Jal Jeevan mission revived in Rajasthan with Rs 4,800 crore allocation: Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat | Jaipur News

Centre clears Rs 4,800 crore for Rajasthan Jal Mission JAISALMER: Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the Jal Jeevan Mission in Rajasthan, which had remained stalled due to corruption allegations, investigations and shortage of funds, has now been revived. He announced that ₹4,800 crore has…

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Lawrence Bishnoi: 2 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members arrested in extortion and firing conspiracy against jeweller in Rajasthan | Jaipur News

JAISALMER: Police have arrested two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in connection with a conspiracy to carry out firing and reconnaissance for extortion targeting a jeweller in Sri Ganganagar. With these arrests, a total of seven accused have been apprehended so far in the case.Superintendent of police Harishankar Yadav said that the incident took…

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NEET 2026 paper leak fears resurface: ‘Guess paper’ with over 100 ‘matching questions’ triggers probe | Jaipur News

JAIPUR/MUMBAI: Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) has launched a probe into alleged malpractices in NEET (UG) 2026 after the National Testing Agency (NTA) received inputs from Rajasthan and Uttarakhand regarding question sets circulated before the May 3 exam that allegedly overlapped with the actual paper.Additional DGP (SOG) Vishal Bansal said investigators found a set…

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Raj HC quashes rape FIR, says failed consensual relationship cannot be given colour of criminality | Jaipur News

Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against a man and his family members in a rape and abduction case, observing that a “failed consensual relationship between two adults cannot automatically be converted into criminal proceedings”.The order was passed by Justice Anil Kumar Upman on April 29 while hearing a petition by Jagdish,…

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Raj solar industry braces for tough transition to local-made cells only | Jaipur News

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s solar industry is bracing for a turbulent transition after the Centre made it mandatory for solar project developers to procure Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) modules manufactured using Indian-made solar cells from June 1.Currently, a large share of solar cells is imported, making India dependent on other countries and limiting the economic benefits of…

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Heatwave intensifies in Rajasthan, Barmer sizzles at 46.8°C | Jaipur News

Severe heatwave conditions tightened their grip over western Rajasthan on Sunday Jaipur: Severe heatwave conditions tightened their grip over western Rajasthan on Sunday, with Barmer recording the state’s highest temperature at a blistering 46.8°C, according to the Meteorological Centre Jaipur.The weather department said heatwave conditions are likely to intensify further from Monday, particularly across western…

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4 officials issue agri connections in Barmer’s DNP area, suspended | Jaipur News

Jaisalmer: Four officials, including an assistant engineer (AEN), were suspended Friday in Barmer district for allegedly issuing agricultural electricity connections inside the restricted area of the Desert National Park (DNP) in violation of rules.The accused were identified as Gadraroad AEN Suresh Jatolia, junior engineer (JEN) Gaurav Meena, store in-charge Kenwaraj and branch in-charge Ratansingh.Officials said…

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