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Who Is Manvendra Singh Jasol? Security Increased After Threat from Abroad

11Dec

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Who Is Manvendra Singh Jasol? Security Increased After Threat from Abroad

Barmer: Senior BJP leader and former MP Manvendra Singh Jasol has been provided enhanced security following a threat received from abroad. According to a CID intelligence report, there were inputs suggesting a potential risk to his life. As a precaution, four police personnel have been deployed to provide round-the-clock protection for Jasol. Political Background Manvendra Singh Jasol hails from a prominent political family in western Rajasthan. He has previously served as both a Member of Parliament and a state legislator. In the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, he was elected as an MP on a BJP ticket. In 2013, he won the Shiv Assembly seat in Jaisalmer. Jasol's family has long-standing political influence in the region. Family Legacy Manvendra Singh’s father, Jaswant Sing...

SOG Cracks Forest Guard Exam Paper Leak Case; Key Accused ‘KD Don’ Arrested for Stealing Paper From Bhopal Press

11Dec

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Rajasthan, State

SOG Cracks Forest Guard Exam Paper Leak Case; Key Accused ‘KD Don’ Arrested for Stealing Paper From Bhopal Press

Jaipur: In a major breakthrough in the 2020 Forest Guard recruitment exam paper leak case, Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested the man who allegedly stole the confidential question paper from a Bhopal-based printing press. The accused has been identified as Khilan Singh alias KD Don. Revelation During Interrogation of Main Accused According to SOG ADG Vishal Bansal, the case took a decisive turn during the interrogation of Jabra Ram Jat, a previously arrested accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000. New information surfaced during questioning, leading the SOG team directly to the source of the leak. Following the leads, officials traced the paper theft back to Khilan Singh, who was then apprehended. How the Paper Was Stolen Police investigations revealed tha...

Repeated Medical Leaves or Something Else? Rajasthan Education Minister Orders Probe into Teacher’s Attendance

10Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Repeated Medical Leaves or Something Else? Rajasthan Education Minister Orders Probe into Teacher’s Attendance

Pali, Rajasthan.Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar has ordered a detailed investigation into a teacher repeatedly taking medical leave at the Government Upper Primary School, Devli (Aouwa). The directive came after the minister conducted a surprise inspection at the school and reviewed staff attendance registers. Minister Discovers Unusual Attendance Pattern During his visit, Minister Dilawar toured classrooms and interacted with students to assess teaching activities. While examining the staff attendance register, he noticed that one teacher had been taking medical leave frequently. The minister questioned the nature of the teacher’s repeated absences, asking what health issues required such regular leave. SDM and District Education Officer Ordered to Investigate The p...

Tirth Yatra Chaos at Jaipur Junction: 120 Senior Citizens Denied Tickets After Being Called for Pilgrimage, Tempers Flare

10Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Tirth Yatra Chaos at Jaipur Junction: 120 Senior Citizens Denied Tickets After Being Called for Pilgrimage, Tempers Flare

Jaipur.A major uproar erupted at Jaipur Junction on Tuesday after 120 senior citizens, who had arrived for the government-sponsored pilgrimage under the Senior Citizen Tirth Yatra Scheme, were denied train tickets despite being formally called for the journey. The elderly passengers—many of them women—waited the entire day at the station, only to be told there were not enough seats, leaving them angry and disappointed. Called for Pilgrimage, Then Sent Back Without Tickets According to the passengers, officials from the Devasthan Department had contacted them and asked them to report at Jaipur Junction for the pilgrimage to Gangasagar (West Bengal). Believing their selection was confirmed, they reached the station early and waited for hours. However, by afternoon, they were informe...

Shock in Alwar as Muslim Man Cremated with Hindu Rites After Hospital Mix-Up; Families Informed Three Days Later

10Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Shock in Alwar as Muslim Man Cremated with Hindu Rites After Hospital Mix-Up; Families Informed Three Days Later

Alwar, Rajasthan:In a shocking case of negligence, two bodies were mistakenly exchanged at a hospital in Alwar, leading to the cremation of a Muslim man according to Hindu rituals. The incident has triggered widespread anger within the Muslim community, prompting demands for strict action against the hospital authorities responsible for the blunder. Body Mix-Up Sparks Outrage According to reports, the body of Ghulam Sabir, an elderly Muslim man from Pali district, was incorrectly handed over to the family of Kailash Sharma, a resident of Rajaji village in Rajgarh. Due to the hospital’s mismanagement, Sharma’s family unknowingly took Sabir’s body and performed his last rites following Hindu customs. The mix-up came to light three days later, when members of the Muslim community ide...

