Rajasthan

Jaipur: A tragic incident has come to light from Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur, where a 19-year-old college student from Patna, Bihar, died by suicide after jumping from the 12th floor of an under-construction building in the Bagru area. Preliminary investigation suggests that the student was under severe mental stress after being caught cheating during a university examination. The deceased has been identified as Priyanshu Raj, a resident of Patna, who had been studying Computer Science (First Year) at Manipal University, Jaipur, for the past six months. He was living in the university hostel. Caught Cheating During Examination According to police officials, Priyanshu had already failed in one subject during his first semester. On December 26, he appeared for a backlog examination s...

Sawai Madhopur: As Ranthambore Tiger Reserve witnesses an unprecedented influx of tourists ahead of the New Year celebrations, a dramatic territorial conflict has surfaced deep inside the forest. Tigress T-124, popularly known as Riddhi, was involved in a fierce fight with her own daughter over territorial dominance, leaving both animals injured. According to forest department officials, the confrontation took place in the 2504 Lake Area, a strategically important zone within the reserve. The clash reportedly stemmed from a long-simmering struggle for territorial control, as the younger tigress has been attempting to establish her own dominance in the region for some time. During the fight, Tigress Riddhi sustained an injury to her leg and was later seen limping, while her daughter s...

Jaipur: Residents of Rajasthan received some relief as the severe cold wave easing led to a noticeable rise in minimum temperatures across several districts. On Friday, cities including Nagaur, Sikar, and Fatehpur recorded temperature increases ranging from 3°C to 4.7°C. The Meteorological Department has withdrawn the cold wave alert for the next 48 hours. Temperature Rise Amid Lingering Chill Although dense fog and freezing conditions continue across the state, the reduction in cold wave intensity brought a mild rise in temperatures. Cities that experienced the lowest temperatures on Thursday saw the most significant increases on Friday. Nagaur recorded a rise of 4.7°C, Sikar saw an increase of 4.5°C, and Fatehpur’s minimum temperature went up by 3°C. Despite the rise, the biting ch...

Jaipur: The Pink City is witnessing a surge of domestic and international tourists as the year-end approaches. With heavy crowds flooding the city, Jaipur Traffic Police have implemented a new traffic management plan from 27 December to 4 January. Entry of heavy and slow-moving vehicles into the walled city (Parkota area) will be restricted from 9 AM to 9 PM daily. Vehicles heading towards Amer, Subhash Chowk, and City Palace have been diverted to alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow. Tourist Rush Pressures Walled City Traffic As is customary during the year’s final week, Jaipur has seen a sharp rise in tourist numbers. Domestic tourists, especially, have flocked to the city as schools have been on winter break since 25 December, coupled with two additional public holiday...

Jaipur: Shoppers are advised to exercise caution when purchasing groceries from large retail chains like D-Mart. A shocking incident from Jaipur has raised questions about product safety and quality standards. A local resident discovered an insect inside a sealed packet of Saras Gold milk purchased from D-Mart, exposing a potential lapse in supply chain integrity. Insect Discovered in Packaged Milk On the evening of 26 December, Pravesh Pathak, a resident of Shriram Colony, Pratap Nagar, visited D-Mart in Pratap Nagar to buy daily essentials, including milk and curd. After completing his shopping and billing, Pathak noticed a worm inside the sealed Saras Gold milk packet. He showed it to his companions and recorded a video of the packet and the insect before leaving the store. Exp...

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Housing Board is under the spotlight after its recent decision to provide significant concessions to IAS, IPS, and IFS officers under the AIS Phase III Residential Scheme. The board has reduced the administrative fee for these officers from 10% to 5%, translating into direct savings of around ₹9 lakh per officer. Public Concerns Over Unequal Benefits The decision, made during the board meeting on Friday, has sparked widespread discussion across Rajasthan. While officers with high salaries stand to gain considerably, questions are being raised about why similar concessions are not extended to schemes aimed at the economically weaker section (EWS), lower-income (LIG), and middle-income groups (MIG). Huge Savings for Officers Under this residential scheme, fl...

Bhilwara, Rajasthan: A sensational crime has come to light in the Kareda area of Bhilwara district, shaking the local community. A wife, in collusion with her lover, brutally strangled her husband to death and concealed the body in field bushes. Police, investigating the case as a “blind murder,” have arrested both the wife and her accomplice. Mystery Begins with a Missing Husband The incident began on the evening of December 23. Victim Jagdish Kumawat had gone to his field for routine crop supervision but did not return home by late night, raising concerns among his family. When Jagdish’s father Mangilal inquired with his daughter-in-law Laxmi Devi, she feigned ignorance, claiming she had no information and added that Jagdish’s phone was switched off. The next day, Jagdish’s moto...

Pratapgarh, Rajasthan: In a major cross-state operation, Pratapgarh police successfully rescued 53 tribal laborers from Maharashtra who had been held hostage and forced to work without pay. The workers, lured with promises of daily wages of ₹500, had been “sold” to local landlords for a total of ₹27.5 lakh by unscrupulous middlemen. The police action followed reports from laborers who had managed to escape and inform authorities. Details of the Rescue Operation Acting on intelligence, SP B. Aditya formed a special team and ordered an immediate raid in Maharashtra. Under the supervision of Additional SP Gajendra Singh Jodha and Sub-Inspector Sohanlal, the operation successfully freed 53 laborers from various locations and safely brought them back to Pratapgarh. The rescued group inclu...

Chomu, Jaipur: Peace has been restored in Chomu town near Jaipur following a violent clash over encroachment removal and a railing dispute near a religious site. Police, with the help of drones, identified bricks and stones stockpiled on rooftops and conducted raids, detaining 125 rioters. Mobile internet services remain suspended to prevent the spread of rumors, while local MLAs Amin Kagzi and Shikha Barala have appealed for calm. Stone-Pelters Confront Police The unrest erupted when authorities removed stones near a religious site, leading to clashes between community members and police. Early Thursday morning, some rioters attacked police officers, hurling stones, bricks, and glass bottles, injuring nine personnel. By 7 AM, a large contingent of police had arrived from Jaipur, inc...