Jaipur: Four months after a Booth Level Officer (BLO) died by suicide in Bindayaka area, his father lodged an FIR Thursday alleging harassment and work pressure as the cause behind the death.Police identified the deceased as Mukesh Kumar Jangid, who was working as a teacher and was assigned BLO duties in Jhotwara assembly constituency.According to…
Jaipur: Three men were killed while another was injured after a Rajasthan Roadways bus hit a motorcycle carrying four friends on the Jaipur-Delhi highway in the Chandwaji area Saturday.Police identified the deceased as Mustakeem Shah (22), Abdul Malik (18), and Sahil (17), all residents of Tala village. Sarfaraz (18), who was injured, was discharged after…
Jaipur: About three months ago, residents of a large residential complex on Ajmer Road faced a major challenge. All efforts of the residents’ welfare association (RWA) to clean the sewerage tank inside the complex went in vain. Since the location of the complex was outside Jaipur Municipal Corporation’s jurisdiction, RWA members could not convince the…
Jaipur: Rajasthan experienced a delightful blending of traditions Saturday as the vibrant celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr coincided with the lively festivities of Gangaur, epitomising the state’s rich heritage of communal harmony. Eid-ul-Fitr signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramazan, while Gangaur, marking a closure of 16 days of Hindu festivities, is dedicated to the…
Jaipur: Rajasthan’s heritage hotels, many of them converted from historic forts and havelis, are increasingly embracing cultural revival to attract foreign tourists. This year, several properties in Shahpura, Mandawa, and Pachar celebrated the Gangaur festival with grandeur, positioning themselves as cultural ambassadors while asserting their role in heritage conservation.The Gangaur festival honours Goddess Gauri and…
