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Forget Jaipur or Jodhpur, Khatu Shyamji makes Sikar the top tourist destination in Rajasthan

Sikar has emerged as Rajasthan's top tourist destination in the first half of 2026, recording 1.56 crore visits between January and June. The surge was driven largely by Khatu Shyamji, which has become a major religious tourism destination in the state.

The Economic Times 25 Sep 2026 4:49 pm

Rajasthan civic polls: BJP wins Kota and Jaipur, Jodhpur result awaited

BJPs Anusuiya Goswami was elected Kota mayor with 65 votes against Congress candidate Sunita Sumans 35. Sunil Kothari won Jaipur, while voting in Jodhpur was underway. Protests were reported outside Jaipur Municipal Corporation over alleged irregularities during the voting process.

Mid Day 25 Sep 2026 4:47 pm

Jaipur mayor election: BJPs Sunil Kothari defeats Congress Sunita Mawar

Kothari, a councillor from Ward 112, secured 89 votes, crossing the majority mark of 76 in the 150-member corporation. Mawar received 60 votes. The mayoral election was marked by protests and allegations from Congress during the voting process

Mid Day 25 Sep 2026 3:56 pm

BJPs Sunil Kothari Wins Jaipur Mayor Election, Defeats Congress Candidate

Sunil Kothari of BJP secures Jaipur Mayor position, defeating Congresss Sunita Mavar amid election tensions. BJPs Sunil Kothari Wins Jaipur Mayor Election, Defeats Congress Candidate

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 2:59 pm

BJP's Prasann Chand Mehta wins Jodhpur mayor poll, Sunil Kothari and Ansuya Goswami win Jaipur, Kota

In a significant development, Sunil Kothari from Bharatiya Janata Party was on Friday elected as the Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation. According to the available information, BJP has got 89 votes. On the other hand, Congress got 60 votes. Voting was held in 150 wards for the Mayor election of Jaipur Municipal Corporation. The counting of votes took place on September 15. Now the councillors have voted and elected their mayor. The councillors have elected BJP's Sunil Kothari as the Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation with a huge majority.

India TV 25 Sep 2026 2:16 pm

Todays Gold Rate in India September 25: Gold prices up in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on September 25

The Hindu Businessline 25 Sep 2026 1:39 pm

BJP launches cleanliness drive in Jaipur invoking Deendayal Upadhyaya

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The News Mill 25 Sep 2026 11:27 am

Nitin Naveen and Bhajanlal Sharma Join Cleanliness Campaign in Jaipur

Nitin Naveen and Bhajanlal Sharma participate in a cleanliness drive in Jaipur, honoring sanitation workers and promoting environmental awareness. Nitin Naveen and Bhajanlal Sharma Join Cleanliness Campaign in Jaipur

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 10:33 am

Voting Underway for Mayor Positions in Rajasthans Major Municipalities

Voting is taking place for mayoral positions in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota, with results expected later today. Voting Underway for Mayor Positions in Rajasthans Major Municipalities

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 9:43 am

BJP President Nitin Naveen Visits Jaipur for Strategic Meetings and Youth Engagement

Nitin Naveen, BJPs national president, arrives in Jaipur for meetings with local leaders and youth discussions, emphasizing strategic planning. BJP President Nitin Naveen Visits Jaipur for Strategic Meetings and Youth Engagement

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 7:54 am

BJP chief Nitin Nabin to visit Jaipur today for cleanliness drive, youth dialogue

BJP chief Nitin Nabin to visit Jaipur today for cleanliness drive, youth dialogue Jaipur: BJP National President Nitin Nabin will visit Jaipur for a one-day trip on Friday, where he will participate in a cleanliness drive, chair an organisational meeting, attend a conference of local body representatives, and interact with students and youth. Nabin will [] The post BJP chief Nitin Nabin to visit Jaipur today for cleanliness drive, youth dialogue appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 25 Sep 2026 7:40 am

