Jhunjhunu: After four failed attempts, years of financial hardship and a personal tragedy, 27-year-old Sunil, from a nomadic Gadiya Lohar family in Sikar’s Reengas, has cleared NEET-UG 2026 with 593 marks, emerging as an inspiring example of perseverance.Sunil, son of Bhagwan Sahay, secured an OBC rank of 5,680. Members of the community claim he is…
Jhunjhunu: Anganwadi workers and helpers staged a protest outside the Jhunjhunu Collectorate, Friday, demanding regularisation of services, higher honorarium and improved social security benefits. Under the banner of the Akhil Rajasthan Anganbadi Karyakarta-Sahayika Sanyukt Vikas Sangharsh Samiti, the protesters later submitted a memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma through the district collector.The memorandum…
Bhilwara: AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot Friday reacted to former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje’s recent remarks on maintaining civility in politics, saying that “when a person is in office, his tone is different, and when the post goes away or is taken away, the tone is different.”Pilot’s remarks came in response to Raje’s statement…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Police’s cyber crime unit Thursday busted an interstate cyber fraud racket that allegedly cheated investors of more than ₹50 crore through fake online trading and IPO investment platforms. Two Delhi-based company directors were arrested for allegedly routing the proceeds through shell company bank accounts, police said. Nikhil Luthra ADG (Cyber Crime) V K…
Young Jaipur shuttlers shine at the North Zone Prime Mini Badminton Championship in Chandigarh by bagging two gold medals Jaipur: Jaipur shuttlers put up an impressive performance at the Yonex-Sunrise North Zone Prime Mini Badminton Championship, held from July 11 to 13 in Chandigarh. By winning two gold medals, they brought glory to Rajasthan.In the…
A mosque structure is being demolished in Jaisalmer Thursday Jaisalmer: The Jaisalmer district administration Thursday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive in areas close to the Indo-Pak border, demolishing six mosque structures along with attached madrassa buildings in Nachna, Tanot and Shahgarh.The action followed a July 13 order of the principal seat of the Rajasthan…
170 Registrations Valued At More Than ₹150 cr Under Scanner File photo of IT officials at sub-registrar’s office in Jaisalmer Jaisalmer: The Income Tax Department’s Intelligence and Criminal Investigation (I&CI) wing has concluded a survey focused on irregularities in land transactions near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. Conducted in Jaisalmer and Sriganganagar, the survey wrapped…
The state govt is not planning to organise the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit this year, in line with chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s earlier announcement that the event would be held once every two years. Jaipur: The state govt is not planning to organise the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit this year, in line…
Devotees take part in a procession of Lord Jagannath during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, which started from Govind Devji temple, at Badi Choupar in the Walled City area of Jaipur, Rajasthan on 16 July 2026 Jaipur: The Walled City witnessed a sea of devotees Thursday as thousands gathered for the Jagannath Rath Yatra, a tradition…
Jaipur: Ahead of the upcoming urban local body elections, the Rajasthan State Election Commission (SEC) has made it mandatory for candidates contesting municipal elections to submit declarations on criminal convictions and pending criminal cases along with their nomination papers, warning that nominations may be rejected if the prescribed forms are not furnished before scrutiny.The Commission…
