Rajasthan

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The private bus sector in Rajasthan has come to a standstill as 30,000 private buses launched an indefinite strike late Monday night, protesting alleged arbitrary actions and policies of the RTO and DTO. The strike has severely disrupted daily commuting, leaving nearly 25 lakh passengers stranded, particularly in rural areas where alternatives to private buses are limited. Failed Talks with Government A delegation of bus operators met officials at the Chief Minister’s office under the leadership of Secretary Akhil Arora. Senior operators including Praveen Agrawal and Satyanarayan participated in the talks. However, the first round of discussions ended without resolution. Following the government’s firm stance, bus operators in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharasht...

Barmer: In a shocking daylight crime that has sent tremors across Rajasthan, a Class 12 student was allegedly kidnapped from his classroom just minutes before his board examination and subjected to brutal torture in Barmer district. The incident occurred in Jaisar village on Monday morning at a government senior secondary school, moments before the Political Science board exam was scheduled to begin at 8:30 am. According to eyewitnesses, at around 8:05 am, four men arrived in a camper vehicle, stormed into the school campus, and forcibly entered the classroom. Dragged 100 Metres from Classroom The accused allegedly grabbed the student in front of teachers and classmates. When staff members attempted to intervene, they were threatened with dire consequences. The assailants reported...

Jaipur/Jodhpur: In a significant late-night administrative overhaul, the Bhajanlal Sharma-led Rajasthan government transferred 21 IPS officers, triggering a major reshuffle in the state police force. The changes are being viewed as a strategic move to strengthen law enforcement and prepare for upcoming administrative challenges, particularly in key urban centers like Jaipur and Jodhpur. The transfer list, issued by the Department of Personnel, has brought sweeping changes at the Commissioner, IG, and ADG levels. Several officers have been assigned new responsibilities along with promotions, signaling a recalibration of leadership within the police hierarchy. Major Changes in Jodhpur The most talked-about move is the transfer of Jodhpur Police Commissioner Om Prakash, who has now b...

Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: Hetram Beniwal, a stalwart of left-wing politics in Rajasthan and a former MLA from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at the age of 94. Remembered as the “Bhishma Pitamah” of farmers’ and labor movements, Beniwal’s demise marks the end of an era of fearless leadership dedicated to public welfare. Born on October 13, 1932, Beniwal embraced leftist ideology at a time when Rajasthan’s politics was dominated by princely elites and influential landlords. His political journey began in 1967, when he contested his first election from the Sangaria constituency on a CPI(M) ticket. He earned widespread recognition in 1990, when he was elected as an MLA from the same constituency. Though his term lasted only two and a half years due to the assembly’s d...

Jaipur/Bikaner, Rajasthan: The brutal rape and murder of a minor girl in Ranjitpura, Bikaner, has ignited political and public outrage. On Monday, Rajasthan Assembly’s Leader of Opposition, Tikaram Jully, launched a scathing attack on the Bhajanlal government, calling the incident a “black mark” on the state’s law and order and labeling Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma as “weak.” Jully demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits. Opposition Leader’s Strong Statement in AssemblyDuring the Assembly proceedings, Jully tore into the government’s claims of “good governance,” calling the Bikaner case a glaring example of its failure. “Four days have passed and the police have not caught the main accused. This shows that criminals have no fear of the law, and the Chief Minister has lost contr...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: A gruesome act of violence shook the Bhattabasti area of Jaipur late Sunday night when a young man was fatally stabbed over a personal dispute. The shocking incident sparked anger among locals, leading to a tense standoff at the police station. Authorities have identified the main accused, Arbaz, and are now rigorously combing through CCTV footage to track down the perpetrators. Brutal Attack on Adil:The victim, identified as Adil, was near his home around 11 PM when Arbaz, accompanied by a group of associates, allegedly confronted him. Eyewitnesses reported that before Adil could react, the attackers unleashed a flurry of knife strikes. Adil was left bloodied and collapsed to the ground. The assailants fled the scene immediately. Emergency services rushed Adil to a n...

Jaipur: This year, the festival of Holi in Rajasthan has become a subject of considerable debate due to the rare alignment of the lunar eclipse and traditional calendar calculations. With Bhadra period and Purnima tithi adding to the confusion, scholars and devotees are discussing whether Holika Dahan should be celebrated on March 2 or March 3. Parents of schoolchildren are particularly concerned, as final exams for younger students are scheduled around this period. Holi Schedule for 2026:According to Rishikesh and Divakar Panchang calculations: Holika Dahan: March 2, 2026 (Monday) Rangwali Holi / Dhulandi: March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) The Purnima tithi begins at 5:56 PM on March 2 and ends at 5:08 PM on March 3. Hindu scriptures stipulate that Holika Dahan must be performed dur...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Commuters in Rajasthan are facing severe disruption as 35,000 private buses are set to halt operations starting Monday midnight. Bus operators across the state have announced a “mega strike” in protest against strict enforcement measures and heavy fines imposed by the Transport Department. The strike is expected to affect around 1.5 million passengers, disrupting daily travel, wedding season plans, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled rally. Why the Strike?At an emergency meeting in Jaipur on Sunday, representatives of contract carriage and private bus operators resolved to launch a statewide strike. The operators allege that they are being harassed by the RTO through arbitrary enforcement actions, suspension of bus registration certificates, and the impo...

Jaipur: Vehicle owners in Jaipur, beware! From 26 February, the city’s traffic police will adopt a stricter approach to illegal parking. Instead of towing vehicles with cranes, traffic authorities will now immobilize them on the spot by applying wheel locks. Unlocking the wheel will incur an additional fee, while a separate fine for the parking violation will also apply, effectively doubling the financial penalty. Fees for Unlocking Wheel Locks Under the new system, two- and three-wheeler owners will have to pay ₹100 for the first offense and ₹200 for repeated violations. For four-wheelers, the fee will be ₹200 for the first instance and ₹400 for repeat offenders. These charges cover only the wheel-lock removal service; the regular no-parking fine will be levied separately. Teams ...

Ajmer, February 23, 2026: In an extraordinary display of service and civic responsibility, a group of 40 visitors from Ludhiana stepped in to clean Ajmer’s Dargah Bazaar after municipal sanitation workers went on strike for seven days, leaving the streets piled with garbage. The visitors, comprising businessmen, government employees, and even differently-abled volunteers, were in Ajmer to pay their respects at the shrine of Khwaja Garib Nawaz. Witnessing the deteriorating conditions along the main route from Delhi Gate to the shrine, they decided to act immediately rather than wait for municipal authorities. Volunteers Turn Observers into Doers Dr. Amarjeet Singh, an Ayurvedic doctor from Ludhiana, recounted, “We came to offer our prayers at Baba’s shrine, but seeing the filth alo...