Jaipur

ALWAR: At least seven workers died after a massive fire broke out at a chemical plant in the Bhiwadi industrial area of Rajasthan’s Alwar district on Monday. At least 10 workers are feared trapped inside the factory, sources said. The fire broke out in Bhiwadi’s Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area. Officials said police learned about the incident…

Jaipur: The family of an 18-year-old BTech student, who died on Jan 2 after allegedly consuming poison in Jaisinghpura Khor police station area, has accused a group of online betting operators of harassing and extorting him.Police said the deceased, Abhishek Naval, was a first-year BTech student at an engineering college in Kookas. His uncle filed…

Jaipur: The state govt has earmarked Rs 15 crore in the 2026–27 budget for redevelopment of Shilpgram at Jawahar Kala Kendra under the tourism, art and cultural heritage sector, but announced no funds for renovation of Ravindra Manch, triggering disappointment among Jaipur’s theatre community.For years, artistes have sought urgent repairs and proper upkeep of Ravindra…

Jaipur: City police Sunday arrested three men after rescuing 42 white pigeons that were found crammed into small cardboard cartons on MI Road and allegedly transported for pigeon racing and fighting.Deputy commissioner of police (South) Rajarshi Raj Varma said the action was part of a crackdown by police against illegal pigeon fighting and racing.Station house…

Jaipur: The health dept will conduct a statewide study to identify areas where ambulance services are not reaching patients quickly. Based on the findings, the dept plans to roll out 250 new ambulances over the next 12 months to strengthen patient transportation across the state and reduce emergency response times. A senior health dept official…