Jhunjhunu: A complete shutdown was observed in Sikar Wednesday in protest against the govt’s Sikar Master Plan 2041. From early morning, protesters were out on the streets, taking out rallies and chanting slogans. The administration had made strict security arrangements and deployed additional police force in main markets. Led by former legislator Pema Ram, the…

Jodhpur/Jaipur: The political battle between former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat intensified Friday as both leaders traded accusations over the controversial Sanjivani credit cooperative society scam.In a pointed statement, Gehlot challenged Shekhawat to meet with victims of the scam rather than pursuing legal action through defamation suit against him. “I…

Jaipur: The arrival of monsoon has not only brought the much-needed rains to Rajasthan but has also seen Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma making his second visit this year to his constituency, Sanganer. On Wednesday, he issued fresh directives to Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Greater (JMC-G) officials, urging them to repair broken…

Jaipur: Amol Chelani missed his century by a solitary run but guided Rajasthan to a resounding five-wicket win over Haryana in the Men’s U-23 State A Trophy Elite one-day match at the Gujarat College Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad on Thursday.Chasing a daunting target of 307, most of the Rajasthan batters displayed excellent performance to romp…

Jaipur: In a move set to enhance passenger experience, Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday unveiled a pilot project introducing Sanganeri-printed covers for train blankets. The initiative, launched at Jaipur’s Khatipura railway station, will initially be applied to the AC coaches of the Jaipur-Asrava Superfast Express (12981), as part of a broader effort to improve…