Jaipur Cop Killed in Speeding Car Collision on Jaipur-Sikar Highway
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Schools shut as heavy rains lash Rajasthan, 30 districts on alert
JAIPUR: Rajasthan continues to reel under intense monsoon activity as heavy rains batter multiple regions, prompting widespread disruption and precautionary measures. Jaipur saw heavy showers since morning, causing waterlogging in several parts of the city. Notably, areas around government residences, including those of Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant and DGP Rajeev Sharma, were flooded. The Hadoti region was badly hit, with connectivity also severely disrupted. In Kota and surrounding Hadoti region, the spell of rain persisted on Tuesday as well, filling up dams, anicuts, and ponds. Waterfalls have begun flowing from the surrounding hills, and low-lying areas are flooded. Many rural roads are submerged, causing significant traffic disruptions, and standing crops are beginning to rot in waterlogged fields. Kota city recorded 15 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, with intermittent rain continuing through the day after a wet night. In Tonk and Sawai Madhopur, several areas are submerged. Rajasthans connectivity with Madhya Pradesh has been severely affected: Parvati river overflowed in Etawah (Kota), flooding a new bridge on the Etawah-Khatoli road. As a result, State Highway-70 (KotaGwaliorSheopur) is closed to traffic. Augaad culvert on NH-552 in Bodal, about 12 km from Sawai Madhopur, was washed away, severing the Sawai MadhopurSheopur (MP) route. In Sawai Madhopur, houses are filled with water up to five feet, and railway tracks are submerged, affecting train services. Morel Dam overflows again The Morel Dam in Lalsot (Dausa), considered Asias largest kachha (earthen) dam, has overflowed with water reaching 1.5 feet above its crest. This is the second consecutive year the dam has reached capacity. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange and Yellow alert for several districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the forecast, 18 districts in Jaipur, Ajmer, and Bharatpur divisions are expected to witness heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. Some parts of the Bikaner division may also receive moderate to heavy showers. School holidays announced in several districts In light of the continuing downpour and the expected intensity of rain, local administrations have declared school and Anganwadi closures in several districts as a precautionary measure: Jaisalmer: Over 1650 schools closed till 31st July. Baran: Schools closed till August 2 Kota: Till August 1 Ajmer and Udaipur: July 30 and 31 Bhilwara: Closed on Wednesday Authorities have urged residents to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow advisories, as life and property could be affected due to waterlogging, flooding, and road damage. Rainfall alerts 30 July Alerts: Orange Alert: Ajmer, Alwar, Dausa, Jaipur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk Yellow Alert: Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Jhunjhunu, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi, Udaipur, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Churu, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Sri Ganganagar 31 July Alerts: Orange Alert: Ajmer, Tonk Yellow Alert: Bhilwara, Bundi, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Bikaner, Churu, Nagaur, Pali, Sri Ganganagar
Where is Nalin Khandelwal, the 2019 NEET UG topper? What is he doing now?
Nalin Khandelwal had secured 701 marks out of 720. A resident of Sikar district of Rajasthan, he topped the NEET UG exam with AIR 1.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the cause behind increasing cases of student deaths in IIT Kharagpur and Sharda University. The Court had on July 21 taken suo motu cognizance (SMC) of student suicides and initiated proceedings . The apex court's two-judge bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan asked the institutes, as to whether it has given a thought to the issue. The counsel appearing for the IIT Kharagpur replied to the top court that a 10-member committee has been constituted to deal with the issue. He further elaborated that there was a counselling centre to help identify students facing mental health problems. They have given a phone number which can be called anytime, he stated. The top court had earlier sought responses in the case as it had appointed senior advocate Aparna Bhatt as amicus curiae (Friend of the court) and asked her to provide detailed information in the matter. During the hearing on Monday, the lawyer for IIT Kharagpur and Sharda University informed the Supreme Court that first information reports (FIRs) have been lodged in connection with both the incidents. After being informed of these facts, the court said it will not make any further observations and clarified that the probe can continue in the case. The SC said they were informed that an FIR was lodged by the father of the deceased in connection with the Sharda University case and the investigation is in progress let it proceed in accordance with law. Highlighting the other case that occured at IIT Kharagpur, the court said that it received information that the management filed a complaint within 30 minutes of learning of the suicide. The investigation in this regard is also in progress. Let the investigation continue in the right direction, said the Bench in its order, fixed the matter for hearing after four weeks. When a lawyer told the judges that a student died by suicide at IIT Delhi on June 4 but an FIR has not yet been registered so far, the court directed the amicus will take up the issue and act accordingly. Acting on the directions of the top court, Bhatt said, in the Sharda University student suicide case, the body of the girl was shifted by university staff even before police came. As per police officials, since multiple people left fingerprints, crime scene got compromised. Similarly, in the IIT Kharagpur case, she was informed by university's Registrar that though a post mortem was conducted but details weren't known yet. The case pertains to Ritam Mandal, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student of IIT Kharagpur, allegedly died by suicide on July 18. She was a resident of Kolkata and was studying in a five-year dual degree program. This is the fourth such case in the IIT Kharagpur campus since January this year. Jyoti Sharma, a second-year BDS student, allegedly committed suicide in the hostel of Sharda University located in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida. In a significant judgement recently on July 25, the Supreme Court had issued 15 pan-India guidelines to combat the problems of rise in suicides, safety and mental health issues among students in educational institutions. The top court's verdict came following an appeal against an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, rejecting the plea to transfer to CBI the investigation of the death of a 17-year-old National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test aspirant preparing in Vishakhapatnam. The guidelines prescribed by the top court were: All educational institutions shall adopt and implement a uniform mental health policy, drawing cues from the UMMEED Draft Guidelines, the MANODARPAN initiative, and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. All the educational institutions shall establish written protocols for immediate referral to mental health services, local hospitals, and suicide prevention helplines. Suicide helpline numbers, including Tele-MANAS and other national services, shall be prominently displayed in hostels, classrooms, common areas, and on websites in large and legible print, the Court said. The apex court said that all residential-based institutions shall install tamper-proof ceiling fans or equivalent safety devices, and shall restrict access to rooftops, balconies, and other high-risk areas, in order to deter impulsive acts of self-harm. All coaching hubs, including but not limited to Jaipur, Kota, Sikar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities where students migrate in large numbers for competitive examination preparation, shall implement heightened mental health protections and preventive measures. These regions, having witnessed disproportionately high incidents of student suicides, require special attention. The concerned authorities, namely, the Department of Education, District Administration, and management educational institutions, shall ensure the provision of regular career counselling for students and parents, the Court said.