Jodhpur AIIMS resident doctor

Jaipur Tension continued at AIIMS Jodhpur following the death of Dr Ramnaresh Yadav, a 29-year-old resident doctor in the Department The post Jodhpur AIIMS resident doctors death sparks protest; OPD services hit, probe panel formed appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 25 Sep 2026 7:08 am

Man killed in random stone attack outside Alwar police station

Locals Protest Police Inaction in Saving Victim

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 1:43 am

BJPs Madan Rathore Critiques Congresss Dotasra Amid Local Election Celebrations

BJPs Madan Rathore responds sharply to Congresss Dotasra, emphasizing party unity and preparations for upcoming elections in Jaipur. BJPs Madan Rathore Critiques Congresss Dotasra Amid Local Election Celebrations

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 1:24 am

RU gets new vice-chancellor

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 12:25 am

Trainee pilot forced to crash-land at Kishangarh airport

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

Six shops gutted in Jaisalmers Nachna

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:43 pm

Social audit of mid-day meals to be conducted in Raj

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:42 pm

Kota health team seals Cong councillors clinic ahead of mayoral polls

FIR Registered After Plaint Alleging Unauthorised Medical practice At His Clinic In Kota

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:38 pm

Two held with pistol, cartridges in Chittorgarh

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:37 pm

1 held for stealing valuables from HC judges house

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:37 pm

Reimburse full amount to patient for cardiac stents: HC to JVVNL

Govt hospitals inability to provide stents cannot deprive patient of full reimbursement, says court

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:36 pm

Four killed as tractor-trolley overturns in Rajsamand

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:36 pm

Voter assistance booths at all Panchayat poll booths

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:35 pm

Quota lottery held for 14,403 sarpanch, 1.2L panch posts

7,200 women to become Sarpanches in Raj

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 11:34 pm

Jodhpur fire: 6 injured firefighters shifted to Jaipur via green corridor

Six firefighters injured while battling a fire at a handicraft factory in Jodhpurs Basni area were shifted to Jaipurs SMS Hospital for better treatment. Seven others remain hospitalised in Jodhpur, with three on ventilator support. Police are investigating the fire and explosion

Mid Day 24 Sep 2026 7:09 pm

NEET PG 2026 toppers list: AIR 1 scores 641/720, top 20 cross 614 marks; check complete rank list, cut-offs & scorecard timeline

NEET PG 2026 result has been declared by NBEMS, with the AIR 1 candidate scoring 641 marks out of 720. The top 20 candidates scored between 614 and 641 marks. The result follows the August 30 exam and September 5 Jaipur re-examination. NBEMS has also announced category-wise qualifying cut-offs, while scorecards and the final answer key are due by October 1.

The Economic Times 24 Sep 2026 5:42 pm

Rajasthan University Pharmacy Counselling 2026 Round 3 Registration Begins; Check Schedule

RUHS Jaipur has opened Round 3 registration for Pharmacy Counselling 2026 for BPharm and DPharm courses in Rajasthan.

NDTV 24 Sep 2026 4:03 pm

NEET PG 2026 result declared: How to download scorecard, check key details

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the NEET PG 2026 results. Candidates can now access their results and rank details through the official NBEMS website. The examination was conducted on August 30, followed by a re-examination at two Jaipur centres. Candidates should download and preserve their result for counselling.

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 2:25 pm

Todays Gold Rate in India September 24: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 24

The Hindu Businessline 24 Sep 2026 1:56 pm

Exercise Yudh Abhyas: US envoy Gor arrives in Rajasthan, says looking forward to seeing troops train side by side

