Jaipur

Jaipur: Power demand in Jaipur increased by over 14% so far in the current financial year, reflecting economic growth, increasing urbanisation, and rising appliance ownership, especially air conditioners. The 14% expansion comes on a high base of 25% growth witnessed in 2024-25. A discom official said the increased power requirement also pushed for upgradation and…

Jaipur: Residents of Lal Dungri are caught in a growing conflict between the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H). The issue stems from a colony established by JDA, while JMC-H is now issuing demolition notices to several dilapidated homes.The situation has worsened near Ganeshpuri Basti, where the lower part of a mound…

Jhunjhunu: The Pacheri Kala police station in Jhunjhunu has solved a blind murder case within 48 hours, arresting four men Thursday for killing a man identified as Mahendra alias Minder, whose blood-soaked body was found on Sept 9 near a public shelter in Lambi Ahir village.Police said Mahendra had sustained severe head and body injuries,…

Jaipur: In an important ruling, the Supreme Court has mandated that the proposal to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) undergo public consultation before any final decisions are made. The directive was issued Monday, with the court stating that objections will be solicited regarding both the critical tiger habitat and the sanctuary.The…

Jaipur/Udaipur: The anti-gangster task force (AGTF) of the Rajasthan police and Pratapgarh police launched one of the biggest crackdowns on a narcotics manufacturing unit Wednesday, leading to the seizure of mephedrone (MD) and precursor chemicals worth about Rs 50 crore and the arrest of the network’s kingpin.Pratapgarh SP B Aditya said 38-year-old cartel leader Jamshed…