Rajasthan

Jaipur: Kailash Chand Verma, the MLA from Bagaru constituency, has been in the political spotlight over the past few days. He made headlines in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after taking a sharp dig at the opposition while questioning the Energy Minister. Verma, currently serving his second term, first won the Bagaru seat in the 2013 Assembly elections and regained it in 2023. Based on his election affidavit submitted to the Election Commission, here’s a detailed look at his political journey, educational background, and assets. From Local Politics to the Assembly Verma’s political engagement began at the grassroots level. He has been actively involved in local organizational and constituency matters for several years. During his college days, he served as Vice Pres...

Bikaner: The “Save Khejri” movement in Bikaner has reached a critical juncture, with protesters intensifying their hunger strike over the past four days. On Thursday, the situation turned tense when Environment Minister K.K. Bishnoi visited the site, and two hunger strikers—including Mukhram Dharaniya and a female activist—collapsed on stage. Currently, 18 protesters are receiving treatment at a temporary medical facility. The hunger strike, which began on February 2 at the Polytechnic College ground, has now gained support from environmentalists across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, putting significant pressure on the government to respond to the activists’ demands. Chaos on Stage as Protesters Collapse Around 11 AM, as Minister Bishnoi and Jaswant Bishn...

Jaipur: Major reforms are on the horizon for Panchayati Raj and urban body elections in Rajasthan. The state government has announced plans to lift the restriction on candidates having more than two children and clarified that no educational qualification will be mandatory for contesting these local elections. The announcement was made in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in response to a question from Congress MLA Pusaram Godara, marking the first time the government has formally stated its position in writing. Key Highlights: The two-child rule for candidates is set to be removed. Illiterate candidates will now be eligible to contest. Amendments to relevant laws are currently under consideration. No Minimum Educational Requirement The government stated that there ...

Sikar, Rajasthan: The notorious liquor mafia Anil Pandya, who built a criminal empire starting from a humble tea stall, has finally been arrested in Dubai. The action followed precise intelligence inputs from the Gujarat ATS, and the Ministry of External Affairs is now preparing to bring him back to India. Pandya has 39 cases registered in Sikar, including a sensational jail escape from Sanchore Jail, along with dozens of cases filed against him in Gujarat and Haryana. From Tea Stall to Criminal UnderworldAnil Pandya, a resident of Khaji ka Bas, Fatehpur, Sikar, began his career running a small tea stall, but soon rose to become a feared figure in Rajasthan’s underworld. His name first came into the spotlight in 2012, during the Birju Thekedaar murder case. Though arrested, Pandya drama...

Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: A newlywed relationship turned deadly within just three months when a husband was brutally murdered, allegedly at the hands of his wife and her accomplices. The shocking crime has been uncovered by the Rajasthan police, exposing a meticulously planned plot that was initially passed off as a hit-and-run accident. Incident Initially Reported as Hit-and-RunOn 31 January, the brother of the victim, Ashish Kumar, informed police that Ashish had died the previous night after being struck by an unknown vehicle while walking with his wife, Anju. However, inconsistencies at the crime scene raised immediate suspicions. Police Investigation Reveals Multiple DiscrepanciesSuperintendent of Police Amrita Duhan stated that there were no clear signs of any vehicle collisio...

Jaipur: Tensions ran high in the Rajasthan Assembly on Wednesday during the budget session when BJP MLA Kailash Chand Verma from Bagru lost his composure over repeated interruptions by the opposition. The issue arose while he was raising questions related to the Energy Department, particularly about the growing number of electricity consumers and the need to upgrade departmental offices. Verma Demands Upgrade of JEN OfficesDuring Question Hour, MLA Verma highlighted the rising workload on existing JEN offices in his constituency and demanded that these offices be upgraded to the AEN level to ensure better services for the public. Opposition Interference Escalates SituationAs Verma posed his questions to the minister, opposition members repeatedly interrupted him. Frustrated, Verma ca...

Jaipur: In another shocking incident following the recent suspicious death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa in Jodhpur, a 41-year-old sadhu was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Samod area of Jaipur. The deceased, identified as Sadhu Heeralal Nath, was found inside a room at a temple complex located on a hill under the jurisdiction of the Samod police station. The room was reportedly locked from inside, adding to the mystery surrounding the death. Police have launched an investigation and stated that the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after the post-mortem report. Incident Came to Light After Foul Smell Spread The case surfaced on Wednesday when villagers noticed a strong foul smell coming from the temple premises. Alarmed by the smell, locals immediately inform...

Bikaner (Rajasthan): The ongoing protest in Bikaner demanding protection of the sacred Khejri trees is gaining momentum, and now it has entered the political spotlight. Nagaur MP and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) chief Hanuman Beniwal has issued a strong warning to the Bhajanlal-led Rajasthan government, accusing it of stubbornness and inaction. Expressing his anger on social media platform X, Beniwal made it clear that if the government fails to take immediate steps, he will personally reach the protest site in Bikaner. Concern Over Deteriorating Health of Saints and Protesters Beniwal said he has received reports that the health of several saints and protestors, including Shri Parasaram Bishnoi, has worsened due to harsh winter conditions during the agitation. He stated th...