Jaipur: The State Election Commission (SEC) Friday imposed a ban on the transfer of officers involved in the preparation of voter lists for the 2026 general elections to panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies. The restriction applies to sub-divisional officers (SDOs), tehsildars, naib tehsildars and other officials engaged in electoral work.The Commission said such…

Jaisalmer: A massive fire gutted the Golden Handloom showroom in Fatehgarh area of Jaisalmer district late Thursday night, reducing the three-storey building to ashes and causing losses worth crores. All handloom fabrics, furniture and materials were destroyed within few hours.Eyewitnesses said the fire spread rapidly, with a short circuit suspected as the cause. As the…

Kota: Kota Rural Police logged notable crime control and law enforcement in 2025, registering a sharp decline in overall crime and securing top position in Rajasthan in case disposal efficiency.Speaking at a media conference on Friday, Kota (Rural) SP Sujit Shankar claimed Kota Rural Police achieved exceptional results in investigation efficiency in 2025, with 99.83%…

Jaipur: Eye tests will be held this month for all students in govt schools of Jaipur district, education department officials said Friday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Rajasthan School Education Council and Lions Club Jaipur Metro (LCJM) in this regard.“If any vision issues are detected during the test, students will be provided…

Jaipur: With Makar Sankranti around the corner, kite markets in Jaipur are slowly picking up pace. However, foggy mornings and intermittent clouds have kept the usual pre-festival rush from gaining momentum.Traditional kite hubs in the Walled City, such as Handipura, Tripolia Bazaar, Haldiyon Ka Rasta in Johari Bazaar, and Chandpole Bazaar, are decked up with…