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Jaipur: Nearly 1000 private buses went off roads Sunday in protest against the govt’s directive to start operations from Heerapura Bus Terminal from Aug 1. Private bus operators said they were being asked to shift without facilities being developed at the terminal.All Rajasthan Contract Carriage Bus Operator Association said the protest will continue indefinitely. Rajendra…

Bhilwara: A tense confrontation erupted in Polyada village, Tonk district, on Sunday when a Punjab Police team, in plain clothes, attempted to apprehend a suspect linked to an old case. The operation targeted a settlement known for fraudulent activities involving fake gold and opium. As the police moved in, a scuffle ensued with the villagers,…

Jaipur: Following the school building collapse in Jhalawar that killed seven children and injured 21, the state administration has approved Rs 169.5 crore for major repair works in 1,936 govt schools.On Saturday, education minister Madan Dilawar said, “State govt has approved Rs 169.5 crore for major repair works in 1,936 govt schools.” Officials from the…

Bhilwara: With construction of the Isarda dam project on the Banas River nearing completion, the irrigation department has issued orders for starting water storage from July 30. As per the initial plan, preparations are on to have the dam filled up to 3.27 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) out of its 10.77 TMC capacity.Constructed at…

Jaipur: Tension flared up in Pratap Nagar Saturday night after a speeding Scorpio crashed into a bike near Maharana Pratap Circle before ramming into a road divider. Later, an agitated mob set the vehicle on fire.After the incident, which occurred around 9pm, the driver fled from the spot immediately, leaving the damaged vehicle behind. TNNLocals…