Rajasthan

Jaipur: Senior IAS officer V. Srinivas of the Rajasthan cadre is set to become the state’s new Chief Secretary. Although the official appointment order has not yet been issued by the state government, his elevation is all but confirmed. The Centre has already relieved Srinivas from his deputation in Delhi, allowing him to return to Rajasthan and assume the top bureaucratic position. Formal Order Only PendingThe Chief Secretary is officially appointed by the state government. The current Chief Secretary, Sudhansh Pant, has not yet been relieved, so the official order for Srinivas is still pending. Srinivas, a senior IAS officer, has spent nearly four years on central deputation. With the Centre’s orders to relieve him from Delhi, it is clear that he is being entrusted with a major respon...

Bara, Rajasthan: As the Anta bypoll vote counting progresses, a clear trend is emerging in favor of Congress. Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya is currently maintaining a lead, and political analysts attribute this shift to the last-minute rally by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, which appears to have influenced the local electorate. Gehlot Rally Changes Dynamics In the final phase of campaigning, Ashok Gehlot’s rally focused on local issues and strongly supported the Congress candidate. The event reportedly swayed voters in the Saini (Mali) community, a segment that the BJP had considered its stronghold. By energizing both party workers and undecided voters, the rally helped Congress gain a decisive edge in several booths. BJP had fielded Morpal Suman, a local leader from ...

Kota, Rajasthan: A recent eye health survey under the Rajasthan School Health Screening Program has revealed concerning statistics about students in government schools. Out of 7.5 million enrolled students, over 47,000 were found to have weak vision during eye tests conducted across the state. The Education Department is currently updating and analyzing this data to plan corrective measures. Kota Students Receive Glasses In Kota, eye tests were conducted in various government schools. Out of 1,020 students tested, 300 students were found to require glasses. 50 students have already received glasses, and efforts are underway to provide the remaining students with corrective lenses. CBE0 Snehalata Sharma stated that through collaboration with the Social Justice and Empowerment Departme...

Bharod, Rajasthan: Shefali Verma, the stormy opener and ‘Player of the Match’ in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup final, paid homage to her family deity Mansha Mata at her temple in Dahmi village, Kotputli-Bharod, Rajasthan. After the historic win, Shefali placed her medal at the deity’s feet and received blessings for continued success. Struggles Behind the Glory Speaking to the media, Shefali revealed the emotional turmoil she faced after being left out of the semifinals, describing it as “two dangerous nights” filled with self-doubt and questions. She said, “When I was sidelined in the semifinals, those two nights were extremely difficult for me. I kept asking myself many questions.” However, she returned stronger for the final, determined to perform exceptionally and secure a w...

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: A wave of fear has gripped the villages of Hansua and surrounding areas in Jaisalmer as an unknown predator has reportedly killed multiple dogs in recent days. The mysterious attacker struck the Nehru ki Dhani settlement early in the morning, claiming the lives of four dogs, leaving villagers anxious and unsettled. Nighttime Attacks Spread Panic According to locals, the predator strikes under the cover of darkness, targeting domestic dogs and vanishing before being identified. Early reports also indicate attacks in Dalaram ki Dhani, heightening tensions in the region. Villager Barkat Khan said, “For the past few nights, we have felt movements of a large animal near the settlements. It appears only in darkness, making identification nearly impossible.” Forest ...

Salumbar, Rajasthan: In a shocking cross-border cyber fraud case, Rajasthan police have busted a fake call center and arrested three young men involved in duping American citizens. The accused, including one from Jaipur and two from Mizoram, allegedly lured people with promises of low-interest loans and executed large-scale scams. How the Scam Operated The cyber criminals ran a fraudulent call center, reaching out to residents in the United States, offering loans at attractive rates. Victims were persuaded to provide personal and financial information, only to be defrauded. Police said that through this operation, the accused successfully carried out multiple fraudulent transactions. Arrest and Seizure The Salumbar police, assisted by the Cyber Cell and DST teams, conducted a r...

Baran, Rajasthan: The Anta Assembly by-election 2025 has once again brought independent candidate Naresh Meena into the spotlight. Known for his controversial yet charismatic political journey, Meena had earlier made headlines during the Deoli-Uniara by-election 2024. This time, he has contested independently from the Anta seat, drawing significant attention from local voters and political observers alike. Round-Wise Vote Tally for Naresh Meena 1st Round: 316 votes 2nd Round: 6,953 votes 3rd Round: 10,131 votes 4th Round: 14,012 votes 5th Round: 16,684 votes 6th Round: 18,644 votes 7th Round: 18,644 votes Political Journey and Public Image Naresh Meena began his political career in 2003, winning the post of Student Union General Secretary at Rajasthan Univer...

Kota, Rajasthan: The Kota Bhamashah Grain Market is currently facing severe operational disruption due to a shortage of laborers, coinciding with the bumper arrival of paddy. Hundreds of workers, who usually assist with loading and weighing the produce, have returned to their home state to cast votes in the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, leaving farmers stranded with their harvested crops. Mandi Operations Come to a Standstill The labor shortage has halted the loading (lading) of sold paddy, creating traffic jams and operational bottlenecks inside the mandi. Farmers have had to wait for hours to get their produce weighed and transported, leading to mounting frustration. Farmers Protest at Mandi Gates On Thursday, tensions escalated when angry farmers staged a protest at the ...

Baran, Rajasthan: The vote counting for the Anta Assembly by-election 2025 began early today, with 14 tables set up for counting 20 rounds of EVM votes. Counting of postal ballots has already been completed. The election has turned into a triangular contest between BJP’s Morpal Suman, Congress’ Pramod Jain Bhaya, and independent candidate Naresh Meena. The final outcome is expected to be clear by this afternoon. Live Updates (as of 14 Nov 2025) Seventh Round: Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya continued to hold a strong lead with 27,575 votes. Independent Naresh Meena secured 21,586 votes, moving past BJP’s Morpall Suman, who received 18,408 votes. Sixth Round: Bhaya – 23,693 | Meena – 18,644 | Suman – 15,988 | Total votes counted – 60,157 Fifth Round: Bhaya – 18,613 | Meena...