Rajasthan

Dausa, Rajasthan: A new helicopter service has been inaugurated at the famous Mehandipur Balaji Temple, offering devotees a unique aerial experience and giving a significant boost to religious tourism. In its initial phase, the helicopter carried five passengers, marking the beginning of this sky-bound facility. Inauguration and ReceptionThe service began on Monday at the helipad near Mehandipur Balaji police station. As the helicopter touched down at 11 AM, a wave of excitement spread among the crowd. Local schoolgirls welcomed the pilot, Abhay Gurjar, in a traditional manner, adding a vibrant cultural touch to the occasion. Operational DetailsAccording to Manoj Piparsania, advisor to the operating company, the service started with one helicopter, which could be increased to eight b...

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan: A shocking case of fraud has emerged from Jhunjhunu district, where a young man was duped of nearly ₹6 lakh in a fake marriage scheme. The accused posed a girl from the victim’s own village as a bride from Kota to lure him into the scam. Police have arrested the woman and two accomplices from Jaipur after months on the run. The Scam UnfoldedThe victim, Rajkumar, filed a complaint on August 21, stating that a man named Hoshiar Singh promised to arrange his marriage with a “beautiful girl from Kota.” Using fabricated stories about the girl’s father requiring medical treatment, the accused extracted money in multiple installments totaling around ₹6 lakh. Investigation revealed that the girl in the photo was actually from the victim’s own village and had actively parti...

Hanumangarh, Rajasthan: A tragic accident occurred in Hanumangarh on Monday morning when a bus overturned while trying to avoid a bike on Sangaria Road, resulting in the deaths of three people, including a female school teacher. Several passengers sustained injuries and are receiving treatment. Accident DetailsThe accident took place near Mankasar village on Sangaria Road, when a private travel bus was traveling from Hanumangarh to Dabwali. In an attempt to avoid hitting a bike, the bus lost control, collided with a roadside board, and overturned. Two bike riders were trapped under the bus, dying on the spot. They have been identified as Lakhvinder Singh (40) from Nagrana and Bagga Singh, son of Jagdeep Singh (28). Additionally, a government school teacher, Kamaldeep Kaur (35), who was ...

Kota police swiftly recovered a stolen bike from outside Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar’s office, raising questions about law enforcement priorities. While the bike thief was apprehended within 24 hours, a far more dangerous fugitive—accused of defrauding 8,000 people of ₹2 crore—remains on the run. Bike Theft at Minister’s Office Two days ago, Prakash Bariya, an employee working at the Energy Minister’s Indravihaar office, parked his bike nearby, which was stolen shortly afterward. Acting quickly on his complaint, Jawaharnagar police registered the case and arrested Dinesh Singh, recovering the stolen vehicle within 24 hours. Despite this rapid action, official data shows 410 vehicles were reported stolen in Kota up to September this year, highlighting broader challenges in combat...

A mysterious death of a female panther in the Harji Dahida area of Banswara has triggered panic among villagers and prompted an immediate investigation by the Forest Department. Moments before its death, the panther reportedly attacked a local boy, entered a nearby house, and then suddenly began frothing at the mouth before collapsing. Panther Entered Village, Attacked Boy According to local residents, the panther had strayed from the forest into the village early morning, creating widespread panic. It pounced on a young boy, who narrowly escaped by running to safety. The incident sent shockwaves through the locality, forcing villagers to lock themselves indoors. Froth Emerges from Mouth; Panther Dies Within Minutes After the attack, the panther entered another house in the ...

Jaipur: In a major relief to households struggling with rising inflation, retail vegetable prices in Jaipur have fallen sharply compared to last month. Thanks to a bumper arrival of fresh produce from nearby farming belts, tomatoes are now selling at ₹50–60 per kg, while cauliflower has dropped to ₹30–40 per kg in the local markets. Traders at the city’s largest wholesale hub, Muhana Mandi, have attributed this decline to improved crop conditions and increased winter supply. Fresh Supply from Local Farming Zones Drives Prices Down Areas such as Bagru, Bassi, Tunga, and Chomu have witnessed a surge in the arrival of fresh winter vegetables. This enhanced supply has helped stabilise retail prices across the city. Retail prices that had soared in November have now moderated significa...

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...