From dacoits to organised crime: Chambal haunted ravines now hub for AK-47 training and gang operations; linked to Lawrence Bishnoi and Anandpal Singh JAIPUR: Once known for being haunted hideouts of moustached bandits on horseback, the infamous Chambal ravines are now witnessing a new era of organised crime. Until a few decades ago, the rugged…

Jaipur: The state govt Wednesday made Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) identification document (ID) mandatory for registration of all patients for OPD, IPD and emergency services in hospitals attached to govt medical colleges. The medical education dept Tuesday issued directions to all govt-run medical colleges and their associated hospitals to ensure that patients registering for…

Jaipur: Various districts in Rajasthan will participate in coordinated air raid mock drills and evacuation exercises on Wednesday as part of the extensive emergency preparedness campaign planned by the state. The large-scale operation will focus on both urban centres and border areas and aims to enhance public readiness and inter-agency coordination in the event of…

As Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma completes two years in office, Rajasthan stands at a complex juncture where ambitious political promises meet uneven ground reality. The government has projected an image of expansive reform—announcing major policy shifts, climate campaigns, investment summits, and digital initiatives—but a close reading of outcomes across departments reveals that announcements have…

NEW DELHI: A suspicious object resembling a bomb was discovered on Friday morning in the Kishanghat area of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, according to news agency PTI. The item was found near a nursery in the Jogi colony, located opposite Kishanghat, under the jurisdiction of the Kotwali police station. Kotwali SHO Prem Daan stated that the…