Rajasthan

Jhunjhunu Fire Case — The devastating fire incident that shook Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on the night of November 29–30 continues to unravel new layers in the investigation. While police have arrested two more youths and detained two minors, the key mastermind behind the massive arson attack remains absconding. Two More Arrested, Mastermind Still Missing Sabir Leelgar (19), resident of Pipal Chowk, Jhunjhunu, and Mahendra Kumhar (18), resident of Ramgarh Shekhawati. Both were produced in court, where the police obtained three-day remand for interrogation. Two minors have also been detained and sent to a juvenile home. Earlier, two other accused had been arrested, taking the total to four, but the plot’s mastermind is still evading arrest, posing a major challenge for inv...

In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Rajasthan government has issued new postings for 18 officers who were recently promoted from the Tehsildar cadre to the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS). The Department of Personnel released the transfer orders late on Friday night, assigning these officers to key administrative positions across the state. According to the notification, 9 officers have been appointed as Assistant Collectors (ADM), while 6 officers have been posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs). The remaining officers have been assigned to important roles in Jodhpur Development Authority, Ajmer Development Authority, and the Colonization Department in Bikaner. This move comes as part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen administrative efficiency an...

Alwar: In a shocking daylight crime, a 20-year-old nursing student was brutally murdered near the Mundawar police station in Rajasthan’s Alwar district on Friday. The accused, identified as Upendra Kumar (21) from Haryana’s Mahendragarh district, slit the young woman’s throat with a sharp-edged weapon. Police arrested him on the spot. Murder Occurred Just Metres Away From Police Station The crime took place around 2.30 pm, triggering panic in the surrounding area and within the police station premises. According to the police, the accused was living in a rented room in Mundawar and claimed to be involved in share market trading. Station Officer Ramniwas stated that the youth and the victim were seen sitting and talking near the rented rooms opposite the police station when the acc...

Jaipur: The Jaipur Bench of Rajasthan High Court was evacuated following a bomb threat, prompting security agencies to go on high alert. Intensive searches are underway by bomb disposal squads and dog squads to ensure the safety of the court premises. Immediately after the threat was received, the entire High Court complex was cleared. Senior officials from ATS, local police, and other security agencies arrived on the scene. Lawyers vacated their chambers, and strict security checks are being conducted for everyone entering or leaving the premises. All Friday hearings suspendedThe High Court administration took the matter very seriously and suspended all hearings scheduled for Friday. Police have been instructed to maintain heightened security, and cooperation from all court staff an...

Jaipur: The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court was evacuated once again following a bomb threat, prompting security agencies to go on high alert. Bomb disposal squads, dog units, and senior ATS officials are conducting a thorough search of the premises. Evacuation and Security Measures Following the threat, the entire High Court complex was cleared. Lawyers were asked to leave, and their chambers were vacated. The court administration has taken the matter seriously and instructed police officers to ensure maximum security. Every person entering the premises is being thoroughly screened, and the authorities have requested full cooperation from the public. Hearings Suspended All hearings scheduled for Friday have been postponed. As of now, no suspicious objects have been fo...

Jaipur: Jaipur police have apprehended a cunning land mafia who used police uniforms to evade law enforcement. The accused, Harikrishna Baheti, originally from Jodhpur, was operating a counterfeit currency network alongside his illegal land dealings. He rented a room in Jaipur under the aliases “Gyan Chand” and “Guruji.” Police Seize Fake Notes, Property Documents, and Official SealsDuring a raid on Baheti’s room, police recovered counterfeit currency worth ₹76,000. Additionally, they found 28 property deeds and 34 official department seals bearing names of various officers. Jaipur Commissionerate’s Vidyadhar Nagar police confirmed the seizure, highlighting the scale of Baheti’s criminal operations. Disguised in Khaki to Fool AuthoritiesThe police also found a khaki uniform with a st...

Udaipur: Geologists from Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Aravalli mountain range—a rock estimated to be around 2 billion years old. The research team believes this ancient rock holds vital chemical signatures that could shed light on the early processes that may have led to the emergence of life on Earth. Significance of the DiscoveryAccording to Professor Ritesh Purohit, Head of the Geology Department, the Aravalli rock is extremely rare and holds historical importance. The rock contains chemical markers that could help scientists understand how life evolved from abiotic chemical reactions during Earth’s early period. For over two decades, researchers have been studying this rock, analyzing its composition for clues about the origin o...