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Jaipur: Rural development minister Kirori Lal Meena told Rajasthan Assembly Monday that MGNREGA wage payments are not always made on time, blaming delays in the release of Centre’s share of funds.Responding to a supplementary question by Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully during Question Hour, Meena said workers are supposed to be paid within 15 days,…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan govt has constituted a six-member committee to draft a special law that protects khejri, the state tree, amid growing public sentiment and demands for stronger safeguards.An order issued by principal secretary Naveen Jain said the committee will be chaired by law and parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel, with revenue minister Hemant Meena…

Jaipur: In a major cyber fraud bust, Jaipur police (South) exposed a gang that reportedly duped around 244 people of nearly Rs 10 crore by luring them to invest in a fake Bitcoin mining scheme that promised high returns. Three accused, including a police constable posted in Barmer, were arrested in a joint operation by…

JAIPUR: Hotels, restaurants, dhabas and roadside food vendors across Rajasthan are faced with a sudden shortage of LPG cylinders after oil marketing companies (OMCs) directed distributors to halt fresh bookings for commercial use.The move, communicated through internal advisories Sunday evening, aims to divert limited supplies to domestic households amid tightening availability. “Distributors are instructed not…

Jhunjhunu: Khetri town in Jhunjhunu remained completely shut Monday following a call by Khetri Jan Seva Samiti, which received support from the traders’ association and vegetable market traders, to protest against the “dictatorial attitude” of Khetri Trust. Police force was deployed in the town during the shutdown, which received widespread public support.Khetri Jan Seva Samiti…