Rajasthan

Jaipur: Sangeeta Arya, who recently resigned from her position as a member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), is once again making headlines. Her name first surfaced two years ago during an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sting operation involving Congress leader Gopal Kesawat, who was caught allegedly accepting bribes from candidates with the help of intermediaries. Arya, a former Congress leader, had been appointed as an RPSC member in October 2020 on the recommendation of then-Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Her term was supposed to last until October 2026, but she resigned nearly a year early, amid renewed scrutiny of recruitment irregularities. During the previous tenure, the Rajasthan High Court had raised questions about alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, i...

Jaipur: In a surprising turn of events at Jaipur’s prestigious Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, 135 senior doctors, including anesthetists, surgeons, gynecologists, orthopedicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, radiotherapists, and specialists in transfusion medicine, tropical medicine, and palliative care, are currently performing clerical work instead of treating patients. The doctors, who earn between ₹80,000 and ₹1.5 lakh per month, have been tasked with document verification for over 8,200 newly recruited nurses and paramedical staff under the state government’s recent hiring initiative. The verification process includes scrutinizing educational certificates, caste certificates, and other documents, duties traditionally handled by administrative staff. The SMS Hospital, affiliate...

Jaipur: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has suspended Enforcement Inspector Arun Kumar Poonia, a police inspector rank officer posted in Zone-7, after he issued an encroachment notice to a Shiva temple located on Gandhi Path, Vaishali Nagar. The notice, which cited encroachments on public land, sparked protests from local residents, eventually drawing the attention of the state government. According to the JDA, the notice was issued on November 21, 2025, following a field survey conducted under the authority of the Zone-7 Commissioner. The survey revealed that the temple’s boundary wall extended 1.59 meters and 1.06 meters into the public road, qualifying as encroachment. Inspector Poonia issued the notice strictly based on the report prepared by Commissioner Abhishek Goyal, in c...

Jaipur: Jaipur finally saw relief from heaps of garbage on Thursday as the three-day strike by sanitation workers came to an end. The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) administration agreed to most of the workers’ demands, prompting them to call off the protest. However, the key demand regarding the continuation of acting posts for Health Inspectors and Jamadars—maintained when the city had 250 wards—remains unresolved. Following the merger of Jaipur Greater and Heritage Municipal Corporations, the number of wards has reduced to 150, leaving the status of these posts uncertain. Negotiations Bring Resolution Discussions between the striking workers and the administration took place in the presence of JMC Commissioner Gaurav Saini and Malviya Nagar MLA Kalicharan Saraf. Saraf assured ...

KOTA: In a tragic incident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway early Friday morning, a sleeper coach bus traveling from Delhi to Indore collided with a vehicle ahead, resulting in the deaths of both drivers and injuries to eight passengers. At the time of the accident, the bus was carrying 42 passengers. Two Drivers Lose Lives in the CrashThe accident occurred near Arankheda village, close to Paralia, in the Kathoon police jurisdiction of Kota district around 4:30 AM. According to Station House Officer Sandeep Sharma, the bus crashed into a vehicle in front of it. Both drivers, identified as 40-year-old Giriraj Raibari and Shyam Sundar Sen, were killed in the collision. Passengers Injured, Prompt Rescue EffortsEight passengers sustained injuries in the crash and were immediately admitted ...

Bharatpur, Rajasthan: Neetu Kinnar, fondly known as Mausi, has emerged as a savior for underprivileged families in Bharatpur through her selfless social service. For the past 15 years, she has been helping poor families arrange marriages for their daughters, transcending barriers of religion and caste. 149 Young Girls Married So FarNeetu Mausi’s extraordinary contribution has gained widespread recognition in her community. Over the past decade and a half, she has helped 149 girls from both Hindu and Muslim communities get married, providing essential financial support and household items. Her dedication has earned her respect and admiration, making her an inspirational figure in the region. Support Beyond Financial AssistanceMausi invests most of her personal income into these charit...

Chittorgarh: In a dramatic turn of events in Chittorgarh, a young man named Govind climbed a mobile tower and threatened to commit suicide to pressure his girlfriend into marriage. The incident, which drew a large crowd, saw the involvement of senior officials including the local Collector and SP. Hours of negotiation finally ended when the intervention of Govind’s close friend persuaded him to come down safely. Climbs Tower Demanding MarriageGovind, determined to marry his girlfriend Basanti (name changed), scaled a high mobile tower in the Meteorological Department premises around 11:30 AM on Thursday. From atop the tower, he threatened to jump, sparking panic among onlookers and police alike. Calls for Collector and SPCity Deputy Vinay Chaudhary, the local police station in-charge...

Bharatpur/Jhunjhunu: Rajasthan is reeling from its largest alleged investment scam worth ₹3,100 crore, and the investigation has now revealed links to Jhunjhunu. Following police action in Bharatpur, the Jhunjhunu Police have identified several local promoters, including Vijay Maurya from Bakhtawarpura, who allegedly played a key role in luring investors. SP Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay confirmed that Maurya was instrumental in channeling investments to the fraudulent XPO.RU company. Massive Scam Sends Shockwaves Across StateThe XPO.RU case, exposed by Bharatpur Police, reportedly defrauded investors of ₹3,100 crore, surpassing previous high-profile scams like Nexa Evergreen. The scale of the fraud has shaken investors across Rajasthan, making it the largest financial scandal in the state’s h...