JAISALMER: Due to the ongoing intense tensions in the Middle East, millions of tonnes of limestone destined for India from Gulf countries have been stranded as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. As a result, leading steel companies in India have now been forced to turn to Jaisalmer to meet their limestone requirements.At present, there…
Sri Ganganagar busts Pak heroin module for second day JAISALMER: The smuggling of narcotics from across the India–Pakistan border in Sri Ganganagar district shows no signs of slowing down. For the second consecutive day on Monday, security agencies achieved a major breakthrough by busting a large heroin smuggling module originating from Pakistan.Acting on credible inputs…
Jaipur: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday flagged crop losses from repeated hailstorms and erratic weather, and accused the Rajasthan govt of failing to clear pending payments under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), saying the medical situation has become “dangerous”.“Continuous adverse weather has left farmers in distress. This is a matter of great concern,”…
Jaipur: Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Sunday urged the BJP leadership to prioritise loyal and committed party workers for political appointments, cautioning against rewarding opportunists.Addressing party workers at the state BJP office on the party’s foundation day, Raje reflected on the organisation’s 46-year journey, marked by shifting loyalties and changing affiliations. “Some people change…
Jaipur: Health activists Monday said Rajasthan’s public healthcare system remains unsafe and unreliable, citing adulterated food and drugs, fake medical registrations, wrong blood transfusions and weak hospital safeguards, and blamed gaps in regulation and accountability.The Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA) said the problems were not isolated and that poor implementation of health schemes continues to deprive…
