Rajasthan

Ajmer, Rajasthan: In a shocking case that shook the city, the SC-ST Court in Ajmer on Friday sentenced Ragini Dubey to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of her father, Ashok Dubey, in 2020. Six years ago, the 31-year-old woman killed her 62-year-old father during a domestic altercation, later sending a photograph of his bloodied body to her elder sister via WhatsApp. The Night of Horror The incident took place on 3 February 2020 in Vigyan Nagar, Adarsh Nagar. Following a heated argument with her father, Ragini allegedly attacked him in a blind rage, inflicting 19 serious injuries, leading to his immediate death at the scene. Chilling Actions After the Crime Ragini reportedly dragged her father’s bloodied body outside and cleaned the room afterward. She then messaged her e...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The weather in Rajasthan is set to change again from Saturday, with the state likely to experience rain and hail over the next 48 hours. The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for 12 districts and a Yellow Alert for some other areas. A new Western Disturbance, becoming active today, is expected to impact five divisions, including Jaipur, with heavy rainfall and hailstorms likely. Weather Impact Across Divisions Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, said the system will primarily affect eastern and southern Rajasthan. Dense clouds are expected over Udaipur, Kota, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Ajmer divisions today and tomorrow (1 February). The region may also experience strong winds along with rainfall and hail, prompting autho...

Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan: Renowned film and television producer Ekta Kapoor enjoyed an exhilarating tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park’s Zone 4 on Friday evening. During the safari, she had the rare opportunity to spot the famous tigress Riddhi along with her playful cubs, moments she captured enthusiastically on her mobile phone. Often known for creating suspense and thrill on television through shows like Naagin, Ekta was visibly thrilled to witness the real “queen of the jungle” in her natural habitat. Accompanied by friends and family, she stayed at the luxury Nahargarh hotel in Sawai Madhopur and embarked on the safari in an open jeep, soaking in the scenic beauty of the Aravalli hills and dense forests. Ekta joyfully recorded the playful antics of the tigress and her cu...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Amit Sudarshan, an officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), 2015 batch, has assumed the position of Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway. He took charge on Friday, succeeding Captain Shashi Kiran, who has been transferred to the role of Chief Project Manager – Rolling Stock, Jaipur. A native of Pilani in Jhunjhunu district, Amit Sudarshan’s appointment as North Western Railway’s CPRO is a proud moment for the Shekhawati region. He is an alumnus of IIT Roorkee, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and IIM Kolkata, from where he completed his PGDBA. A Career Marked by Operational Excellence Before taking on the role of CPRO, Sudarshan served as Deputy Chief Commercial Manager (Passenger Services & Passenger...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The Rajasthan High Court has granted temporary relief to Neerja Modi School in the aftermath of the tragic death of 9-year-old Amayra, who reportedly jumped from the school’s fourth floor. The case, currently under judicial review, saw the court instructing the school to present its stance before the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A single-judge bench led by Justice Bipin Gupta heard the school’s petition challenging CBSE’s directive to transfer students of Classes 9 and 11 to other institutions. The High Court has stayed CBSE’s transfer order for one month. However, the court declined to interfere with CBSE’s broader decision regarding the school’s affiliation. The court directed the school to submit its representation to CBSE within one week, and CB...

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: The Rajasthan Police’s intelligence wing has detained a local youth from the Pokhran area of Jaisalmer district on charges of spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The accused, identified as 28-year-old Jhabraram, allegedly shared sensitive information related to the Indian Army with Pakistani handlers. Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Prafull Kumar told the media that the suspect had passed on strategic and confidential details about the Indian Army to operators across the border. He added that the arrest was the result of continuous surveillance and intelligence inputs indicating a rise in espionage activities by Pakistani agencies in Rajasthan’s border regions. Suspicious Activities Detected ADGP Kumar said that based...

Jodhpur, Rajasthan: The suspicious death of 23-year-old storyteller Sadhvi Prem Baisa has raised serious questions, with her father, Veermanath (Guruji), alleging that a wrong injection caused her sudden demise. According to Veermanath, just 30 seconds after the injection, Prem Baisa’s condition deteriorated sharply, and she passed away before reaching the hospital. He also clarified the controversy surrounding her Instagram post. Sudden Deterioration After InjectionVeermanath stated that immediately after receiving the injection, Prem Baisa began screaming loudly, experienced severe breathing difficulties, and expelled phlegm from her mouth and nose. By the time she reached the gate, she had lost consciousness and later died. Veermanath firmly claimed that her death was caused by the w...

Jodhpur:In a shocking turn of events, two serving police constables have been suspended for their alleged involvement in the daylight kidnapping of an 18-year-old youth in Jodhpur. Acting swiftly on the findings of a technical investigation, the Police Commissioner suspended Constables Parsaram and Jagdish, both posted at Khanda Phalsa Police Station. The police have arrested five accused in the case and safely rescued the kidnapped youth, Manan (18). Preliminary investigations suggest that the abduction was orchestrated over a dispute related to monetary transactions. Kidnapping in Broad Daylight According to police officials, the incident occurred on the afternoon of January 29, when Manan, son of Mohammad Umar, a resident of Mertian Gate, was on his way to have tea. He was alle...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: After a dry spell on 30th January, Rajasthan is expected to witness significant weather changes from 31st January. A western disturbance may bring clouds, light rainfall, and hail in certain regions. The activation of a new western disturbance could also lead to fog in the northeastern districts. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for thunderstorms and lightning in the Kota division. 31st January Weather Updates:According to the Meteorological Department, northeastern districts may experience fog in the early morning. With the western disturbance becoming active, Jaipur, Bikaner, and Bharatpur divisions may see increased cloud cover, along with a possibility of light rain and hail in some areas. City-wise Forecast: Jaipur: The capital currently has...