Rajasthan

Jaipur: Success has a way of filling hearts with joy, and 17-year-old Geetali Gupta from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, has given the perfect glimpse of this with her heartfelt reaction to the CLAT 2026 results. Geetali has achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing All India Rank 1 in the CLAT 2026 exam, scoring 112.75 out of 119 marks. Her achievement is not only a matter of personal pride but also a moment of immense happiness for her family and the entire state. Viral Video Captures Emotional MomentA video capturing Geetali’s reaction has gone viral on social media. In the clip, she is seen sitting in front of her home temple, nervously checking her roll number online. When her result appears on the screen, Geetali is visibly shocked, and her face lights up with pure joy and disbel...

Kota: Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar’s visit to a MGNREGA worksite in Kota’s Ramganj Mandi assembly area turned into a delightful interaction with women workers, showcasing a lighter and relatable side of the minister. During the visit, Minister Dilawar sat down to share a meal with the women laborers and praised the home-cooked food they had prepared. So impressed was he with the taste that he humorously suggested that his wife should also learn to cook such delicious meals. He even asked the women how much they would charge to provide such training, making the conversation light-hearted and jovial. A video of this exchange, capturing the informal moment, has quickly gone viral on social media. Feedback on Government Schemes The minister also took t...

Jaipur: In a significant move to safeguard the welfare of minors, the Rajasthan government has implemented a new law prohibiting night work for adolescents aged 14 to 18. The ordinance, aimed at ensuring the safety and future of young workers, has received approval from Governor Haribhau Bagade and is now officially part of state legislation. Earlier, the permissible age for restricted work hours was 12 to 15 years. With the new ordinance, the age group has been expanded to 14–18 years, ensuring stronger protection for teenage workers in restaurants, hotels, factories, and other commercial establishments. Ordinance Passed Without Legislative Session The Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, was approved by the Governor following notification is...

Jhunjhunu:Residents of Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region are set to receive a major infrastructure boost, as the Central Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the four-laning of National Highway-11 from Jhunjhunu to the Haryana border (Pacheri). Once completed, the project will significantly reduce travel time to Delhi, making the journey faster, safer, and more comfortable for commuters, traders, farmers, and transporters. ₹2,202 Crore Project to Transform Connectivity The ambitious project will cover the stretch from Jhunjhunu through Chirawa and Singhana up to the Haryana border at Pacheri, with a total investment of ₹2,202.67 crore. After receiving clearance from the Union Road Transport Ministry, the highway is expected to redefine road connectivity between Rajasthan,...

Udaipur:Rail passengers in Rajasthan may soon have another reason to celebrate. Even as Indian Railways is operating special trains for Christmas, New Year, and winter holidays, a major update has emerged regarding high-speed rail connectivity. Rajasthan is likely to get a new Vande Bharat Express, proposed to run between Udaipur and Ahmedabad (Asarva), significantly enhancing travel convenience in the Mewar and southern Rajasthan region. According to Chittorgarh MP and former Rajasthan BJP president C.P. Joshi, preparations at the railway level have already begun, and the official announcement of the Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat could be made anytime. Speaking to the media in Udaipur, Joshi said the railway authorities are working rapidly on this route, and once operational, the trai...

In a major relief to consumers and businesses, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (Jaipur DISCOM) has announced a significant reduction in cable testing charges for new electricity connections. The move is expected to lower the overall cost of setting up new power connections across industrial, commercial, and residential projects. The revised decision brings down cable testing fees by 20% to as much as 62%, making electricity access more affordable and easing the financial burden on new applicants. Lower Fees for HT and LT Connections According to Jaipur DISCOM officials, the maximum cable testing fee for High Tension (HT) connections has been reduced from ₹81,381 to ₹55,000.For Low Tension (LT) connections, the charges have been slashed sharply from ₹54,257 to ₹20,750, offering ...

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan – The Special Intensive Revision (SIR-2026) of voter lists in Rajasthan has revealed startling discrepancies in Jhunjhunu district, exposing 22,939 deceased voters and 71,675 permanently migrated voters who were still listed as “alive” in official records. Following the revision, a total of 1,16,082 names were removed, causing a significant drop in the district’s voter count from 18,48,032 to 17,31,950. Constituency-Wise Voter List Reduction The SIR-2026 revision highlighted the following reductions across seven assembly constituencies: Jhunjhunu – 20,280 names removed (highest) Surajgarh – 19,482 Nawalgarh – 19,370 Pilani – 16,770 Udaipurwati – 16,375 Mandawa – 12,594 Khetri – 11,211 (lowest) Reasons for Removal According to District...

Jaipur, Rajasthan – The Rajasthan Transport Department has intensified action against the 7-digit VIP vehicle number scam, which allegedly involves around ₹500 crore. The Jaipur RTO has blacklisted 2,129 vehicle registration certificates (RCs) and issued notices to the respective owners, summoning them for physical verification at the Jaipur RTO office. Vehicle owners are required to appear on December 24, 25, and 26 at the Jagatpura RTO office. Verification Mandatory or FIR Will Be Filed Across Rajasthan, more than 10,000 vehicles were allegedly allotted 7-digit numbers through fraudulent backlogs. Jaipur district officials are also implicated, accused of colluding to issue thousands of registration numbers illegally. Owners of suspicious 7-digit number vehicles must provide valid d...

Nathdwara/Jaipur: Social media influencer Jigisha Joshi, popularly known as Mewari Bai, has sparked widespread discussion in Rajasthan with a video addressing the ongoing controversy over the Aravalli mountain range. The video, rapidly going viral, has garnered significant public support and reignited debates over environmental protection and policy definitions related to the region. The Controversy: Redefining Aravalli The recent dispute stems from the new definition of the Aravalli range accepted by the Supreme Court, based on a proposal by the central government. According to this definition, only lands 100 meters or higher are officially classified as part of the Aravalli region. This reinterpretation has caused alarm among environmentalists, local leaders, and wildlife conser...