Rajasthan

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,...

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...

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 ...

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...

Jaipur, Rajasthan – The Rajasthan Transport Department has intensified action against the 7-digit VIP vehicle number scam, which allegedly involves around ₹500 crore. The Jaipur RTO has blacklisted 2,129 vehicle registration certificates (RCs) and issued notices to the respective owners, summoning them for physical verification at the Jaipur RTO office. Vehicle owners are required to appear on December 24, 25, and 26 at the Jagatpura RTO office. Verification Mandatory or FIR Will Be Filed Across Rajasthan, more than 10,000 vehicles were allegedly allotted 7-digit numbers through fraudulent backlogs. Jaipur district officials are also implicated, accused of colluding to issue thousands of registration numbers illegally. Owners of suspicious 7-digit number vehicles must provide valid d...

Nathdwara/Jaipur: Social media influencer Jigisha Joshi, popularly known as Mewari Bai, has sparked widespread discussion in Rajasthan with a video addressing the ongoing controversy over the Aravalli mountain range. The video, rapidly going viral, has garnered significant public support and reignited debates over environmental protection and policy definitions related to the region. The Controversy: Redefining Aravalli The recent dispute stems from the new definition of the Aravalli range accepted by the Supreme Court, based on a proposal by the central government. According to this definition, only lands 100 meters or higher are officially classified as part of the Aravalli region. This reinterpretation has caused alarm among environmentalists, local leaders, and wildlife conser...

Udaipur, Rajasthan: The Bhajanlal-led Rajasthan government’s ambitious ₹100-crore Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit has landed in controversy after strong objections were raised by BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, a direct descendant of the legendary Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap. Vishvaraj Singh Mewar has cautioned that the proposed ultra-modern constructions and multiple museums under the project could dilute the spiritual, historical, and cultural legacy of Maharana Pratap and the Mewar region. Concerns Over Ultra-Modern Construction The tourism circuit, announced by Finance and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari in the February 2024 interim budget, aims to develop key sites associated with Maharana Pratap’s life — from his birthplace Kumbhalgarh to the battlefield of Haldighati. The pr...

Jaipur, December 18, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has launched a major operation in Rajasthan amid the ongoing investigation into the highly controversial Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Following the arrest of five accused, including a senior official from the Water Resources Department yesterday, ACB teams carried out a surprise raid at the PHED office today. Led by SP Mahaveer Singh, the ACB team stormed the Jal Bhawan office near Ajmeri Pulia, creating panic among officials and staff. Several officers are expected to be implicated as the investigation unfolds. High-Level Corruption Uncovered The scam, which took place during the previous Congress government’s tenure, is alleged to have involved irregularities worth around ₹900 crore. Blacklisted and fake firms were reported...

Barmer: Barmer Collector IAS Tina Dabi, recently honored with the Presidential Award by President Draupadi Murmu for her work in Jal Shakti Abhiyan and water conservation community participation programs, is now facing serious allegations over the authenticity of the data presented for the award. Parliamentary Concerns Umedram Beniwal, MP from Barmer-Jaisalmer, raised concerns in the Lok Sabha during discussions on the Developed India Guarantee Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill, 2025. He alleged that Tina Dabi submitted misleading figures to secure the award, presenting compiled data from the past four to five years as achievements of a single year. According to Beniwal, this was a deliberate attempt to gain recognition and acclaim. Controversy in ‘DISHA’ Meeting T...