Rajasthan

Bundi/Pench: A challenging operation is underway to relocate a tigress from Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. The tigress, identified as PN-224, daughter of PN-36, has been under close surveillance for the past four days, with the fifth day of operations in progress. Despite repeated sightings, the tigress has been skillfully evading capture in the dense forests of Pench, disappearing into thick foliage each time. Operation Details: Airlifting to Ramgarh Forest officials from both Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, supported by eight elephants, camera traps, on-foot tracking, and AI technology, have been attempting to tranquilize the tigress. Once successfully sedated, PN-224 will be airlifted via helicopter to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger R...

Jaipur/Jhunjhunu: Passengers traveling on the Kota-Sirsa train in the coming days are advised to note an important update from the North Western Railway. Due to ongoing technical work, the route of the train will be temporarily altered on 4th, 6th, and 8th December. Temporary Route Change The technical work at Dudhwa Khara station on the Churu-Sadulpur route has necessitated this temporary diversion. During these three days, the train will operate via the Jhunjhunu route instead of its regular Churu-Sadulpur path. The North Western Railway has issued this alert to ensure passengers who have already planned their journey according to the old route do not face inconvenience at the stations. Stations on the Revised Route On the temporary route, the train will halt at Nawalgarh, Mu...

Jaisalmer: The wounds of the horrifying bus fire in Jaisalmer have reopened with fresh grief. A father of five daughters has passed away, taking the death toll in the tragic accident to 29. Another Death in Jaisalmer Bus Blaze You may recall that about a month and a half ago, a moving sleeper bus in Jaisalmer caught fire. On the day of the incident, 19 passengers tragically burned alive. Several others were critically injured and admitted to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital and AIIMS in Jodhpur. Previously, 11 seriously injured passengers had succumbed to their injuries. On Sunday, another victim, 50-year-old Obedulla, passed away, raising the total death toll to 29, once again reopening the wounds caused by this calamity. The Incident On the night of 14 October, a high-speed sleeper bu...

Sikar, Rajasthan, 29 November 2025: A horrifying case of sexual assault has shaken the Sikar district, where a 30-year-old woman was gang-raped in her own home, and the act was livestreamed on Facebook. The incident, which took place in front of the woman’s father and children, has sparked outrage across the state. According to police reports, the perpetrators first forced the woman to consume a spiked beverage and then assaulted her physically. One of the accused then sexually assaulted her while another recorded the entire crime on his mobile phone. Shockingly, they broadcasted the brutal act live on Facebook, exposing the woman’s ordeal to the public. Two Accused ArrestedWithin hours of the incident being reported at Kotwali Police Station, the authorities arrested two suspects. S...

Udaipur, 29 November 2025: A wave of emotion swept through Badagaon Satellite Hospital in Udaipur after news surfaced that Dr. Ashok Sharma, a well-known and beloved physician, was transferred on APO (Awaiting Posting Order) following complaints about his social media activity. Dr. Sharma, who often recorded videos of patient interactions and treatments for social media, has over 300,000 followers on Instagram. While these videos helped educate and connect with patients, they reportedly drew the ire of some political leaders, leading to administrative action against him. Heart-Wrenching Moment:A viral video from the hospital shows a young girl clinging to Dr. Sharma in tears, begging him “Please don’t go”. The emotional scene moved everyone present, including other patients and their...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: A massive scam has been uncovered in the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), which provides free medical treatment to government employees, officers, pensioners, and their dependents. Several private hospitals and pharmacy stores exploited the scheme, submitting inflated and fraudulent claims for treatments. Following verification and investigation, the state government has taken strict action against those involved. Double Claims and Unnecessary Treatments:Under the RGHS, private hospitals upload patient treatment documents to the health department portal, after which the government reimburses the medical expenses. An investigation revealed that some hospitals had claimed reimbursement for the same surgery twice. Additionally, unnecessary tests were conducted,...

Chittorgarh, Rajasthan: A chilling extortion case has come to light in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, where Kanhaiyalal Khatik, popularly known as ‘Goldman’ for his love of gold jewelry, was threatened with a ransom of ₹5 crore by gangster Rohit Godara and his associates. The threats were delivered through WhatsApp calls and voice messages from foreign numbers, prompting Khatik to approach the police and lodge a complaint. Threat Details:According to the police, Khatik received a WhatsApp call while at the vegetable market. Due to the noisy surroundings, he could not hear the details clearly. Soon after, he received a voice recording claiming to be from Rohit Godara’s associate, Rahul Rinwa, stating:"I am calling from Rohit Godara’s group. This is regarding your ransom of ₹5 crore. If you igno...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: In a late-night order, the Rajasthan Home Department has approved the transfer of 26 Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) officers across the state. The order was issued by Joint Secretary (Home-Police) Anandi Lal Vaishnav. The transfers include modifications to five previously announced postings, which have now been cancelled. Officers whose transfers were revoked include Sandeep Saraswat, Kirti Singh, Kishore Singh, Vijay Kumar Sankhla, and Dr. Lalchand. Key Postings in Jaipur and Jodhpur Commissionerates: Jaipur Commissionerate: Abdul Ahad Khan, Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar Jodhpur Commissionerate: Narendra Chaudhary, Shalini Raj, Rajveer Singh Champawat Other Notable Transfers: Vinod Kumar Sipa – Additional SP, Lalsot, Dausa Chakravarti...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Following recent rainfall, Rajasthan has experienced relief from the cold, but several districts are likely to see dense fog over the weekend. Jaipur and other parts of the state have witnessed fluctuating temperatures, with minimum temperatures in many cities recorded above the seasonal average. Despite rainfall, the anticipated drop of 3–4°C did not occur, as cold winds from snow-bound regions weakened. While some cities saw a slight decrease in temperature, others experienced a rise. The absence of severe cold waves has provided residents temporary respite from the chill. Fog Alert: The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued a forecast of dense fog over the next two days (Saturday and Sunday) in cities including Ajmer, Byawar, Bundi, Dausa, Rajsamand, and Tonk....

Bhilwara, Rajasthan: In a remarkable turn of events during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, a man missing for 45 years was reunited with his mother and family in Rajasthan. Uday Singh, who had been living nearly 1,300 kilometers away in Chhattisgarh, lost his memory following a road accident decades ago, making it impossible for him to recall his home or family. The emotional reunion took place in Suraj village, Asind tehsil, when SIR verification revealed Uday’s connection to the village. During the process, he visited the local school to provide documentation, and a teacher noticed inconsistencies that prompted them to alert his family. Initially, recognition was difficult, but Uday recalled personal family memories, and the final confirmation came when his mother,...