Jaipur

Jaipur: A conflict appears to be brewing between the Urban Development and Housing (UDH) department and the State Election Commission (SEC) over the scheduling of the Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in Rajasthan. The disagreement centers around the timeline for conducting the crucial municipal elections, with both parties presenting differing timelines. UDH minister Jhabar Singh…

Jhunjhunu: A complete shutdown was observed in Sikar Wednesday in protest against the govt’s Sikar Master Plan 2041. From early morning, protesters were out on the streets, taking out rallies and chanting slogans. The administration had made strict security arrangements and deployed additional police force in main markets. Led by former legislator Pema Ram, the…

Jaipur: The excise department has launched a crackdown on liquor vendors charging above the prescribed maximum retail price (MRP).On Wednesday, two outlets in JMC-Greater were sealed for seven days, and their licences were cancelled after being found guilty of overpricing. Eight more shops across the city were penalised, bringing the total number of actions to…

Ajmer: Despite making strict rules and issuing warnings to ensure that attendance in its recruitment exams is high, Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) continues to face the problem of a large number of absentees. The secretary of RPSC released a notification on May 9 this year, stating that if a candidate remains absent in two…

Bhilwara: Police here Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly stealing jewellery from Yakshini Mata Temple under Mandal police station in Bhilwara. The accused has been identified as Devi Lal (20), a resident of Ganeshpura village in Chittorgarh district. Police have recovered the stolen items from him. Police examined CCTVs near the temple, leading to the…