Jaipur: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has cast a long shadow over Rajasthan’s tourism industry, with foreign tourist arrivals dropping by 40–50%. What began as a promising season has quickly turned into a struggle, as cancellations for April continue to pour in.Industry representatives pointed to multiple factors behind the downturn, such as reduced international…
Jaipur: A single-judge bench of Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur Tuesday issued a contempt notice to Alpana Kateja, Vice-Chancellor of University of Rajasthan (RU), over non-compliance with court directions regarding student union elections.The order was passed by Justice Anand Sharma while hearing a civil contempt petition filed by Neeraj Khichar. The petitioner alleged that the…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission on Tuesday concluded hearings on the review petition for the proposed procurement of 3,200 MW of power, with industry and consumer groups questioning both the basis and intent of the plea filed by Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Ltd (Urja Vikas). At the hearing, stakeholders said,”While Urja Vikas tried…
Jaipur: In a moving act of humanity, the family of 62-year-old teacher Kanhaiyalal Anand of Chittorgarh donated his organs Tuesday after he was declared brain dead at Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur.Anand had been admitted to the hospital on March 19. After doctors declared him brain dead Monday, his family chose to honor his…
Jaipur: Rajasthan’s education department will begin the enrolment drive for the 2026-27 academic session with a Mega PTM and parent-anganwadi meeting Wednesday.The drive will be held in four phases starting March 25, April 6, April 10 and April 15. Each phase will run for four days. The academic session will begin on April 1, and…
