Jaipur

Jaipur: The education department has directed district collectors to conduct a fresh survey about safety of govt school buildings in the state. According to an official release, “All district collectors have been asked to submit a survey report of govt school buildings about structural safety. This report will be presented in the Rajasthan High Court…

Jaipur: Hotels across Rajasthan, except in Jaipur, are eligible for benefits under the Centre’s infrastructure status scheme, but many remain unaware of it, said secretary general of Indian Heritage Hotels Association (IHHA), Gaj Singh of Alsisar, Tuesday. He said, as per the rules, cities whose population is less than 10 lakh, can claim the benefit….

Jaipur: In a major boost to medical education, the National Medical Commission (NMC) Tuesday granted approval for the establishment of two more medical colleges in the state, one in Tonk and the other in Jaisalmer. While the state requested 100 seats for each institution, the NMC has approved 50 seats for both colleges, allowing them…

Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Tuesday reviewed the urban development and local self-governance department at the Chief Minister’s Office and directed officials to prepare an effective action plan for the upcoming Shehar Chalo Abhiyan. Sharma said, “Our govt’s foremost goal is to realise the spirit of Antyodaya by reaching the last person in the…

Jaipur: The Jaipur division has been battered by heavy rainfall since Monday, particularly in Dausa, where a kachcha dam constructed by villagers collapsed in the evening after an astonishing 180 mm of rainfall. This massive influx of water impacted several areas, including villages in Lalsot and extending to Chaksu on the outskirts of Jaipur. Despite…