Amid tight security, the counting of votes for Bhilwara Municipal Corporation Election will start at 8 am. As per the updates from the EC, 63.84% voter turnout was recorded in Bhilwara Municipal Corporation Election. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting 70 wards in Bhilwara and the Indian National Congress (INC) is contesting 53 wards this time.
Bhilwara sisters die after losing consciousness during 108-dip vow at Badrinath Tapt Kund
Rajasthan: As rain returns, yellow alert issued for Alwar, Dholpur
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 11 (IANS) The monsoon is showing signs of becoming active again in Rajasthan, with a fresh spell of rain expected to begin in parts of eastern Rajasthan from Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph in several districts. A yellow alert has been issued for districts including Alwar, Baran, Bharatpur, Dausa, Deeg, Dholpur, Jhalawar, Karauli, Khairthal-Tijara, Kota, Kotputli-Behror, and Sawai Madhopur. Light to moderate rainfall is likely in parts of the Bharatpur, Jaipur, and Kota divisions on September 11. In Jaipur and surrounding areas, clouds may build during the afternoon, with thunderstorms and rain possible at some locations. However, rainfall is not expected to be uniform across the entire district or division. Rainfall activity is expected to increase across parts of the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer, and Udaipur divisions between September 12 and 16. Several districts, including Alwar, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Banswara, Dungarpur, and Rajsamand, may receive light to moderate rain during this period. The Kota-Hadoti region, comprising Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar, is likely to see increased rainfall activity on September 13 and 14. Moderate to heavy rain may occur at isolated locations in the Udaipur division and parts of southern Rajasthan. According to the IMD, a low-pressure area formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas on Friday. The system is expected to increase moisture over eastern Rajasthan, while strengthening easterly winds (purvai) around September 12 is likely to further support rainfall activity. The IMD has also reported a cyclonic circulation over northwestern Uttar Pradesh extending up to about 3.1 km above sea level. A trough extends from northern Haryana towards the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal through Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The monsoon trough is also extending towards the Bay of Bengal
Raj urban polls: Om Birla casts vote in Kota, appeals to voters for maximum turnout
Digital Desk | Kota, Sep 11 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday cast his vote at a polling booth in Shakti Nagar and appealed to people across Rajasthan to exercise their franchise in large numbers in the ongoing civic elections, saying greater public participation would strengthen democracy and make institutions more accountable. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Birla said voters play a crucial role in strengthening and empowering democracy by exercising their right to vote. In a democracy, voters strengthen and empower democracy by casting their votes. I believe that the greater the public participation in a democracy, the stronger and more empowered democracy becomes, making institutions more accountable to the people, he said. Birla urged voters across the state to participate actively in the ongoing urban local body elections. Therefore, I appeal to the people across the state to vote in maximum numbers and participate actively. This will strengthen and empower our democracy, ensuring that this institution also remains accountable to the public, he said. Meanwhile, polling for the second phase of the Rajasthan urban local body elections began at 7 a.m. on Friday and will continue until 6 p.m. across 147 urban local bodies. The second phase covers six municipal corporations, 20 municipal councils and 121 municipalities, with a total of 8,760,884 voters eligible to exercise their franchise. Polling is being conducted at 9,758 polling stations spread across 4,852 wards, with the electoral fate of 18,266 candidates at stake. With the completion of polling in the second phase, elections for all 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan will be concluded. Counting of votes will begin at 8 a.m. on September 14. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has also appealed to voters to participate in the second phase in large numbers and exercise their democratic right. Urging people to turn out in large numbers, CM Sharma said every vote would strengthen the foundation for urban development, better civic amenities and a brighter future. He also appealed to first-time voters to participate enthusiastically and encourage their families, friends and acquaintances to cast their votes. Earlier, the Rajasthan Election Commission released the final voter turnout figures for the first phase of the Rajasthan urban body elections, held on Wednesday across 162 urban local bodies, including four municipal corporations. The final turnout stood at 76.41 per cent. The Arnod Municipality in Pratapgarh recorded the highest turnout at 91.98 per cent, while the Bhilwara Municipal Corporation recorded the lowest at 63.84 per cent. The Commission had initially estimated the overall turnout at 76.04 per cent. Following revisions, the final figure was updated to 76.41 per cent. The turnout in the Chittorgarh Municipal Council was also revised from the initial estimate of 61.49 per cent to 68.15 per cent.
