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Jaipur: A division bench of Rajasthan High Court set aside two orders passed by a single bench in petitions challenging notices issued for vacating govt accommodation, holding that the court travelled beyond the scope of the original pleadings and granted reliefs not sought in the writ petitions. In its order, the single bench had directed…

Jaipur: Jaipur’s centuries-old gulal gota Holi tradition is witnessing an unprecedented revival, powered by social media buzz and the growing culture of group, housing society, and farmhouse celebrations. Manihar artisans, mostly Muslim and observing fast due to the ongoing month of Ramzan, are working tirelessly to meet the growing demand this Holi season.At the historic…

Jaipur: The extended weekend around Holi sparked a travel boom across Rajasthan, with tourist hubs reporting impressive occupancy levels and a notable rise in foreign arrivals. Destinations such as Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Pushkar witnessed robust footfall, signalling a strong start to the peak tourism period.According to industry representatives, hotel occupancy crossed 75% in Jaipur…

Jaipur: The Public Works Department (PWD) will develop an underground parking facility beneath the garden inside the state Secretariat to ease traffic congestion on Bhagwan Das Marg and improve parking capacity within the complex.The department has issued the work order and fixed a deadline of Sept 2026 for completion. “We have already issued the work…

Kota: A girl studying in Class 8 was allegedly gang-raped by 3 youths in a village under Kapren police station in Bundi district Friday noon while she was returning from school after taking the board exam. The girl is currently under treatment at a hospital in Kota, police said.The minor reportedly reached home bleeding on…