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Jaipur, Rajasthan: Travelling by road in Rajasthan may be difficult starting January 24, as private sleeper bus operators have announced a statewide strike against what they call heavy-handed actions by the Transport Department. Over 2,000 sleeper buses are expected to remain off the roads during the protest. Operators claim they are being harassed under the guise of new regulations, putting the government under pressure to respond. Operators Accuse ‘Extortion’ Under New RulesThe dispute stems from new rules implemented by the central government on 1 September 2025. Operators allege that RTO officials are misusing these regulations, particularly targeting buses registered before the implementation date. With heavy fines and bus seizures, operators have described the actions as unethical...

Jaipur: Significant changes are being planned for the long-running Light and Sound Show at Jaipur’s Amber Fort. The Tourism Development Corporation has issued a tender worth ₹18 crore, attracting interest from six major companies across India. However, the tender process has already sparked controversy, with three reputed firms formally raising objections regarding the terms and budget. Tender Process Under Scrutiny Questions have been raised over the necessity of such a large-budget overhaul, especially as there have been no public complaints about the show in the past seven to eight months. Critics allege that the tender conditions appear to favor a particular company, leading to ongoing disputes between the department and participating firms. Script by Gulzar Set for Revision ...