Rajasthan urban polls: Voting begins in 147 civic bodies in second phase
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 11 (IANS) Voting for the second phase of the Rajasthan urban body elections began at 7 a.m. on Friday in 147 civic bodies and will continue until 6 p.m. The urban local bodies also include Jaipur, comprising six municipal corporations, 20 municipal councils and 121 municipalities. A total of 8,760,884 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise at 9,758 polling stations across 4,852 wards, with the electoral fate of 18,266 candidates at stake. With the conclusion of polling in the second phase, elections for all 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan will be completed. Counting of votes will begin at 8 a.m. on September 14. The second phase covers 147 urban local bodies, including six municipal corporations, 20 municipal councils and 121 municipalities. Polling is being conducted at 9,758 polling stations across 4,852 wards, with 8,760,884 registered voters eligible to cast their ballots. A total of 18,266 candidates are in the fray. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has appealed to voters across the state to participate in the second phase and exercise their franchise. Urging people to turn out in large numbers, CM Sharma said every vote would strengthen the foundation for urban development, better civic amenities and a brighter future. He also appealed to first-time voters to participate enthusiastically and encourage their families, friends and acquaintances to vote. Chief Minister Sharma is scheduled to cast his vote at the Navodaya Teacher Training College (Getor) polling booth in Jagatpura, while Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari is scheduled to vote at Booth No. 10 in Ward 141. In Kota, Education Minister Madan Dilawar arrived at his polling station around 10 minutes before voting began. He cast his vote at Polling Station No. 2 in Ward 52. The State Election Commission has directed officials to ensure adequate arrangements for drinking water and shaded areas at polling stations for the convenience of voters. For the first time, elections are being held in 40 newly constituted urban local bodies. In the urban body elections conducted between 2019 and 2021 across 107 urban local bodies, 5,012,642 of 7,378,611 registered voters exercised their franchise across 4,027 wards, recording a voter turnout of 67.93 per cent. Earlier, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota each had two municipal bodies. The State Election Commission has set a target of 86 per cent voter turnout for the 2026 urban body elections. The Rajasthan State Election Commission has provided an online facility for voters to check their names and other details in the electoral roll. Voters can use the Search Voter option on the Commission's website and enter details such as district, urban body, name, father's or husband's name and age. They can also search using their Voter ID/EPIC number after selecting the relevant district. The State Election Commission has released the final voter turnout figures for the first phase of the Rajasthan urban body elections, held on Wednesday across 162 urban local bodies, including four municipal corporations. The final turnout stood at 76.41 per cent. The Arnod Municipality in Pratapgarh recorded the highest turnout at 91.98 per cent, while the Bhilwara Municipal Corporation recorded the lowest at 63.84 per cent. The Commission had initially estimated the overall turnout at 76.04 per cent. Following revisions, the final figure was updated to 76.41 per cent. The turnout in the Chittorgarh Municipal Council was also revised from the initial estimate of 61.49 per cent to 68.15 per cent.
BJP moves 70 Bhilwara civic poll candidates to secret location after voting
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 10 (IANS) The second phase of polling for Rajasthans Urban Local Body elections will be held on Friday, as the State Election Commission moves ahead with the next phase of the polls being conducted under the 'One State, One Election' initiative. The first phase of polling, held on September 9, was completed peacefully across 162 Urban Local Bodies, with an overall voter turnout of 76.41 per cent. The elections to 309 Urban Local Bodies in Rajasthan, including 10 Municipal Corporations, 47 Municipal Councils and 252 Municipalities, are being conducted in two phases. A total of 5,393 wards went to polls in the first phase. Of the 57,52,280 registered voters, 43,95,488 voters exercised their franchise, resulting in a voter turnout of 76.41 per cent. The first phase covered 4 Municipal Corporations, 27 Municipal Councils and 131 Municipalities. A total of 7,683 polling booths were established for the first phase, with 20,623 candidates in the electoral contest. The State Election Commission said polling for the member posts in all 162 Urban Local Bodies was conducted peacefully. The highest voter turnout in the first phase was recorded in Arnod Nagar Palika of Pratapgarh, where polling percentage reached 91.98 per cent. The high turnout reflected strong voter participation in the Urban Local Body elections. The lowest voter turnout was recorded in Bhilwara Nagar Nigam. The Municipal Corporation has 70 wards and a total of 2,96,682 registered voters. Of these, 1,89,390 voters cast their votes, resulting in a turnout of 63.84 per cent. The first phase also included 73 newly constituted Urban Local Bodies, where elections were being held for the first time. The remaining 89 Urban Local Bodies had witnessed general elections previously. In the last general elections held in these 89 bodies, voter turnout stood at 74.76 per cent. The 76.41 per cent turnout recorded in the first phase of the 2026 elections is higher than the turnout recorded in the previous general elections in these 89 Urban Local Bodies. With the first phase completed, attention now turns to the second and final phase of polling on September 11. The State Election Commission has completed preparations for the second phase, with polling arrangements being put in place across the Urban Local Bodies going to the polls. The elections form part of the statewide exercise to conduct Urban Local Body polls under the 'One State, One Election' framework. The Commission has reiterated its focus on ensuring that polling is conducted peacefully, transparently and in an orderly manner. Following completion of polling in both phases, the electoral process will proceed towards the counting of votes and subsequent stages of the Urban Local Body elections as per the notified schedule.
