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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,…

Jaipur: A single judge bench of Rajasthan high court issued notices to the chancellor of state universities, an ex-officio position held by governor Haribhau Bagde, along with the registrar of Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), the state govt, and the vice-chancellor, in connection with a petition challenging the appointment of the university’s…

Jaipur: Rajasthan high court granted the state govt 10 more days to file a detailed affidavit regarding compliance with earlier directions aimed at strengthening cybercrime infrastructure across Rajasthan.Justice Ravi Chirania ordered this on Feb 23 while hearing bail applications of Khushi Mohammed and others. During the hearing, the court observed that cybercrime is no longer…