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 24 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday arrived at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, where contingents of the Indian Army and the US Army are training side by side as part of the bilateral military Exercise Yudh Abhyas. Upon arrival in Rajasthan, Gor said that he looked forward to seeing the troops of India and the US training side by side. Just touched down at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan for Yudh Abhyas 2026, Indias largest bilateral defence exercise with any nation. Looking forward to seeing US Army and Indian troops train side by side, Gor posted on X.During the exercise, the armies of the two nations trained through coordinated drills, synchronised battle procedures and combined-arms employment. According to the statement released by the Indian Army, the exercise strengthened mutual understanding, operational coordination, confidence and the ability to operate together across diverse battlefields. Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 witnessed enhanced interoperability between the Indian Army and US Army, achieved through integrated training across mountainous and desert terrain. From small-arms firing and artillery engagements to long-range weapon systems and attack helicopter operations, both armies trained through coordinated drills, synchronised battle procedures and combined-arms employment, the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information posted on X. The exercise strengthened mutual understanding, operational coordination, confidence and the ability to operate together across diverse battlefields. From Shared Training to Shared Capability - Building a Stronger Partnership, it added. The opening ceremony of the 22nd edition of India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas was held at Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand on September 15. Major General Amaresh Gunjan, General Officer Commanding, 14 Infantry Division and Colonel Benjamin Jackman, Commander, first Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, US Army, addressed the participating contingents comprising 600 personnel from each side. The exercise is simultaneously being conducted at Auli and Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The exercise is aimed at increasing the joint military capability of the Indian Army and the US Army for employment of Integrated Battle Groups in mountainous and semi-mountainous terrain, with emphasis on infantry-dominated operations. The exercise will strengthen interoperability, facilitate exchanges of best operational practices and strengthen joint planning and execution. Technology infusion will form a key focus area. The training will include the employment of drones and autonomous systems for surveillance and reconnaissance as well as demonstration of contemporary weapon systems will be undertaken at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, the Ministry of Defence mentioned in a statement. Subject Matter Experts from both Armies will also exchange views on emerging technologies and developments in multi-domain warfare. The exercise provides an opportunity for both Armies to share tactics, techniques and procedures; and enhance their ability to undertake coordinated military operations across varied terrain and operational environment, it added.

bhaskarlive 24 Sep 2026 1:11 pm

Indian Railways announces Bharat Gaurav train from Solapur on October 21

The tour, titled Divine Rajasthan with Khatu Shyam Ji and Ujjain Yatra, will cover Udaipur, Nathdwara, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Khatu Shyam Ji and Ujjain. Package prices start at Rs 18,670 per person.

Mid Day 24 Sep 2026 12:55 pm

NEET-PG 2026 examination results are likely to be declared soon by NBEMS: Sources

New Delhi , September 24 : The NEET-PG results are expected to be announced soon by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). According to sources to ANI, NEET-PG examination results expected to be declared any time soon. The NEET-PG examination was conducted on 30th August, 2026. The National Board of Examinations conducted a re-examination on September 05 of affected centres in Jaipur. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, statement on NEET-PG 2026 examination NEET-PG 2026 Successfully Conducted Nationwide with Robust Security and Real-Time Monitoring. Examination held for 2.73 lakh candidates across 1,111 centres in 339 cities, covering all 36 States/UTs; over 2.65 lakh candidates appeared. Examination for 2,445 Candidates Affected by Technical Disruption at Sitapura Centres in Jaipur on 5th September 2026. According to the statement given by President Dr Abhijat Sheth after the examination, The number of candidates were 2,56,980, out of which 2,63,535 candidates successfully completed their examination. There were no complaints regarding paper leaks, question leaks, hacking, or cybercrime. All stakeholders, including state governments, state police, experts and faculty members from across the country, provided excellent cooperation, ensuring the exam was conducted in a fair and transparent manner. He also spoke about the information regarding re-examination at Sitapur centre in Jaipur, I wish to specifically inform you of one issue: at the Sitapura centre in Jaipur, where a total of 2,440 candidates were taking the exam, an internal power supply problem prevented the completion of the test; despite repeated efforts, the issue could not be resolved. Consequently, to maintain the sanctity of the examination, we had to postpone the exam at that centre; we regret that the candidates there will have to retake the test... we will conduct it next week following a proper announcement. We assure them that the examination will be held in the same manner and that we will ensure their scores and performance are not adversely affected, this is our guarantee... Further, TCS iON also issued a statement on power failures at the Jaipur examination centre, attributing the disruption to unknown local electrical issues.

