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Forest ranger dies as dumper runs over him in Pratapgarh

Jaipur, Sept. 23 -- A 40-year-old forest ranger died after a dumper ran over him when he tried to stop suspected illegal soil mining in Pratapgarh district, officials said on Tuesday. According to for... Read More


TB-free teams in all 361 blocks now, says govt

JAIPUR, Sept. 23 -- Rajasthan has achieved 100% coverage in the formation of 'TB Mukt Bharat' teams, with teams now constituted in all 361 blocks across the state, the health department said on Tuesda... Read More


Sept 30 deadline set for 80% vaccine coverage

Jaipur, Sept. 23 -- The Rajasthan health department has directed all districts to accelerate vaccination of eligible children and adolescent girls, setting a target of achieving at least 80% coverage ... Read More


'Ensure 500 Mtr drug-free zone around schools'

BIKANER, Sept. 23 -- Principals and teachers of schools across Rajasthan have been asked to ensure a 500 metre drug free zone around their campuses, including restrictions on the sale and use of tobac... Read More


'BJP crossed all limits to capture civic bodies'

Jaipur, Sept. 22 -- Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday accused the BJP-led state government of crossing "all limits of dishonesty and shamelessness" during the ongoing municipal bo... Read More


BJP wins majority of municipal chairperson posts in western Raj

Barmer/Jaisalmer/Balotra/Paliwal/Jalore/Sirohi, Sept. 22 -- The BJP won a majority of the key mayor, chairman and chairperson posts in western Rajasthan on Monday, securing victories in Barmer, Pali, ... Read More


Clashes, confrontations mar civic chief elections

Jaipur, Sept. 22 -- Allegations that councillors were stopped from reaching polling venues, clashes between BJP and Congress workers and confrontations involving party leaders and police overshadowed ... Read More


BJP, Cong split top posts in eastern Rajasthan

Bharatpur/Alwar, Sept. 22 -- The results of elections to municipal chairperson and mayor posts in eastern Rajasthan have produced a mixed picture, with the BJP securing key urban bodies in Alwar, Bhar... Read More


Raj hc takes up urgent hearing of 5 poll pleas despite holiday

JODHPUR/JAIPUR, Sept. 22 -- The Rajasthan High Court opened for urgent hearings on Monday, a public holiday for Baba Ramdev Jayanti, as candidates and councillors approached it with allegations of arr... Read More


Insult to elected representatives, says BJP on Cong's 'under pressure' claim

Jaipur, Sept. 22 -- The BJP secured the president's post in 201 of the 301 municipal bodies. State party president Madan Rathore described this result on Monday as an endorsement of the Bhajan Lal Sha... Read More