Image Used For Representational Image ALWAR: Police have arrested the main accused, Rahul Saini, in the abduction and gang rape of a 15-year-old schoolgirl in the Raini area of Rajasthan’s Alwar district, while his cousin and another associate remain absconding.According to police, the accused allegedly abducted the Class 11 student in an SUV on Thursday…
Jaipur: The chief minister’s office (CMO) has ordered officials to examine allegations of land-use change and possible encroachment near the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Breeding Centre in Jamra village of Jaisalmer district, and to update progress on the CMIS portal.The land parcel lies within the Desert National Park, a crucial habitat and breeding ground…
Jaipur: A search committee constituted by Governor Haribhau Bagde has finalised a shortlist of candidates for the post of vice-chancellor of Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU), with University of Rajasthan Vice-Chancellor Alpana Kateja—currently under inquiry over alleged financial irregularities—among those named.Kateja, appointed RU vice-chancellor in Sept 2023, has faced scrutiny following complaints related to administrative decisions…
Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court has ordered a comprehensive survey and demolition of illegal constructions near Indian Air Force and Army installations in Jodhpur, directing authorities to complete the exercise within three months and submit a compliance report by Aug 3, 2026.Disposing of a batch of writ petitions, a division bench of Justice Vinit Kumar…
Jaipur: Govt data has revealed that Rajasthan recorded no expenditure for two consecutive financial years under the Centre’s Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), despite approvals for tribal welfare infrastructure.Sanctions totalling Rs 116.7 crore were issued for developing 163 hostels and residential schools in Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) areas in 2024-25 and 2025-26….
Jaipur: Cracking down on gaps in groundwater regulation, the National Green Tribunal‘s Bhopal bench Friday directed the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to submit a comprehensive groundwater recharge plan after taking note of concerns over how the Jal Shakti ministry’s Sept 24, 2020, notification is being implemented.The notification empowers the CGWA to regulate groundwater extraction…
Jaipur: Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has initiated plans to introduce “plug-and-play” facilities across divisional levels in the state, along with a dedicated development in Kishangarh. It has identified land parcels in industrial zones for developing these facilities.The selected plots will be allotted through an online e-auction process on a rental basis…
Bhilwara: Gulabpura police in Bhilwara district Saturday froze properties worth around Rs 50 lakh belonging to a drug smuggler as part of action against illegal assets acquired through drug trafficking.Superintendet of police Dharmendra Singh said the action was taken against Labhchand (39), a resident of Begu area in Chittorgarh district, under Section 68F of the…
Bhilwara: The district special team and Sadar police of Tonk district conducted a joint operation Saturday and arrested criminal Kishan Mogya, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 5,000, and his accomplice Soil. They seized a large quantity of cartridges, a cap gun, a car, four mobile phones and Rs 43,000 from the duo.Tonk SP…
Jaisalmer: Balotra SP Ramesh Saturday dismissed the rumours linking the suspension of Pachpadra SHO Achalaram Dhaka to the recent refinery fire, saying the action was taken over a VVIP security lapse.Police said the social media posts were misleading and aimed at creating confusion, warning of strict legal action against those spreading false information.The SP said…
