15 coaches of goods train derail near Jaisalmer

Fifteen coaches of a goods train carrying limestone from Sonu railway station in Jaisalmer to Durgapura steel exchange yard in West Bengal got derailed between Thaiyat Hamira and Jetha Chandhan railway stations on Tuesday morning.

Ajmer girl bags national award for calligraphy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday honoured 13-year-old Gauri Maheshwari of Ajmer with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar through a virtual programme.

With 6.68 lakh booster jabs, Rajasthan at third spot

Rajasthan is among the top 3 states which have administered the highest number of booster doses in the country. Gujarat tops the list with 9,41,139 booster doses followed by Uttar Pradesh (8,48,247) and Rajasthan (6,68,070), shows the CoWIN portal at 6.30pm on Monday.

Raj: Locals for vax drive helps Pratapgarh win top slot

Pratapgarh has become the first district in the state to vaccinate 100% of 18+ population with second dose against Covid. What worked in its favour was the district's strategy of involving locals in vaccinating people.

Train state farmers in e-transactions: CM Gehlot

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday asked the agriculture marketing department to train farmers in online transactions to make the prices of agricultural products more competitive and promote online trade in mandis.

Rajasthan govt officials held for taking bribe

A team of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a block social security officer posted at Chirawa and a junior assistant posted at social justice department, Jhunjhunu for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000.

Daily Covid infections decline in Rajasthan

For seven consecutive days, the number of deaths due to Covid-19 has been increasing daily in the state even as fresh infections dipped for three days in a row.The state reported 23 deaths in 24 hours, the highest since June 11 when 27 persons died of Covid.

Rajasthan: Minor gang-raped in Nagaur, 1 held

A 15-year-old girl was kidnapped, and gang raped allegedly by two persons in a village under Maroth police station area of Nagaur.

Jaipur: 62-yr-old electrocuted after touching power pole

A 62-year-old man was electrocuted by a 1,100KV high-tension pole in the Bhatta Basti area on Sunday morning. The police identified the victim as one Majid Ahmad, a resident of JP Colony within the Bhatta Basti police station area.

In 8 days, Rajasthan sees over 1L new Covid infections

In just eight days, the state has reported over one lakh fresh Covid-19 cases. From January 16 to 23, the state reported 1,01,912 new infections.

100% of 18+ beneficiaries fully vaxxed in Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh has vaccinated 100% of 18+ beneficiaries with both doses. Jhunjhunu is at No. 2 position where 90.2% are double vaccinated. Overall, 78.8% of the entire states population has received both the doses till January 22.

Raj guvs Twitter handle hacked for three hours

Governor Kalraj Mishras official Twitter handle @KalrajMishra was hacked for almost three hours from 11.28am to 2.30pm on Sunday. The unidentified hacker posted a tweet in the Arabic language which read, Good Morning. Your uncle spooky and hybrid sends blessings to you.

Rajasthan reports 14,112 new Covid-19 cases, 19 deaths

Rajasthan on Sunday reported 14,112 fresh Covid-19 cases and 19 more deaths due to the viral disease, according to a health department report.

Raj to track migrants who were vaxxed in other states

To ensure 100% first dose Covid vaccination by January 31, the health department has started surveying blocks in bordering districts, which have a sizable migratory population, working in other states.

Raj: 21-yr-old dies after stray bull hits bike

A 21-year-old youth died after a stray cattle hit his bike near Haldi Ghati Marg in Sanganer, leading to his death on Thursday night in a hospital.

Khatipura mishap: Car driver evades arrest

The police are yet to arrest the driver of the speeding car, that killed a 36-year-old man near Khatipura three days ago. DCP (Traffic) Shweta Dhankar said that the police had detained the driver for his medical examination .

Ramgarh sanctuary to be notified as 4th tiger reserve

Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, which is among the proposed five sites in the country, is expected to be formally notified as tiger reserve (TR) soon before the Global Tiger Summit, which is to be held at Vladivostok, Russia.

Raj reports 17 Covid deaths, maximum in 7 mnths

Covid claimed 17 lives and infected 14,829 persons across the state on Saturday, taking the casualty count to 9,076 and cumulative positive tally to 11,15,790.This was the biggest single-day spike in Covid deaths since June 14, when 20 persons fell prey to the virus.

