Jaipur

Jaipur: Heavy and unexpected rainfall Thursday evening disrupted the traditional Ravan Dahan celebrations across the city, causing chaos and forcing organisers to make rapid adjustments. The rain primarily affected areas in eastern Jaipur. In areas such as Adarsh Nagar, Raja Park, Tonk Road and Jagatpura, the celebrations were significantly impacted. At the Adarsh Nagar Ramleela…

Jaipur: After an uptick in the March and June quarters, property sales in Rajasthan contracted in the Sept quarter, transaction data from the Registration & Stamps department shows.Although representatives of the real estate industry say that the contraction in one quarter should not be considered a definitive trend, they remain jittery about a downward trend…

Jaisalmer: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel performed the traditional ritual of worshipping their weapons on the occasion of Vijayadashami Thursday in Jaisalmer. The event was led by BSF Rajasthan Frontier inspector general M L Garg and BSF DIG Sector South Mahesh Negi. Officers and soldiers from the BSF artillery unit, including commanding officer Shakti Singh…

Alwar: A mother and son on their way to invite relatives for a wedding were attacked and shot at near Piproli Chowk in the Gopalgadh police station area in Deeg district Wednesday night. The assailants, who had been lying in wait, assaulted the duo, fired at them and looted Rs 50,000 and a mobile phone…

Kota: In the heart of Kota, the Jethis — a small community of wrestlers — celebrate Dussehra with a unique twist: By trampling on a clay effigy of Ravan to mark the triumph of good over evil.This 200-year-old tradition, distinct from the more common effigy burning, is a testament to the community’s rich heritage and…