Rajasthan

Jaipur: Public outrage continues to grow over the tragic death of 9-year-old Amayra, a fourth-grade student at Neerja Modi School, who jumped from the school’s fourth floor on 1 November. Following the CBSE’s investigation, which found serious lapses on the part of the school management, a candle march was held on 22 November at Jaipur’s Shaheed Smarak, drawing thousands of concerned citizens. CBSE Finds Negligence The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a Show Cause Notice to Neerja Modi School after uncovering multiple lapses, including bullying, ignored safety protocols, and overall administrative negligence. The school has been given 30 days to respond. Failure to provide a satisfactory explanation could result in warnings, fines, suspension of affiliation, or even...

Ludhiana/ Sri Ganganagar: A major terror conspiracy spanning Punjab and Rajasthan has been exposed following Thursday’s fierce encounter on the Delhi–Amritsar Highway. Two terrorists injured in the gunbattle were found to have direct links to Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar — one of them shockingly identified as 25‑year‑old temple priest, Ramlal. Ludhiana Police claim that Ramlal was in touch with a Pakistan‑based handler and was plotting grenade attacks on government buildings, allegedly on the instructions of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The revelations have prompted Rajasthan Police to launch a parallel investigation. Grenade Attacks Planned on Government Buildings Ludhiana Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma stated that both suspects were receiving directions from Pakistan‑based handle...

Jaipur: To tackle the persistent traffic congestion in Jaipur, the Sindhi Camp Bus Stand is set to be transformed into a state-of-the-art multi-modal hub (ISBT), modeled on Delhi’s integrated bus terminals. This ambitious project, estimated at ₹2,278 crore, aims to shift most private buses out of the city, significantly reducing traffic on Jaipur’s roads. Enhanced Connectivity and Reduced CongestionUnder the plan, private buses will operate primarily from locations outside the city, while only a limited number of roadways buses will continue to access Sindhi Camp. The hub’s connectivity to the metro and railway stations will be upgraded, allowing passengers to travel efficiently across the city without facing traffic snarls. Mega-Project DetailsThe initiative is not limited to Sindhi...

Jaipur: In a major administrative reshuffle, Rajasthan has announced the transfer of 48 IAS officers following the appointment of the state’s new Chief Secretary. Among the key changes, Akhil Arora has been inducted into the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), while Shikhar Agrawal has been reassigned. The reshuffle also includes new appointments for the divisional commissioners of Kota and Bharatpur. Details of the TransfersThe transfer list, issued by the Joint Secretary to the Governor, includes 48 IAS officers. Notably, no district collectors have been included in this round, suggesting another list could be released in the coming days. Senior Officers Get New ResponsibilitiesAkhil Arora, a 1993-batch IAS officer, previously served as ACS of the Public Health Engineering Department (P...

Jaipur: Although minimum temperatures in Rajasthan have risen slightly, reaching above 10°C in many areas, the chill persists due to cold winds descending from hilly regions and dense morning fog. Cities such as Fatehpur (6.6°C) and Nagaur (7.4°C) remain among the coldest, while heavy fog and biting winds are making even daytime temperatures feel much colder. Rising Minimum TemperaturesJaipur has experienced a steady rise in minimum temperatures over the past two days. Despite this increase, cold conditions continue to dominate due to persistent winds from the hills. On Friday, only eight cities recorded temperatures below 10°C, compared to seventeen cities two days earlier. No city recorded a temperature below 5°C, a significant improvement from recent days when Mount Abu had dropped t...

Jaipur: In a major cybercrime crackdown, Jaipur Police have uncovered two fake call centers operating in Malviya Nagar and Pratap Nagar, which were defrauding American customers of millions of dollars. The gang, consisting of young men and women, posed as Amazon and Apple customer care representatives, luring victims with promises of refunds or resolving delivery issues, and then extorted money. The total amount scammed is still being assessed. How the Scam OperatedPolice Commissioner Sachin Mittal explained that the suspects used fake mobile numbers, posted on search engines to appear as official customer care contacts for Amazon and Apple. Customers seeking help for delivery delays, refunds, order cancellations, blocked accounts, or failed payments would call these numbers, unaware th...

Jaipur: Ravi Tyagi, a notorious criminal wanted for distributing fake degrees to thousands of students, has finally been arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) after evading police for over 18 months. During his long period on the run, Tyagi reportedly hid at several prominent religious sites, including Kedarnath, Kashi, Vrindavan, Omkareshwar, and Ujjain, managing to stay out of police custody—until he traveled to meet his girlfriend. SOG Nets Ravi TyagiThe SOG had declared a reward of ₹25,000 for Tyagi, who had been at large since April 2025, following raids at OPJS University in Churu, Rajasthan, where he was first identified as selling backdated fake degrees. SOG ADG Vishal Bansal stated that numerous candidates had managed to secure government jobs in different departments ...

Jaipur (Rajasthan): In a landmark decision, the Rajasthan High Court has announced that starting 1 February 2026, all handwritten medical and legal reports will be deemed invalid. Only digitally prepared, clear, and legible reports will be accepted in courts, government offices, and hospitals. The move aims to eliminate confusion and errors caused by illegible handwritten documents. Strict Directives Issued by High Court The High Court has mandated that all reports, including post-mortem, medical, and legal reports, must now be generated using approved digital systems. Handwritten reports will no longer be recognized. Authorities have been given a deadline until 1 February 2026 to implement the digital reporting system. Failure to comply will hold responsible officers and SPs account...