Rajasthan

Jaipur: Jaipur finally saw relief from heaps of garbage on Thursday as the three-day strike by sanitation workers came to an end. The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) administration agreed to most of the workers’ demands, prompting them to call off the protest. However, the key demand regarding the continuation of acting posts for Health Inspectors and Jamadars—maintained when the city had 250 wards—remains unresolved. Following the merger of Jaipur Greater and Heritage Municipal Corporations, the number of wards has reduced to 150, leaving the status of these posts uncertain. Negotiations Bring Resolution Discussions between the striking workers and the administration took place in the presence of JMC Commissioner Gaurav Saini and Malviya Nagar MLA Kalicharan Saraf. Saraf assured ...

KOTA: In a tragic incident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway early Friday morning, a sleeper coach bus traveling from Delhi to Indore collided with a vehicle ahead, resulting in the deaths of both drivers and injuries to eight passengers. At the time of the accident, the bus was carrying 42 passengers. Two Drivers Lose Lives in the CrashThe accident occurred near Arankheda village, close to Paralia, in the Kathoon police jurisdiction of Kota district around 4:30 AM. According to Station House Officer Sandeep Sharma, the bus crashed into a vehicle in front of it. Both drivers, identified as 40-year-old Giriraj Raibari and Shyam Sundar Sen, were killed in the collision. Passengers Injured, Prompt Rescue EffortsEight passengers sustained injuries in the crash and were immediately admitted ...

Bharatpur, Rajasthan: Neetu Kinnar, fondly known as Mausi, has emerged as a savior for underprivileged families in Bharatpur through her selfless social service. For the past 15 years, she has been helping poor families arrange marriages for their daughters, transcending barriers of religion and caste. 149 Young Girls Married So FarNeetu Mausi’s extraordinary contribution has gained widespread recognition in her community. Over the past decade and a half, she has helped 149 girls from both Hindu and Muslim communities get married, providing essential financial support and household items. Her dedication has earned her respect and admiration, making her an inspirational figure in the region. Support Beyond Financial AssistanceMausi invests most of her personal income into these charit...

Chittorgarh: In a dramatic turn of events in Chittorgarh, a young man named Govind climbed a mobile tower and threatened to commit suicide to pressure his girlfriend into marriage. The incident, which drew a large crowd, saw the involvement of senior officials including the local Collector and SP. Hours of negotiation finally ended when the intervention of Govind’s close friend persuaded him to come down safely. Climbs Tower Demanding MarriageGovind, determined to marry his girlfriend Basanti (name changed), scaled a high mobile tower in the Meteorological Department premises around 11:30 AM on Thursday. From atop the tower, he threatened to jump, sparking panic among onlookers and police alike. Calls for Collector and SPCity Deputy Vinay Chaudhary, the local police station in-charge...

Bharatpur/Jhunjhunu: Rajasthan is reeling from its largest alleged investment scam worth ₹3,100 crore, and the investigation has now revealed links to Jhunjhunu. Following police action in Bharatpur, the Jhunjhunu Police have identified several local promoters, including Vijay Maurya from Bakhtawarpura, who allegedly played a key role in luring investors. SP Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay confirmed that Maurya was instrumental in channeling investments to the fraudulent XPO.RU company. Massive Scam Sends Shockwaves Across StateThe XPO.RU case, exposed by Bharatpur Police, reportedly defrauded investors of ₹3,100 crore, surpassing previous high-profile scams like Nexa Evergreen. The scale of the fraud has shaken investors across Rajasthan, making it the largest financial scandal in the state’s h...

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s weather has taken a turn as the first winter showers of the season arrive, bringing a chill across the state. Light to moderate rainfall has been reported since early morning in Jaipur, Alwar, Nagaur, and seven other districts. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for 27–28 November, predicting further rains and a drop in temperatures across several regions. Heavy Cold Expected Amid RainThe state is entering a period of intense cold as the winter rain, or mawath, sets in. Showers began late Thursday night in several districts and are accompanied by gusty, chilly winds, increasing the cold’s impact. The rain is expected to continue into Friday evening, intensifying the winter chill. Districts on Yellow AlertAuthorities have issued yellow alerts for Jaipu...

Sri Ganganagar: During a one-day visit to Sri Ganganagar, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat sharply criticized the previous Congress government over water-sharing policies. The minister highlighted that under the Indus Water Treaty, former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had allocated 80% of river waters to Pakistan, ignoring engineers’ warnings, in an attempt to "buy peace"—a move he called detrimental to India’s national interest. Shekhawat claimed that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this policy has been revised. In the coming years, water from the Chenab River will no longer flow to Pakistan but will instead pass through various regions of Rajasthan and reach Gujarat. Historical Oversight by NehruShekhawat referred to a book written by engineers ...

Bhilwara: In a major breakthrough, Bhilwara police have arrested a cunning thief, Pawan Meena, who was wanted in over 27 cases of theft across Rajasthan. The accused had recently stolen ₹2.45 lakh from Heera Traders in the city’s Market No. 2. Authorities recovered a unique tool from him—a folding crowbar, which he could easily conceal in his bag. Ingenious Theft MethodPawan Meena, a resident of Baran, had perfected a high-tech method for committing thefts that had previously eluded law enforcement. The folding crowbar, recovered from him, splits into three parts and can be discreetly hidden in a bag. When unfolded, it resembles a regular carpenter’s tool, allowing him to manipulate shutters and locks without raising suspicion. CCTV and RajCop App Crack the CasePolice scanned over 1,...