
Run for Unity rally on National Unity Day in Sikhar
On 31 October, a Run for Unity rally was held at Sikhar district headquarters to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and National Unity Day.
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On 31 October, a Run for Unity rally was held at Sikhar district headquarters to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and National Unity Day.

On 31 October, a Run for Unity race was held at Churu district headquarters to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of ironman Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The MLA, district collector and municipal council chief called for cleanliness, drug‑free society and adoption of indigenous products.

According to the notice issued in Churu, the deadline for applications for coaching institutes under the Chief Minister Anupriti Coaching Scheme for the 2026‑27 session has been set to 5 November 2026

In Churu, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment announced that under the Ambedkar DBT voucher scheme, students living in rented accommodation will receive ₹2000 every month. Applications can be accepted online until 30 November 2026.

On 31 October, under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Travel Scheme 2026, a special train departed from Bikaner via Pali to Rameshwaram‑Madurai. The journey began with 400 passengers, 26 attendants and a medical team.

On the fifth day of the Diwali fair organised by Udaipur Municipal Corporation, local artists enthralled the crowd at the Town Hall with song‑dance, classical dance and acro‑yoga performances, while stand‑up comedian Gaurav Gupta added a dash of laughter in the evening

State Election Commissioner Shri Rajeshwar Singh on 31 October inspected polling stations at Nimaaj and Viratiya Khurd in Byaver district and gave directives on election preparations.

Public notice was issued on Saturday for the four panchayat samitis in Baran district. Three nomination papers were received for the panchayat samiti member post on the first day.

Polling team to leave on Oct 31 after final training at State Agricultural College, with election silence from 6 pm

On 31 October, the Run for Unity started from the sports complex at Kota Road to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 151st birth anniversary and National Unity Day, with officials, police, teachers and students taking part

Nomination process for the fourth phase of Panchayati Raj elections‑2026 began on Saturday in Sawai Madhopur, Chauth ka Barwara, Gangapur City and Vijaypur Panchayat Samitis; 14 candidates submitted 19 nomination papers on the first day

Education & JobsSawai Madhopur
District Council Chief Executive Officer Mohit Kasania inspected the Ashram Hostel in Sawai Madhopur, spoke with students and reviewed academic facilities and problems.

State Election Commission has appointed Additional Commissioner Brijesh Kumar Chandolia as observer to ensure free and fair Panchayati Raj elections‑2026 in Sawai Madhopur. Complaints can be lodged at Circuit House room 110 or mobile 9414357961.

Second and final training for polling teams formed for the Bamanvas, Bauli, Malarna Dongar and Khandar polling stations of the Panchayat Samiti will be held on 2 November at Mahatma Gandhi Government School, Sawai Madhopur; private vehicles will be prohibited and parking will be at Chakchaunpura Airstrip.

The Ministry of Home Affairs honoured six IPS officers and one RPS officer from Rajasthan with a medal in the 2026 Outstanding Research category, including RPS Prem Kumar.

Central Minister Pralhad Joshi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma green‑lit Run for Unity on 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jaipur on 31 October
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