Jaipur

Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Tuesday said his govt is committed to making Rajasthan an “elderly-friendly state” through policies and schemes that ensure dignity, security and an active life for senior citizens. His remarks came on the eve of International Day of Older Persons, to be observed Wednesday.Calling senior citizens the “strength of families…

Bhilwara: A multi-vehicle collision on Bhilwara-Chittorgarh National Highway resulted in the death of a truck driver Tuesday evening. The accident, which involved seven vehicles including trucks and trailers, occurred near the BSNL factory in Bhilwara district, causing a traffic jam. According to Hamirgarh police station in-charge Raju Ram, the chain-reaction crash began when a truck…

Jaipur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot Tuesday sharply criticised the RSS for holding a shastra puja (weapon worship) programme on Rajasthan University (RU) campus. He termed it “objectionable” and an attempt to politicise an educational institution. Gehlot added that when NSUI members opposed the event, police used force against them while RSS members “took the…

Jodhpur: Protests erupted at Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU) Tuesday after NSUI activists accused the administration of shielding an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) office bearer who was allegedly caught cheating in an examination. The row has further embarrassed the BJP’s student wing, already under fire over a recent assault on a Dalit student.NSUI members…

Jaipur: Rajasthan govt has directed all leaseholders of auctioned mineral blocks, particularly limestone blocks used for cement production, to obtain all necessary clearances on priority.Officials said delays in submitting applications or providing incomplete documentation were causing significant hold-ups in mining activities.In a recent meeting with representatives of 22 leaseholders from 13 organisations, mining dept officials…