Exorcist held for raping minor girl in Jhalawar

Accused Raghuveer Meghwal raped the girl on Wednesday evening after sending her parents to a nearby village to bring some material for performing various rituals to rid the girl of the evil spirit, SHO Kirdar Ahmed of the Kawai police station in Jhalawar district said.

26-year-old gangraped just 250m away from police station

Barely 250 metres away from a police station, a 26-year-old woman was gangraped near village in Udaipurs Jhadol area on Thursday evening.

REET paper leak case: 2 more arrested in Rajasthan

A day after Rajasthan police arrested the prime accused in the REET cheating paper leak from Gujarat, two more suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in the racket that had kicked off a series of protests by students.

Rajasthan: 2 arrested for killing 3 leopards

The forest department has arrested two persons for killing leopards in Alwar.

Fog, rain hit road & air traffic in Raj on Friday

Fog and mist affected normal life across the state on Friday morning while drizzling in the evening guided the mercury to take a dip. People in many parts of the state witnessed dense fog which was heaviest of this season so far.

15 Cov deaths in 24 hrs take Raj toll to 95 this mnth

Fifteen persons died due to Covid-19 in 24 hours in the state, taking the overall toll to 9,059. This has become a serious cause of concern for health authorities as fatalities are increasing alarmingly every seven days in January.

Rajasthan: 3 leopards 'poached' near Sariska Reserve

A village youth near Jhir area of Alwar district saw the carcass of a leopard in the bushes. He immediately took the photo and sent it to the forest officials, but the forest department team could not find the carcass. Finally, on Wednesday, the villagers found the carcass of the leopard.

Raj CM speaks of atmosphere of violence in PM's presence

The chief minister also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development works amounting to Rs 275 crore in Barmer on Thursday.

Tribal district Banswara hailed for 90% first dose vax

Despite being a tribal-dominated district with population scattered in areas difficult to reach, Banswara has scripted a success in vaccinating 90% of its 18+ population with the first dose.

Rajasthan: Int'l drug racket busted, 5kg charas seized

Busting an international racket of narcotics smuggling, the Crime Branch, Crime Investigation Department (CB-CID) wing of Rajasthan police in association with Jaipur police on Thursday arrested a smuggler with illegal possession of 5 kg of charas which costs nearly Rs 1 crore in the

Raj CM orders to stop auction of agri land over dues

Amid an all round attack by opposition parties over the auction of farmers land in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday issued an order directing officials to stop commercial banks from selling agricultural land of farmers who have been unable to repay loans.

Rajasthan: Now, Sunday curfew only in urban areas

The state government on Thursday issued revised Covid-19 guidelines which allowed 100 guests/people to attend marriage ceremonies in the state. The number of people engaged for bands performing at such ceremonies will be counted separately.

Three killed in road crash amid dense fog

Three people were killed in a collision between two trucks in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district on Thursday, police said.

Married daughter entitled for job on ...: Rajasthan HC

If a daughter is unmarried or single, she is eligible to seek appointment on the grounds of compassion; and if she is widowed or divorced, then too she is eligible for the same. She then must not be devoid of the same right, to seek compassionate appointment, only when she is married, the court observed.

Raj: 'Palace On Wheels to woo domestic tourists'

Tourism department is under process to hire a well-recognised consultant in the country to create a strategy and monitor the performance of Palace On Wheels as it plans to woo domestic tourists in the absence of foreign tourist inflows.

Rajasthan: 95% of 18+ people get 1st vaccine dose

Rajasthan is inching closer to achieving 100% first dose Covid vaccination. Out of 5.14 crore people in the 18+ age group, 4.86 crore have been administered the first shot. Though seven districts have achieved more than 100% inoculation, they are facing challenges related to the second dose.

Covid casualty ex gratia: 80% get Rs 50k each in Raj

The state government has released an ex gratia amount of Rs 50,000 to each of the kin of 80% Covid victims till January 18.The state has received 10,315 applications seeking compensation under the Covid death scheme.

Raj CM: Centre should start vaccination for 12-14 yrs

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said children in the age group of 12-14 years should be vaccinated soon. Addressing a cabinet meeting, Gehlot said, It has come to my notice that children from two years are getting vaccinated in several countries around the world.

