Jaipur: A day after 13 people were killed and as many injured in Harmada when a drunk dumper truck driver mowed down multiple vehicles, questions are being raised once again about the unchecked movement of heavy industrial dumper trucks through Jaipur’s urban arteries, which were never designed to carry such weight or speed.Officials admit that…
Jaipur: In response to a spate of fatal road accidents across Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed that a centralised accident response system be set up to ensure quick and coordinated medical assistance to accident victims. The move comes amid growing public concern over rising number of road fatalties and the urgent need…
Jaipur: The Govt Railway Police (GRP), Bikaner, investigating the murder of an Army jawan aboard the Sabarmati Express, is facing challenges in collecting independent eyewitness accounts. Since the incident took place when the train was moving and passed through various stations up to Sabarmati, police are trying to get the details of the passengers travelling…
Jaipur: The city police Tuesday arrested the dumper driver who ploughed into over 17 vehicles in Harmada on Monday, killing 13 and injuring several others. Chomu ACP Usha Yadav said the accused, Kalyan Meena, was booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and confirmed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at…
Jaipur: The department of mines and geology has informed officials that issuance of transport permits will be suspended after Nov 14 if mining lease data is not fully updated on the department’s online system. In a circular issued by the Directorate of Mines, officials have been instructed to ensure that all essential details—environmental clearances, mining…
