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Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday announced the formation of a new special police force for deployment at key installations, including the Vidhan Sabha, Raj Bhavan and airports, while replying to the debate on the Appropriation Bill in the Assembly.Sharma said the proposed force will provide security to VIP establishments as well as industrial…

Jaipur: Congress MLA Manish Yadav Friday raised concerns in the Assembly over increasing digital addiction among children and urged the state govt to frame a regulatory policy to ensure safer digital engagement for minors.Referring to a June 2025 meta-analysis published in the Cureus journal by researchers at AIIMS Raipur, Yadav said the study analysed 10…

Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday announced a higher govt hiring target of 1.25 lakh posts in the next financial year, along with a Rs 150 increase in social security pensions, while replying to the debate on the Finance & Appropriation Bill in the Rajasthan Assembly.Sharma said a recruitment calendar for 1.25 lakh government…

Jaipur: A major anti-drug crackdown was under way in Nagaur since Aug 2025, leading to 150 arrests, including 12 alleged ringleaders accused of running a racket that quietly took root in the Marwar region. Police identified the 12 as alleged key operators who procured narcotics and distributed them within Nagaur and other parts of the…

Jaipur: Passenger pressure mounted sharply, with an overwhelming rush witnessed on trains arriving in and departing from the city ahead of Holi festival next week. Chaotic scenes were reported at Jaipur Junction, especially on platforms 1 to 4 on Saturday.Passengers with luggage, children and family members found themselves caught in heavy congestion at major stations,…