Rajasthan

In a major judgment delivered nine years after the crime, a Hanumangarh court has sentenced six members of the same family to life imprisonment for the murder of 70-year-old Bhagwan Singh. The verdict, passed by ADJ-II Latika Deepak Parashar, has drawn significant attention across the region. Court Finds All Six Accused Guilty of Brutal Murder The case dates back to 2016, when Bhagwan Singh, a resident of Chandoorwali, was killed following a violent dispute. His brother, Khajan Singh, lodged the complaint at Tibbi Police Station, alleging that the accused—Bagga Singh, Makkhan Singh, Mangal Singh, Surendra alias Bittu, another Mangal Singh, and Kashmiro (wife of Bagga Singh)—attacked the elderly man with fatal blows to the head. After years of hearings and evidence examination, the...

Udaipur: The City of Lakes is once again capturing global attention as it hosts a stunning royal wedding between American billionaire businessman Rama Raju Mantena’s daughter Netra Elizabeth and groom Vamsi Gadiraju. The grand celebration, which began on 21 November and will continue until 24 November, has already welcomed high-profile guests—including Donald Trump Jr., son of the U.S. President, who arrived with his partner. But the biggest attraction of this extravagant wedding is not a celebrity—it is ‘Babu’, the famed male elephant from Jaipur, celebrated for gracing several high-profile Indian weddings, including that of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. ‘Babu’ to Lead the Groom’s Traditional Hindu Entry In accordance with Hindu customs, the groom performs the ritual of ‘Toran ...

Sikar, Rajasthan:A case of an alleged kidnapping of a young woman from Patoda village in the Nechhwa police station area has sparked intense unrest. Accusing a married man from a particular community of luring and taking the woman away, villagers have been staging a sit-in outside the police station for the third consecutive day. The villagers allege that despite filing multiple complaints, police showed negligence, triggering widespread anger and leading to a mass protest. Special Police Teams Formed to Trace the Woman With tension rising in Patoda village, senior police and administrative officials reached the spot and held discussions with the agitating villagers. Police sources said special teams have been deployed across various regions to trace the missing woman and verify t...

Jaipur: Panic gripped Jaipur’s Civil Lines area on Thursday morning when a leopard entered the posh VVIP locality, raising fears among residents and schoolchildren alike. The big cat was first spotted near Lane Number 6 and later reached the official bungalow of Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat, creating widespread alarm. School Children and Residents in Shock The leopard even entered the premises of Tiny Blossom Senior Secondary School, prompting authorities to lock students inside classrooms for safety. The wild animal was seen moving from one house to another by scaling walls, keeping the neighborhood on edge for several hours. Residents expressed their concern over the incursion, questioning how a leopard could reach such a heavily secured area. Forest Department In...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: In a major administrative move ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, the Rajasthan government has approved the formation of Zila Parishads in eight newly created districts. With the issuance of the official notification, the total number of Zila Parishads in the state now stands at 41, strengthening local governance and election preparedness. New Districts Get Official Recognition for Zila Parishads The notification issued by the Department of Panchayati Raj confirms the formation of Zila Parishads in the newly established districts: Deeg, Balotra, Beawar, Didwana-Kuchaman, Phalodi, Salumbar, Kotputli-Behror, and Khairthal-Tijara. Along with the creation of these new councils, the reorganization of existing Zila Parishads in older districts has also been compl...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a show cause notice to Neerja Modi School in Jaipur following the tragic suicide of nine-year-old student Amayra. The notice comes after a detailed investigation by a two-member CBSE committee, which found serious lapses in safety, anti-bullying protocols, and adherence to guidelines. Ignored Complaints and Lapses in Safety The investigation revealed that Amayra, a fourth-grade student, had been subjected to bullying for nearly 18 months. Despite repeatedly reporting harassment and derogatory remarks, her complaints were largely ignored. CCTV footage indicates that just 45 minutes before the incident, Amayra sought help from her class teacher five times, showing offensive messages written by classmates on h...

Kota/Bundi, Rajasthan: The fertilizer crisis in Rajasthan’s Hadoti region has reached alarming levels, triggering protests and panic among farmers. In Bundi’s Sumerganj Mandi, a stampede erupted during fertilizer distribution, leaving five women seriously injured. The shortage of urea and DAP during the critical Rabi sowing season has intensified the problem, raising fears over crop damage. Short Supply Sparks Panic Among Farmers The Hadoti region is experiencing a severe shortage of fertilizers. Farmers, forced to wait for hours in long lines under harsh conditions, have expressed frustration over the inadequate supply. On Thursday, distribution at Sumerganj Mandi led to chaos as 1,400 bags of fertilizer ran out within three hours. The panic resulted in five women being hospitalized...

Pali, Rajasthan: Preparations are in full swing for a grand wedding in the family of a prominent Rajasthan politician. The wedding of Komal Mathur, granddaughter of Sikkim Governor Om Mathur, is scheduled for 22 November at Lal Bagh Hotel, Ranakpur Road, and will be celebrated over two days, 21–22 November. VIP Guests and Security Arrangements To accommodate VIP attendees, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, five helipads have been constructed near Lal Bagh and Manav Hotels. These helipads will facilitate the landing of helicopters carrying central ministers and other senior political figures. Extensive security measures have been put in place by the district administration, with Collector L.N. Mantri and SP Adarsh Sidhu personally overseeing t...

Baran, Rajasthan: In a significant operation, the Rajasthan Forest Department has busted an inter-state gang involved in the illegal poaching and trafficking of monitor lizard (Goh) organs, commonly known as ‘Hathajodi’, used in tantric rituals, black magic, and superstitious practices. This illicit trade, which poses a serious threat to wildlife conservation, has been spreading rapidly across Rajasthan and neighboring Madhya Pradesh. What is Hathajodi and Why is it Trafficked? ‘Hathajodi’ refers to the hemi-penis of the male monitor lizard, which is dried and sold for use in tantric spells, rituals, and as a supposed charm for wealth, luck, and power. The superstition surrounding its alleged mystical properties has driven high demand, making it a lucrative but illegal business. F...