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Jaipur: Health department has issued directions to install “sugar and oil boards” in all govt offices, schools, and public places, including hospitals and bus stands, to discourage sugary drinks and high-fat snacks that lead to obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).These will be wooden or PVC-framed boards displaying the sugar and fat content in popular…

Jaipur: Vikas Divyakirti, director of a private coaching institute, received interim relief from the Rajasthan High Court Wednesday in a case over alleged derogatory remarks against judges. The single bench of Justice Sameer Jain has put a temporary hold on further proceedings. Divyakirti will not have to appear before the Ajmer court for now. The…

Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Wednesday approved the revised policy for compensating farmers for land affected by the Right of Way (ROW) in the construction of new transmission lines of 400 kV or more capacity in Rajasthan.With the CM’s decision towards farmers, additional compensation will now be provided for the construction of transmission lines…

Jaipur: Hundreds of parents staged a protest outside the Shiksha Sankul Wednesday, demanding immediate admissions for students selected under the Right to Education (RTE) quota in private schools. Organised under the banner of Sanyukt Abhibhavak Sangh, the protest saw aggrieved parents asserting that despite more than 20 days since the start of the academic session,…

Jaipur: The state govt has launched a drive against mines lying inactive for a long time in Bundi district, targeting leaseholders who failed to commence mineral production despite holding valid leases.Acting on official directives, the department of mines identified 159 such leaseholders. In the first phase of enforcement, notices are being issued to 121 of…