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Jaipur Firecracker Factory Site Ignites Again, Illegal Stash Seized
Four days after a major fire at a firecracker factory in Karim Nagar Talai, Khoh Nagorian, Jaipur, the warehouse at the accident site re-ignited on June 12, 2026, causing panic. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 20 minutes. Concurrently, police teams, including drone surveillance, uncovered two more illegal firecracker factories in the area. In a separate action, police seized 2102 cartons of illegal firecrackers from two godowns in a residential area of Basant Vihar Colony, Karadhani, arresting Vinod Kumar Agarwal. Authorities warn of potential culpable homicide charges for such dangerous storage.
6/12/2026
Power Cut Disrupts Vaishnaw’s Jaipur Press Conference, Probe Ordered
A 15-minute power cut disrupted Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's press conference in Jaipur, held to highlight 12 years of the Modi government's achievements. Rajasthan's Minister of State for Energy, Heeralal Nagar, ordered an inquiry, assuring strict action against responsible officials. The incident, attributed to a gas leak in a circuit breaker and subsequent transformer tripping, occurred at 3:57 PM on Thursday, with power restored by 4:21 PM. Opposition Leader Tika Ram Jully criticized the BJP, stating "even electricity couldn’t take the lies."
6/12/2026
Seven killed in Jaipur firecracker warehouse blast
On June 9, 2026, seven people died and several were injured after a blast and fire at an alleged illegal firecracker warehouse in Khoh Nagoriyan, Jaipur. The incident occurred in a small house in Ayesha Nagar Talai Colony, used for storing large quantities of firecrackers, reportedly adjacent to a manufacturing unit. Victims suffered 75-100% burns; three critically injured were moved to SMS Hospital’s Burn Intensive Care Unit. Highly inflammable material is suspected to have triggered the explosion. Rescue operations involved fire tenders, police, ambulances, and local residents.
6/9/2026
Fire Breaks Out at Jaipur Firecracker Factory, Several Feared Trapped
A massive fire erupted at a firecracker factory in Kho Nagoriyan, Jaipur, on Tuesday afternoon, trapping several workers and injuring three, who were admitted to SMS Hospital. The fire led to continuous explosions, hindering initial rescue efforts by police, fire services, and civil defense. Black smoke plumes were visible 2-3 km away, prompting deployment of fire tenders from Jaipur Municipal Corporation. Unconfirmed reports suggest three fatalities, while rescue teams continue to search for trapped individuals, breaking factory walls for ventilation, with short-circuit or negligence suspected as the cause.
6/9/2026
Jaipur JDA Demolishes 50+ Structures for Road Widening
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Monday, June 8, 2026, demolished over 50 illegal structures, including religious sites, in Jagatpura to widen a 1.5-kilometre road from 25-30 feet to its sanctioned 80-foot width. This operation, involving 3,000 police personnel, drone surveillance, and a mobile internet shutdown in parts of Jaipur from midnight Sunday to midnight Monday, aims to improve connectivity between Nandpuri and Jagatpura and ease traffic on Hare Krishna Marg. Power supply was also cut in Nandpuri to prevent home Wi-Fi use.
6/8/2026
JDA Demolishes 5 Religious Structures in Jagatpura, Jaipur Amidst Internet Shutdown
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Monday conducted a large-scale anti-encroachment drive in Jagatpura, Jaipur, to clear 5 religious structures for an 80-feet sector road under the city's master plan. The demolished structures included a 4-storey Noorani Masjid, two temples, a Satsang Bhavan, and a Mazar. To prevent unrest and misinformation, mobile internet services were suspended in 34 police station areas of Jaipur North and East, and over 3,000 police personnel and 12 RAC companies were deployed. This action followed a similar drive on May 22, which removed 134 illegal constructions.
6/8/2026
Jaipur JDA Begins Encroachment Drive in Nandpuri-Gatore, Internet Shut Down
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) began removing remaining encroachments for 80-foot road widening in Nandpuri-Gatore, Malviya Nagar, on Monday at 6 AM. This follows two weeks of dialogue, during which locals voluntarily removed religious structures like temples and mosques. To prevent the spread of misinformation and provocative content on social media, the district administration has suspended mobile internet services for 24 hours in 34 police station areas of Jaipur Commissionerate, effective until Monday midnight. Four special JDA teams will oversee the operation around the clock on June 8 and 9.
6/8/2026
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Conducts Surprise Inspection of SMS Hospital
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday made a surprise visit to the Dhanwantari OPD block of Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur directly after returning from Bhilwara. He inspected various counters, OPD blocks, and medicine distribution centers, interacting with patients to gather live feedback on the hospital’s services, including the free medicine and testing schemes. Sharma questioned hospital authorities, including SMS Medical College Principal Dr. Deepak Maheshwari and Superintendent Dr. Mrinal Joshi, about shortcomings like long queues and staff deployment, instructing them to resolve issues within 24 hours. He emphasized a "zero tolerance" policy for negligence in medical services, threatening disciplinary action for non-compliance.
6/6/2026
Supreme Court Rebukes JDA for Absence in Illegal Construction Case
The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) for its repeated absence during hearings concerning illegal construction, specifically regarding a five-story building in Raja Park owned by Anil Agrawal. The court demanded that the JDA Commissioner explain actions taken by the next hearing on July 8, 2024, or appear in person. This ongoing case involves the JDA's failure to demolish illegal structures despite previous court orders, highlighting issues of bureaucratic accountability and adherence to judicial directives regarding urban planning.
6/5/2026
Jaipur Metro Phase-2 work picks up
Jaipur Metro Phase-2 accelerates.
6/1/2026