Historic Drought: Rajasthan is facing a severe drought, with monsoon rainfall being the lowest in over 50 years.Water Shortage: The lack of rain has caused a critical water shortage, leaving reservoirs empty and threatening livelihoods.Government Action: The state government has announced drought relief measures and has urged farmers to take precautions. In Rajasthan, a severe drought is gripping the state, raising alarm bells for millions of residents and the state's economy. The monsoon...

The Rajasthan government is set to tighten regulations on biofuel adulteration, addressing loopholes in the existing 2019 Biofuel Rules. Rural Development Minister Kirori Lal Meena has announced a draft law that includes penalties like license cancellation and possible jail terms for manufacturers and retailers caught selling impure biodiesel (B‑100). This move follows recent raids—including one in Sirohi—uncovering counterfeit biofuel and fake agricultural products. The proposed...

Seven talented Rajasthan basketball players have been selected for Team India at the FISU World University Games 2025, being held from July 16–27 in Rhine‑Ruhr, Germany. This includes women's team captain Yashika Singhal, along with Sonal Mahala and Manvi Srivastava. The men's squad features four players—Anshuman Shekhawat (Udaipur), Lokesh Kumar Sharma, Mohammed Ishan, and Yash Vardhan Singh. The team trained rigorously at a 15‑day camp in Kochi. Their participation marks...

The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) has finally published the merit list for 1,700 medical officer positions, following a nearly three-month delay after the April 27 exam. Over 3,400 candidates underwent document verification, covering RMC registries and category certificates. Selected candidates can now submit posting preferences online—with the first round of seat allotments expected by August 12. The recruitment is aimed at strengthening Primary and Community Health...

The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) is under judicial scrutiny as the Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice for failing to meet mandated staffing levels. The board is operating with just 35% filled positions, below the judicial requirement of 55%, due to a state recruitment policy that limits promotions to engineers with at least five years of experience—yet most junior staff have only 1–3 years. The backlog is severely impacting pollution monitoring and...

On July 15, Rajasthan’s State Cabinet led by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma approved three transformative policies: The Heal in Rajasthan Policy 2025 to promote medical tourism by integrating modern and AYUSH healthcare with affordable lodging. The Township Development Policy 2025, which mandates 7% of residential township land for parks and 8% for public utility space. A revised City Gas Distribution Policy promoting safe natural gas usage to reduce carbon emissions, with joint...

As part of a statewide campaign launched on June 25, Rajasthan health teams have screened 44% of high-risk populations, identifying 2.3 lakh individuals with suspected tuberculosis symptoms so far. The campaign targets vulnerable groups—HIV/AIDS patients, diabetics, migrants, slum residents, miners and elderly—continuing through July 21. Suspected cases are being referred for confirmatory testing and free treatment. The initiative has helped declare over 3,350 panchayats TB-free...

At a military seminar in Jaipur on July 15, Lt Gen Manjinder Singh of Southwestern Command proposed setting up a defence corridor in Rajasthan, noting the state's strategic position near Pakistan and concentration of army bases. The state government has responded positively and pledged to roll out a supporting policy within six months. This corridor would streamline local manufacturing, repairs, and R&D in military technology. A cooperation MoU was also signed between MNIT Jaipur and...

Schools Reopen in Rajasthan’s Border Districts as Calm Returns Jaipur / Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan):With tensions easing along the India-Pakistan border, the district administrations of Sri Ganganagar, Jodhpur, and Bikaner have lifted restrictions and allowed the resumption of educational activities across the region. Schools, colleges, and other institutions reopened from May 13, marking a return to normalcy in the affected districts. Educational Institutions Resume Operations...

Suspected Drone Found Near Indo-Pak Border in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar, Triggers Security Alert Jaipur / Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan):A suspected drone was recovered Thursday morning from a field in the Anupgarh area of Sri Ganganagar district, near the India-Pakistan border, setting off an alert among security forces in the region. The incident occurred around 9:45 AM, when local villagers spotted the damaged drone and promptly notified authorities. Drone Discovery and Initial Response...

Jaipur/Dungarpur: In a heartbreaking turn of events, four people lost their lives and eight others were injured while trying to help victims of a road accident in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district, late Saturday night. The tragic incident occurred around 11:30 PM near the Pindawal Hilawadi bus stand under the Sabla police station limits, according to local authorities. 🚨 What Happened According to Sabla Station House Officer (SHO) Raghuveer Singh, the sequence of events began when a...

Churu (Rajasthan): In a chilling case that shook Rajasthan’s Churu district, the District and Sessions Court on Monday delivered its verdict in the 2022 Bissau Road poisoning case, where a woman, in collusion with a self-styled tantrik and his aides, conspired to poison her live-in partner and his associates over a property dispute. 🧪 The Incident The crime took place on November 10, 2022, when Manoj Beniwal, a resident of Bissau Road, and five of his associates, including his...