Udaipur businessman attacked with sword, hand severed

According to Hiran-Magri police, Amar Singh entered the office of Kailash Menaria and attacked him with a sword. Neighbours intervened and rescued the victim. Police soon reached the spot and detained the accused. The victim was referred to the hospital where his condition is said to be out of danger.

Notice to Raj govt for not filling women panel posts

Petitioner Ishwar Prasad moved a contempt petition against the state government in the high court seeking action against the chief secretary and the principal secretary (Women and Child Development) and it came up for hearing on Tuesday.

HC bans constructions within 1km of Kumbhalgarh reserve

The bench comprising Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vinod Kumar Bharwani has directed Rajsamand and Pali collectors to ensure compliance of the stay order.

Vax drive: Medical health officers under target pressure

Dr Manish Kasinawar, the CMHO of Bharatpur, a district which is at the bottom in vaccination numbers in the state, has been removed after he failed to carry out the desired number of inoculations and testings.

Jaipur saw more recoveries than new Covid cases in 2 days

For the past two days, Jaipur has been witnessing steady a dip in active cases as more persons have recovered from Covid in comparison to daily new cases. In the last 24 hours, the state reported 9,711 new cases, taking the overall tally to 10,56,606. Jaipur reported 2,358 fresh infections.

Udaipur man held for allegedly raping minor daughter

The Lasadiya police on Monday arrested the man accused of raping his daughter from the jungle in Ghassa area in the district. He had been absconding since a complaint was filed against him.

School dropout from Raj to design course for agri univs

A Class 10 dropout, Hukumchand Patidar from Jhalawar, is designing the curriculum on organic farming for agricultural universities in the country.

Covid recoveries in Rajasthan cross 10k-mark in 48 hrs

Even as the state reported 9,236 fresh Covid-19 infections on Monday, as many as 5,894 people recovered from the diseases in 24 hours.In just two days, a total of 10,580 patients have been declared free of Corona in the state. Meanwhile, the states overall tally increased to 10,46,895.

Teen detained for assaulting his 3-yr-old cousin in Raj

A 14-year old boy was detained on Monday for sexually assaulting his three-year-old cousin in Jhunjhunu on Sunday.

'Need Centres nod for CBI probe into Alwar girls case'

The state home department on Monday recommended a CBI inquiry into the hearing and speech impaired minor girls case in Alwar to the Union department of personnel and training (DoPT).

Just 1.6% of active cases hospitalised in Jaipur

However, the number of patients admitted to hospital in Jaipur has increased marginally. Currently, 333 patients are undergoing treatment for covid-19 in hospitals, around 10 days ago, 151 were in the hospitals for Covid-19 treatment.

Bodies of man, woman found at rly track in Raj

Mutilated bodies of a man and a woman were recovered from a railway track in the Bhimganj Mandi area here, police said on Monday. It is suspected that the two jumped before a train to end their lives, they said.

Ajmer: Weather and curbs restrict public movement

During the Sunday curfew in the state, the city remained tight closed and only emergency services were allowed in the city. The police remained alert and were seen patrolling across the city. Even the dargah, dargah bazaar, and Brahma temple in Pushkar remained closed on Sunday. Yet few passengers could be seen at the bus stand and at the railway station.

Raj govt to hand over minor girl rape case to CBI

The state government on Sunday has decided to hand over the investigation of a hearing and speech impaired minor girls case in Alwar to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The incident involved a minor girl who sustained injuries in her private parts found on a flyover in Alwar on January 11.

Rajasthan's day temp below 20C after 11 years

The state continued to witness a prolonged spell of severe cold wave on Sunday. The average maximum temperature in January, so far, is below 20. 0C, recorded for the first time since 2010.On Sunday, dense fog and frost added to the shivering cold conditions, with Karauli have a minimum temperature of 2. 4 C, the Met report said.

Footfall, flights reduce at Jaipur airport in January

With the Covid cases escalating in the state, the footfall at the Jaipur airport has seen a steady decrease of around 10,000 passengers on a daily basis since January 1.

Sunday curfew: Markets remain closed in Jaipur

Several markets of the city remained closed on the first Sunday curfew. Many markets in the Walled City, Tonk Road, Barkat Nagar and Bajaj Nagar wore a deserted look, but people continued to pour in at regular intervals to purchase fruits and vegetables.

