Jaipur/Udaipur: Defence minister Rajnath Singh flagged on Friday the alarming trend of what he described as “white-collar terrorism”, involving highly educated people engaging in antisocial and anti-national activities.Rajnath said the “white-collar terror network” behind the Nov 10 car blast in Delhi that killed 15 people illustrated the extent of the threat. “The perpetrators of the…
Jaipur: The ban on e-rickshaws in the Walled City from Dec 20 to Jan 10, imposed to manage the surge in tourist footfall, failed to bring any real relief on the ground. Instead of easing congestion, autos and private four-wheelers simply took their place, making traffic conditions even worse in the heritage zone. From Hawa…
Jaipur: As the city is gearing up to host the 78th Army Day parade on Jan 15, officials from the South Western Command said that this year’s parade will be the most extensive and elaborate parade ever conducted by the Army. This is the first time in the country that the parade will be held…
Jaipur: The State Election Commission (SEC) Friday imposed a ban on the transfer of officers involved in the preparation of voter lists for the 2026 general elections to panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies. The restriction applies to sub-divisional officers (SDOs), tehsildars, naib tehsildars and other officials engaged in electoral work.The Commission said such…
Jaisalmer: A massive fire gutted the Golden Handloom showroom in Fatehgarh area of Jaisalmer district late Thursday night, reducing the three-storey building to ashes and causing losses worth crores. All handloom fabrics, furniture and materials were destroyed within few hours.Eyewitnesses said the fire spread rapidly, with a short circuit suspected as the cause. As the…