RisingKashmir 24 Sep 2026 10:08 am

SC seeks Raj govt response on forest rangers death

Court Had Called For Protection Of Frontline Forest Personnel Earlier

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 12:59 am

Man hurt as Thar hits scooter in Raja Park

The Times of India 24 Sep 2026 12:06 am

Rajasthan civil poll results: BJP wrests stronghold seats from Congress

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) The results of the Rajasthan civic elections have highlighted varying levels of regional influence among Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress Ministers and senior leaders. The BJP retained control in several Assembly constituencies of its Ministers, securing Chairman and Vice-Chairman posts in multiple urban local bodies. In some Assembly constituencies, however, the Congress mounted a challenge and managed to secure key positions. The results have also provided a picture of the regional influence of several Congress leaders who have been active in Rajasthan politics for years. The BJP won 20 seats in the Bharatpur Municipal Corporation, which is the Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's home city, and relied on the support of Independents to strengthen its position. The BJP also succeeded in electing Mayors in all seven municipal bodies. While the Mayoral election for the Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota Municipal Corporations is scheduled for September 25. The BJP formed boards in two of the three municipalities in the Assembly constituency. However, the BJP lost the Jhalawar Municipal Council, where both the President and Vice-President posts went to the Congress. In the Dudu Assembly constituency, the BJP failed to form boards in either municipality. In the Phagi and Dudu municipalities, both the President and Vice-President posts went to Congress and Congress-supported candidates. Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, however, is also associated with the Sanganer Assembly constituency. In the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency, elections were held in the municipalities of Phalodi, Bap, Balesar and Pokaran. The BJP won in Phalodi, Bap and Balesar, while the Congress won in Pokaran. The Jodhpur Municipal Corporation election results are scheduled to be announced on September 25. There are two municipalities in the Srimadhopur Assembly constituency. The BJP won in Srimadhopur, while the Congress won in Ajitgarh. In the Sangod Assembly constituency, BJP candidates won both the President and Vice-President posts in the Sangod municipality. The BJP won both the President and Vice-President posts in the Sawai Madhopur Municipal Council, located in the Sawai Madhopur Assembly constituency. The BJP won both posts in Ramganj Mandi which is constituency of Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar. The BJP captured all four municipalities in the Malpura-Todaraisingh Assembly constituency: Malpura, Diggi, Lambaharisingh and Todaraisingh. The BJP led in nine of the 12 urban local bodies in the Alwar Parliamentary constituency. The BJP also performed successfully in the constituencies associated with Jawahar Singh Bedham, Minister of State for Home Affairs; Sumit Godara, Food Minister; Avinash Gehlot, Social Justice Minister; Suresh Rawat, Water Resources Minister; Jogaram Patel, Parliamentary Affairs Minister; and Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Health Minister. The BJP did not secure the top positions in the constituencies associated with Ministers of State Vijay Singh Chaudhary, Manju Baghmar and Otaram Dewasi, Cooperation Minister Gautam Kumar Dak, Revenue Minister Hemant Meena and Chief Whip Jogeshwar Garg. Of the seven urban local bodies in Bikaner, which falls within Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal's Lok Sabha constituency, the BJP secured the President's post in four, while the Congress won two and the CPI-M one. However, the BJP did not secure the Mayoral post in the Bikaner Municipal Corporation, one of the most prominent urban local bodies in the region. The Congress won the Mayoral post, while the BJP secured the Deputy Mayor's position. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is the Congress MLA from Sardarpura, which falls within the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation area. Of the 100 wards, the BJP won 45 and the Congress 44. Former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot is the Congress MLA from Tonk. The Congress secured a majority in the civic body and elected its candidates as Chairman and Deputy Chairman. Elections were held in 59 of the 60 wards, with the Congress winning 32 and the BJP 19. Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra is the Congress MLA from Laxmangarh. Of the 45 wards in the Municipal Council, the Congress won 20, the BJP 15 and Independents 10. The Congress subsequently took control of the municipality. Rajasthan Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully is the Congress MLA from Alwar Rural. In Malakhera Municipality, of the 20 wards, the Congress won nine, the BJP two and independents nine.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 11:53 pm