Amid tight security, the polling in the first phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections underway on Wednesday across 162 civic bodies across the state, including 18 in Jaipur district. In this election, more than 20,000 candidates are in the fray for 5,393 councillor posts in the first phase. Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. The four municipal corporations where polling underway in the first phase include Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner and Bhilwara.
Voting begins in 162 Urban Local Bodies across Rajasthan amid tight security at polling booths
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 9 (IANS) Voting for the first phase of Rajasthans Urban Local Body elections began at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday and will continue until 6:00 p.m., with stringent security arrangements in place across polling centres. The first phase covers 162 Urban Local Bodies across 39 districts, including 131 municipalities, 27 municipal councils and four municipal corporations including Bharatpur, Alwar, Bikaner and Bhilwara. More than 57.52 lakh voters are eligible to cast their ballots to determine the fate of 20,623 candidates. Polling is being conducted at 7,067 booths across 6,930 polling premises, covering 5,393 wards. The four municipal corporations together account for 279 wards in this phase. Elections in 32 wards have already been decided unopposed. In the four municipal corporations, 73 wards are witnessing direct contests between the BJP and Congress, while 76 wards have triangular contests and 130 wards are seeing multi-cornered contests. Early-morning queues were reported at several polling stations. In Alwar, voters began arriving at polling booths to elect councillors for the citys 65 wards. Jayaprakash Sharma cast the first vote at the Dak Bungalow polling station shortly after polling opened. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma appealed to citizens to participate enthusiastically in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote. He urged voters, particularly first-time young voters, to turn out in large numbers and encourage their families and acquaintances to participate. The State Election Commission has established a control room at 0141-2227407 for complaints and reports concerning voting and other election-related issues. The Commission has also advised voters to verify their names in the electoral roll and check their polling-station details through the 'Search Voter' facility on its official website before heading to the polling booth. Political party workers distributed voter slips door-to-door on Tuesday, as the Election Commission did not arrange for distribution of voter slips. There was a lot of enthusiasm among the voters to participate in the polls.
Voting in 95 wards of Bhilwara today
Two sisters die after snakebite in Bhilwara
Triple-engine govt will accelerate Rajasthans development: CM Bhajanlal Sharma
Jaipur, Sep 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday held a massive roadshow in Bhilwara in support of BJP candidates contesting the municipal elections. The road show, held from Dudhadhari Gopal Mandir to Maharana Talkies, witnessed an enthusiastic response, with large numbers of people and party workers gathering along the route to welcome the Chief Minister. At several locations, people showered flowers on the Chief Minister as he passed through the city. Before the roadshow, Sharma offered prayers at the Radha-Krishna Temple and Charbhuja Temple and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of Rajasthan. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the double-engine government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established new benchmarks of development in the country and Rajasthan over the past two and a half years. He said the state government is committed to maintaining this momentum and ensuring that the benefits of development reach every section of society. Calling people to vote for BJP, he said, Triple-engine government will accelerate Rajasthans development. Sharma said the upcoming urban local body elections provide an opportunity to further strengthen the pace of development in Rajasthan. He appealed to people to support BJP candidates and said the formation of a triple-engine government in urban local bodies would add a third engine to the states development journey. The Chief Minister also said that the state government is moving forward with the resolve of One State, One Election, aimed at bringing greater coordination and efficiency to the electoral process. The roadshow witnessed the participation of MPs, MLAs and a large number of BJP workers. Party workers and supporters raised slogans and extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister throughout the route, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere in the city. Sharma said the government would continue working with the resolve of good governance, development and public welfare, and urged voters to support BJP candidates in the municipal elections to strengthen development at the local level.
