Jaipur’s erstwhile royals Diya Kumari, with mother Padmini Devi, son Padmanabh SIngh and daughter Gauravi Kumari Festivals bring cultures closer and that’s what attracts Jaipur’s erstwhile royal, Padmanabh Singh, to them. Singh, head of the Kachhwaha clan of Jaipur, shares, “Rajasthan and Jaipur in particular celebrates the festivals in a very unique way- one that…
Dr Lakshyaraj SIngh Mewar with daughter Praneshwari Kumari and son Haritraj SIngh Mewar Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur, a member of the erstwhile House of Mewar, offers a glimpse into a celebration that brings India’s rich cultural heritage to life. Diwali holds a special place in the celebrations of the House of Mewar, which…
During the Diwali festivities in Bikaner district, an unfortunate train accident claimed the lives of a couple and a brave rescuer JAISALMER: A tragic incident in Bikaner district on Sunday claimed three lives, including those of a husband and wife, after four people were hit by a train on the Gharsisar railway track under the…
A cafe owner named Mayank Gopalia was attacked by unidentified assailants in Jaipur JAIPUR: A cafe owner was brutally attacked by unidentified assailants in the Vaishali Nagar area of Jaipur late on November 5.The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles and scooters, allegedly ambushed him as he was walking home after closing his cafe. They repeatedly…
AJMER: Four children were injured while bursting firecrackers Saturday and three of them had to be admitted to a hospital, police said.Eight-year-old Dikshant was admitted to govt-run JLN Hospital in serious condition after a steel piece pierced his abdomen. Police said the injury occurred when a steel glass placed on a bursting firecracker caused a…
Lighting at Paanch Batti and MI Road on the occasion of Diwali in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 07 November 2026 Jaipur: Following a flurry of gold and silver purchases on Dhanteras, Jaipur’s markets witnessed another wave of festive shopping on Chhoti Diwali Saturday, with the Walled City turning into a sea of shoppers, vehicles and dazzling…
Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by a woman from Gujarat seeking the benefit of Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation in the recruitment for Nursing Officer posts in Rajasthan, holding that a person belonging to a reserved category in one state cannot automatically claim the same reservation benefits after migrating to another state.A…
Jaipur: Govt schools in Rajasthan will now remain under the education department’s digital watch on holidays, with school principals required to record the date and reason for closure on the Shala Darpan portal.The department has launched a new Holiday Entry Module on the portal to maintain a digital record of school holidays and attendance. Under…
A traffic cop handling the traffic at Paanch Batti Circle in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 07 November 2026 Jaipur: The rush of Diwali shoppers put the Walled City’s traffic arrangements to the test on the very first day.The traffic diversion plan, introduced Friday, appeared to fall short after 9pm, with traffic jams reported across several parts…
Jaipur: The forest department continues to remain without a regular head, with the appointment of the next principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF) and head of forest force (HoFF) getting caught in repeated delays.The selection committee meeting was postponed for the third time Nov 6, even as the race to succeed former HoFF Arijit Banerjee,…
