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Jaipur: Residents across the state are still waiting for sand prices to come down, two years after the state govt promised that new mining blocks would ensure a cheaper supply.Large-scale illegal extraction and transportation continue unabated, with the recently issued 100-hectare leases also becoming hotspots for irregularities. Earlier, the state granted khatedari (private land) leases…

Jaipur: BJP Wednesday described the latest NCRB report, which ranked Rajasthan among the worst performing states in terms of crime statistics in the year 2023, as a “hallmark of shame” for the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress govt which was in power at that time. NCRB data showed Rajasthan topped the country in crimes against women in…

Jaipur: A festive garba event in Benisar Bari locality of Bikaner took a violent turn late Tuesday night when a group of youths allegedly forced their way into the celebration, leading to a scuffle and subsequent stone-pelting. A police jeep and a motorbike were damaged during the chaos. The altercation resulted in minor injuries to…

Jaipur: The state capital has ranked third in the list of Indian cities with the most deaths due to road accidents, data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Tuesday shows. The state as a whole ranks sixth in the same category. With 848 road accident deaths reported in 2023, Jaipur follows Bengaluru with…

Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Tuesday said his govt is committed to making Rajasthan an “elderly-friendly state” through policies and schemes that ensure dignity, security and an active life for senior citizens. His remarks came on the eve of International Day of Older Persons, to be observed Wednesday.Calling senior citizens the “strength of families…