registered for illegal mining dropped from 10,169 in 2019–20 to 4,559 in 2024–25, with 677 cases…

Jhunjhunu: Four individuals were arrested for assaulting a patient and attacking doctors and staff at the govt hospital in Khetri, Jhunjhunu. Jhunjhunu DSP Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay said five teams were formed to apprehend the suspects.Under the supervision of ASP Devendra Singh Rajawat, teams from Khetri, Mehara, Khetrinagar, Babai, and AGTF Chirawa conducted overnight raids during…