Rajasthan

Dausa, Rajasthan: The Bandikui Urban Improvement Trust (UIT) has officially launched its first residential housing project in Dausa district. The “Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar” scheme, developed over 46.62 hectares near Khedli village, will feature 303 residential plots along with parks, a stadium, commercial zones, and green belts. The project was inaugurated jointly by Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra and Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for housing in the district while promoting planned and organized urban development. Key Highlights of the Scheme: Project Area: 46.62 hectares Total Plots: 303 residential plots Amenities: Parks, green belts, stadium, and commercial facilities Application Sta...

Jaipur: The face of government schools in Rajasthan is set to change dramatically. Education Minister Madan Dilawar has announced a unique initiative to rebuild dilapidated school buildings across the state. In a first-of-its-kind move in India, new school buildings will now display not only their construction date but also an “expiry date”, indicating when the structure must be demolished to prevent accidents and ensure student safety. Safety Through a “Deadline”Minister Dilawar explained that many old school buildings continue to be used long after they become structurally unsafe, putting students at risk. By clearly marking an expiry date on walls, administrators will know exactly when a building should be decommissioned and rebuilt. “Our government is highly committed to the safety ...

Udaipur: In a shocking incident from Chauhanwas village near Pratapnagar police station in Udaipur, Rajasthan, a father has declared his daughter “socially dead” after she eloped with her lover just two months after her marriage. The father not only published a mourning notice but also held a funeral feast (Mrityubhoj) for his living daughter, following Hindu death rituals. Furthermore, he announced that she would be disinherited and all familial ties with her were permanently severed. Elopement After Traditional MarriageThe young woman had been married just two months ago in a traditional ceremony to a man from the same community. Initially, everything seemed normal, but she soon left her husband and in-laws to run away with her lover, cutting off all contact with both her marital and ...

Jaipur, Feb 6, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Jaipur zonal office has taken stringent action against a syndicate involved in a ₹16.15 crore fraud with Indian Railways. Director Pravesh Kabra of Vinayak Logistics allegedly misrepresented marble powder as low-value goods, illegally transporting over 120 railway rakes and evading GST. Luxury Properties SeizedUnder the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the ED has provisionally attached residential properties worth ₹13.48 crore in Gurugram owned by Vinayak Logistics and its director. This follows earlier seizures in January of business assets worth ₹2.67 crore. The investigation revealed that the accused had diverted the proceeds from the fraud into personal and business expenditures. Cheap Codes, Costly DeceptionThe scam...

Jhunjhunu/Mathura: The main accused in a multi-crore gold loan scam at Punjab National Bank (PNB) has been arrested. Amit Jangid, the former branch manager of PNB’s Nawalgarh branch in Rajasthan, was taken into custody outside Mathura railway station. His involvement in the scam has raised serious concerns about the security and integrity of the banking system. The Scam Unfolded in NawalgarhThe fraud came to light on 3 February when chaos erupted at the Nawalgarh PNB branch during the handover of the gold vault from one employee to another. Investigations revealed that approximately 4.198 kilograms of gold jewelry had gone missing from the branch’s safe. Subsequently, a case was registered against Amit Jangid, the banking correspondent, and the deputy manager. Arrest Made After Inten...

Bikaner: After five days of relentless protests to save the state tree Khejri, activists in Bikaner have achieved a significant victory. The state government has imposed an immediate ban on the felling of Khejri trees in the Bikaner and Jodhpur divisions, prompting protesters to end their hunger strike. However, the movement is far from over, as demonstrators now demand a stringent, statewide “Tree Act.” Ban on Felling in Jodhpur and Bikaner DivisionsOn the fourth day of the agitation, State Minister for Industries K.K. Bishnoi visited the protest site to represent the government. He announced that the state administration has imposed an immediate and complete ban on Khejri tree cutting in Bikaner and Jodhpur divisions. The minister also assured the protesters that the Chief Minister is...

Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: A shocking crime in Sri Ganganagar has left the local community stunned. A young woman named Anju allegedly conspired with her lover Sanju and his friends to murder her husband Ashish, just three months after their wedding. Following the revelation, Anju’s family members have demanded the death penalty for her. Marriage and MotiveAshish (27), a private tutor from Kerawala Mandi, had married Anju on October 30, 2025. According to police investigations, Anju was unable to forget her former lover Sanju, and in her obsessive attachment, she planned to kill her husband. False Story to Mislead PoliceAfter the murder on January 30, Anju was admitted to the hospital and initially claimed to police that robbers in a car had attacked her husband. However, officers no...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Illegal constructions along Rajasthan’s national highways are facing strict action following a stern directive from the Rajasthan High Court. The Public Works Department (PWD) has issued notices to all district collectors, instructing them to remove any unauthorized buildings, including hotels, dhabas, and restaurants, located within 75 meters on either side of the highway median. The court emphasized that public safety takes precedence over property rights, citing these structures as potential hazards. Understanding the 75-Meter Danger ZoneUnder the new order, any commercial or residential construction within a 75-meter radius from the highway’s center point will be deemed illegal. Structures falling within this “danger zone” will first receive notices and, if non-co...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: After days of continuous rainfall, Rajasthan is set to see a respite in weather conditions. The state meteorological department has confirmed that the rain has stopped completely, and dry weather is expected across all districts in the coming days. Temperature Rising Across the State The recent cold spell and chill have started to ease, with temperatures rising steadily across Rajasthan. Thursday saw sunshine in Jaipur, the state capital, as well as other districts, providing relief from the cold. Meteorologists predict that the weather is likely to remain stable and normal in the next few days. City-Wise Weather Updates Jaipur: The capital has experienced relief from cold over the past two days. Daytime temperatures have increased, reducing the impact of th...