Detailed preparations for uninterrupted power supply on Diwali in Jaipur
Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam installed new transformers and feeders and set up control rooms at the block level to prevent power cuts during Diwali
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Alwar's Sahil and Hanumangarh's Monica win titles at Chambal Kesri Dangal
The Rajasthan National Dussehra Mela 2026 concluded the Chambal Kesri Dangal on 4 November at Shri Ram Rangmanch, Jaipur, where Alwar’s Sahil Khan and Hanumangarh’s Monica won the men’s and women’s titles respectively
Bonus payment to workers in Churu mandatory before Diwali
The Labour Department in Churu has directed all employers to pay the bonus due under the Wage Code before Diwali
Third phase of district council and panchayat samiti elections completed in Sawai Madhopur
The third phase of voting for 16 district council wards and 82 panchayat samiti wards in four panchayat samiti blocks of Sawai Madhopur district was held peacefully on Tuesday
Voting for Panch and Sarpanch positions in Shri Ganganagar on 5 November
In Shri Ganganagar district, on 5 November 2026, voting for Panch and Sarpanch positions will take place in the Gram Panchayats of Vijay Nagar, Suratgarh and Rajiyasar under the third phase of the Panchayati Raj general elections.
350 nomination papers filed for fourth phase of Panchayat elections in Sawai Madhopur
In Sawai Madhopur, Chouth Ka Barwara, Gangapur City and Wajirpur Panchayat Samitis, 284 candidates filed 350 nomination papers for the fourth phase, deadline 4 November 3 pm
Nomination continues in Beikaneer for Panchayati Raj Election-2026 Phase 4
Beikaneer, on 3 November, the nomination process for Panchayati Raj General Election-2026 Phase 4 continued. A total of 75 candidates in three Panchayat Samitis submitted 76 nomination letters.
Dengue cases fall 34% and malaria 32% in Rajasthan, Udipur sees malaria outbreak
State has recorded 2,081 dengue and 984 malaria cases so far this year, showing a 34% and 32% decline respectively from last year
Two rounds of sarpanch election in Bhavi village postponed due to ballot theft and unrest
In Bilada tehsil of Jodhpur, ballot theft and subsequent riots led police to postpone sarpanch polling in Bhavi village twice and deploy extra patrols
More than 130 country representatives are taking part in the BREC summit and Expo 2026
On the second day of the Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in India, the Union Minister and international delegates attended the high‑level dialogue “The Next Terawatt”, where investment and technology‑collaboration opportunities were discussed.
India AI Mission launches indigenous foundation models EK‑A‑1 and DHEER‑2B/5B
In New Delhi today, India AI Mission unveiled indigenous models EK‑A‑1 and DHEER‑2B/5B developed by Socket Labs and JNTQ AItech.
Diwali lighting decoration competition at 42 sites in Bikaner
Bikaner Development Authority has arranged electric decorations and theme‑based lighting at 42 major locations in the city for Diwali, and will hold a decoration competition among tent traders
Bricks Sustainable Lifestyle Week in Sawai Madhopur launches environmental awareness campaign
From 1 to 7 November, Sawai Madhopur district is running the Mission Life campaign under Bricks Sustainable Lifestyle Week, raising public awareness on energy, water, plastic and waste management.
Panchayat polls in Sawai Madhopur’s third phase were peaceful
The third phase polling in Sawai Madhopur’s Bamanwas, Bawli, Malarna Dunger and Khandar areas was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere, where District Electoral Officer Kana Ram and Police Superintendent Jyestha Maitreyee inspected security and procedure
In Boondi, 247 candidates filed 263 nomination papers for the Panchayat Samiti election
In Boondi district, the fourth phase of Panchayati Raj General Election‑2026 saw 247 candidates submit 263 nomination papers, with the deadline set for 4 November.
Third phase voting in Pratapgarh sees 75.55% voter turnout
On 3 November, voting was held in Pratapgarh district under the third phase of the Panchayati Raj General Election‑2026 for District Council and Panchayat Samiti member seats, recording a 75.55% voter turnout for District Council seats.