Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) In a major counter-terrorism operation, the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), acting on intelligence inputs from Military Intelligence (MI), has arrested a woman alleged to be associated with a sleeper cell linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).The accused, identified as Babita Dhakad, who reportedly used the alias “Khadija”, was apprehended in Jaipur.According to preliminary findings, Babita had allegedly been in contact with Pakistani terrorist handlers through social med…
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Jaipur, June 18 (IANS) Drought on one side and a reservoir full of water on the other, the irony captures the essence of the Panchna Dam controversy that has once again exploded into a major political and social flashpoint in eastern Rajasthan. What began as a dispute over irrigation water has now evolved into a complex political and social battle involving rehabilitation, compensation, community interests, court orders and political pressure. The controversy, simmering for nearly two decades, h…
Jaipur, May 30 (IANS) Amid tight security and administrative vigilance, statues of Gurjar leader Colonel Kirori Singh Bainsla and other reservation agitation martyrs were unveiled on Saturday at Kushalipura in Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, following a call by the Gurjar Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti.The unveiling ceremony took place in the afternoon, with Colonel Bainsla’s son, Vijay Singh Bainsla, leading the event in the presence of Gurjar community members and families of the martyrs. Rel…
Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Saturday morning brought fresh concerns for consumers in Rajasthan as oil companies once again increased petrol and diesel prices for the third time in the last few days amid continued volatility in international crude oil markets. According to officials, petrol prices in Jaipur have climbed to Rs 109.87 per litre, while diesel prices have reached Rs 95.09 per litre following the latest hike.Over the past nine days, petrol prices have risen by Rs 5.12 per litre and diesel b…
Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) In a major mishap on Saturday, a bus carrying pilgrims overturned in the Reni police station area of Alwar district on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan, leaving several passengers injured, including six who are said to be in a critical condition.According to police, the accident occurred on the expressway after the bus reportedly lost control, crashed through the guardrail, veered into a nearby field, and overturned.There were around 42 passengers on board, includin…
Alwar, May 23 (IANS) Around 40 passengers were injured after a sleeper coach bus overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Alwar district on Saturday while travelling from Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh to Govardhan in Uttar Pradesh, officials said. The accident took place in the jurisdiction of the Reni Police Station area on the expressway, triggering panic and chaos at the scene as injured passengers cried for help after the bus overturned and fell into a deep roadside ditch.Accordi…
Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) Was the NEET-UG 2025 examination really free and fair? Did a paper leak racket continue operating even after last year’s controversy? And how did five academically average siblings suddenly secure admissions to government medical colleges within a year? These are the troubling questions now emerging from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged NEET paper leak network, where startling revelations have surfaced during the questioning of accused person…
Jaipur, May 8 (IANS) Rajasthan, these days, is witnessing a rare weather as intense heat is being recorded in parts of the western part of the state while rains and winds are lashing in other parts of the state, weather officials said on Friday. In last 24 hours, while Jaisalmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 45.1 degrees Celsius, Dausa registered the highest rainfall of 14.2 mm rainfall.Meanwhile, several districts of eastern Rajasthan witnessed rain, gusty winds, and …
Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) A police team was fired upon near Lalsot in Dausa district of Rajasthan when they were attempting to intercept suspects in a murder case in the early hours of Monday, officials said. The incident led to retaliatory firing by the police in which the main accused, Chetram Gurjar alias Rahul Khatana, sustained a bullet injury to his leg. Two other accused were injured after their motorcycle lost control and crashed.According to Circle Inspector Pawan Kumar Jat, the police recei…
Jaipur, April 27 (IANS) The BJP appears to be setting the stage for an aggressive political push in Rajasthan, choosing Tonk — long regarded as the political stronghold of Congress leader Sachin Pilot — as the starting point of its National President Nitin Nabin’s maiden tour of the state on Monday.Party workers say the choice of Tonk is deliberate, signalling the BJP’s intent to challenge the Congress in regions where it has traditionally enjoyed influence. In politics, geography is strat…