Rajasthan Police Introduces New Protocol: Officers’ Faces Will No Longer Appear in Arrest Photos

9Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Police Introduces New Protocol: Officers’ Faces Will No Longer Appear in Arrest Photos

In a significant move aimed at enhancing officer safety, the Rajasthan Police have implemented a new directive: police personnel will no longer show their faces in arrest photographs. Instead, only the backs of the officers apprehending the criminals will be visible in media releases. This order, issued by DGP Rajiv Sharma, is being enforced across the state. According to officials, the new protocol is intended to protect officers and their families. Public visibility of police faces in photographs could make them easy targets for retaliation by criminals or their associates. Additionally, there is concern that criminals’ relatives or accomplices could attempt to influence or intimidate officers if their identities are known. Kota City SP Tejaswini Gautam confirmed that all media int...

Villagers Stand Firm Against Ultratech Cement Plant for Over Three Years

9Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Villagers Stand Firm Against Ultratech Cement Plant for Over Three Years

Kotputli-Bahrod, Rajasthan: In the Kotputli-Bahrod district, villagers have been protesting the Ultratech Cement Plant for over 1,090 days, demanding relief from environmental hazards and proper rehabilitation. Despite a recent order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the situation on the ground remains unresolved. NGT Orders Ignored The NGT’s Central Zone bench had directed the Rajasthan government to facilitate the rehabilitation of Mohanpura and Jodhpur villages, halt blasting in the plant area, and establish a green belt to mitigate environmental impact. However, locals allege that blasting continues, posing serious risks to health and the environment. Protests Continue At the Jodhpur Gate, residents armed with placards and inhalers have been staging continuous protest...

Rajasthan Forest Department to Track Leoprds with GPS Collars Amid Rising Urban Encounters

9Dec

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Rajasthan Forest Department to Track Leoprds with GPS Collars Amid Rising Urban Encounters

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The increasing presence of leopards in residential areas of Jaipur has prompted the Rajasthan Forest Department to initiate a pilot project to track select leopards using GPS-enabled radio collars. The collars will allow officials to monitor their movements and mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Leopard Sightings in VVIP Areas In recent weeks, leopards have been spotted entering high-profile areas, including former MP Ramcharan Bohra’s colony in Durgapura and Minister Suresh Rawat’s residence in Civil Lines. On December 8, CCTV footage captured a leopard inside Bajaj Nagar’s AG Colony. Such incidents have raised safety concerns and triggered immediate action from wildlife authorities. Pilot Project Details Under the pilot project, two to three leopards will be...

Dream of Air Taxi Service from Sikar’s Tarpura Airstrip Put on Hold

8Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Dream of Air Taxi Service from Sikar’s Tarpura Airstrip Put on Hold

Sikar, Rajasthan: The long-awaited dream of starting air taxi services from Sikar’s Tarpura airstrip has hit a roadblock. In response to a question raised by Sikar MP Amraram in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murli Dhar Mohol, clarified that there is currently no plan to commence flights from Tarpura. He also stated that no proposal for upgrading the airstrip has been received by the government so far. MP Raises Question in Lok SabhaMP Amraram had submitted a written question to the central government regarding the possibility of upgrading the Tarpura airstrip to start air taxi services, aimed at boosting tourism in the Shekhawati region. However, the government’s response dashed hopes of initiating flights anytime soon. Government’s 5-Step Procedure Remai...

Salute to the Fire Brigade’s Swift Action: Life Saved in Jaipur Safari Blaze

8Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Salute to the Fire Brigade’s Swift Action: Life Saved in Jaipur Safari Blaze

Jaipur: A terrifying incident at Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur turned into a dramatic rescue as a fire broke out in a tourist safari vehicle (canter) on Sunday afternoon. Fifteen tourists on board were safely evacuated, thanks to the prompt action of the park staff and the fire department. Blaze Erupts Mid-SafariThe tourist canter, carrying 15 passengers, was on a safari tour when smoke started billowing from the engine. As the smoke filled the vehicle, some tourists attempted to exit, but the driver stopped them, warning of the presence of a lion nearby. The driver immediately contacted the control room, which dispatched a second vehicle. Within 5 to 7 minutes, the backup vehicle arrived, and all tourists were safely transferred. Canter Engulfed in FlamesWithin 8 to 10 minutes...