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Rajsamand/Bhilwara: The menace of illegal sand mining along the Banas River is intensifying across Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, and Tonk districts, putting both the environment and local communities at risk. Despite repeated police crackdowns, the sand mafia continues to operate fearlessly, exploiting the riverbed and disrupting the natural ecosystem. Villagers Protest Against Sand Mafia Residents of Chandgarh village, a key hub for illegal sand transport, have been protesting for three consecutive weeks, demanding a complete halt to unauthorized extraction. Local farmers and villagers highlight that illegal sand mining has turned their once life-giving river into a dangerous and exploited zone, creating deep pits that have already caused fatalities among unsuspecting locals. ...

Ajmer: A disturbing case has emerged from Ajmer, Rajasthan, where a Home Guard officer has been accused of raping a female hospital attendant after luring her with false promises of marriage. The victim alleges that when she refused the marriage proposal, the accused resorted to threats and sexual assault, also recording an obscene video to blackmail her over the past three years. The Alwar Gate police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation. Victim Speaks Out According to the victim, the accused initially visited the hospital to collect medication for his mother, where she extended help out of humanity. Their interaction continued over time, and the accused gradually gained her trust. He collected her mobile number, repeatedly called, and lured her with promises...

Jaipur: Public outrage continues to grow over the tragic death of 9-year-old Amayra, a fourth-grade student at Neerja Modi School, who jumped from the school’s fourth floor on 1 November. Following the CBSE’s investigation, which found serious lapses on the part of the school management, a candle march was held on 22 November at Jaipur’s Shaheed Smarak, drawing thousands of concerned citizens. CBSE Finds Negligence The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a Show Cause Notice to Neerja Modi School after uncovering multiple lapses, including bullying, ignored safety protocols, and overall administrative negligence. The school has been given 30 days to respond. Failure to provide a satisfactory explanation could result in warnings, fines, suspension of affiliation, or even...