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JJM Scam: Senior IAS Subodh Agrawal Among 170 Officers Under Probe as ACB SIT Intensifies Action

19Dec

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JJM Scam: Senior IAS Subodh Agrawal Among 170 Officers Under Probe as ACB SIT Intensifies Action

Jaipur, Rajasthan: A major crackdown is underway in Rajasthan over the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam that took place during the previous Congress government’s tenure. Senior IAS officer Subodh Agrawal, along with around 170 other officers and employees, is now under investigation, as the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has put its Special Investigation Team (SIT) into action. Action IntensifiesRecently, the state government granted permission to file corruption cases against several officials, including Subodh Agrawal, who is set to retire this month. Remarkably, the approval came just 21 days before his retirement. The ACB had sought permission to proceed against eight officers, of which six were cleared by the state government, including the senior IAS officer. This move has escalated pr...

Love Marriage Turns Violent in Rajasthan: Noses and Limbs Injured in Family Clash

19Dec

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Love Marriage Turns Violent in Rajasthan: Noses and Limbs Injured in Family Clash

Barmer, Rajasthan: A seemingly simple love marriage in Barmer’s Gudamalani area has escalated into a violent family feud, leaving two people seriously injured. Police have arrested seven individuals, and separate cases have been registered on complaints from both sides. The incident occurred in Jiwanion Ki Dhani, where 25-year-old Shravan Singh married a local girl about two and a half years ago, against her family’s wishes. Tensions between the two families had been simmering ever since. On Friday, the conflict turned violent. According to reports, Shravan Singh’s elder brother, Uk Singh, went to the fields to inspect crops when the girl’s uncle, Dharm Singh, along with his associates, attacked him. Uk Singh was slashed with a knife, resulting in a severe injury to his nose. Upon...

Mewar Royal Family Property Dispute Deepens: Udaipur Royals at Legal Crossroads

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Mewar Royal Family Property Dispute Deepens: Udaipur Royals at Legal Crossroads

Udaipur: The longstanding property dispute within the former Mewar royal family has resurfaced, intensifying tensions among the descendants of Maharana Pratap. The latest conflict arises over the will of Arvind Singh Mewar, bringing renewed legal battles between his children, Laxyaraj Singh Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar. Historical Context of the Dispute The property disputes in the Mewar family date back decades. Initially, conflicts arose among the three children of Bhagwat Singh Mewar over inheritance and wills. After his death in 1984, disagreements escalated, culminating in a 37-year legal battle. In 2020, the Udaipur District Court ordered the division of the contested properties into four shares. Until the verdict, most assets remained under Arvind Singh Mewar, while the oth...

CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta’s Result Reaction Video Goes Viral

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta’s Result Reaction Video Goes Viral

Jaipur: Success has a way of filling hearts with joy, and 17-year-old Geetali Gupta from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, has given the perfect glimpse of this with her heartfelt reaction to the CLAT 2026 results. Geetali has achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing All India Rank 1 in the CLAT 2026 exam, scoring 112.75 out of 119 marks. Her achievement is not only a matter of personal pride but also a moment of immense happiness for her family and the entire state. Viral Video Captures Emotional MomentA video capturing Geetali’s reaction has gone viral on social media. In the clip, she is seen sitting in front of her home temple, nervously checking her roll number online. When her result appears on the screen, Geetali is visibly shocked, and her face lights up with pure joy and disbel...

Rajasthan Education Minister Praises MGNREGA Women’s Cooking, Jokes About Training His Wife

19Dec

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Rajasthan Education Minister Praises MGNREGA Women’s Cooking, Jokes About Training His Wife

Kota: Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar’s visit to a MGNREGA worksite in Kota’s Ramganj Mandi assembly area turned into a delightful interaction with women workers, showcasing a lighter and relatable side of the minister. During the visit, Minister Dilawar sat down to share a meal with the women laborers and praised the home-cooked food they had prepared. So impressed was he with the taste that he humorously suggested that his wife should also learn to cook such delicious meals. He even asked the women how much they would charge to provide such training, making the conversation light-hearted and jovial. A video of this exchange, capturing the informal moment, has quickly gone viral on social media. Feedback on Government Schemes The minister also took t...

