Jaipur: The State Election Commission data shows that women account for nearly 36% of the candidates contesting the upcoming urban local body (ULB) elections in Rajasthan, with 13,891 women among the total 38,929 candidates in the fray. The data also points to significant representation of women from reserved categories, with 6,349 OBC women candidates, 3,055…
Jaipur: Thirty-two govt medical officers have been ordered to join duty immediately and explain their absence after failing to report to postings issued by the state govt on Aug 19, 2026. The health department said the doctors, who had either completed postgraduate studies over the past year or were awaiting fresh posting orders, did not…
Jaipur: The forest administration has taken action against repeat offenders found entering dangerous waterfalls, rocky stretches and other restricted areas in and around Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) during the monsoon.The department said some people had been repeatedly accessing such locations and posting videos and photographs on social media despite earlier warnings and awareness efforts. Their…
Nearly 45% surge in participation over the previous edition including the virtual race at the 3rd Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon in Udaipur on Sunday Udaipur: Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top 10 silver producers globally, successfully hosted the 3rd edition of the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon…
Rajasthan beat Uttarakhand 3-1 to reach the semi-finals at the Junior National Boys Football Championship held in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh The Rajasthan junior football team made history with a stellar performance at the Junior National Boys Football Championship held in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. Rajasthan drubbed Uttarakhand 3-1 in the final group stage match played on Saturday evening…
Rajasthan United FC has retain Assam-born winger Pranjal Bhumij for the 2026–27 season Jaipur: Rajasthan United FC is pleased to announce the retention of Pranjal Bhumij for the 2026–27 season, as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.The Assam-born winger was an important contributor to the team during the IFL…
Jaipur: With civic polls scheduled for Sept 11, candidates across Jaipur are stepping up their campaigns, combining traditional door-to-door outreach with social media and community networks. Some are also adopting novel tactics, such as maintaining registers of residents’ complaints, meeting voters multiple times before polling and promising surprise gifts to those who flag civic issues.In…
The owner disputed the assault claim asserting that the tourist was drunk JAIPUR: A dispute over an alleged cockroach in food at a Udaipur restaurant escalated into an assault row after an Ahmedabad tourist was allegedly beaten by the operator and staff, with a video of the incident going viral.The restaurant owner, however, has denied…
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma’s Road show in Udaipur Jaipur: BJP is going all out for Rajasthan’s civic polls, with its top functionaries and workers campaigning as elections to 309 urban local bodies enters final stretch.Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma held roadshows Saturday in Bhilwara and Udaipur, kicking off a five-day statewide push that will take…
Jaipur: Urban local body polls in Rajasthan’s tribal belt have emerged as a three-way prestige battle for BJP, Congress and Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP), with the results likely to test their organisational strength and provide an early indicator of the shifting political balance in southern Rajasthan.For BAP, the biggest test is for MP Rajkumar Roat,…
