Rajasthan

Barmer: Barmer District Collector Tina Dabi expressed strong displeasure over rampant negligence and poor maintenance at the Barmer Veterinary Hospital and Roadways Bus Stand during an unannounced inspection. The sudden visit revealed alarming levels of dirt, disorder, and foul odor, leaving even the collector struggling to breathe. During her surprise inspection, Tina Dabi found the premises in a shocking state. Toilets were filthy, drinking water facilities were inadequate, and broken taps added to the chaos. At the bus stand, the situation was equally poor, with CCTV cameras not operational, worsening overall management. Collector Dabi did not hesitate to reprimand the responsible officials on the spot, ordering immediate cleaning and maintenance. She directed the technical staff ...

The Rajasthan High Court has imposed an immediate stay on the Assistant Professor recruitment examination scheduled for 7th December 2025. The court has directed the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) to release the complete exam syllabus at least 30 days before the exam, highlighting serious concerns over the commission’s functioning. Court Intervention During the hearing, Justice Ashok Kumar Jain expressed deep displeasure with RPSC’s working methods. When the RPSC secretary claimed in an affidavit that the syllabus had been released on 8th October 2025, the court requested proof on the official website. The secretary failed to provide any evidence. Judge Checks RPSC Website Personally In a rare step, the judge personally checked the RPSC website in the courtroom. No ...

In a terrifying incident in Jaipur’s Adarsh Nagar area, a traffic policeman narrowly escaped a potential tragedy when a drunk truck driver refused to stop in a no-entry zone. Head Constable Rampal (52) attempted to halt the speeding truck by signaling the driver, but when the vehicle did not stop, he climbed onto the truck’s bonnet to prevent it from advancing. Shockingly, the driver, identified as Raghuveer Singh from Lakshmangarh, Sikar, accelerated, dragging the constable for approximately half a kilometer. Eyewitnesses and nearby commuters quickly intervened, using their vehicles to block the truck’s path and help Rampal maintain his grip until the truck finally came to a halt. The police promptly arrived on the scene and took both the truck and the driver into custody. Authorities ...

Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has granted significant relief to former MLA Shobharani Kushwaha by setting aside the criminal proceedings initiated against her in an alleged fraud case. Justice Sameer Jain, delivering the verdict on Wednesday, overturned the orders of the Bharatpur Trial Court and the Additional Sessions Judge, which had taken cognizance of the case under serious IPC sections. Trial Court Orders Quashed The High Court struck down the lower courts’ orders dated 18 October 2022 and 12 May 2023, under which cognizance had been taken against Kushwaha under Sections 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. With this decision, all criminal actions initiated against the former legislator stand nullified. ...

Tonk, Rajasthan: A horrific incident shocked Tonk district when a birthday celebration between a couple turned into a gruesome crime. A 27-year-old man allegedly slit his girlfriend’s throat inside a hotel room and later attempted suicide. Both have died, leaving the region in shock. Celebration Turns Into a Nightmare According to police, the incident occurred at Gokul Hotel on Dudu Road in Malpura. Mukesh Jat (27), a resident of Diggi, had checked into the hotel with his 26-year-old girlfriend to celebrate his birthday. The couple had been in a relationship for a long time. At some point during the evening, the two got into a heated argument. In a fit of rage, Mukesh allegedly attacked the woman with a sharp weapon, slitting her throat and killing her on the spot. The hotel room ...

Jaipur: Motorists in Jaipur beware — a minor traffic violation could now cost you up to ₹10,000 and even lead to jail time. The city’s traffic police have stepped up enforcement against violations such as excessive honking and black window tints, aiming to maintain road safety and public order. Over the past two weeks, Jaipur traffic authorities ran an awareness campaign, educating drivers about traffic rules, including the prohibition of loud horns near schools, hospitals, and sensitive zones. Now, the police have moved from awareness to strict enforcement. On 2 December, traffic police confiscated high-volume horns from around 400 vehicles and issued 126 challans. DCP Traffic Sumit Meharda warned motorists that under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act, anyone using loud horns ...

Jaipur: In a major relief for former minister Dr. Mahesh Joshi, the Supreme Court has granted him bail in connection with the ₹900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Dr. Joshi, who served as the Water Supply Minister in the previous Congress government, has been in Central Jail, Jaipur for the past seven months. With the Supreme Court’s order, his supporters celebrated the decision, and reports suggest that he could be released from jail today, once the bail documents are formally received by the jail authorities. Dr. Joshi was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 24 in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission project. At the time of his arrest, his wife was critically ill in the hospital and passed away just four days after he was taken into custody...

Jaipur: The Pink City of India, renowned for its majestic forts, stepwells, and historic architecture, continues to charm tourists from across the world. While visitors often marvel at the city’s monuments and intricate carvings, Jaipur’s streets themselves hold stories waiting to be explored. Among them, three locations are uniquely known as “Chaupars” — Chhoti Chaupar, Badi Chaupar, and Ramganj Chaupar. In Rajasthan, locals are familiar with terms like “Chaupar” and “Chaukri.” While a four-cornered open space is called a “Chaukri,” a major crossroads is referred to as a “Chaupar.” Jaipur, despite having numerous intersections, has three that are historically and culturally identified as Chaupars. Their names are derived from the traditional Indian board game “Chaupar” (similar to Pach...

Rajsamand: In a major breakthrough, Rajasthan police seized a pickup truck loaded with a large quantity of detonators, gelatin sticks, and other explosive materials in Rajsamand district. Two men have been arrested after they failed to produce mandatory documents required for transporting such explosive consignments. Officials confirmed that the materials were powerful enough to cause massive destruction had they detonated. Pickup Truck Without Number Plate Intercepted According to the information received, a patrol team from the Shrinathji Police Station spotted a suspicious pickup truck near Nathdwara.Deputy Superintendent of Police Shipra Rawat stated that the vehicle was coming from the Amet area and had no number plate, raising further suspicion. Upon stopping and inspecting ...

A major theft aboard the Mumbai–Kathgodam Weekly Special (09075) has raised serious concerns over passenger safety in trains. A woman passenger lost a suitcase containing jewellery worth ₹40 lakh from the Second AC coach, adding to the growing list of thefts reported from trains in recent months. Jewellery-Laden Suitcase Stolen Mid-Journey According to the Gangapur City GRP, Shashi Gupta, a resident of Badaun, was returning from Mumbai with her family after attending a wedding. She had kept her number-locked suitcase—filled with jewellery and valuables—under her berth in the AC coach. When she reached Badaun, she discovered the suitcase had been opened and the jewellery stolen. She immediately lodged a complaint with the Badaun GRP, which was later forwarded as a zero-FIR to Ganga...