Jaipur, July 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan administration has stepped up security measures amid the Panchna Dam water-release dispute, suspending internet services in Karauli district and parts of Sawai Madhopur to curb the spread of rumours and maintain law and order.Mobile internet services have been suspended in Gangapur City, Wazirpur and Bamanwas following the circulation of inflammatory and objectionable social media posts related to the issue.Police have registered cases against multiple individ…
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Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) A nearly two-decade-old dispute over water distribution from Rajasthan’s Panchna Dam in Karauli district has been resolved through dialogue, paving the way for restoration of irrigation in the region and bringing relief to thousands of farmers.The agreement, reached late Tuesday night, marks a significant step toward restoring irrigation in one of eastern Rajasthan’s important agricultural regions.Representatives of both sides signed a written agreement after extensive di…
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…
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 …