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Khamma Ghani! This is the Times of Rajasthan morning bulletin.

In Rajasthan, the Anti Corruption Bureau has begun an investigation into IAS Shikhar Agrawal over the purchase of about 40 villas. The state government, following the Chief Minister’s directive, has handed the case to the bureau.

In Jaipur, the second phase of Panchayati Raj elections saw a 86.48% voter turnout for sarpanch posts. The highest turnout, 88.89%, was recorded in Jalso.

On the 151st birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a ‘Run for Unity’ will start at 6 a.m. Saturday from Amar Jawan Jyoti. The race will circle Saaiya Manasinh Stadium, pass through Tong Road, Rambag Circle and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Circle, ending at Amar Jawan Jyoti.

Nationally, the 41st webinar on the sustainability and replication of Prime Minister’s Award initiatives was held on 30 October. The Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation presented the Rajkot initiative; the district collector and magistrate of Rajkot discussed sustainability, while those from Navasari discussed replication.

Eastern Coalfields Ltd. used scrap from mining to create a model of a warship, expressing gratitude to the Indian Navy. The ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative showcases the creativity, skill and environmental commitment of coal miners.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology, under the Ministry of Textiles, achieved significant milestones in cleanliness, waste management, infrastructure maintenance and environmental sustainability under ‘Special Campaign 6’.

The postal department released special commemorative stamps on breast cancer awareness, reinforcing the commitment to early detection, timely treatment and better health outcomes for women.

Mahendra Kumar of Udaipur received a ₹24 lakh scholarship under the National Scheduled Caste Scholarship Scheme. The funds covered fellowship, housing rent allowance and contingency grant, enabling him to continue his Ph.D.

In Bhilwara, the Bhimgaon police station searched the roof of the site of the Kamla Kankariya murder, finding evidence. The accused Ravi and Heera Sindhi had called a worker for roof repairs.

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