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Jaipur: Two men were killed after a speeding truck ran them over in Bhankrota area of the city Thursday.According to ASI (Accident West) Chottu Singh, the victims were identified as Manish and Prince. The accident occurred when a truck, in an attempt to avoid a pothole, veered suddenly and hit the motorcycle on which the…

Jaipur: A leopard ventured into an under-construction hotel premises adjacent to the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Tuesday morning, causing alarm in Jamoolkheda village. The wild cat reportedly emerged from the neighbouring forest area.Ranger Ashwani Pratap Singh of Range of Project Tiger (ROPT) said the leopard’s morning arrival created havoc amongst the construction workers. “The animal attacked…

Jaipur: A major fire broke out in a flat on the third floor of a five-storey apartment in Mansarovar Tuesday morning, triggering panic among residents and causing damage to adjacent flats. No casualties were reported, and all residents were safely evacuated in time.The incident occurred around 7.45am at an apartment in Mangyawas’s Engineer Colony. The…

Jaipur: Passengers headed to the Jaipur international airport will now be able to board cabs from the arrival gate instead of walking, luggage et al, to the parking bay for cabs as a part of the monsoon protocol, officials said Tuesday. In a ground visit to the airport by a TOI team, this reporter also…

Jaipur: With increasing awareness of Childline 1098, children are also contacting the helpline for school-related issues, including bullying, obtaining transfer certificates, and admission queries. The Jaipur centre of Childline receives between 250 and 270 calls each month, of which 60 on average pertain to educational matters, said officials.“Earlier, most of the calls were related to…