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Jaisalmer: In the remote border area of Shahgarh, Rajasthan, a dedicated team of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) is spearheading a significant initiative to ensure all eligible citizens are registered in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for 2026. The effort unfolds in the challenging landscape of the Thar desert, where settlements are sparse,…

Jaipur: The ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) exercise in Rajasthan has placed significant pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs), as highlighted by the deaths of two BLOs and one BLO supervisor since the initiative began on Nov 4. With a looming deadline of Dec 4, these officers are racing against time to ensure voters complete…

Jaipur: The construction of the proposed elevated road on the Jhalana Bypass — connecting Aranya Bhawan in Jhalana Doongri with Balaji Tiraha in Malviya Nagar — has been delayed after the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) directed the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) not to start the project without its approval.The directive is to ensure the…

Jaipur: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle on Friday evening, 1993 batch IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal was replaced by Akhil Arora of the same batch as additional chief secretary (ACS) in the chief minister’s office (CMO). Arora will hold the charge along with his current post as ACS in PHED and ground water departments. In all,…

Jaipur: The rise of artificial intelligence and the challenges posed by deepfakes were among the key issues discussed at a day-long state-level police conference held at the Rajasthan Police Academy Friday. Speaking on the occasion, DIG (Cybercrime) Vikas Kumar Sharma said police must integrate AI tools into investigations while simultaneously preparing to counter emerging threats…