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Jaipur: The Rajasthan govt on Monday announced plans to strengthen blood transfusion protocols across all state hospitals following the death of a 23-year-old pregnant woman at SMS Hospital due to a wrong blood transfusion last Wednesday.Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar convened an emergency meeting on Monday with superintendents of hospitals affiliated with SMS Medical College…

Jaipur: Jaipur Development Authority (JDA)’s road widening drive, involving demolition of houses and shops, left at least 20 families homeless along the Lt Gen Sagat Singh Marg near Khatipura Sunday. Among the affected is the family of Jagdish Narayan Sharma, a long-time Akashvani (All India Radio) performer in Jaipur. The septuagenarian suffered a cardiac arrest…

Jaipur: In a key ruling on a batch of writ petitions, Rajasthan High Court, Monday directed the Municipal Council of Kotputli to strictly follow legal procedures before demolishing properties under its road widening drive. The court emphasised that no demolition can take place without a fair hearing and a reasoned order for each affected party.The…

Jaipur: After Jhalana and Amagarh, Maila Bagh is set to become Jaipur’s third leopard sanctuary, which is set to open for public from June 5. The opening will coincide with World Environment Day. Spread across the Maila Bagh and Beed Papad forest areas, the safari features newly developed tracks, enhanced visitor facilities, and restored grasslands…

Jaipur: A day after Jaipur police arrested 13 people — including four inmates of Jaipur Central Jail and five police personnel — in connection with a brazen criminal racket that allowed inmates to spend time in hotels under the guise of medical referrals, a primary probe hints at a key inmate suspected of orchestrating the…