BJP nominee offered me money, Bhilwara independent candidate alleges
Bhilwara MLA seeks pledge against horse-trading
PCC member blames Dotasra for rejection of 17 Bhilwara nominations
Mumbai police arrest six in cyber-fraud racket using shell firms, bank accounts
Six members were arrested after investigators traced Rs 33.25 lakh from a Rs 74.26-lakh share-investment fraud to a firm account. The alleged mastermind from Bhilwara remains at large
Congress Bhilwara faction dispute puts 17 nominees at rejection risk
Lineman dies of electrocution in Bhilwara
Five booked for forcing Dalit men to sit on ground at I-Day event
Jaipur: Five people have been booked after two Dalit men alleged that they were subjected to caste-based abuse, forced to vacate chairs and sit on the ground during an Independence Day programme at a government school in Rajasthans Bhilwara district, according to the FIR. The alleged incident occurred on August 15 at the government school Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bhilwara College Establishment Officer Arrested While Accepting Rs 40,000 Bribe
Jaipur, July 23: Acting on the directions of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Headquarters, the ACBs Bhilwara-II unit arrested an Establishment Officer of Manikyalal Verma Government College, Bhilwara, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a complainant. Bribe Allegedly Sought to Continue Firms Contract Additional Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Smita Srivastava, said ... Read more Bhilwara College Establishment Officer Arrested While Accepting Rs 40,000 Bribe
July 21 Power Cut in Bhilwara: Electricity Supply to Remain Suspended in Over 70 Areas for 8 Hours
Bhilwara, July 21: Power supply will remain disrupted for 8 hours in more than 70 residential, commercial and industrial areas of Bhilwara on Tuesday due to maintenance work being carried out by the electricity department. According to AVVNL Assistant Engineer Neeraj Sharma, electricity supply from the 33/11 KV Gandhi Nagar Grid will remain suspended from ... Read more July 21 Power Cut in Bhilwara: Electricity Supply to Remain Suspended in Over 70 Areas for 8 Hours
Om Birla hands over Rs 5 lakh cheques to families of women who died during treatment in hospital
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla provided financial aid to families of deceased pregnant women. He assured that those found guilty during investigations would face consequences. Medical experts submitted recommendations to prevent future incidents at the hospital. Four maternal deaths were reported at Bhilwara District Hospital since the sixth. Investigations are underway to determine the causes and address any treatment gaps.
Eight women, minor die after surgery in two Rajasthan hospitals; state govt sends expert teams
Nine women and a minor died after surgeries in Rajasthan government hospitals over the past week. Inquiries have been initiated by the state government to ascertain the exact causes of these deaths. Expert teams are investigating the incidents in Bhilwara and Banswara districts for potential lapses. Preliminary reports have not confirmed operation theatre infections as the sole cause of fatalities.
