Category: Rajasthan

Residents of Kanha Vihar and nearby areas of Dhawas in Jaipur have received relief after complaints regarding non-functional street lights were taken up by local authorities. The issue had reportedly been causing inconvenience to residents, particularly during the evening and night hours. Poor lighting on local roads can create difficulties for pedestrians, motorists and residents returning home after dark. The...

The Rajasthan Urban Development and Housing Department has issued a new order concerning the Right of Way of national highways, state highways and other roads located within urban areas. The order, dated August 10, 2026, deals with the re-determination of road rights of way and the process for issuing land leases or pattas in affected areas. The decision is important...

The Rajasthan government has announced a major infrastructure initiative to construct new buildings for 300 government schools that are currently in poor or dilapidated condition. The project has been allocated Rs 409 crore and is expected to provide students with safer and improved learning environments. The announcement has attracted political attention after Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party,...

A political confrontation unfolded in Jaipur on Thursday after Rajasthan Congress leaders gathered outside a government school to protest against new restrictions on entry, photography and videography inside state-run educational institutions. The Congress delegation, led by Rajasthan Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully, attempted to enter the Anandilal Poddar School for Deaf and Mute in Jaipur. Police stopped the leaders...

Coaching institutes operating along Jaipur’s Gopalpura Bypass are facing possible action from the Jaipur Development Authority after authorities began the process of implementing directions concerning the relocation of coaching centres from the busy area. The development has triggered concern among coaching operators, with the coaching institute association announcing a shutdown in protest against the proposed action. The issue has become...

The weather pattern in Rajasthan is set to change from August 20, with the Meteorological Department forecasting rain in several parts of the state. Jaipur is among the districts expected to see a change in weather conditions, while light to moderate rainfall is likely across parts of eastern Rajasthan. According to the latest forecast, rain activity is expected to continue...

A dispute that reportedly began during a cricket game involving children in Jaipur’s Bagru area escalated into a confrontation between two groups, leading to tension in the locality and a protest outside the police station. According to reports, the disagreement began over a cricket match being played by children. What started as an argument during the game reportedly intensified after...

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has revealed the deeply personal reason behind his decision to choose Jaipur as the home city for his Pro Kabaddi League team, the Jaipur Pink Panthers. In a recent interview, the actor spoke about his long-standing connection with sports and explained that Jaipur was not simply a business or sporting choice for him. Abhishek said that...

The Rajasthan Police and Home Department have carried out a series of transfers and postings involving senior police officers, as part of an administrative reshuffle across the state. The changes affect officers serving at the Additional Superintendent of Police and Deputy Superintendent of Police levels, with several officers being assigned new responsibilities in Jaipur and other districts. The reshuffle includes...

A 27-year-old man’s death in Jaipur has taken a serious turn after his family raised suspicions over the circumstances in which he died. Mahesh Meena died on August 5 after he was found unconscious near 14 Number Puliya in the Vishwakarma area. What was initially treated as a death requiring further inquiry has now become a murder investigation after his...