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Jaipur: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) Friday announced the seizure of hydroponic weed (grown in a soil-free environment) worth Rs 1 crore that arrived at the city’s Foreign Post Office from Thailand. The drugs weighing a total of 0.6 kgs and comprising several strains appear to have originated from the US and Canada, the…

Jaipur: The Jaipur Development Authority’s (JDA) move to prune Holoptelea integrifolia (papri or chilbil) trees to reduce allergy risks for asthma patients has triggered opposition from green activists, who have accused the civic body of destroying trees under the guise of pruning.Two separate complaints have been submitted—one to Urban Development and Housing (UDH) Minister Jhabar…

Jaipur: Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Friday directed Rajasthan police in general, and Jaipur police in particular, to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards security lapses.He was chairing a high-level meeting on the security of the high court in Jaipur after it received a slew of hoax bomb threats over…

Alwar: Bharatpur Superintendent of Police Digant Anand has suspended seven police personnel after an investigation found them guilty of committing fraud under the Rajasthan Govt Health Scheme (RGHS). The accused allegedly colluded with medical store operators to claim benefits by purchasing ration items and other goods instead of medicines prescribed under the scheme.Among those suspended…

Kota: A 24-year-old NEET aspirant accidentally fell into the Main Canal under Kunhadi police station area in Kota Thursday late evening and was swept away by the strong current of water. Despite the immediate launch of a search operation, efforts could not continue for long due to darkness and the body was traced and recovered…