Rajasthan

Jaipur: The Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme provides MPs the authority to recommend developmental projects in their constituencies. While both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs receive the same annual allocation, the rules give Rajya Sabha MPs greater flexibility in utilizing the funds compared to their Lok Sabha counterparts. Geographical FlexibilityUnder MPLAD guidelines, Rajya Sabha MPs can recommend developmental projects anywhere in the country. In contrast, Lok Sabha MPs are primarily restricted to their parliamentary constituencies. They can only propose projects outside their area within limited financial limits. The higher flexibility for Rajya Sabha members exists because they represent entire states or the nation, rather than a specific constituency. ...

Jhunjhunu/Todabhim: In a major breakthrough, Nawalgarh police have arrested Maulana Hasim, a wanted criminal who had been evading law enforcement for 15 years. The accused, who carried a bounty of ₹20,000, was involved in fraud under the pretext of conducting religious activities. Over the years, he repeatedly changed his identity and residence to avoid capture. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Jhunjhunu Superintendent of Police Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay and led by Nawalgarh Station Officer Ajay Singh, using a combination of human intelligence and technical surveillance. The special team carried out careful reconnaissance in disguise before successfully apprehending the accused. Fraud Disguised as Religious Work According to police, on 2 July 2010, a complaint was...

The iconic golden city of Jaisalmer and Jaipur’s Sanganer are set to witness a major transformation as Indian Railways undertakes an ambitious ₹248-crore railway station redevelopment project in Rajasthan under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. While the redevelopment of Jaisalmer Railway Station, built at a cost of ₹140 crore, has already been completed, work on Sanganer Railway Station, estimated at ₹108 crore, is now set to begin. The foundation-laying ceremony for the Sanganer project, scheduled for Tuesday and to be attended by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, was cancelled due to unavoidable reasons. A new date for the event is yet to be announced. Blend of Rajasthan’s Heritage and Modern India Both redeveloped stations ar...

Nagaur, Rajasthan: Farmers in Rajasthan are gearing up for a major protest, with a large-scale march to Jaipur scheduled for January 8. The move comes after a massive farmers’ assembly in Merta, Nagaur, where participants expressed their dissatisfaction over pending demands and outlined a 12-point charter of grievances. Key Issues Driving the Protest At the Mahapanchayat, farmers voiced strong anger over inadequate compensation for crops damaged by excessive rainfall. According to the protesters, only 57 villages were included in the relief list, while 74 villages remain deprived of compensation, fueling widespread frustration. Land Acquisition Dispute Another critical concern raised was the Pushkar-Merta railway line expansion project. Farmers protested against land acquisitio...

Jaipur/Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court benches in Jaipur and Jodhpur, along with all district and sessions courts across the state, witnessed an unusual scene on Monday, 5 January, as lawyers refrained from appearing in court. Judges waited in their chambers, but no lawyers were present to argue cases. In several instances, plaintiffs themselves had to represent their matters. Reason Behind the StrikeThe strike was a protest against two decisions taken last month by the full bench of the Rajasthan High Court. Declaration of Two Working Saturdays per Month: The court had announced that two Saturdays each month would be designated as working days to expedite pending cases and provide faster justice to litigants. Introduction of Evening Courts (In-Wing Courts): Certain judicial ma...

Sikar, Rajasthan: The revered Khatu Shyam Temple Trust, known worldwide for its spiritual significance, has come under the shadow of criminal intimidation. Manavendra Singh Chauhan, son of the former treasurer of the temple committee, Kalu Singh, filed a complaint claiming that an individual, posing as a member of the notorious Lawrence gang, called from a foreign number and demanded ₹3 crore. The caller threatened that failure to pay the amount within the stipulated time would result in a deadly attack on the family. Threatening Call from Abroad According to the complainant, the caller spoke aggressively, claiming links with a major criminal network and stating that he had previously intimidated many people in a similar manner. He claimed to have detailed knowledge of the family and...

Tonk, Rajasthan: The mystery surrounding the discovery of a large metal pot in the fields of Tonk's Niwai region has been cleared up. What initially sparked rumors of a buried treasure has now been revealed as a well-orchestrated scam involving black magic. The police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident, and investigations are ongoing. The Unfolding of the 'Treasure' Mystery A large metal urn (deg) found in a field in Devari village had been attracting significant attention. News of the discovery spread quickly, and people flocked to the site, speculating that it contained an ancient treasure. But the reality, as unveiled by both the police and the archaeological department, is far from what was initially imagined. The police revealed that this was not a ...