Rajasthan

Jaipur: The Pink City is getting cleaner, thanks to a strict new surveillance initiative by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC). Over 184 CCTV cameras are now monitoring the city 24/7, identifying individuals littering on streets and immediately imposing fines. Immediate Action on LitteringIn a recent incident in the Civil Lines zone, two young men were caught on CCTV throwing garbage on the road. Upon receiving an alert from the control room, the JMC team reached the spot immediately. During the investigation, Dinesh Kumar Leelaramani, a resident of Ajmer Road, was fined ₹10,000, and the youths were made to pledge not to litter in public spaces in the future. ₹2.57 Lakh Collected in Two DaysWithin just two days of the campaign, the Municipal Corporation has collected fines totali...

Jaipur: Rajasthan is grappling with severe cold and icy winds, as dense fog blankets several districts across the state. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings, highlighting the extreme weather conditions affecting both western and eastern Rajasthan. In Gogunda, Udaipur, temperatures dropped to the freezing point, leading to frost formation in fields. Jaisalmer witnessed a layer of snow covering vehicles in the morning, while Alwar recorded rainfall around 6 a.m. Hailstorms were reported in Khairthal-Tijara, intensifying the chill. Cities like Bhiwadi experienced dense fog under an overcast sky, significantly reducing visibility. Alerts Across DistrictsThe Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for fog in 18 districts and a yellow cold wave alert for four d...

Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has intervened in the Fagi–Dudu road widening project after the municipality canceled property leases without issuing individual notices, ordering the state government to respond by January 13. The court has also put a temporary stay on any demolition of petitioners’ properties until the next hearing. The controversy arose when local residents filed a petition challenging the Fagi Municipality’s decision to cancel leases and threaten demolition in the name of road widening and beautification. Justice Anurup Singhi, hearing the matter, has issued notices to relevant authorities, including the Principal Secretary of Urban Local Bodies, Secretary of the Public Works Department, Fagi Sub-Divisional Officer, and the Executive Officer of Fagi Municipality. ...

Jaipur, Rajasthan:After remaining temporarily closed due to severe cold and frost conditions, primary and upper-primary schools in 25 districts of Rajasthan are set to reopen on 12 January, the state Education Department announced. The decision comes after parents and students expressed concerns over the extended school closures. Most schools for classes 1 to 5, and in some areas classes 1 to 8, had remained closed until 10 January. With 11 January falling on a Sunday, normal classes will resume from 12 January. Districts covered under the reopening order include Jaipur, Hanumangarh, Sikar, Sri Ganganagar, Bundi, Jalore, Jhalawar, Bhilwara, Tonk, Bharatpur, Nagaur, Rajsamand, Pali, Jhunjhunu, Kotputli-Behror, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Barmer, Ajmer, Dausa, Jaisalmer, Balotra, and D...

Jaipur: During the 1008 Kundiy Hanuman Mahayagya in Jaipur, Jagadguru Ram Bhadracharya delivered a powerful address on Hindu strength, India’s rise, and the status of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). His remarks drew attention not only from local devotees but also from global followers. Speaking at the sacred event in Neendad, Jaipur, Ram Bhadracharya said that the era of American dominance is coming to an end. “What America is doing today through its global assertiveness, it will not be able to continue in the coming days,” he said. He added that in the 21st century, Hindu influence will reach new heights, and India will emerge as a developed and invincible nation. PoK Will Soon Rejoin IndiaAddressing the issue of PoK, he declared, “Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will soon be reintegrate...

Jaipur: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has stepped up its enforcement measures against littering and other violations, using CCTV cameras to identify offenders and take immediate action. In just two days, the Corporation has collected a total of ₹2.57 lakh in fines, causing a stir among city residents. Many who have received fines are now anxious about how to contest them. Challenging a Fine in Lok AdalatIf you believe a fine has been imposed unfairly, you can file a complaint in Lok Adalat. Details for filing can be submitted through the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) website, and you will be provided a date to appear and register your grievance. Additionally, the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority periodically holds Lok Adalat sessions where fines and other mu...

Jaipur: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has busted a major corruption racket operating at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Jaipur. The investigation revealed that RTO officials were collecting illegal bribes from vehicle owners through middlemen. In a coordinated action, the ACB arrested 13 people, including an RTO inspector, exposing the scale of the scam. The Bribery Scheme Uncovered Multiple teams within the Transport Department were reportedly extorting money from vehicles traveling on highways. Following a complaint received by the ACB, a covert investigation was launched to verify the allegations. The probe uncovered that, near Ajmer and Byawar, private agents were collecting illegal payments from vehicle owners at hotels and roadside dhabas with the tacit support of RTO...