Jaipur

JAIPUR: Opposition Congress members in Rajasthan have launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led state govt following an incident in Beawar where a person was allegedly tortured by his employer. Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, leader of opposition Tikaram Jully and Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra have demanded an immediate investigation into what they…

Jaipur: The new Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Metro Line 2, prepared by RITES, has sparked controversy as it calculates an estimated passenger count far greater than the number quoted in the DPR prepared by the Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) in March 2012.While the fresh report estimates a passenger count of 2.3 lakh passengers…

Jaipur: The health department found that out of 1,850 people aged over 30 years, 370 are suffering from diabetes or hypertension or both. This amounts to 20% of people above 30 years are suffering from one or both the diseases.The department said 37% of state’s population is above the age of 30 years.It estimated that…

Jaipur: Sambhar Lake, India’s largest inland saltwater lake and a designated Ramsar site, is facing a serious ecological threat from feral dogs preying on its migratory bird population.With lake water levels significantly reduced, an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 birds have migrated closer to the city outskirts, increasing their vulnerability to urban scavengers. Currently, 30 to…

Jaipur: The state govt rejected the report of an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old pregnant woman at the SMS Hospital due to the transfusion of wrong blood and ordered a new impartial inquiry Saturday.The five-member inquiry committee, formed by the SMS Medical College, though confirmed Saturday that a wrong blood group was administered…