BIZARRE: Chittorgarh - What They Never Told You

Man books IRCTC railway room for Rs 333, finds Indian toilet instead of Western; gets Rs 20,000 compensation

A 72-year-old man who booked a Rs 333 retiring room at Chittorgarh railway station found an Indian toilet instead of the western toilet listed on the IRCTC portal. After returning the keys without using the room and failing to get a refund, he approached the consumer commission, which enhanced compensation…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Jal Jhulni Ekadashi: The Little-Known Festival Where Krishna ‘Travels’ on Water

Most of us know Janmashtami. Many know about Krishna's playful stories in Vrindavan. But there is another festival where Krishna, or a form of Vishnu depending on the regional tradition, is quite literally taken out for a water journey. Sounds almost like a divine boat day, right? That is the…

MyLifeXP · Sep 26

The Places In India That Inspired Famous Books, Films And Legends

Some places stay with you long after you've left. Their streets, mountains, rivers, and ancient monuments carry stories that have inspired writers, filmmakers, and storytellers for generations. Across India, several destinations have gone beyond their natural beauty to become the backdrop for legendary tales, bestselling novels, and blockbuster films. Whether…

MyLifeXP · Jul 15

BJP reels under series of protests over ticket for Rajasthan polls

Rajasthan BJP leaders and supporters protest over denial of tickets for Assembly polls. Protests witnessed in several districts, including Rajsamand, Sriganganagar, Udaipur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Kota, Jaipur, Alwar, Bundi. Some dissidents threaten to contest as independents if demands not met.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

BJP workers stage protests in Rajasthan after release of the second list of candidates for Assembly polls

The BJP has named 83 candidates in its second list released on Saturday, taking the total number of nominees announced so far to 124.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Rajasthan government transfers 40 officers

Rajasthan govt transfers 20 IAS, 20 IPS officers; 5 district collectors, 6 SPs changed. Arushi Malik new division commissioner of Jaipur, Manisha Arora transport commissioner. VM Sharma new collector in Kekri, Gaurav Agrawal in Chittorgarh, Hanumanmal Dhaka in Khairthal, Bachnesh Kumar Agrawal in Jhunjhunu, Omprakash Bairwa in Tonk. SPs of…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

NIA arrests two accused in 2022 Chittorgarh explosives seizure case

The NIA has arrested two wanted accused persons, including the kingpin, in connection with the seizure of explosives and other bomb-making materials in Chittorgarh of Rajasthan in 2022

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Four dead in lightning incidents as Rajasthan receives first monsoon rains

Four people were killed and as many others injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Rajasthan as the first monsoon rains were received in some parts of the State.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

Rajasthan: 3 cops hurt as smugglers’ jeep hit police vehicle in Chittorgarh

UDAIPUR: Three constables were seriously injured after vehicles of smugglers broke barricades and hit police jeep in Chittorgarh on Thursday night. All injured have been admitted to Shri Sanwaliyaji Government Hospital. The injured constables have been identified as Ratan, Suresh and Nagjiram. The incident took place at Leswa-Mohampura road where…

The Times of India · May 29, 2022

Rajasthan: 3-year-old raped, killed, dumped in a well in Chittor

UDAIPUR: A three-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered before being thrown in a well at a village in Chittorgarh on Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2022