Rajasthan

Dungarpur: In a shocking incident, a Mumbai-based businessman, Kishore Kumar (50), died after his car caught fire while he was driving in Dungarpur district. The tragic event occurred in the Nithauwa police station area, near Virula Phala, and has sent ripples of shock through the locality. An empty 5-liter plastic can found at the scene has raised questions about the cause of the fire. Incident Details According to Nithauwa Police Officer Ghanshyam, police received information around 2 PM on Wednesday that a car traveling from Nithauwa to Kanodiya had caught fire near Virula Phala. A police team, with help from locals, quickly controlled the flames. Upon inspecting the vehicle, authorities discovered a burnt body inside the car, which was immediately taken to Aspur Community Heal...

Bharatpur: Hailing from Suroth village in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district, Jitendra Singh Gurjar (Rathore) may not have joined the Indian Army, but he has carved a unique path of patriotism. Despite facing financial hardships, limited education, and the loss of sight in one eye, he has devoted his life to honoring the country’s martyrs. A Tireless Mission Over the years, Jitendra Singh has reached out to over 15,500 families of martyrs, collected data on 2.07 lakh soldiers, and archived more than 24,300 photographs of fallen heroes. His ultimate dream is to establish a Martyrs’ Hall, where future generations can draw inspiration from the sacrifices of these brave soldiers. Humble Beginnings Jitendra Singh studied only up to the tenth grade and used to commute daily on a broken b...

Bikaner, Rajasthan: Just months after the tragic Jaisalmer bus fire that claimed 29 lives, Rajasthan witnessed another alarming bus fire incident on Wednesday, this time in Bikaner’s Shree Dungargarh area. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. According to police, a sleeper bus traveling from Jaipur to Bikaner collided with a truck carrying fodder (todi) on the National Highway early Wednesday morning. The collision triggered a fire that engulfed both the bus and the truck. Thanks to quick action, around 40 passengers were safely evacuated, averting a potential tragedy. Timing and Circumstances of the Accident The accident occurred at approximately 5:15 AM, near Sesomu School, shortly after the bus crossed Shree Dungargarh. The bus had departed Jaipur the previous night around...

Alwar, Rajasthan:In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves across the region, a young man from Haryana was shot dead in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, with the prime accused allegedly issuing open threats even after committing the murder. According to police, the incident occurred late Monday night in Bhagwadi village, where Lokesh Yadav, a resident of Mandi in Haryana, was attending a family function at a relative’s house. During the event, local resident Sonu Sharma arrived at the venue along with his brother-in-law Gaurav Sharma and allegedly began hurling abuses, leading to a heated altercation. Eyewitnesses told police that Lokesh and a local man, Sunil, tried to intervene and pacify the situation. However, the dispute escalated rapidly. In a shocking turn of events, Sonu Sha...

Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has taken a strict stance against alleged unauthorized activities related to a proposed solar energy project in the environmentally sensitive Sambhar Lake region. The court has deemed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed for the solar plant without proper approval as contempt of court and initiated proceedings against the officials responsible. High Court Takes Suo Motu Action A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sangeeta Sharma passed the order on 22 January while hearing a suo motu case on wetland protection along with a public interest litigation filed by Dinesh Kumawat. The PIL had highlighted environmental concerns in the Sambhar Lake ecosystem. Senior advocate R.B. Mathur informed the court that ...

Didwana, Rajasthan: Amid nationwide debates and protests over the recently notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday assured that the new rules would be implemented without discrimination and that their misuse would not be allowed. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony in Choti Khatu, Nagaur, Pradhan highlighted the government’s commitment to improving the quality of education across India and emphasized that the regulations aim to promote equality in higher education institutions. Minister Reassures Against Discrimination Addressing the media, Pradhan said, “I wish to humbly assure everyone that no one will face any harassment or discrimination. The rules will be applied fairly, and no one will have the right...

Jaipur: Citizens who previously had to make multiple trips for land-related revenue work now have reason to celebrate. The Rajasthan Revenue Department has launched its ‘Apna Khata’ mobile app, enabling residents to complete services related to land mutation, partition, jamabandi, maps, application status, and girdawari directly from their smartphones. App to Simplify All Land-Related Services The initiative, aimed at curbing corruption in land mutation and making revenue services more accessible, was inaugurated by Revenue and Colonization Minister Hemant Meena on Tuesday. Speaking at the launch event at the Secretariat, Meena highlighted that the mobile app allows citizens to access a range of revenue services without visiting government offices. Services Available Through the A...

Sikar: Devotees planning to visit the famous Khatu Shyam Temple in Sikar today, Wednesday, 28 January 2026, are advised to take note: the temple will remain closed for public darshan for 18 hours. The closure is due to the annual Tilak Ceremony and special service rituals following Basant Panchami. According to the temple committee, headed by minister Manvendra Singh Chauhan, the temple gates will remain closed from 10 PM on 27 January to 5 PM on 28 January. Devotees will not be allowed inside during this period, as special puja and Tilak rituals are performed in line with long-standing tradition. Reason for the Closure As per tradition, after every Amavasya or major festival such as Diwali, Holi, or Rakhi, the temple remains closed for a day to carry out special decoration, worsh...