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…
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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…
Jaipur, Jan 10 (IANS) One pedestrian lost his life, and 14 others sustained injuries after a speeding Audi car rammed into them in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, police said on Saturday.The incident took place on Friday night when the luxury car allegedly went out of control. The vehicle first struck a divider and then crashed into roadside stalls and food carts over a stretch of nearly 30 metres before hitting a tree and coming to a halt, the police officials said.Several parked vehicles were also damaged…