4 of inter-state gang held in Anuvrat Exp train heist

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 11:29 pm

4 held for attacking cop after honking, headlight row

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 11:26 pm

2 held captive over old-note fraud rescued, 8 held

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 11:26 pm

8 luxury cars gutted at Sitapura showroom

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 11:21 pm

Rangers murder highlights risks forest staff exposed to

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

Ashok Gehlot questions ECs functioning amid SIR dissent row

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has questioned the functioning of the Election Commission of India after a report revealed that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally raised objections to several decisions taken within the poll panel. Gehlot quoted a recent report that the two Election Commissioners recorded objections at least 14 times over the past 10 months, including concerns over voter registration, deletion of names from electoral rolls and the centralisation of access to the voter database. Reacting to the development, Gehlot said the concerns raised by the two Election Commissioners vindicated the questions that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had been raising about the Election Commission. The entire country is aware of what is happening. There were concerns about the functioning of the Election Commission from the very beginning. Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly raised questions about the Election Commission, and now two of the Election Commissioners themselves have raised objections to decisions being taken within the Commission. Gehlot said the issue was not merely about an individual but about the credibility and independence of a constitutional institution. If two members of the Election Commission are putting their objections on record and saying that important decisions were taken without their knowledge or approval, then this is a matter of serious concern. The country deserves to know how such decisions are being taken. Gehlot also questioned the government's decision to change the law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners and exclude the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel. The independence of constitutional institutions is essential for democracy. When questions are being raised from within the Election Commission itself, these concerns cannot simply be ignored. There must be transparency and accountability. He further said that public confidence in the electoral process was at stake. People, especially the younger generation, need to understand what is happening. Elections are the foundation of democracy. If people's confidence in the electoral process is weakened, it affects the credibility of the entire democratic system. Gehlot maintained that the latest developments made it necessary for the functioning of the Election Commission to be examined transparently. This is a much larger question about democracy and the future of the country. The Election Commission must function independently, transparently and in accordance with the Constitution and the law. The Election Commission, however, has rejected the suggestion that its decisions were taken without the participation of the full Commission. In a response issued on Wednesday, the poll panel said differing views and observations were a normal part of institutional deliberations and asserted that decisions taken over the past year, including those relating to electoral-roll revision and SIR, were unanimous decisions of the full Commission.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 9:35 pm

Sawai Madhopur Police Launches Two Initiatives to Help Residents and Tourists

Jaipur, September 23: The Sawai Madhopur Police are launching two initiatives to make it easier for residents to contact police stations and to provide better assistance and security to tourists visiting the district, including Ranthambore. Superintendent of Police Jyestha Maitreyi said one initiative will make direct contact with all police stations in the district easier ... Read more Sawai Madhopur Police Launches Two Initiatives to Help Residents and Tourists

Udaipur Kiran 23 Sep 2026 7:17 pm

Calls grow for martyr status to ranger killed during anti-mining operation in Rajasthan

