Rajasthan

** Jaipur, Rajasthan: Rajasthan is witnessing a significant fall in temperatures as rainfall lashes parts of the state. Cities including Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, and Jhunjhunu received rain, leading to a sharp dip in temperatures, with five cities recording below 15°C. Nagaur witnessed the steepest drop in temperature. Weather Update Across the StateThe Western Disturbance affecting northern Rajasthan has caused sudden rain in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, and Jhunjhunu districts, bringing a notable chill in the state. On Wednesday, temperatures in five cities fell below 15°C, with Nagaur dropping to 12.7°C. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold effect is expected to intensify in the coming days as the northern and northwestern regions experience further w...

Jaipur/Neemkathana, Rajasthan: The menace of reckless driving continues unabated in Rajasthan, leaving yet another tragic mark. Just as the state was grappling with the aftermath of the Harmada dumper accident in Jaipur, a horrifying incident unfolded in Neemkathana, Sikar district, on Wednesday afternoon. A high-speed Hyundai i20 lost control and smashed through the wall of a house in Mahawa village, entering the courtyard. Tragically, the vehicle ran over two minor sisters who were playing, killing 12-year-old Shilpa on the way to the district hospital. Her younger sister, Anu, remains critically injured and is fighting for her life. The family is plunged into grief, and the laughter that had filled the home moments before turned into silence and mourning. Local Youth Behind the Wh...

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has gone into strict enforcement mode following the recent fatal accident in Jaipur’s Harmada area. In a major crackdown on traffic violations, the government has announced that driving a car or bike above 60 km/h within city limits will now lead to an FIR, not just a challan. What’s more — even the first offence could result in cancellation of your driving license. Until now, overspeeding in urban areas was punishable only by a fine. However, after the tragic Harmada incident, Jaipur Traffic Police has decided to take stronger legal action against offenders to curb reckless driving. First Violation Will Cost You Your License Previously, traffic police would impose fines for the first few offences and recommend license cancellation only for repeat ...

Anta By-Election, Rajasthan: The political temperature in Rajasthan’s Anta Assembly constituency is soaring as the by-election battle intensifies. The latest twist comes with RLP leader Hanuman Beniwal’s expected entry into the campaign arena in support of independent candidate Naresh Meena. Meena himself has confirmed that Beniwal will soon join him on the ground to campaign, sparking new political ripples across the region. As polling day draws closer, the battlefield is set and the contest grows fiercer by the hour. Heavyweights from both the Congress and BJP have plunged into the campaign, deploying sharp political strategies to sway voters. Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra has strategically played the “Jat card,” making the contest tougher not only for the BJP but also for Nare...