Jaipur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday accused the Rajasthan govt of ignoring the growing tensions in eastern Rajasthan over the opening of the Panchana Dam, saying its failure to bring the rival sides to the negotiating table was fuelling resentment and distrust.Targeting Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Gehlot said it was “beyond comprehension” that…
Jaipur: Civic authorities Sunday began cleaning drains and removing stagnant water in Jawahar Nagar Kacchi Basti ahead of the monsoon season after residents raised concerns over recurring flooding in the settlement.The action followed a memorandum submitted by the Jawahar Nagar Kacchi Basti Vikas Sangharsh Samiti to district collector Sandesh Nayak, highlighting the annual problem of…
Rajasthan Waqf Board chairman Khanu Khan Budhwali at a meeting with representatives of mosque committees Sunday Jaipur: Rajasthan Waqf Board chairman Khanu Khan Budhwali Sunday urged mosque committees across the state to induct advocates into their management bodies, verify all property-related documents and strengthen legal preparedness, citing recent demolitions of mosques in Jaipur, Barmer and…
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Khatipura station Sunday Jaipur: Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sunday announced a new railway station at Sundarpura in Sikar district, providing a major boost to rail connectivity for devotees visiting the Khatu Shyamji shrine.Located about 11 km from the temple and adjacent to a national highway, the proposed station is…
Condition of subway at Jawahar Circle in Jaipur Jaipur: More than two years after they were built to provide a safe crossing for pedestrians, three subways at Jawahar Circle continue to remain largely underutilised, with many people preferring to cross the busy B2 Bypass through moving traffic.The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) completed the pedestrian subways…
