Ajmer: District police, Thursday, arrested a murder accused who had been absconding for 22 years and was wanted in three criminal cases registered in Ajmer and Jaipur districts.The accused, Vijay Kumar Jat (41), had been evading arrest since allegedly killing his brother-in-law, Mukesh Kumar of Padsoli village in Jaipur’s Dudu area, during a dispute over…
Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court Thursday directed Jodhpur Central Jail authorities to ensure adequate medical facilities for Asaram, who is serving a life sentence for sexually assaulting a minor, considering his old age and fragile health condition. The order was passed by Justice Sanjeet Purohit while hearing a petition seeking specialised medical care, regular health…
Ajmer: Residents of Kishangarh in Ajmer district gathered at the houses of businessman Ashok Pansari, retired banker Javeri Lal Agarwal, and his wife Kamala Thursday to offer condolences after they were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar Wednesday.The three deaths have left family members, friends and residents in shock.According to…
Fire consumes Bhiwadi factories following explosion Alwar: A fire broke out in two factories in Bhiwadi’s UIT industrial area Thursday, allegedly following a blast in an oil tanker kept atop one of the units.The incident occurred around 2pm at Ramco Metal Factory, where an oil tanker reportedly exploded, triggering a fire that quickly spread to…
Sixth Student Suicide in Kota This YearKota: A 17-year-old aspirant from Uttar Pradesh, preparing in Kota for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), was found hanging in his hostel room in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar under Jawahar Nagar police station late Wednesday night.Since the ceiling fan in the hostel room was equipped with an anti-hanging device, the…
Jaipur: The Congress Thursday announced the renomination of outgoing Rajya Sabha MP Neeraj Dangi as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Rajasthan, giving him a second consecutive term in the Upper House.The Congress high command’s decision to field Dangi again is being viewed as an effort to strengthen its traditional Dalit support…
Minister Heeralal Nagar addresses media Minister Heeralal Nagar addresses media Minister Heeralal Nagar addresses media Minister Heeralal Nagar addresses media Minister Heeralal Nagar addresses media Jaipur: State energy minister Heeralal Nagar Thursday acknowledged that the Sept 2024 decision to sign a joint venture agreement with NTPC for the Chhabra thermal power plant was “not properly…
Jodhpur: Social media influencer Anita Bishnoi (32), who allegedly attempted suicide after facing online trolling Wednesday and is undergoing treatment at the MDM Hospital in Jodhpur, has shown signs of recovery.Hospital superintendent Vikas Rajpurohit said she was brought to the hospital in a critical condition on Wednesday after allegedly consuming a toxic substance. She was…
Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal calls cases ‘false’Jaipur: Didwana-Kuchaman district police Wednesday announced cash rewards for four accused wanted in connection with the May 29 protest in Kuchaman City, during which Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore was shown black flags and his convoy was allegedly obstructed.According to an order issued by Superintendent of Police Pyarelal Shivran,…
Pastor (centre) arrested after conversion row in Alwar Thursday Alwar: Police, Thursday, arrested a pastor accused of carrying out religious conversions in Alwar after he was allegedly assaulted by members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) during a protest at a prayer gathering in Tanwar Colony.According to police, VHP workers reached a house in the…
