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Jaipur: In a heartbreaking incident late on Friday night, a 100-year-old, four-storey dilapidated building in Subhash Chowk collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The collapse claimed the lives of two members of the same family and left several others seriously injured, raising questions about negligence and the failure of safety regulations.The victims, identified as Prabhat (33)…

Jaipur: Following the deaths of two people and injuries to several others after a 100-year-old four-storey dilapidated building at Subhash Chowk collapsed past Friday midnight, Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage acting mayor Kusum Yadav faced the ire of local residents when she visited the site Saturday. People directly blamed the municipal administration for failing to take timely…

Jaipur: Rajasthan recorded 20 custodial deaths in police lock-ups between Aug 2023 and Aug 2025 — 12 due to health issues, including six from heart attacks, and six by suicide — a govt report has reported. One died after falling into a well during an escape attempt, and one case remains disputed.The Sept 3 report,…

Jaisalmer: A youth drowned in Luni River after making a reel on the river’s bridge late Friday evening in the Sindhari police station area of Balotra district.The current was so strong that youth Himmat Ram slipped and was swept away by the river.During the incident, his friends were also present, but they ran away after…

Jaipur: Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Saturday emphasised the need to diversify tourism destinations to prevent overtourism and promote sustainability. He said that the Centre is encouraging states to develop alternative experiences and destinations and is ready to support state govts in creating greenfield destinations with a focus on experiences.Addressing the annual convention of…