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Jaipur: In another shocking incident following the recent suspicious death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa in Jodhpur, a 41-year-old sadhu was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Samod area of Jaipur. The deceased, identified as Sadhu Heeralal Nath, was found inside a room at a temple complex located on a hill under the jurisdiction of the Samod police station. The room was reportedly locked from inside, adding to the mystery surrounding the death. Police have launched an investigation and stated that the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after the post-mortem report. Incident Came to Light After Foul Smell Spread The case surfaced on Wednesday when villagers noticed a strong foul smell coming from the temple premises. Alarmed by the smell, locals immediately inform...

Bikaner (Rajasthan): The ongoing protest in Bikaner demanding protection of the sacred Khejri trees is gaining momentum, and now it has entered the political spotlight. Nagaur MP and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) chief Hanuman Beniwal has issued a strong warning to the Bhajanlal-led Rajasthan government, accusing it of stubbornness and inaction. Expressing his anger on social media platform X, Beniwal made it clear that if the government fails to take immediate steps, he will personally reach the protest site in Bikaner. Concern Over Deteriorating Health of Saints and Protesters Beniwal said he has received reports that the health of several saints and protestors, including Shri Parasaram Bishnoi, has worsened due to harsh winter conditions during the agitation. He stated th...

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Excise Department has officially initiated the liquor shop license renewal process for the financial year 2026-27. As per the latest notification, the renewal procedure has begun for a total of 7,665 liquor shops operating across the state. The department has also released detailed guidelines related to the application process, fees, cluster-based renewal system, and security deposit requirements. Online Application Mandatory Till February 11 The Excise Department has directed all existing license holders to submit their renewal applications online within the stipulated deadline. Applicants must complete the process along with the prescribed fee before midnight of February 11. Officials have clarified that applications submitted after the deadline will not...

Ajmer: In a significant reform aimed at improving transparency and exam management, the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has introduced major changes in the answer booklets for the upcoming Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, scheduled to begin from February 12. This year, students will receive a redesigned main answer sheet with fewer pages. However, for the first time, the board has introduced an 8-page supplementary answer booklet to ensure that students do not face any difficulty in completing their answers. Main Answer Sheets Now Have Fewer Pages According to the new guidelines, the Class 10 main answer sheet will now contain only 20 pages, while the Class 12 answer booklet will have 28 pages. This marks a reduction of four pages each compared to previou...

Jaipur: A disturbing and alarming incident has been reported from the Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Jaipur, where the carcass of a female leopard was found on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic within the Forest Department and raising fresh concerns over increasing leopard movement near residential areas. The leopard’s body was discovered near the Naila Bagh checkpoint, where patrolling forest staff noticed the animal lying lifeless and immediately alerted senior officials. Carcass Believed to Be 2–3 Days Old According to Forest Ranger Raghuvendra Singh Rathore, the deceased female leopard was estimated to be around 1.5 to 2 years old. Based on preliminary investigation and post-mortem findings, the Forest Department suspects that the leopard died due to an internal territori...

Jaipur: After several days of cloudy skies and mild winter chill, Rajasthan is finally witnessing a noticeable change in weather. With the impact of the western disturbance completely fading away, the skies across the state have cleared, allowing bright sunshine to dominate many regions. On Wednesday, strong sunlight in Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ajmer, and several other districts brought significant relief to residents who had been battling cold conditions in recent days. Sunshine Dominates Western and Central Rajasthan While western and central parts of Rajasthan experienced clear skies and sharp sunshine throughout the day, the overall winter discomfort reduced considerably. The change in weather has been welcomed by people, especially in cities where temperatures had dropped ...

Jaipur: In a major relief for cricket fans in Jaipur, the uncertainty surrounding the safety of the Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Stadium has finally eased. A high-level expert committee has given the stadium a clean chit in its preliminary report, declaring it safe for hosting IPL matches. The development comes amid recent speculation that the Rajasthan Royals might shift their home matches to Pune, following concerns raised about the stadium’s structural safety. Committee Declares Stadium Safe for IPL According to Sports Secretary Neeraj Kumar Pawan, a committee consisting of the Additional Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) and structural experts from MNIT (Malaviya National Institute of Technology) carried out a detailed inspection of the stadium. The committee’s in...

New Delhi/Udaipur: The prestigious Mewar royal family of Udaipur has once again grabbed national attention after former royal family member and Maharana Pratap’s descendant Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on February 3, 2026. The meeting, described as a courtesy visit, took place at the Parliament House and reportedly lasted for nearly 30 minutes. Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar was accompanied by his wife Maharani Nivritti Kumari and their children. The high-profile interaction has triggered political discussions, with many interpreting the meeting as significant in the context of Rajasthan’s evolving political landscape. Half-Hour Meeting at Parliament Sparks Speculation According to sources, Prime Minister Modi and Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mew...

Bhilwara (Rajasthan): In a disturbing case highlighting the growing menace of cyber crime, fraudsters in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district allegedly kept an 80-year-old man and his wife under “digital arrest” for seven days and attempted to cheat them of ₹9 lakh by impersonating officials from multiple government agencies. The cyber criminals mentally harassed the elderly couple through a series of threatening calls, claiming to be officers from the Telecom Department, Mumbai Police, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). According to police, the accused made nearly 36 calls and tried to intimidate the couple by warning them of arrest and imprisonment. Threatened With False Cases and Jail The victim, identified as Sampatlal Mahatma, a resident of the Subhash Nagar Ram Mandir area, rece...