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) Forest Department Ranger Pratap Singh Chundawat, who was killed while leading an operation against illegal mining in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district, is being widely hailed for his service, with public representatives, forest officials and social organisations demanding that he be accorded martyr status. The demand has gathered momentum in the wake of the ranger's death during a late-night enforcement operation in Chhoti Sadri, where he and his team had acted on information regarding illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of soil in a forest area. ADM Vijayesh Pandya said the request for martyr status was being forwarded to the government, while DFO Suresh Agarwal said the Forest Department would also submit a formal proposal. For Pratap Singh's family, however, the loss is far more personal. The 40-year-old ranger was the sole breadwinner of his household. His death has left his wife, Asha Kunwar, 13-year-old daughter Gunjan, and 8-year-old son Aniruddh without their primary support. The family had already suffered the recent death of Pratap Singh's father. His own death has now deepened the family's grief and uncertainty. Pratap Singh had been posted in Chhoti Sadri around two years ago. During this period, he became actively involved in forest protection, wildlife monitoring, and rescue operations. He participated in rescue efforts involving tigers, leopards, pythons and crocodiles. Colleagues and people familiar with his work also knew him as a skilled marksman and an accomplished swimmer. His work had reportedly earned wider recognition, with his name proposed for a state-level award in recognition of his service. His death came while he was performing one of the most challenging aspects of his official duty, acting against illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of soil in a forest area. Around 11.30 p.m. on Monday, Pratap Singh and his team reached the forest area of Chak Sukhad, near Ghati-wale Balaji in Chhoti Sadri, after receiving information about illegal mining and soil transportation. The team found a JCB, a tractor, and a soil-loaded dumper at the site. During the operation, the dumper was seized. Forest staff member Suresh Meghwal was inside the dumper, while Pratap Singh began returning towards the range office on his Bullet motorcycle. According to the police account, the dumper driver suddenly accelerated the vehicle. The ranger and his motorcycle were allegedly dragged for around 50 metres. Pratap Singh sustained critical injuries and was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead. What began as a routine enforcement operation against illegal mining had turned into a fatal incident, cutting short the life of a forest official who had spent years working in the field. Following the incident, police intensified the investigation and launched a search for the dumper driver. Pratapgarh SP Vishal Jangid said several people had been detained for questioning and that all aspects of the case were being investigated. Three police teams have been deployed to locate the accused driver, and raids are being conducted at different locations, he said. Police have also seized the JCB and tractor found at the site. Investigators are examining the role of the dumper and people allegedly associated with the illegal soil transportation. According to reports, the dumper driver took the vehicle towards the vicinity of his village, unloaded the soil, and then fled. Three people, including JCB owner Harish Thakur, have reportedly been detained for questioning. The person who allegedly commissioned the soil removal is also being questioned. A forensic team has collected evidence from the scene, while the ranger's body was handed over to his family following the post-mortem examination. Pratap Singh hailed from Amrana village in the Medi area of Chittorgarh district. For his wife and two young children, his death means losing not only a husband and father but also the family's principal financial support. His 13-year-old daughter Gunjan and 8-year-old son Aniruddh are now facing a future without the person who was supporting the household. The circumstances are particularly painful for the family as Pratap Singh had himself recently lost his father. His last rites were performed with state honours, amid grief among family members, villagers and colleagues. The demand to accord Pratap Singh martyr status has emerged as one of the central responses to his death. Supporters of the demand point to the circumstances in which he died -- while carrying out an official operation against illegal mining -- and his record of service in forest and wildlife protection. MP CP Joshi has demanded martyr status along with strict action against those responsible. ADM Vijayesh Pandya said the request would be forwarded to the government. DFO Suresh Agarwal has also said the Forest Department will formally submit a proposal to the government. The final decision on the demand rests with the government. The incident has put a focus on forest protection challenges. Pratapgarh has a forest area of approximately 1,319 square km, making enforcement and protection a significant responsibility for the Forest Department. The incident has also brought renewed attention to vacancies, manpower and resource constraints faced by forest officials working across large and difficult terrain. For forest personnel, operations against illegal mining and other unauthorised activities can involve working at night and in remote areas, often in challenging conditions. Pratap Singh's death has therefore become more than a case being investigated by police. It has also prompted questions about the risks faced by field-level forest officials and the support available to them while carrying out enforcement duties. As the police continue searching for the accused dumper driver and the government considers the demand for martyr status, Pratap Singh's family is left to cope with an irreversible loss. For his wife and two children, the ranger who spent his career protecting forests and rescuing wildlife was, above all, the person holding their family together.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 5:23 pm

