Jaipur

Jaipur: Congress leader and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot Sunday said that he was not given permission to meet NSUI state president Vinod Jakhar who was lodged at Jaipur Central Jail for protesting Shastra Puja event held at Rajasthan University on Sept 30.Speaking to media, Pilot said, “I wanted to meet our NSUI state…

Jaipur: After turning a deaf ear to complaints from environmental organisations and conservationists for years, the forest department has finally initiated an inquiry into allegations of illegal and large-scale felling of khejri trees to clear land for solar power projects in four districts of the state.If the idea of forests being razed to make way…

Jaipur: Following the deaths of four children linked to the now-banned cough syrup dextromethorphan, the Rajasthan health department has implemented a policy to label drugs distributed under the government’s free medicine scheme that may pose risks to children and pregnant women.This initiative aims to prevent further harm by clearly marking potentially dangerous medications. Union health…

Jaipur: The health department Sunday constituted a five-member technical committee to analyse the adverse effects of cough syrups containing dextromethorphan and prepare guidelines for the treatment of children and infants suffering from cough, cold, or fever.“The committee will conduct a detailed investigation into the medicines prescribed to children with certain seasonal symptoms at govt hospitals…

Jaisalmer: Jodhpur Division of North Western Railway (NWR) has finalised a plan to connect Pachpadra refinery with the railway network. All technical formalities are nearly complete, Jodhpur divisional railway manager (DRM) Anurag Tripathi said at an ‘Amrit Samvad’ programme, an initiative to foster dialogue between railway officials and citizens, during his recent visit to Jaisalmer.“Whatever…