Jaipur, June 9 (IANS) At least four people, including a child, were killed and four others sustained severe burn injuries after a fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Jaipur’s Khoh Nagorian area on Tuesday morning, officials said. The blaze erupted around 11 a.m. at a unit located near ITI College in the Ayesha Nagar Talai area. Fire and rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched an operation to control the flames and evacuate those trapped inside. One of the deceased has been identifi…
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Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma conducted a surprise inspection of Outpatient Department (OPD) services at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital on Saturday. During the visit, he reviewed medical arrangements, availability of medicines, diagnostic facilities, and cleanliness across various OPD departments. He also interacted with patients and their attendants and, based on their feedback, directed officials to undertake necessary improvements in healthcare services.The Chief Minis…
Jaipur, May 8 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the state government over the deaths of two women following complications after caesarean section procedures at Kota’s New Medical Hospital, alleging that Rajasthan’s healthcare system had “completely collapsed”.In a strongly worded statement, Gehlot said the deaths of two new mothers and the critical condition of four other women were not isolated incidents, …
Laxmangarh (Alwar), April 30 (IANS) In a tragic incident, five members of the same family were burnt alive after a fire broke out in their moving car on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, allegedly due to a CNG leak. The incident occurred on Wednesday, around 11.00 p.m., within the jurisdiction of Laxmangarh police station in Rajasthan’s Alwar district.According to police, the victims were residents of Chainpura village in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The family was returning home after visit…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) A 41-kilometre-long North-South metro corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod has been approved for Jaipur under Phase-II of the metro project. The corridor, described by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma as the city’s future lifeline, will connect key industrial and residential hubs from Sitapura to VKIA, ensuring safe, efficient, and convenient public transport.The project, estimated to cost over Rs 13,037 crore, will comprise 36 stations and be implemented by Rajasthan Me…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Rs 13,037.66 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a transformative 41 km long North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, comprising 36 stations across the city.The project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Centre and the Rajasthan government.The Phase-2 corridor will provide seamless connectivity to major acti…
Jaipur, April 1 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, in the latest episode of his digital series “Intezaar Shastra”, has questioned the delay in inaugurating the Institute of Cardiology at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, and accused the state government of neglecting public healthcare.“Are Rajasthan’s government hospitals being systematically weakened to benefit private hospitals?” Gehlot asked, addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party government through a post on X.Referring to the project…
Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday released the third chapter of his digital series “Intezaar Shastra – The Science of Waiting”, raising serious concerns over the delay in the construction of the IPD Tower at the Women’s Hospital (Sanganeri Gate) in Jaipur. He alleged that the project has fallen victim to the neglect and insensitivity of the current BJP government, leaving critical healthcare infrastructure incomplete.Gehlot stated that the pro…
Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) Former Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Monday launched a sharp attack on the government led by Bhajan Lal Sharma, alleging that Rajasthan’s once “world-class” healthcare model is being systematically weakened due to neglect.Speaking out on social media platform X, Ashok Gehlot said the state’s robust healthcare infrastructure, built during the Congress government’s tenure, is now “on the verge of collapse.”He expressed concern that key public health schemes a…
Jaipur, March 20 (IANS) A youth working as a labourer, who was set on fire after being locked inside a restroom following a dispute, has succumbed to his injuries during treatment at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, officials confirmed on Friday.According to initial reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday when a disagreement took place between the accused, Hafiz Abdul Rashid, an imam at a local mosque, and the victim, Hakim Pinjara, a daily wage labourer.Eyewitnesses claimed that the imam was disposi…