Rajasthan Governor Approves New Law: Night Work for Minors Below 18 Now Prohibited

19Dec

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Rajasthan Governor Approves New Law: Night Work for Minors Below 18 Now Prohibited

Jaipur: In a significant move to safeguard the welfare of minors, the Rajasthan government has implemented a new law prohibiting night work for adolescents aged 14 to 18. The ordinance, aimed at ensuring the safety and future of young workers, has received approval from Governor Haribhau Bagade and is now officially part of state legislation. Earlier, the permissible age for restricted work hours was 12 to 15 years. With the new ordinance, the age group has been expanded to 14–18 years, ensuring stronger protection for teenage workers in restaurants, hotels, factories, and other commercial establishments. Ordinance Passed Without Legislative Session The Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, was approved by the Governor following notification is...

Good News for Shekhawati: Delhi to Get Closer as Jhunjhunu–Haryana NH-11 to Be Upgraded into Four-Lane Highway

19Dec

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Good News for Shekhawati: Delhi to Get Closer as Jhunjhunu–Haryana NH-11 to Be Upgraded into Four-Lane Highway

Jhunjhunu:Residents of Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region are set to receive a major infrastructure boost, as the Central Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the four-laning of National Highway-11 from Jhunjhunu to the Haryana border (Pacheri). Once completed, the project will significantly reduce travel time to Delhi, making the journey faster, safer, and more comfortable for commuters, traders, farmers, and transporters. ₹2,202 Crore Project to Transform Connectivity The ambitious project will cover the stretch from Jhunjhunu through Chirawa and Singhana up to the Haryana border at Pacheri, with a total investment of ₹2,202.67 crore. After receiving clearance from the Union Road Transport Ministry, the highway is expected to redefine road connectivity between Rajasthan,...

Good News for Rajasthan: Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Likely to Be Launched Soon

19Dec

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Good News for Rajasthan: Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Likely to Be Launched Soon

Udaipur:Rail passengers in Rajasthan may soon have another reason to celebrate. Even as Indian Railways is operating special trains for Christmas, New Year, and winter holidays, a major update has emerged regarding high-speed rail connectivity. Rajasthan is likely to get a new Vande Bharat Express, proposed to run between Udaipur and Ahmedabad (Asarva), significantly enhancing travel convenience in the Mewar and southern Rajasthan region. According to Chittorgarh MP and former Rajasthan BJP president C.P. Joshi, preparations at the railway level have already begun, and the official announcement of the Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat could be made anytime. Speaking to the media in Udaipur, Joshi said the railway authorities are working rapidly on this route, and once operational, the trai...

Getting a New Power Connection Becomes Cheaper: Jaipur DISCOM Cuts Cable Testing Fees by Up to 62%

18Dec

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Getting a New Power Connection Becomes Cheaper: Jaipur DISCOM Cuts Cable Testing Fees by Up to 62%

In a major relief to consumers and businesses, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (Jaipur DISCOM) has announced a significant reduction in cable testing charges for new electricity connections. The move is expected to lower the overall cost of setting up new power connections across industrial, commercial, and residential projects. The revised decision brings down cable testing fees by 20% to as much as 62%, making electricity access more affordable and easing the financial burden on new applicants. Lower Fees for HT and LT Connections According to Jaipur DISCOM officials, the maximum cable testing fee for High Tension (HT) connections has been reduced from ₹81,381 to ₹55,000.For Low Tension (LT) connections, the charges have been slashed sharply from ₹54,257 to ₹20,750, offering ...

Major SIR-2026 Revelation: 22,939 Deceased Voters Listed as ‘Alive’ in Jhunjhunu, Over 1 Lakh Names Purged

18Dec

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Major SIR-2026 Revelation: 22,939 Deceased Voters Listed as ‘Alive’ in Jhunjhunu, Over 1 Lakh Names Purged

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan – The Special Intensive Revision (SIR-2026) of voter lists in Rajasthan has revealed startling discrepancies in Jhunjhunu district, exposing 22,939 deceased voters and 71,675 permanently migrated voters who were still listed as “alive” in official records. Following the revision, a total of 1,16,082 names were removed, causing a significant drop in the district’s voter count from 18,48,032 to 17,31,950. Constituency-Wise Voter List Reduction The SIR-2026 revision highlighted the following reductions across seven assembly constituencies: Jhunjhunu – 20,280 names removed (highest) Surajgarh – 19,482 Nawalgarh – 19,370 Pilani – 16,770 Udaipurwati – 16,375 Mandawa – 12,594 Khetri – 11,211 (lowest) Reasons for Removal According to District...