Bhajanlal Sharma
Rajasthan Bans Employment of Children Under 14 in Commercial Establishments: New Labor Reforms Enhance Worker Safety and Business Efficiency
Oct 27, 2025 10:52 pm CST
Rajasthan introduces comprehensive labor reforms banning children under 14 from working in shops and commercial establishments, raising apprentice age requirements, extending working hours to enhance productivity, and implementing special safety provisions for women factory workers, all while ensuring better access to health, nutrition, and education for children across the state.
LPG Cylinder Truck Catches Fire After Collision on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway: Multiple Explosions Reported
Oct 08, 2025 09:30 am CST
A truck carrying LPG cylinders caught fire after colliding with a tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, triggering multiple explosions visible from kilometers away. Several injuries have been reported while authorities have halted traffic and deployed emergency services. Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa confirmed the situation is under control with no confirmed casualties yet. This incident occurs on the same highway where a similar collision killed 19 people last December.
Jaipur Hospital Fire Claims 6 Lives at SMS Hospital: Investigation Committee Formed
Oct 06, 2025 02:03 pm CST
A devastating fire at the trauma center of Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital resulted in six fatalities late Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, erupted in the Neuro ICU's storage area. While hospital staff managed to evacuate 14 patients from a separate ICU, those in critical condition couldn't be saved. The Rajasthan government has established a high-level committee to investigate the incident, examine safety measures, and prevent future tragedies.