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Jaipur: Rajasthan Police’s special helpline, set up on Wednesday to assist Indians caught in the Nepal unrest, has already received over 41 distress calls. Officials estimate that nearly 500 people from Jaipur travelled to Nepal, many in large pilgrimage groups.“With coordination from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian embassy in Kathmandu, arrangements…

Jaipur: Two special economic zones (SEZs) promoted by the state govt have outstripped Mahindra World City’s multi-product SEZ in Jaipur in exports over the past five years.Exports from MWC-Jaipur recorded a decline of 7%, while those from RIICO’s two SEZs in Sitapura surged by 167% to Rs 10,278 crore. Mahindra World City’s SEZ area covers…

Jodhpur: Rajasthan High Court Wednesday sought a detailed report on how many hearings were held in Jodhpur in the last six months by the Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal. The court has directed the state govt and the tribunal to submit this report at the next hearing on Sept 16.The direction came following a petition…

Jaipur: Power demand in Jaipur increased by over 14% so far in the current financial year, reflecting economic growth, increasing urbanisation, and rising appliance ownership, especially air conditioners. The 14% expansion comes on a high base of 25% growth witnessed in 2024-25. A discom official said the increased power requirement also pushed for upgradation and…

Jaipur: Residents of Lal Dungri are caught in a growing conflict between the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H). The issue stems from a colony established by JDA, while JMC-H is now issuing demolition notices to several dilapidated homes.The situation has worsened near Ganeshpuri Basti, where the lower part of a mound…