Jaipur: In the heart of Jaipur’s historic Walled City, where vibrant bazaars burst with colour and culture, a glaring contradiction exists. While women make up the majority of shoppers and tourists in these bustling markets, they face a daily struggle that few notice: safe and accessible public toilets. Even so, authorities at the civic bodies…
Jaipur: Hanumangarh police Monday arrested an alleged smuggler who was carrying Mephedrone (MD) drugs worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore.Hanumangarh SP Hari Shankar said the operation was conducted following actionable intelligence, with the Sangaria police station team playing a crucial role. “A special campaign is being conducted to curb drug trafficking in the district. As part…
Jaipur: Public protests against the redrawing of Sariska Tiger Reserve’s boundaries Monday reached New Delhi, where several environmentalists gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand immediate revocation of the approval granted by National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). They also called for greater transparency in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), mandatory public hearings on all mining proposals, and…
Jaisalmer: Cracks in a govt-run minority boys’ hostel in Bhaniyana of Jaisalmer district, built at a whopping cost of Rs 22 crore, just one-and-a-half years after its inauguration, forced 165 students to be evacuated Sunday. The hostel was found to have developed deep cracks in its walls and gaps between the roof and beams during…
Jaipur: Occupancies have fallen by over 50% in the state’s flagship heritage tourist train, Palace on Wheels, in the past two years, with the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) raising contractual violations by the private company which had taken up operations in 2023-24 at its review meeting on Monday, sources said. In 2024-25, the number…
