Rajasthan

A deeply moving incident from the desert region of Jaisalmer has left locals emotional, once again highlighting that animals, like humans, are capable of profound emotions and grief. In the remote Lathi area of Jaisalmer district, a camel gave birth in a forested stretch near Sodhakor village, approximately three kilometres away. However, during labour, the camel’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly after delivering the calf. With the mother gone within moments of its birth, the newborn was left helpless in the vast desert. For nearly five days, the young camel calf remained close to its dead mother, wandering around her body as if searching for life. Witnesses said the calf repeatedly nudged the body with its head, attempting to wake her, and cried out loudly, refu...

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, who took oath on December 15, 2023, marks both his 58th birthday and the completion of two years in office on December 15, 2025. Born on December 15, 1967, Sharma scripted a rare political milestone by becoming Chief Minister in his first term as an MLA. Though often criticized by political opponents for his lack of administrative experience, Bhajanlal Sharma has, over the past two years, taken several bold and transformative decisions that have reshaped governance in Rajasthan. These five key initiatives stand out as game changers, laying the foundation for long-term reform and public trust. 1. Formation of the Anti-Gangster Task Force Holding charge of the Home Department, Chief Minister Sharma moved swiftly to curb organized cr...

Jaipur: Political turmoil is escalating in Rajasthan over the MLA Fund Commission scandal, following a sting operation by a media group that allegedly exposed three legislators demanding commissions from funds allocated under the MLA fund. The revelations suggest that these lawmakers recommended diverting lakhs of rupees in return for kickbacks—a first-of-its-kind public exposure in the state. Both the Chief Minister and the Assembly Speaker have ordered investigations, while BJP and Congress have issued notices to their respective legislators. Party Action: Expulsion Possible The legislators caught in the controversy include BJP’s Rewant Ram Danga, Congress’s Anita Jatav, and independent MLA Ritu Banawat. BJP state president Madan Rathore has issued a notice to Rewant Ram Danga, req...

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...