Jaipur

Bhilwara: Police in Chittorgarh district Monday arrested 17 Kashmiri students of Mewar University after they allegedly attempted self-immolation during a protest over recognition for the BSc Nursing course.Students from Rajasthan and Kashmir have been sitting on a dharna since Feb 17, alleging the university does not have recognition for BSc Nursing course.On Monday, protesters staged…

Alwar/Gurgaon: Seven workers died after an under-construction wall came crashing down on them inside Signature Global society in Sidhrawali, Gurgaon, Monday night.Officials said the wall gave way when a group of 12-15 labourers were working on a sewerage treatment plant, trapping them under rubble and soil. Other workers and passersby began pulling out the injured…

Jaipur: The state govt Monday increased the monthly social security pension to Rs 1,450, strengthening financial support for more than 91 lakh beneficiaries across the state. The announcement was made in the Budget 2026-27.Officials said the pension amount was Rs 1,000 per month in 2024, which was increased to Rs 1,150 and then to Rs…

Jaipur: Rajasthan Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy University Ajmer Bill, 2026, was passed by voice vote in the state Assembly Monday, paving the way for a new state university in Ajmer.Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said Ajmer received its second state university after 38 years. “The establishment of this university fulfilled my dream,” he said.During the debate…

Jaisalmer: A case of suspected poaching of six chinkara deer, a Schedule I wildlife species, came to light on Monday at the Army’s Pokhran Field Firing Range near Loharki village in Jaisalmer district. Concern spread after the remains of more than half a dozen deer were found near Loharki village under the Ramdevra police station…