Rajasthan

Jaipur.A major uproar erupted at Jaipur Junction on Tuesday after 120 senior citizens, who had arrived for the government-sponsored pilgrimage under the Senior Citizen Tirth Yatra Scheme, were denied train tickets despite being formally called for the journey. The elderly passengers—many of them women—waited the entire day at the station, only to be told there were not enough seats, leaving them angry and disappointed. Called for Pilgrimage, Then Sent Back Without Tickets According to the passengers, officials from the Devasthan Department had contacted them and asked them to report at Jaipur Junction for the pilgrimage to Gangasagar (West Bengal). Believing their selection was confirmed, they reached the station early and waited for hours. However, by afternoon, they were informe...

Alwar, Rajasthan:In a shocking case of negligence, two bodies were mistakenly exchanged at a hospital in Alwar, leading to the cremation of a Muslim man according to Hindu rituals. The incident has triggered widespread anger within the Muslim community, prompting demands for strict action against the hospital authorities responsible for the blunder. Body Mix-Up Sparks Outrage According to reports, the body of Ghulam Sabir, an elderly Muslim man from Pali district, was incorrectly handed over to the family of Kailash Sharma, a resident of Rajaji village in Rajgarh. Due to the hospital’s mismanagement, Sharma’s family unknowingly took Sabir’s body and performed his last rites following Hindu customs. The mix-up came to light three days later, when members of the Muslim community ide...

In a significant move aimed at enhancing officer safety, the Rajasthan Police have implemented a new directive: police personnel will no longer show their faces in arrest photographs. Instead, only the backs of the officers apprehending the criminals will be visible in media releases. This order, issued by DGP Rajiv Sharma, is being enforced across the state. According to officials, the new protocol is intended to protect officers and their families. Public visibility of police faces in photographs could make them easy targets for retaliation by criminals or their associates. Additionally, there is concern that criminals’ relatives or accomplices could attempt to influence or intimidate officers if their identities are known. Kota City SP Tejaswini Gautam confirmed that all media int...

Kotputli-Bahrod, Rajasthan: In the Kotputli-Bahrod district, villagers have been protesting the Ultratech Cement Plant for over 1,090 days, demanding relief from environmental hazards and proper rehabilitation. Despite a recent order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the situation on the ground remains unresolved. NGT Orders Ignored The NGT’s Central Zone bench had directed the Rajasthan government to facilitate the rehabilitation of Mohanpura and Jodhpur villages, halt blasting in the plant area, and establish a green belt to mitigate environmental impact. However, locals allege that blasting continues, posing serious risks to health and the environment. Protests Continue At the Jodhpur Gate, residents armed with placards and inhalers have been staging continuous protest...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The increasing presence of leopards in residential areas of Jaipur has prompted the Rajasthan Forest Department to initiate a pilot project to track select leopards using GPS-enabled radio collars. The collars will allow officials to monitor their movements and mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Leopard Sightings in VVIP Areas In recent weeks, leopards have been spotted entering high-profile areas, including former MP Ramcharan Bohra’s colony in Durgapura and Minister Suresh Rawat’s residence in Civil Lines. On December 8, CCTV footage captured a leopard inside Bajaj Nagar’s AG Colony. Such incidents have raised safety concerns and triggered immediate action from wildlife authorities. Pilot Project Details Under the pilot project, two to three leopards will be...

Sikar, Rajasthan: The long-awaited dream of starting air taxi services from Sikar’s Tarpura airstrip has hit a roadblock. In response to a question raised by Sikar MP Amraram in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murli Dhar Mohol, clarified that there is currently no plan to commence flights from Tarpura. He also stated that no proposal for upgrading the airstrip has been received by the government so far. MP Raises Question in Lok SabhaMP Amraram had submitted a written question to the central government regarding the possibility of upgrading the Tarpura airstrip to start air taxi services, aimed at boosting tourism in the Shekhawati region. However, the government’s response dashed hopes of initiating flights anytime soon. Government’s 5-Step Procedure Remai...

Jaipur: A terrifying incident at Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur turned into a dramatic rescue as a fire broke out in a tourist safari vehicle (canter) on Sunday afternoon. Fifteen tourists on board were safely evacuated, thanks to the prompt action of the park staff and the fire department. Blaze Erupts Mid-SafariThe tourist canter, carrying 15 passengers, was on a safari tour when smoke started billowing from the engine. As the smoke filled the vehicle, some tourists attempted to exit, but the driver stopped them, warning of the presence of a lion nearby. The driver immediately contacted the control room, which dispatched a second vehicle. Within 5 to 7 minutes, the backup vehicle arrived, and all tourists were safely transferred. Canter Engulfed in FlamesWithin 8 to 10 minutes...

Dausa, Rajasthan: A new helicopter service has been inaugurated at the famous Mehandipur Balaji Temple, offering devotees a unique aerial experience and giving a significant boost to religious tourism. In its initial phase, the helicopter carried five passengers, marking the beginning of this sky-bound facility. Inauguration and ReceptionThe service began on Monday at the helipad near Mehandipur Balaji police station. As the helicopter touched down at 11 AM, a wave of excitement spread among the crowd. Local schoolgirls welcomed the pilot, Abhay Gurjar, in a traditional manner, adding a vibrant cultural touch to the occasion. Operational DetailsAccording to Manoj Piparsania, advisor to the operating company, the service started with one helicopter, which could be increased to eight b...

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan: A shocking case of fraud has emerged from Jhunjhunu district, where a young man was duped of nearly ₹6 lakh in a fake marriage scheme. The accused posed a girl from the victim’s own village as a bride from Kota to lure him into the scam. Police have arrested the woman and two accomplices from Jaipur after months on the run. The Scam UnfoldedThe victim, Rajkumar, filed a complaint on August 21, stating that a man named Hoshiar Singh promised to arrange his marriage with a “beautiful girl from Kota.” Using fabricated stories about the girl’s father requiring medical treatment, the accused extracted money in multiple installments totaling around ₹6 lakh. Investigation revealed that the girl in the photo was actually from the victim’s own village and had actively parti...

Hanumangarh, Rajasthan: A tragic accident occurred in Hanumangarh on Monday morning when a bus overturned while trying to avoid a bike on Sangaria Road, resulting in the deaths of three people, including a female school teacher. Several passengers sustained injuries and are receiving treatment. Accident DetailsThe accident took place near Mankasar village on Sangaria Road, when a private travel bus was traveling from Hanumangarh to Dabwali. In an attempt to avoid hitting a bike, the bus lost control, collided with a roadside board, and overturned. Two bike riders were trapped under the bus, dying on the spot. They have been identified as Lakhvinder Singh (40) from Nagrana and Bagga Singh, son of Jagdeep Singh (28). Additionally, a government school teacher, Kamaldeep Kaur (35), who was ...