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Jaipur: Even as the state govt speaks of smart policing and “zero tolerance” against crime, the capital city is grappling with mounting security concerns. A series of violent and audacious crimes over the past month has undermined the police’s claims of improved law and order. Public spaces have reported multiple cases of brazen crimes scenes,…

Jaipur: Trouble continues to mount for Mohammad Anas (22), the prime accused in stabbing of Vipin Kumar in Paldi Meena. In addition to the murder case registered at Jamdoli police station, a second FIR was filed at Malviya Nagar police station for allegedly attempting to snatch a police weapon and escape from custody.According to police…

Jaipur: Health department has issued directions to install “sugar and oil boards” in all govt offices, schools, and public places, including hospitals and bus stands, to discourage sugary drinks and high-fat snacks that lead to obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).These will be wooden or PVC-framed boards displaying the sugar and fat content in popular…

Jaipur: Vikas Divyakirti, director of a private coaching institute, received interim relief from the Rajasthan High Court Wednesday in a case over alleged derogatory remarks against judges. The single bench of Justice Sameer Jain has put a temporary hold on further proceedings. Divyakirti will not have to appear before the Ajmer court for now. The…

Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Wednesday approved the revised policy for compensating farmers for land affected by the Right of Way (ROW) in the construction of new transmission lines of 400 kV or more capacity in Rajasthan.With the CM’s decision towards farmers, additional compensation will now be provided for the construction of transmission lines…