Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) The Southwest Monsoon finally advanced into the eastern parts of Rajasthan on Thursday, marking its arrival in the state with a delay of seven days compared to the normal onset date. According to the latest weather update, the Northern Limit of the Monsoon (NLM) is currently passing through Tonk, Jaipur, and Alwar, and conditions remain favourable for further advancement into additional parts of the state over the next two to three days.The India Meteorological Department (…
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Jaipur, June 30 (IANS) The 12-hour sit-in protest staged by the family of slain dacoit Jagan Gurjar outside the mortuary of JLN Hospital in Ajmer came to an end on Tuesday evening after the district administration agreed to the family’s key demands in writing. The protest, led by Jagan Gurjar’s son Asaram Gurjar, began at 7 am and concluded around 7 pm after negotiations between the administration and the family. According to officials, the administration accepted a five-point charter of demands…
Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar, who was found dead inside Ajmer’s High-Security Prison on Monday, first grabbed national headlines in 2008 after allegedly threatening to blow up the Dholpur residence of the then Rajasthan Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje, with explosives.The threat catapulted him into the national spotlight and intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to track him down.Jagan was born in Bhavutipura village in Dholpur district and reportedly earned his…
Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) Notorious Chambal dacoit Jagan Gurjar, one of the most feared criminals from Rajasthan’s Dholpur district and the wider Chambal region, was allegedly strangled to death by a fellow inmate inside Ajmer’s High-Security Prison on Monday, triggering a murder investigation and a judicial inquiry.According to preliminary information, Vishnu, an undertrial prisoner lodged in Barrack No. 2 in connection with the high-profile Kuldeep Jaghina murder case from Bharatpur, has allegedl…
Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) In a sensational incident, notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar, one of the most feared criminals from Rajasthan’s Dholpur district and the Chambal region, was allegedly strangled to death inside Ajmer’s High-Security Prison on Monday.The killing has sent shockwaves through the police and prison administration, prompting a high-level investigation.According to preliminary information, Jagan Gurjar was attacked inside the prison during the afternoon. Initial findings suggest that …
Jaipur, June 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture and Ajmer MP Bhagirath Choudhary has found himself at the centre of a political storm after reports revealed that he received a government subsidy of Rs 99.03 lakh for a commercial cucumber cultivation project under a scheme administered by the National Horticulture Board (NHB), an autonomous body functioning under the Union Agriculture Ministry, where he serves as the ex-officio Vice-Chairman. The development on Saturday trigg…
Jaipur, June 24 (IANS) The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the interview schedule for five key recruitment examinations under the College Education Department and Medical Education Department, bringing relief to thousands of candidates awaiting the final stage of the selection process.According to the schedule uploaded on the Commission’s official website, interviews for Assistant Professor, Physical Training Instructor (PTI), Librarian and various medical faculty posts w…
Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) A fresh Western Disturbance has become active over Rajasthan, bringing rain and thunderstorms to several parts of the state over the past 24 hours.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Sri Vijaynagar in Sri Ganganagar district recorded the highest rainfall at 85 mm. The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has forecast increased weather activity over the next 48 hours, with parts of the Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Ajmer divisions, along with the Shekhawati…
Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) In a major success in the fight against narcotics trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jaipur Zonal Unit on Friday secured the conviction of an accused involved in the interstate smuggling of illegal opium, a prohibited substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The Special Judge (NDPS) Court in Ajmer, presided over by Bhanukumar, convicted Jawarilal, son of Sahiram and a resident of Dangiyawas in Jodhpur district, Rajastha…
Jaipur, June 11 (IANS) Rajasthan is likely to witness relief from the ongoing spell of heat and humidity from Thursday as a Western Disturbance becomes active over the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), parts of the Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer and Bharatpur divisions are expected to experience thunderstorms, gusty winds of 50-60 kmph and light to moderate rainfall between June 11 and June 14.An orange alert for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for 12 districts, inclu…