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Lakhs of pilgrims in Rajasthan, especially from the Shekhawati region, have reason to celebrate. The North Western Railway has extended the operation of the Tirupati–Hisar Weekly Special Train, making travel to the sacred Tirupati Balaji Temple more convenient this December. According to Captain Shashi Kiran, CPRO of North Western Railway, the extension ensures that devotees no longer need to change multiple trains to reach Tirupati. The direct service will save both time and money while offering a smooth pilgrimage experience. Extended Schedule: When Will the Tirupati–Hisar Special Train Run? Train No. 07717 — Tirupati to Hisar Runs on WednesdaysFrom 3 December to 24 DecemberTotal: 4 trips Train No. 07718 — Hisar to Tirupati Runs on SundaysFrom 7 December to 28 DecemberT...

In a historic and stringent decision, the Rajasthan High Court has ordered the state government to remove all liquor shops operating within 500 meters of state and national highways. A total of 1,102 liquor outlets will now have to be shifted within two months, marking one of the toughest actions taken in recent years against roadside alcohol availability. High Court Slams Government: “You Turned Highways into Liquor-Friendly Corridors” The Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court, comprising Justice Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Sanjeet Purohit, sharply criticized the state government during the hearing. The court observed that the administration had effectively converted the highways into “liquor-friendly corridors” by taking cover under municipal boundaries. The bench...