The Latest Breaking News from Baran

Foragers to managers: Baran's Sahariya women exchange firewood for financial freedom

Sahariya tribal women in Rajasthan are transitioning from low-wage foraging to managing packaging units effectively. Mission Samarthya-Saksham Sakhi has successfully linked over 1,000 women to institutional markets. This initiative has increased their monthly income significantly, allowing many to earn Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. The focus on value addition and…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

Rajasthan: Cheetah 'Agni' repatriated from Baran after escaping from Kuno National Park

The team of Kuno National Park and Forest Department of Baran district, in a joint operation repatriated Cheetah 'Agni' from Baran, Rajasthan, after the Cheetah managed to escape from Kuno National Park. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 26, 2023

'Abnormal' rainfall in 15 Rajasthan districts so far this monsoon

Rajasthan has recorded 'abnormal' rainfall of 80.9% more than normal. 690 dams in the State have 58.09% of total capacity. 15 districts have 'abnormal' rainfall, 11 districts have 20-59%, 6 districts have 19-19%, and no district is under deficit. MeT issued 'yellow' alert for heavy rainfall in 6 districts on…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Rajasthan: In a first, Dalit boy rides mare in Baran village

KOTA: It was a moment of pride and dignity for the people of Harijan community in Chajwa village in Atru tehsil of Baran on Sunday when a 5-year-old boy of the community, on the occasion of his tonsure ceremony, rode on a mare in a procession carried out through the…

The Times of India · May 22, 2022

Rajasthan: Children among 21 injured in bus-tractor collision in Baran

KOTA: At least 21 passengers, including women and children, were injured after a private passenger bus going from Rajkot in Gujarat to Kanpur in UP overturned early on Friday morning hitting a tractor-trolley on NH-27 under Kishanganj police station of Baran, around 15km from district headquarters.

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2022

Rajasthan: Man, daughter among 3 killed in Baran SUV accident

KOTA: Three persons including a father-daughter duo were killed and nine others including two women and a 15-year old boy were injured after an SUV carrying 12 people overturned on NH 27 near Mamuni village in Baran district on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2022