Rajasthan

Hyderabad police crack mystery after tracing minor girl's murder to mother in Rajasthan

Hyderabad police have cracked the murder mystery of a minor girl, whose body was found in a colony in the heart of the city more than a week ago, with the arrest of her mother.

Nov 13, 2021

Kat and Vicky's Romantic Wedding at Six Senses Fort Hotel, Rajasthan

Numerous event firms will collaborate to organise the VIP wedding, and different organisations will be recruited for various activities, officials revealed.

Nov 12, 2021

Stalker in Rajasthan hacks woman to death, refuses to leave body

A woman was hacked to death by her stalker in Rajasthan's Ahor area, who then refused to leave the dismembered body, and kept hugging it, the police said on Tuesday, adding that the accused has been arrested.

Oct 26, 2021

Misbehaving with tourists a cognizable offence in Rajasthan now [Details]

Strict action will be taken against those who misbehave with tourists in Rajasthan as the crime will now be included under the category of cognizable offence.

Sep 14, 2021

Raai Laxmi Prays at Ajmer Dargah; Gets Slammed for Visiting Muslim's Place of Worship

Raai Laxmi paid a visit to Ajmer Dargah in Rajasthan recently, but her visit has not gone well with a section of netizens.

Aug 30, 2021

It's celebration time in native village of women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia

A village in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district, where Indian women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia's family resides, is on cloud 9 after the team defeated world champion Australia to enter the semi-finals in Tokyo.

Aug 3, 2021

Rajasthan police become disciples to apprehend 27-year-old offender hiding in Haryana ashram

To apprehend a'saint' wanted in a long-pending assault case who had been hiding at a Haryana ashram for 27 years, Rajasthan Police had to transform and become disciples to apprehend him

Jul 10, 2021

PAK refugees living in Rajasthan — discriminated, humiliated, deprived of vaccines; HC intervenes [details]

Living in Rajasthan for the last 20 years, these refugees were forced to approach Court for getting COVID vaccination.

Jun 20, 2021

Double century in Sri Ganganagar: Both petrol and diesel cross Rs 100 per litre

Sri Ganganagar, a small hamlet in Rajasthan's far north, has become the country's first city where retail petrol and diesel prices have crossed the century mark.

Jun 12, 2021

Rajasthan to deduct govt officers' salaries to provide free vaccines for 18+ citizens [details]

After all his efforts to get free vaccine from the Centre failed, CM Ashok Gehlot has announced the state would still provide vaccine for the 18 and above age group for free.

May 30, 2021

Rajasthan door to door survey shows 7 lakh have Covid-19 symptoms

Rajasthan's door to door survey revealed the covid symptoms virulent among citizens throughout the state and the infection might double in numbers if the situation continues

May 11, 2021

Rajasthan imposes strict 15-day lockdown until May 3

In view of the steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a 15-day lockdown starting from Monday and will continue till May 3.

Apr 19, 2021

Vaccine availability: Gehlot accuses Union health minister of making false statements

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has accused Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan of making false statements with respect to availability of Covid vaccine in the country, and said the Central government should have officially issued an advisory on delays, if any

Apr 16, 2021

'Enough jabs in Rajasthan', Centre clarifies to state's claim of Covid-19 vaccines' shortage

Reacting to reports that the state may run out of vaccines, the union government clarified on Tuesday that there is no shortage of Covid-19 vaccines in Rajasthan.

Mar 9, 2021

Don't panic, avoid undercooked meat and eggs: Experts amid bird flu outbreak

Several states from North, West and South India are witnessing a sporadic rise in the cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu). States like Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala have reported close to 25,000 deaths predominantly of ducks, crows and migratory birds

Jan 6, 2021

Infant death toll in Rajasthan's Kota hospital reaches 12 in just 2 days; govt orders probe

What makes the matters worse in these hospitals is the absence of proper facilities, especially oxygen pipelines and medical negligence on the behalf of staff.

Dec 12, 2020

Rajasthan BJP MLA Kiran Maheshwari dies of COVID, PM Modi condoles demise

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Rajasthan's Rajsamand, Kiran Maheshwari, who had tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month succumbed to the virus on Sunday night at Medanta Hospital in Haryana's Gurugram.

Nov 30, 2020

Delhi woman calls off wedding, flees to pursue higher education; seeks refuge against family

In the email addressed to Delhi Commission for Women, Sheena Choudhary alleges that, in her family, instances of physical violence are not uncommon against girls for not obeying.

Nov 25, 2020

Rajasthan woman's nose, tongue chopped off after she refuses to remarry relative; accused held

The in-laws of a widow in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer allegedly chopped off her nose and tongue after she refused to remarry a relative of their choice. Police have arrested one accused in the case.

Nov 18, 2020

Temple priest shot over land dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda; 2 arrested

A day after the horrific incident in which a temple priest was set ablaze by a few people in Rajasthan's Kalauri, another priest came under an attack and was shot at in Uttar Pradesh. A priest of Ram Janaki temple in UP's Gonda was shot over land dispute.

Oct 11, 2020