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Ajmer, Rajasthan: A shocking incident has left the residents of Ajmer’s Rupangarh area in grief as a newly married couple, Hema and Kailash Gurjar, died under mysterious circumstances. The couple, who had been married for seven months under the Nata Vivah tradition, reportedly fell ill suddenly while sleeping at night and succumbed within hours despite medical intervention. Sudden Illness in the NightAccording to family members, Hema and Kailash went to bed as usual on Saturday night. Later, their health deteriorated suddenly. Alarmed by their condition, relatives rushed them to a nearby government hospital. After initial treatment, doctors referred them to Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Hospital in Ajmer for advanced care. Despite the medical attention, both husband and wife passed away within...

Jaipur & Sikar, Rajasthan: A day of sorrow struck Rajasthan on Sunday as two separate accidents claimed the lives of three people. In Jaipur, a young student was fatally hit by a freight train, while in Sikar, a speeding car ran over a grandmother and her granddaughter. Post-mortem examinations have been completed, and the bodies were handed over to the families by the police. Jaipur: Student Killed by Freight TrainIn Jaipur’s Mahesh Nagar area, 28-year-old Seema Mahawar, a resident of Prithvipura Tunga, lost her life after being struck by a freight train near the Arjun Nagar railway gate around 2:45 PM. Seema, who was preparing for competitive exams while residing in A-Block, had taken a shortcut across the tracks on her way home when the accident occurred. Mahesh Nagar police o...

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: In a strange and amusing incident, a theft at a government engineer’s official residence in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district has left both the victim and police stunned—not just by the burglary, but by the thief’s witty “dialogues” scribbled on walls and notes before making his escape. The incident occurred at the government quarter of Assistant Engineer (AEN) Sohan Jangid. Jangid had stepped out of town for work, and the house was unoccupied overnight. Taking advantage of the deserted premises, the thief broke in and carried out the burglary. Alcohol Drunk, Snacks MissedAccording to the complainant, while packing stolen items, the thief discovered an expensive bottle of liquor inside the house. He reportedly sat down and drank the entire bottle on the spot. Howev...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: For the first time in Rajasthan, two government girls’ Sainik Schools are set to open in Bikaner and Sikar, aiming to nurture the next generation of female military leaders. The schools will offer admission to Class 6 with a total of 160 seats. The announcement has sparked enormous enthusiasm, with around 13,000 applications already received—averaging 72 applicants per seat. The schools are expected to produce future military officers like Colonel Sophia Quraishi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi, Captain Hansja Sharma, and Sub-Lieutenant Astha Poonia. The initiative is part of the Rajasthan state government’s 2024-25 budget plan to promote women in the armed forces. Admission Process DetailsApplications were submitted via the Shala Da...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1 has sparked reactions across India, including in Rajasthan. Opposition leaders in the state have expressed disappointment, calling the budget underwhelming for Rajasthan. Gahlot Highlights State’s NeglectFormer Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the budget, stating that “the country’s largest state, Rajasthan, was not even mentioned in the budget speech, reflecting neglect towards the state.” He noted the absence of any mention of the ERCP project, new railway lines, or metro initiatives in Rajasthan. Gehlot added that there were no significant relief measures announced for the poor, laborers, and workers in the unorganized sector. Summing up, he described the budget as a “damp squib” for Rajasth...

Alwar, Rajasthan: The Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to Rajveer Gurjar, who was accused of freeing notorious gangster Vikram alias Papla Gurjar from Bahadurgarh police custody. Justice Pramil Kumar Mathur, in a single-judge bench hearing, approved Rajveer’s bail petition and ordered his release on a ₹50,000 personal bond. Rajveer Gurjar hails from Kherauli village in Mahendragarh district, Haryana. Advocate Kuldeep Yadav, representing Rajveer, stated that he had been arrested for allegedly helping Vikram “Papla” Gurjar escape police custody. During the arrest, police reportedly recovered an AK-47 rifle and seven live cartridges from him. The court, considering the facts of the case, the progress of the investigation, and the bail granted to co-accused, granted relief to Rajveer. ...