Bhopal/Ujjain, April 9 (IANS) A tense rescue operation is underway in Jhalariya village of Badnagar, Ujjain district, after a three-year-old child fell into a borewell and became trapped at a depth of nearly 60 feet. The incident occurred when the child, identified as Bhagirath, who had arrived in the area with his family three days earlier to graze sheep, accidentally slipped into the uncovered borewell.Upon receiving information, the administration immediately mobilised resources. The ch…
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Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers affected by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and adverse weather conditions, the Central government has relaxed wheat procurement norms for the ongoing Rabi season in Rajasthan. The decision comes after an initiative by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who actively raised farmers’ concerns and pushed for corrective measures at the central level.The revised norms aim to ensure that farmers do not suffer financial losses from weather-induced cro…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Dholpur Police have arrested Amit Gautam, the alleged mastermind behind a massive multi-crore fraud, who had been absconding for 6 years and was carrying a bounty of Rs 43,000. The accused is believed to have duped over 200 individuals of approximately Rs 12.69 crore. The Enforcement Directorate had also been actively searching for him.Amit Gautam, son of Subhash Gautam and a resident of Shastri Nagar, Dholpur, had been evading arrest af…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, who had been absconding in connection with the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam in Rajasthan, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), officials said on Thursday. The ACB team brought Agarwal from Delhi to Jaipur, where he was questioned at the ACB headquarters by Deputy Inspector General of Police Om Prakash Meena. An arrest warrant had earlier been issued against Agarwal in the JJM scam.In the same case, nine officials of the…
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a “factory of outsiders” which has no place in the poll-bound state. Addressing an election rally in Panihati of North 24 Parganas district, Chief Minister Banerjee hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising the issue of illegal infiltration in the state and said that Bengalis are being tortured in BJP-ruled states after branding them as ‘infiltrators’.”If you spe…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the Foundation Day of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), recalling his deep-rooted association with the organisation and its legacy of student activism.“I firmly believe that the NSUI, a fearless voice that consistently rises to defend the rights and interests of students, will continue to strengthen democratic values in our country,” Gehlot s…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP State President Madan Rathore on Wednesday said the Pachpadra Refinery Project would generate direct and indirect employment for nearly 90,000 people and play a key role in strengthening the state’s self-reliance and economic growth.The refinery, currently under construction in Pachpadra in the Balotra district of western Rajasthan, is poised to become a landmark achievement for the state. Its foundation stone was originally laid in 2007-08 under the leadersh…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that Jaipur is set for a major infrastructural upgrade, following the Union Cabinet’s approval for Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro. He described the project as a significant step towards sustainable urban growth, aimed at expanding connectivity, reducing congestion, and enhancing ease of living. “Jaipur is set for a major infrastructural upgrade! Cabinet approval for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is a significant step towards sustainable u…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Wednesday, visited the Guhata village in Indragarh tehsil of Bundi district to inspect the ongoing construction of the Chambal Aqueduct under the Ram Jal Setu Link Project. Describing the project as one of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government’s most ambitious initiatives, the Chief Minister said that it will ensure adequate availability of water for both drinking and irrigation purposes in 17 districts of eastern Ra…
Patna, April 8 (IANS) In a major crackdown the Rohtas Police exposed an alleged ‘bride-buying’ racket, detaining 24 individuals — including eight women — and rescuing a minor girl during a late-night raid on Tuesday in the Bikramganj area of the district in Bihar.Acting on a tip-off, police raided a marriage hall where the wedding of a minor girl was being conducted.The operation led to the seizure of around Rs 1 lakh in cash and jewellery from the spot.According to an official, the case inv…