JAIPUR: In a sudden but significant step to tackle the escalating air pollution crisis, the Bhajan Lal-led Rajasthan government has shut down 3,000 mines and industries in Alwar and Bharatpur districts, according to an order by the Rajasthan Pollution Control Board. Additionally, all construction activities in these areas have been halted. Along with this, construction work going on in these areas has also been stopped. The decision comes in the wake of a sharp decline in air quality across the National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi, where air pollution has reached critical levels since Monday. Being part of the NCR, Alwar and Bharatpur are facing similar challenges. Rising Pollution Levels in Alwar and Bhiwadi The pollution in Alwar has reached alarming levels, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 295 on Monday. The situation is even more grave in Bhiwadi, where the AQI soared to a hazardous 442, far exceeding the severe threshold of 401. To address the crisis, the government has implemented the highest level of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP 4) in these districts, imposing strict restrictions on industrial and construction activities. The fourth phase (GRAP 4) of the Graded Response Action Plan has been implemented in Alwar and Bharatpur districts which fall in NCR. The Rajasthan Pollution Control Board issued orders to enforce these measures on Tuesday morning. Statewide Pollution Concerns The air quality in several other districts of Rajasthan has also deteriorated, with AQI levels ranging from poor to severe. This decline is attributed largely to stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. Districts such as Jhunjhunu, Bikaner, Churu, and Hanumangarh are particularly affected. Residents in these districts are experiencing significant discomfort due to pollution. A thick layer of smog has blanketed the skies, reducing visibility throughout the day. Many people have reported symptoms such as eye irritation, difficulty in breathing, coughing, and runny noses.
Aerolam sets up manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi
NEW DELHI, Nov 11: Packaging and insulation products maker Aerolam on Monday said it has set up a manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, with an investment of Rs 30 crore. The company said that the facility will produce two products Bubble Insulation and XLPE Foam Insulation which offer benefits like high thermal resistance, durability, light weight, and resistance to moisture. The plant boasts a production capacity of 250 tonnes per month with the potential to expand up to [] The post Aerolam sets up manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
7 cops snooped on woman SP in Rajasthan, suspended
Seven cops in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi have been suspended for illicitly tracking the location of their female SP, Jyeshtha Maitreyi, through her mobile phone for a month. The investigation, initiated by the SP herself, revealed the unauthorized surveillance. Higher authorities are seeking reports to understand the intent behind this act, possibly leading to further legal action.
Seven officers suspended for tracking SP Jyeshtha Maitreyis mobile phone location in Rajasthan
JAIPUR: Seven officers, including a sub-inspector from the cyber cell, have been suspended following an incident where Bhiwadi Superintendent of Police (SP) Jyeshtha Maitreyis location was secretly traced by her subordinates. Immediate action was taken against the officers. However, the identity of the person who ordered this surveillance remains unknown. Sources reveal that the SPs mobile had been under surveillance for some weeks, with the incident coming to her attention on October 6. She lodged an official complaint with the police headquarters after finding out that the officers responsible for tracing her location were part of her own team. The gravity of the situation triggered swift action. A departmental inquiry was launched, and with approval from the headquarters, SP Maitreyi suspended Cyber Cell Sub-Inspector Shravan Joshi, along with Head Constable Avnish Kumar and constables Rahul, Satish, Deepak, Bhim, and Rohitash. In a public statement, SP Maitreyi expressed her disappointment: I have been performing my duties honestly. I never imagined that officers from my own department would betray me like this, and I had no idea they were tracing my location. Rajasthan DGP UR Sahu also addressed the media, confirming that the investigation is ongoing. If anyone is found guilty, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the law, he stated. The police headquarters is conducting a thorough investigation to determine who else might be involved in the illegal tracing of the SP's phone location. Further details are awaited as the investigation unfolds. Jyeshtha Maitreyi is one of the young IPS officers of Rajasthan who has impressed the team with her administrative efficiency in a very short time. Maitreyi passed the Civil Services Examination in 2017. After training, in 2018, her first posting in the Rajasthan cadre was as an ASP in Girwa Circle of Udaipur. In the second posting, she was given the responsibility of Bhilwara ASP and then she was appointed as DCP Crime in Jaipur. After Sirohi and Kotputli-Baharod as Superintendent of Police, she has recently been transferred to Bhiwadi. Along with this, Jyeshtha Maitreyi has also been given the additional charge of the Khairthal-Tijara SP post.
16 Arrested in Al Qaeda Indian Subcontinent Operation: Dr. Ishtiaq's Terror Network Exposed
Ranchi: Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, the head of the Al Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) module exposed by various security agencies including the Delhi Polices Special Cell, NIA, and Jharkhand ATS, has been arrested. Dr. Ishtiaq, a radiologist working in a Ranchi hospital, was also training terrorists for attacks. So far, 16 terrorists connected to this module have been apprehended, including six who were caught training in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Dr. Ishtiaq's connections extend beyond terrorism; he is implicated in a land scam involving former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating whether funds from this scam were used to finance terrorist activities. Bablu Khan, a relative of jailed land scam figures Afsar Khan and Talha Khan, has been summoned by the ED. Dr. Ishtiaq and Bablu Khan are also family relatives, and Dr. Ishtiaq had ties with Bablu Khans hospital. Dr. Ishtiaqs AQIS module was active in Ranchi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Following his arrest, the hospital where he worked terminated his services. During the operation, police seized a variety of weapons, including AK-47s and hand grenades, from the arrested terrorists in Bhiwadi, who are also from Jharkhand. Dr. Ishtiaq, educated at RIMS Ranchi, had been running a clinic in Hazaribagh and was reportedly aiming to turn India into an Islamic state. The Jharkhand ATS conducted raids in multiple locations, including Henzla Kauwakhap village and Chanho, recovering weapons and documents, and detaining several individuals linked to Dr. Ishtiaqs network. Boiler Explosion at Jalna Steel Factory Injures 22 Workers; Three in Critical Condition CM Siddaramaiah Links Caste Inequality and Gandhi's Assassination in Speech Manish Sisodia Accuses CBI of Media Manipulation in Excise Policy Case
Jewellery shop robbed in Rajasthan, owner among 5 injured during firing
Jaipur: Five robbers on Friday evening looted a jewellery shop in the Bhiwadi area of Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district and opened fire during which five people, including the owner of the store, got injured, police said. The incident occurred in the central market of Bhiwadi where the robbers, who came in a car, entered the jewellery shop and opened fire which shop owner Kamlesh Soni and a guard were injured. Three others also got injured during the chaos. The accused fled from the spot after the robbery. Special teams have been formed to identify and locate them, the police said, adding that the injured are being treated at a local hospital.
