Rajasthan

As New Year celebrations approach, Jaipur Police have rolled out a unique initiative to prevent accidents caused by drink-and-drive incidents. Known as the “Pink Slip Initiative,” hotel, restaurant, and bar visitors are being handed small pink slips along with their bills, carrying a clear message: “Do not drive after drinking.” A Timely MeasureWith a rise in accidents and fatalities during New Year celebrations linked to alcohol consumption, the Rajasthan Police, under the leadership of Police Commissioner Rahul Prakash and Additional Police Commissioner (Law & Order) Rajiv Prachar, coordinated with hospitality establishments in Jaipur to implement this awareness campaign. What is the Pink Slip?The pink slip measures 2×3 inches and carries a straightforward warning urging patron...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The circumstances surrounding the death of Godip Meena, son of renowned Rajasthani comedian Deepak Meena, popularly known as Panya Sepat, remain under investigation. While preliminary police reports have suggested that mental stress related to unpaid loans may have been a factor, Panya Sepat has strongly denied this and raised suspicions of foul play. Police Investigation Points to Financial StressGodip Meena was found hanging in a hotel room in Jaipur’s Khirni Phatak, Taranagar area about a week ago. Police reports indicated that documents found in his hotel room suggested he had taken a loan, which he allegedly could not repay, leading to stress. During searches, police recovered paperwork from his bag that hinted at financial obligations. According to the authoriti...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The controversy surrounding the death of Godip Meena, son of renowned Rajasthani comedian Panya Sepat (aka Deepak Meena), continues to escalate. BJP leader Jagmohan Meena, younger brother of Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena, met with the family and assured them that every effort will be made to bring the truth to light and ensure justice. During the meeting, Jagmohan Meena reassured the family that a fair investigation will be conducted and those responsible will be held accountable, even though the family will not get their son back. Suicide Warning Outside CM ResidenceTwo days prior, Panya Sepat had issued a suicide warning outside the Chief Minister’s residence. Following this, he led a candle march in Jaipur’s Jhotwara area with his family and hundreds of ...

Jaipur: Barmer District Collector and IAS officer Tina Dabi has addressed the controversy surrounding the recent Presidential Award she received, categorically rejecting all allegations. The award, worth ₹2 crore, was presented in recognition of Barmer’s exemplary work under the “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” (Water Conservation Public Participation) program. However, shortly after the announcement, questions arose regarding the accuracy of the data submitted for the award. Several public representatives, including Jaisalmer-Barmer MP Ummed Ram Beniwal, claimed that outdated data from past years had been presented as current to qualify for the award. IAS Dabi Refutes AllegationsSpeaking to the media, Tina Dabi stated that the social media posts questioning the award were misleading and ...

In a significant development in the Amiyra case, the prestigious Neerja Modi School in Jaipur faced strict action after the tragic death of a fourth-grade student. Two months after the incident, the CBSE revoked the school’s affiliation, marking a major step in the ongoing investigation. Incident OverviewOn 1 November 2025, 9-year-old Amiyra reportedly jumped from the fourth floor of her school building, leading to her immediate death. According to reports, Amiyra had repeatedly complained to her class teacher about issues she was facing, but her concerns were allegedly ignored. Following the tragedy, evidence at the site was reportedly cleared before police could properly investigate. Family Speaks OutAmiyra’s parents, Shivani and Vijay Meena, spoke to the media a week after the inc...

Serious allegations of fraud in the procurement of moong (green gram) and groundnut under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme have emerged in Sikar district. Questions are being raised over the functioning of Rajfed, cooperative societies, and local administration. Alleged Organized ScamSources claim that an organized gang exploited the government’s MSP purchase system in Sikar, causing a potential loss of several lakhs of rupees to the public treasury. Some patwaris, girdawars, and employees linked to cooperative purchase and sale societies are reportedly involved. Procurement Process Under RajfedUnder central government guidelines, the Rajasthan State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd (Rajfed) purchases crops from farmers at MSP. In Sikar, this responsibility is assigned to p...

Jaipur: In a significant move to strengthen the women’s wing of the Congress party, the high command has announced a new national executive committee for the Women’s Congress. The announcement was made by Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, highlighting Rajasthan’s prominent representation in the new lineup. Eight women leaders from the state have been assigned key national responsibilities, reflecting Rajasthan’s growing influence in party politics. Shafia Zubair Becomes National General SecretaryFormer MLA Shafia Zubair, representing the Ramgarh assembly constituency in Alwar district, has been appointed National General Secretary of the Women’s Congress. Zubair has been an active member of the Congress organization for several years, holding various leadership positions. Her e...

Pratapgarh, Rajasthan: In a major breakthrough, Rajasthan Police, under Operation Chakravyuh, arrested three drug traffickers in Pratapgarh district and seized 1.203 kg of MD drugs, valued at over ₹1.25 crore in the international market. One suspect remains at large. Successful Sting OperationUnder the guidance of Superintendent of Police B. Aditya and supervision of Additional SP Gajendra Singh, a joint team of Dholapani Police and the District Special Team (DST) conducted a checkpoint near Barol Ghate. When two suspects, Shahrukh Khan and Dilawar Khan, riding a Madhya Pradesh-registered motorcycle, spotted the police, they attempted to flee. However, police quickly intercepted them. During questioning, they failed to provide satisfactory explanations. Meanwhile, another suspect on ...

Today marks the final opportunity for farmers in Rajasthan to secure insurance coverage for their Rabi crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The state government has fixed December 31 as the last date for enrolling crops for the Rabi season 2025–26. Farmers who fail to apply within the deadline will be deprived of the scheme’s benefits for the entire season. Crops Covered Under the Scheme For Rabi 2025–26, the notified crops under PMFBY include wheat, barley, gram (chickpea), mustard, and taramira. In addition, under the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme, crops such as fennel, lemon, mango, tomato, and watermelon are also covered. Sum Insured and Premium Rates The sum insured per hectare varies by crop. For wheat it is ₹91,835, barley ₹61,935,...