Rajasthan

Jaipur: Motorists in Jaipur beware — a minor traffic violation could now cost you up to ₹10,000 and even lead to jail time. The city’s traffic police have stepped up enforcement against violations such as excessive honking and black window tints, aiming to maintain road safety and public order. Over the past two weeks, Jaipur traffic authorities ran an awareness campaign, educating drivers about traffic rules, including the prohibition of loud horns near schools, hospitals, and sensitive zones. Now, the police have moved from awareness to strict enforcement. On 2 December, traffic police confiscated high-volume horns from around 400 vehicles and issued 126 challans. DCP Traffic Sumit Meharda warned motorists that under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act, anyone using loud horns ...

Jaipur: In a major relief for former minister Dr. Mahesh Joshi, the Supreme Court has granted him bail in connection with the ₹900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Dr. Joshi, who served as the Water Supply Minister in the previous Congress government, has been in Central Jail, Jaipur for the past seven months. With the Supreme Court’s order, his supporters celebrated the decision, and reports suggest that he could be released from jail today, once the bail documents are formally received by the jail authorities. Dr. Joshi was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 24 in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission project. At the time of his arrest, his wife was critically ill in the hospital and passed away just four days after he was taken into custody...

Jaipur: The Pink City of India, renowned for its majestic forts, stepwells, and historic architecture, continues to charm tourists from across the world. While visitors often marvel at the city’s monuments and intricate carvings, Jaipur’s streets themselves hold stories waiting to be explored. Among them, three locations are uniquely known as “Chaupars” — Chhoti Chaupar, Badi Chaupar, and Ramganj Chaupar. In Rajasthan, locals are familiar with terms like “Chaupar” and “Chaukri.” While a four-cornered open space is called a “Chaukri,” a major crossroads is referred to as a “Chaupar.” Jaipur, despite having numerous intersections, has three that are historically and culturally identified as Chaupars. Their names are derived from the traditional Indian board game “Chaupar” (similar to Pach...

Rajsamand: In a major breakthrough, Rajasthan police seized a pickup truck loaded with a large quantity of detonators, gelatin sticks, and other explosive materials in Rajsamand district. Two men have been arrested after they failed to produce mandatory documents required for transporting such explosive consignments. Officials confirmed that the materials were powerful enough to cause massive destruction had they detonated. Pickup Truck Without Number Plate Intercepted According to the information received, a patrol team from the Shrinathji Police Station spotted a suspicious pickup truck near Nathdwara.Deputy Superintendent of Police Shipra Rawat stated that the vehicle was coming from the Amet area and had no number plate, raising further suspicion. Upon stopping and inspecting ...

A major theft aboard the Mumbai–Kathgodam Weekly Special (09075) has raised serious concerns over passenger safety in trains. A woman passenger lost a suitcase containing jewellery worth ₹40 lakh from the Second AC coach, adding to the growing list of thefts reported from trains in recent months. Jewellery-Laden Suitcase Stolen Mid-Journey According to the Gangapur City GRP, Shashi Gupta, a resident of Badaun, was returning from Mumbai with her family after attending a wedding. She had kept her number-locked suitcase—filled with jewellery and valuables—under her berth in the AC coach. When she reached Badaun, she discovered the suitcase had been opened and the jewellery stolen. She immediately lodged a complaint with the Badaun GRP, which was later forwarded as a zero-FIR to Ganga...

Mount Abu (Sirohi): Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu, is reeling under an intense cold wave as temperatures continue to plunge sharply. With the sky remaining absolutely clear for the past three days, the minimum temperature dipped further on Wednesday, settling at a bone-chilling 4°C. The icy winds sweeping across the region have intensified the cold, making the weather visibly harsh. The Meteorological Department had already issued a cold wave alert for the entire state earlier in the day. Tourists Seen in Multiple Layers of WoollensAt popular tourist points, including the picturesque Nakki Lake, visitors were spotted wrapped in two sweaters, heavy jackets, and woollen mufflers to shield themselves from the biting cold. Many tourists described this as their first-ever experien...

Chomu, Jaipur: In a remarkable administrative achievement, the Chomu Assembly constituency in Jaipur district completed the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of voter lists four days ahead of schedule. To celebrate the milestone, Chomu SDM Dilip Singh Rathore hosted a dinner party for all Booth Level Officers (BLOs), joining them on the dance floor to the tune of the popular song “Mane Peeni Chhod Di”. The video of the SDM dancing with the BLOs has gone viral on social media. Administrative Efficiency Recognized The voter list revision, part of ongoing exercises across 12 states, was originally scheduled to conclude by 4 December, later extended to 11 December. Chomu’s SSR work was completed 100% ahead of the deadline, marking it as the first constituency in Jaipur district to achieve f...

Barmer, Rajasthan: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out an extensive raid at a local NGO office and the residence of its director, Adil Khan, in Barmer, raising concerns over foreign funding. The 12-hour-long operation led to the seizure of several crucial documents, and ED officials have begun a detailed investigation. The raid targeted Mahila Mandal NGO, located in Indira Colony, Barmer Agor. Alongside the office, ED officials also inspected the residence of director Adil Khan. During the operation, personnel from the CRPF were deployed to maintain security. Officials questioned multiple individuals associated with the NGO. Key Documents Seized During the OperationThe 12-hour-long inspection reportedly yielded significant documents, now in the possession of the ED. Director...

Bikaner, Rajasthan: Peanut farmers in Rajasthan’s Bikaner division are facing a major crisis as they are being forced to sell their crop at prices far below the government-set Minimum Support Price (MSP). While the MSP for peanuts has been fixed at ₹7,263 per quintal, farmers are compelled to sell their produce at ₹5,000–6,000 per quintal due to delays in operationalizing procurement centers. Limited Procurement Centers Causing Distress The government had announced peanut procurement at MSP from 24 November, setting up 43 centers across Bikaner. However, only 14 centers are currently functional. Technical glitches and staff shortages have prevented many farmers from completing the necessary registration, blocking their access to MSP sales. The issue is not confined to Bikaner alone—f...

Jaipur/Bhilwara, Rajasthan: Rajasthan Police acted swiftly to prevent two potential tragedies in Jaipur and Bhilwara. In Jaipur, a drunken man abducted a three-month-old infant outside Sanganer Railway Station, but the child was rescued within hours following the arrest of the kidnapper. Meanwhile, in Bhilwara, two minor girls forced to work at a spa center were rescued by the police. Child Kidnapping Incident in Jaipur The kidnapping occurred on 29 November, when a nomadic family’s three-month-old baby was abducted by a man under the influence of alcohol. The child’s mother raised an alarm, prompting the GRP police to register a case. CCTV footage revealed the suspect carrying the baby. By the morning of 30 November, the GRP police arrested the accused, Akash Bairwa. Bairwa, who ...