Rajasthan reports six Covid deaths in 24 hours

With six more deaths on Sunday, the states Covid fatalities went up to 9,005. In just seven months and 22 days, it witnessed 1,000 deaths. In January so far, 41 people have died of Covid.Five districts reported the six Covid deaths in the state.

Alwar 'rape' case: 'No proof to conclude anything'

Four days after a 15-year-old speech impaired girl was found bleeding on a flyover in Alwar with injuries on her private parts, police investigating the alleged 'sexual assault' on Saturday said the case was still wide open for probe from all angles.

In 5 days, Covid claims 25 in Raj: 8 die in 24 hrs

Covid has claimed 25 lives in the past five days across the state.

Rajasthan: 5 of family die in Nagaur car accident

Five of a family including three brothers died in an accident on Nagaur-Jodhpur highway on Saturday morning. While four of them were killed on the spot, one succumbed on the way to hospital. Two of the injured, a father-daughter duo, are undergoing treatment at a Jodhpur hospital.

Rajasthan may miss tap connection target this year

The state government has hinted that the target of 30 lakh Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) set for the year 2021-22 under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) cannot be achieved due to technical reasons like sustainable water resources, survey of villages, poor finances and delay due to

Jaipur, Alwar among 6 dists with 65% active Covid cases

Majority of the Covid cases are being reported from six districts Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar, Udaipur, Kota and Bikaner that collectively account for at least 65% of the active cases.

Rajasthan records 9,676 Covid cases, 8 more die

Of the latest deaths, two were reported from Jhalawar and one each from Barmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Sirohi, Sikar and Udaipur, the report stated.

Rajasthan: Five killed in Nagaur road crash

11 from Raj hurt in derailment of Bikaner-Guwahati Exp

Eleven Rajasthan passengers were among injured in the derailed Bikaner-Guwahati Express train on Thursday, however, no casualties were reported from the state. The helpline numbers set up were ringing non-stop since the accident occurred. The officials claimed that over 100 calls were received in Bikaner division alone though on Friday these decreased significantly.

Jaipur: Covid takes back seat, hopes soar this Sankranti

Music and live commentary on loudspeakers, colourful kites and manjhas and home-cooked delicacies marked the Makar Sankranti celebrations in Jaipur and other parts of the state on Friday. The day concluded with the bursting of firecrackers and releasing sky lanterns.

Cold wave continues in Raj, Mount Abu logs -5C

There was no respite from shivering cold on Friday as majority of the places witnessed minimum temperatures below the normal notch.Mount Abu remained coldest in the state where a minimum temperature of minus 5C was recorded, the Met reports said.

Active Covid cases cross 50,000 since May 29 in Raj

Active Covid-19 cases in the state crossed the 50,000 mark after seven-and-a-half months. The last time the state had over 50k active cases was on May 29. The state also breached the 10k mark in daily new cases on Friday for the first time since May 17.

Rajasthan govt delays RBSE Class 12 practical tests

The state government on Thursday decided to postpone the RBSE practical board examination for Class 12 until further orders.

Cops clueless about culprits who raped minor in Alwar

Two days after the 15-year-old speech-impaired girl was allegedly raped, brutally assaulted and abandoned abandoned on a flyover in Alwar, the Rajasthan police are yet to make any breakthrough in the case.

Sunday curfew: Raj allows sale of milk, fruits, vegetables

In fresh Covid guidelines issued by the home department on Thursday, sale of milk, fruits and vegetables and other perishable food items will be allowed during Sunday curfew in the state. Shops and stores selling these items will be permitted to open.

Train mishap: 2 Raj mins to visit Bengal for relief ops

Following the derailment of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express train near Jalpaiguri on Thursday evening, chief minister Ashok Gehlot has asked his ministers Bhanwar Singh Bhati and Govind Ram Meghwal to reach Bagdogra in West Bengal and coordinate in the relief work on behalf of the Rajasthan

In 3 days, Rajasthan sees 14 Covid deaths; 7 in 24 hrs

The state is now witnessing a spike in Covid-19 deaths. Seven persons died of the virus on Thursday, taking the death toll, so far, in January to 24 and overall fatalities to 8,988.New Covid infections have been increasing at a rapid pace.

