Rajasthan

Jaipur, 15 Dec 2025: A video of Rajasthan Police Constable Priyanka Shekhawat dancing on a busy highway while apparently ignoring traffic rules has gone viral on social media, raising serious questions about road safety and police discipline. The video shows Constable Shekhawat stopping her vehicle on the highway and dancing with a few friends, while other vehicles pass by at high speed. Such behavior on a busy road is being criticized as highly risky, with the potential to cause serious accidents. Safety Concerns and Public ReactionSocial media users and officials have expressed concern over the incident, highlighting that no visible traffic safety measures were in place and that the constable displayed a lack of caution. The location of the video has not been officially confirmed, ...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The ongoing commission scandal in Rajasthan, which initially implicated three legislators, has now widened to include government officials. Allegations have surfaced that officials were also demanding 5–10% of project funds in exchange for approving work orders, prompting authorities to plan strict action. Officials Caught in Sting Operation The controversy first erupted after a media sting operation revealed that legislators were taking up to 40–50% commission on development funds. The latest investigation shows that officials were negotiating their share before approving the work. Kalash Ram, Chief Block Education Officer (CBEO) of Mundwa, Nagaur, and Pushpendra Sharma, District Education Officer (DEO – Primary) of Karauli, reportedly demanded 5% and 10% respecti...

Jaipur:The Rajasthan government’s decision to conduct fresh medical examinations of employees appointed under the disability quota has triggered widespread concern, with the move likely to affect more than 15,000 government employees across various departments in the state. According to official orders, all government personnel appointed on the basis of disability certificates—including those recruited 5 to 35 years ago—will now be required to appear before newly constituted medical boards for re-verification. The decision comes in the wake of several alleged cases of fake and suspicious disability certificates detected during recent recruitment drives. Crackdown After Fake Certificate Cases Surface Sources in the administration said that the move was initiated after irregularitie...

Jaipur: In a major breakthrough against counterfeit currency circulation, Jaipur Police have exposed a fake currency racket operating from Uttar Pradesh to Rajasthan. The City Special Task (CST) team of the Jaipur Commissionerate seized counterfeit notes worth ₹2.90 lakh and arrested two accused during a late-night operation in the Chitrakoot police station area. According to Special Commissioner Rahul Prakash, the CST team received specific intelligence that a युवक was moving around the Chitrakoot area in a car carrying fake currency. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, a team led by Inspector Ratan Singh laid a trap and intercepted the suspicious vehicle. Fake Notes Recovered From Car and Flat During the search of the car, police recovered counterfeit currency worth ₹1.90 lakh from t...

A tragic road accident on National Highway-125 (Jodhpur–Pokaran road) in the Setrawa area of Phalodi claimed the lives of a grandfather and his grandson after a high-speed Maruti Suzuki Alto suffered a tyre burst and collided head-on with an oncoming Kia car on Saturday. The accident occurred near Bawkan Talab when the Alto, travelling at a high speed, reportedly attempted sudden braking. During this maneuver, one of its front tyres burst, causing the vehicle to lose control and veer into the wrong lane, where it crashed violently into a Kia coming from the opposite direction. Following the collision, the front portion of the Alto caught fire, creating panic at the scene. Alert villagers, passers-by, and police personnel acted swiftly and managed to douse the flames using sand and wa...

Jaipur: In a major relief for residents, Jaipur Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dr. Gaurav Saini has announced a significant administrative reform in the issuance of birth and death certificates. From December 15, citizens will no longer be required to visit the municipal headquarters, as these certificates will now be issued at all zone offices across the city. Until now, residents—especially those living in distant areas of Jaipur’s nearly 40-kilometre urban spread—were compelled to travel to the main civic headquarters, causing inconvenience and additional expenses. The new system aims to simplify procedures and bring services closer to citizens. Decision Taken in Public Interest Commissioner Dr. Gaurav Saini stated that the decision has been taken keeping public convenience...

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Governor has approved the Bhajanlal Government’s Jan Vishwas Ordinance, leading to amendments in 11 existing laws. With this, three specific offenses—water wastage/sewer obstruction, grazing cattle in forest areas, and damage to forest property—will no longer carry jail terms. Instead, offenders will only be liable to pay fines. Key Changes Under the Jan Vishwas Ordinance: Water-related Offenses: Previously, causing water wastage, obstructing sewer lines, or connecting to sewer lines without permission could result in imprisonment. Now, these violations will only incur fines. Grazing in Forest Areas: Earlier, grazing cattle in forest land attracted a six-month jail term along with a fine of ₹500. The jail provision has now been removed, leaving only the fine...

Bundi, Rajasthan: Veteran political figure Naresh Meena, who has been in the news over the last two years for contesting multiple assembly elections, has announced his plans for the 2028 Rajasthan Assembly elections. Meena, who previously contested from Chhabra, Devli-Uniara, and Anta by-polls, aims to make a strong comeback by contesting from two constituencies, including Hindoli-Nainwa. Past Struggles and Political Strategy Naresh Meena first entered the fray from Chhabra when he did not receive a ticket from the Congress, aiming to disrupt the party’s stronghold. Later, he contested by-polls in Devli-Uniara and Anta, but faced defeats in all three attempts. In Anta, his main rival was former minister Pramod Jain Bhaya, while the election campaign also saw tensions with new Congres...