Rajasthans Healthcare Crisis: Six Maternal Deaths Raise Alarms in Bhilwara and Banswara
Jaipur, July 11: In a troubling turn of events, six maternal deaths have been reported at the Mahatma Gandhi Government Hospital in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, within just five days. Additionally, two more fatalities occurred in Banswara, raising serious concerns about infection control and patient safety in the states public healthcare system. Hospital administration has confirmed the ... Read more Rajasthans Healthcare Crisis: Six Maternal Deaths Raise Alarms in Bhilwara and Banswara
GBH Performs First Successful Kidney Transplant in Udaipur
UDAIPUR, July 11, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :GBH General Hospital has successfully performed its first kidney transplant, marking another step forward in advanced medical care. For 38-year-old Yuvraj, a resident of Bhilwara, and his family, the end of 2025 brought a major health crisis. Yuvraj, a father of two young children, developed severe back pain in ... Read more GBH Performs First Successful Kidney Transplant in Udaipur
Police Crackdown on Gambling in Bhilwara, Nine Arrested
Mumbai, June 30: In a significant operation, police in Bhilwara district arrested nine individuals involved in illegal gambling at a farmhouse in the Sawai Pur area. The District Special Team (DST) and Badliyas police seized 1,31,590 in cash, two vehicles, and gambling materials from the scene. The police action took place late Sunday night after ... Read more Police Crackdown on Gambling in Bhilwara, Nine Arrested
CP Joshi Criticizes Congress Over Paper Leak and Ram Temple Issues
Bhilwara, June 28: BJP MP CP Joshi targeted Congress and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, addressing concerns over paper leaks and issues related to the Ram Temple. He highlighted the differences between the actions of the Congress regime and the current BJP government, asserting that strict measures are being taken against those jeopardizing the ... Read more CP Joshi Criticizes Congress Over Paper Leak and Ram Temple Issues
Hindustan Zinc, Sulfozyme Agro Sign MoU for Sustainable Metal Recovery
Udaipur, June 10, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Hindustan Zinc Limited, the worlds largest integrated zinc producer and among the top ten silver producers globally, has signed an MoU with Sulfozyme Agro India Private Limited under its flagship Zinc Industrial Park initiative at Khankhala in Rajasthans Bhilwara district. The partnership marks another strategic step towards strengthening Indias ... Read more Hindustan Zinc, Sulfozyme Agro Sign MoU for Sustainable Metal Recovery
Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), the worlds largest integrated zinc producer and among the top ten global silver producers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sulfozyme Agro India Pvt. Ltd. under its flagship Zinc Industrial Park initiative set up at Khankhala, Bhilwara district in Rajasthan. The partnership marks ... Read more Hindustan Zinc Partners with Sulfozyme Agro Under Zinc Park Initiative to Advance Sustainable Metal Recovery
3-Hour Power Shutdown in Parts of Bhilwara Today for Maintenance Work
BHILWARA, June 4, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Power supply will remain suspended for three hours in several areas of Bhilwara city on Thursday due to maintenance work. AVVNL Assistant Engineer Ram Milan Yadav said that electricity supply will remain affected in areas falling under the 33/11 KV R.C. Vyas Grid. The affected localities include R.C. Vyas ... Read more 3-Hour Power Shutdown in Parts of Bhilwara Today for Maintenance Work
Rajasthan Government Transfers 17 IPS Officers, Changes SPs in Seven Districts
Jaipur, May 20: The Rajasthan government has executed a significant reshuffle in the police department, transferring 17 IPS officers and changing the Superintendents of Police (SPs) in seven districts. The late-night reshuffle on Tuesday affected the districts of Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Tonk, Bharatpur, and Dausa. As part of these transfers, Harendra Kumar Mahawar has ... Read more Rajasthan Government Transfers 17 IPS Officers, Changes SPs in Seven Districts
Outrage in Rajasthan After Vandalism of 100-Year-Old Statue of Jujharji Maharaj
Jaipur, May 18: A shocking incident has emerged in Rajasthan where the 100-year-old statue of Jujharji Maharaj, located in the Pratap Nagar school complex on Pur Road in Bhilwara, was vandalized by miscreants. This act of desecration has sparked widespread anger and discontent across the region. The news of this vandalism at a sacred site ... Read more Outrage in Rajasthan After Vandalism of 100-Year-Old Statue of Jujharji Maharaj
Rajasthan High Court Orders Status Quo in Bhilwara Ancestral Land Dispute
Bhilwara, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) A family dispute over ancestral agricultural land in the Mandal area of Bhilwara has taken a legal turn after the Rajasthan High Court ordered all parties to maintain status quo on the disputed property. According to the case details, widow Damyanti Tunayat, daughter of late Gajanand Tunayat, alleged that ... Read more Rajasthan High Court Orders Status Quo in Bhilwara Ancestral Land Dispute
600 Tribal Talents Honoured at Udaipur Ceremony
Udaipur, May 17 (Udaipur Kiran) The 12th regional tribal talent honour and teachers felicitation ceremony organised by Shri Mewar Vagad Malwa Janjati Samaj Sansthan was held at Sukhadia Rangmanch on Sunday. More than 600 talents from tribal communities across Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Sirohi, Salumber, Chittorgarh and Pali districts were honoured for ... Read more 600 Tribal Talents Honoured at Udaipur Ceremony