Jodhpur: 50-yr-old held for raping, impregnating girl

The police arrested a 50-year old man for raping and impregnating a minor girl here on Wednesday. The incident came to light after her medical check-up revealed that she was over six weeks' pregnant

Protest against new RBSE office planned in Bikaner

The proposed second office of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) in Bikaner has sparked a major controversy in political circles.

Raj: SIT to probe abduction, rape of minor in Alwar

The Alwar police on Wednesday constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the abduction and rape of the 15-year-old specially abled girl by unidentified persons. The survivor was found bleeding profusely near a flyover in Alwar city late Tuesday evening.

Raj govt frames rules for hiring on contract

The personnel department had announced the rules for contract appointment following the recent cabinet meeting thathad amended the rules for contractual hiring of employees.

6 inter-state burglars held in Jodhpur

Police busted an inter-state gang of burglars and arrested six of the members here on Wednesday. The gang, mostly female, took up the job of house helpers, while the males provided external support like identification of houses and fleeing after the loot.

Raj: Active Covid cases jump 26% to over 38k in 24 hrs

In 24 hours, active cases increased by 25.6% from 30,597 to 38,448 in the state, which is witnessing a steep rise in Covid-19 cases. Daily new infections also saw a significant jump by 49% with 9,488 cases being reported on Wednesday in comparison to 6,366 cases a day back.

Raj logs 4 Covid deaths in 24 hrs since June 27

Four people died of Covid-19 in the state on Tuesday, over six-and-a-half months after the desert state reported four fatalities on June 27 last year.

Minor girl raped in Alwar, referred to city hospital

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped and dumped at an isolated area near a flyover in Alwar late Tuesday night. The girl is in a critical condition.

Avoid antiviral drugs without med prescription: Docs

As more than 98 per cent of the Covid-19 cases are taking treatment under home isolation, patients have been advised to take proper medication under the supervision of medical practitioners rather than self-medication.

3 leopard cubs spotted with mom at Jhalana forest

Five-year old leopardess, Sharmili was recently spotted with her second litter of three cubs in the Jhalana forest, said officials, who claimed it to be the first sighting of the new cubs this year.

Lover jumps out of moving train in Gangapur

A 24-year-old man killed himself by jumping out of the moving train in which her alleged lover was being taken back to her hometown by a police team, an official said on Tuesday.

Girl found in distressed state, rape suspected

The girl is not mentally stable and she is admitted to ICU. She was found near Tijara Fatak and it is suspected that she was raped, SP Alwar Tejaswani Gautam told PTI.

280 kg of ganja seized in Rajasthan; three held

Raj: Classes 10, 12 board exams to be held from Mar 3

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will conduct its board exams for classes 10 and 12 from March 3 following Covid-19 guidelines.

Raj: Nearly 85k elderly, health staff get booster dose

According to the health department, around 24.15 lakh are eligible for the precautionary dose. Out of this, 12.5 lakh are 60+ with comorbidities, 5.17 lakh HCWs and 6.48 lakh FLWs.

Raj: All dists have active cases; Jaipur, Jodhpur worst hit

A month ago, states 14 districts did not have any active case. The situation has completely changed and now each and every district has active cases.

Raj: Students of classes 10 & 12 can visit schools

In its fresh guidelines for schools amid the surge in Covid cases, the Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Bikaner, has mentioned that Classes 1 to 12 of all private and government schools and coaching centers across the state will remain shut for offline classes till January

Active cases in Raj top 25k for first time in 7 months

Amid steep surge in Covid-19 cases, active cases breached the 25,000 mark on Monday for the first time since June 3. As on Monday, active cases stood at 25,088, an increase of 28.8% in 24 hours.In the last 24 hours, the state reported 6,095 cases, taking the overall tally to 9,82,272.

Raj: New Covid cases rise 38%, active count up 37%

The state reported 5,660 Covid cases on Sunday taking its overall tally to 9,76,177. One person died, adding to the state's toll of 8,972. The active cases increased from 14,166 to 19,467 in last 24 hours.

Banswara SHO dies in accident on Kota highway

In a road accident on Chittorgarh-Kota highway, the SHO of Banswara Sadar police station lost his life after the car in which he was travelling overturned near Kherpura on Sunday. The deceased, identified as Ramesh Chandra Meena, was returning from Jaipur after attending a training programme. The driver lost control of the car and the vehicle fell from the bridge near Kherpura. He was taken out from the car by police personnel of the Parsoli police station.