Rajasthan

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...

Bundi (Rajasthan): The Rajasthan Education Department has withdrawn an order deputing five government school teachers for duty at a Ram Katha event in Bundi district, following a major political controversy that erupted within hours of the directive being issued. The order was released on February 2 by the Chief Block Education Officer’s office in Nainwa, directing the teachers from government schools in the Nainwa block to assist in arrangements for a nine-day religious and social programme, including a Mahayaagya and Ram Katha, at the Shri Ambika Mata Temple in Bansi. As per the directive, the teachers were to be deployed from February 2 to February 7 for managing organisational duties related to the event. Order Cancelled the Same Day However, after the matter triggered wide...

A controversial directive allegedly issued by the Rajasthan Education Department has sparked debate across the state. Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra raised the issue in the Assembly, seeking clarification from Education Minister Madan Dilawar. The controversy centers around claims that government school teachers may now be required to oversee religious events, including nine-day Mahayagya ceremonies and Ram Katha sessions. Dotasra’s Question in AssemblyDuring the Assembly session on Tuesday, Dotasra criticized the alleged order, questioning whether teachers would now be responsible for conducting religious events instead of focusing on education. His remarks quickly became a talking point outside the House, drawing attention from both political and educational circles. ...

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has announced a decisive crackdown on criminals and drug traffickers, signaling the launch of the state’s most aggressive action plan yet to ensure law and order. In a marathon meeting with senior Home Department officials at the Chief Minister’s residence on Tuesday night, Sharma emphasized that the state will now instill fear of the law among criminals, rather than just maintain law and order. 10-day review cycle: Accountability for negligence The Chief Minister has introduced a strict monitoring mechanism. Officials are required to submit progress reports every 10 days, and Sharma warned that negligence will have serious consequences. “Results must be visible on the ground. If crime rises or enforcement against drugs weakens, respo...