Todays Gold Rate: Latest gold prices in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Jaipur & other cities

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 23

The Hindu Businessline 23 Sep 2026 3:20 pm

Meghalaya Showcases Community-Based And Organic Farming At National Spice Conference 2026

Meghalaya showcased its community-based agriculture and certified organic production initiatives at the Fifth National Spice Conference 2026 held in Jaipur. The conference, organised by the World Spice Organisation under the theme Empowering Farmers, Protecting Consumers, brought together stakeholders to discuss sustainable agriculture, food safety, certification, value addition, technology and market linkages. Representing Meghalaya, Augustus Suting,... The post Meghalaya Showcases Community-Based And Organic Farming At National Spice Conference 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 23 Sep 2026 2:29 pm

Eight luxury cars burnt as fire breaks out at Mercedes workshop in Jaipur

Jaipur A massive fire broke out at a Mercedes workshop in Balaji Market in Rajasthans Jaipur, destroying around eight cars The post Eight luxury cars burnt as fire breaks out at Mercedes workshop in Jaipur appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 23 Sep 2026 11:39 am

Jammu to be developed as year-round tourist destination: CM

Srinagar, Sep 22: The Tourism Department has drawn up a comprehensive plan to develop and promote tourism in Jammu Division, targeting its positioning as a year-round destination nationally and internationally through diversification across pilgrimage, heritage, adventure, eco, nature, rural, cultural, wellness and leisure tourism, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday. Replying to a starred question by BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi of Jammu East, the Chief Minister, who holds the tourism portfolio, said the department is pursuing developmental interventions and sustained promotion to diversify Jammu's tourism product. Major destinations taken up for development include Suchetgarh, Shiv Khori, Sudhmahadev, Patnitop, Basholi, Bhaderwah/Gatha, Mansar, Baradari, Kesari Hills and Behra/Qasab, with a separate list of new and emerging destinations enclosed as Annexure-A to decongest existing tourist centres. On promotion, CM Omar said 110 events and festivals were facilitated or attended between April 2025 and March 2026, and 43 more between April and August 2026153 in all over 17 monthsbacked by district-wise publicity material and digital campaigns on Facebook, Instagram and X. He said the department represented Jammu's tourism at national platforms including GITB Jaipur, TTF Ahmedabad, IATO Convention Puri, ITM Jaipur, IITE Madurai, SATTE-2026 New Delhi and ITM Dehradun, and internationally at IFTM Top Resa Paris, World Travel Market London and ITB Singapore. On the tourism circuit connecting religious, heritage and natural sites, the Chief Minister said five pilgrimage circuits were sanctioned under the Capex Plan 2020-21: Mansar (Phase-1) at Rs 981.48 lakh, Shiv Khori at Rs 313.91 lakh, Uttervehni at Rs 850.33 lakh, Purmandal at Rs 981.57 lakh, and Sukrala at Rs 391.65 lakh, together about Rs 35.19 crore. Omar said 29 works are currently ongoing under these circuits at an approved cost of Rs 514.38 lakh, and that their completion is expected to generate local employment through homestays, tourist guides and related services. On funding, CM Omar said Jammu Division's tourism allocation rose from Rs 5,649.80 lakh in 2023-24 to Rs 6,115.08 lakh in 2024-25 and Rs 6,285.43 lakh in 2025-26, with project-wise details enclosed as Annexure-B. For Jammu East constituency specifically, allocation was Rs 212 lakh in 2023-24, rose to Rs 227.67 lakh in 2024-25, then fell to Rs 141.27 lakh in 2025-26.

RisingKashmir 23 Sep 2026 4:34 am

City man kills grandma, 80, by slitting throat

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 12:56 am

Man dies days after alleged abduction, assault in Jaipur

The Times of India 22 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

Hit-and-run: Cops probe if SUV targeted victim

The Times of India 22 Sep 2026 11:34 pm

Panchayat poll reservation lottery in Raj on Sept 23-24

The Times of India 22 Sep 2026 11:33 pm