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First scientific record of Sistan sand boa in India: 3 snakes found In Rajasthan’s Sikar; here’s how to identify them

Researchers have identified the Sistan sand boa in Rajasthan’s Sikar district, marking its first scientific record in India. The findings, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, highlighted key characteristics of the species. Comparisons were made with the red sand boa, noting differences in tail shape. The study indicates that…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Forget Jaipur or Jodhpur, Khatu Shyamji makes Sikar the top tourist destination in Rajasthan

Sikar has emerged as Rajasthan's top tourist destination in the first half of 2026, recording 1.56 crore visits between January and June. The surge was driven largely by Khatu Shyamji, which has become a major religious tourism destination in the state.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Leheriya Is Rajasthani Tiedye That Indian Fashion Keeps Stealing, Renaming, and Forgetting

The fabric that keeps getting a new nameA runway sends out diagonal-striped silk. A fast-fashion brand drops "wave-print" kurtas. A luxury label calls it "artisanal resist craft." The Rajasthani dyer in Jaipur who woke up at five in the morning to twist wet fabric into tight diagonals before the sun…

Times Life · Aug 22

NEET-UG results data: 2,317 candidates got over 700 marks, most from 15 centres in Rajasthan

Out of the 24 lakh candidates who appeared for the NEET-UG exam, 2,317 scored above 700 marks, with 482 or 20 percent of these candidates from Rajasthan alone, shows the analysis of the full centre-wise data of the NEET-UG results published by the National Testing Agency on its website. 

Newslaundry · Jul 20, 2024

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Voters in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region bat for stronger Opposition

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Voters in Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu - Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region - seek opposition voice amid discontent with BJP and Modi government.

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024

Innovations in traditional methods revolutionising farming in Rajasthan’s parched Shekhawati

Innovative farming practices in Sikar, Rajasthan boost crop yield, income, and water conservation for sustainable agriculture.

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

Lok Sabha elections | Amit Shah launches BJP’s election campaign in Rajasthan with a roadshow in Sikar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches BJP campaign in Rajasthan with a massive roadshow in Sikar for Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Rajasthan: 3 dead, 1 injured as car collides with pole in Sikar

Three people died and one was injured after a car collided with a roadside pole on Didwana Road in Sikar, Rajasthan, on Sunday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 4, 2024

Amid paper leak issue, Rajasthan Congress chief put to test on home turf

Maharia, the BJP candidate for the Rajasthan Assembly election, knew where to hit during the ongoing controversy over the government recruitment exam paper leaks.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

NEET aspirant found dead in Rajasthan's Sikar

An 18-year-old student preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) was allegedly found dead at a private hostel in Rajasthan’s Sikar district.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023