Jaipur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Tuesday opposed the bail plea of former public health engineering department (PHED) minister Mahesh Joshi, who is currently in jail in connection with the multi-crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam.At a hearing in a special court for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the ED submitted that…
Jaipur: Supreme Court has ordered setting up of a three-member committee comprising Sawai Madhopur district collector, RTR Field Director, and one member nominated by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to address niggling issues of rising encroachments, pilgrims, and mining inside the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. In its May 30 order, the apex court also directed the…
Jaipur: State govt has implemented stringent regulations concerning admission and treatment of psychiatric patients.Now, all mental health establishments in the state must obtain mandatory registration. Health department clarified that no one will be allowed to run a mental health establishment unless it is registered with the department. The registration will ensure patients receive treatment from…
Jaipur: Two men accused of attacking a head constable in a bid to free a detained suspect were paraded for crime spot verification by Vidhyadhar Nagar police Tuesday. The incident took place Sunday in a crowded area of Vidhyadhar Nagar.SHO (Vidhyadhar Nagar) Rakesh Khaliya said the two accused, Rahul Rai and Vijay Rai, both residents…
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will launch ‘Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan-Jan Abhiyan’ across the state from June 5-20. The campaign will begin on the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra, which coincides with World Environment Day, symbolising a sacred confluence of ecological and cultural values.On June 5, Sharma will commence the campaign by participating in…
