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Jaipur: Citizens who previously had to make multiple trips for land-related revenue work now have reason to celebrate. The Rajasthan Revenue Department has launched its ‘Apna Khata’ mobile app, enabling residents to complete services related to land mutation, partition, jamabandi, maps, application status, and girdawari directly from their smartphones. App to Simplify All Land-Related Services The initiative, aimed at curbing corruption in land mutation and making revenue services more accessible, was inaugurated by Revenue and Colonization Minister Hemant Meena on Tuesday. Speaking at the launch event at the Secretariat, Meena highlighted that the mobile app allows citizens to access a range of revenue services without visiting government offices. Services Available Through the A...

Sikar: Devotees planning to visit the famous Khatu Shyam Temple in Sikar today, Wednesday, 28 January 2026, are advised to take note: the temple will remain closed for public darshan for 18 hours. The closure is due to the annual Tilak Ceremony and special service rituals following Basant Panchami. According to the temple committee, headed by minister Manvendra Singh Chauhan, the temple gates will remain closed from 10 PM on 27 January to 5 PM on 28 January. Devotees will not be allowed inside during this period, as special puja and Tilak rituals are performed in line with long-standing tradition. Reason for the Closure As per tradition, after every Amavasya or major festival such as Diwali, Holi, or Rakhi, the temple remains closed for a day to carry out special decoration, worsh...

Udaipur: Continuing the legacy of the historic Mewar dynasty, Maharana Pratap Singh’s descendant, Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, celebrates his 41st birthday today, 28 January 2026. Born in 1985 to the late Arvind Singh Mewar, he currently serves as the 77th custodian of Mewar, balancing royal responsibilities with active participation in social, cultural, and business initiatives. Highlights: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar celebrates 41st birthday Social media following runs into millions 77th custodian of the Mewar dynasty Active on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) Education and Personal Life Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar received his early education at the prestigious Mayo College, Ajmer, and later completed higher studies in Hotel Management from Australia. On 21...

Jaisalmer: In a significant development for wildlife conservation, the Rajasthan Forest Department has reported the sighting of a rare caracal in Jaisalmer. Following this discovery, the department has fitted the animal with a radio collar to begin continuous monitoring. Considered one of India’s most elusive species, the caracal—often called the “desert’s small cheetah”—has fewer than 50 known individuals across the country. Highlights: Rare caracal sighted in Jaisalmer Monitoring initiated via radio collar Known as the “desert’s small cheetah” Critical scientific conservation effort Successful Operation in Shahgarh A male caracal was safely captured near Ghotaru village under Shahgarh Gram Panchayat and fitted with a radio collar. The entire operation was conducted...

Jaipur: In the ongoing SI Recruitment-2021 paper leak case, former Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Ramuram Raika has challenged the observations made by a single bench of the High Court. Raika approached the division bench, contending that the remarks have adversely affected his decades-long impeccable career and reputation. Highlights: Appeal against High Court remarks Raises concerns over damage to unblemished career Calls allegations unsubstantiated Petition filed before division bench Raika submitted that the single bench’s comments were based on unverified allegations, negatively impacting his public image. He emphasized that these remarks have caused him mental distress, professional disrepute, and irreparable damage to his honor, despite the abs...