SC to hear suo motu case over student suicides at IIT-Kharagpur, Sharda University on Monday
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear, on Monday, July 28, the suo motu cognizance (SMC) proceedings it initiated on July 21 over the recent student suicide deaths at IIT Kharagpur and Sharda University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The two-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan, is expected to hear the SMC case on Monday. On July 21, before taking up the matter suo motu, the court had directed both institutions to submit their responses on the incidents. The top court appointed senior advocate Aparna Bhatt as amicus curiae - the lawyer appointed to assist the SC in the case - and asked her to provide detailed information on the matter. Acting on the directions of the top court, Bhatt said that in the Sharda University student suicide case, the girls body was moved by university staff before the police arrived. According to police officials, multiple people left fingerprints, compromising the crime scene. The victim, Jyoti Sharma was a second-year BDS student who allegedly died by suicide in the hostel of Sharda University. The court had earlier said that something is wrong. In the IIT Kharagpur case, Bhatt was informed by varsity's Registrar that though a post mortem was conducted details weren't known yet. The case pertains to Ritam Mandal, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student at IIT Kharagpur, who allegedly died by suicide on July 18. A resident of Kolkata, she was enrolled in a five-year dual degree programme. This is the fourth such incident reported on the IIT Kharagpur campus since January this year. In a significant judgement recently on July 25, the Supreme Court had issued 15 pan-India guidelines to combat the problems of rise in suicides, safety and mental health issues among students in educational institutions. On July 25, the Supreme Court issued 15 nationwide guidelines to address rising student suicides and improve mental health and safety measures in educational institutions. The Supreme Court's verdict came in response to an appeal challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Courts rejection of a plea to transfer the probe into the suspicious death of a 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Visakhapatnam to the CBI. The guidelines prescribed by the top court were: All educational institutions shall adopt and implement a uniform mental health policy, drawing cues from the UMMEED Draft Guidelines, the MANODARPAN initiative, and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. All the educational institutions shall establish written protocols for immediate referral to mental health services, local hospitals, and suicide prevention helplines. Suicide helpline numbers, including Tele-MANAS and other national services, shall be prominently displayed in hostels, classrooms, common areas, and on websites in large and legible print, the Court said. SC issues 15 nationwide guidelines to curb student suicides and improve mental health in educational institutions The apex court said that all residential-based institutions shall install tamper-proof ceiling fans or equivalent safety devices, and shall restrict access to rooftops, balconies, and other high-risk areas, in order to deter impulsive acts of self-harm. All coaching hubs, including but not limited to Jaipur, Kota, Sikar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities where students migrate in large numbers for competitive examination preparation, shall implement heightened mental health protections and preventive measures. These regions, having witnessed disproportionately high incidents of student suicides, require special attention. The concerned authorities, namely, the Department of Education, District Administration, and management educational institutions, shall ensure the provision of regular career counselling for students and parents, the Court said.
SC steps in with 15 guidelines to curb student suicides
The bench said, given the pressing nature of the crisis, particularly in cities like Kota, Jaipur, Sikar, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Delhi, where students migrate in large numbers, immediate interim safeguards are the call of the day.
Political storm in Rajasthan after Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation; Congress targets BJP
JAIPUR: The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has sparked political turbulence across the country, with Rajasthan witnessing intensified reactions due to Dhankhars deep-rooted connection to the state. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) President Govind Singh Dotasara have launched sharp attacks on the BJP and the RSS, questioning the real reason behind Dhankhars unexpected decision to step down. Gehlot called the development suspicious and linked it to what he described as a possible RSS-BJP ploy to initiate a new political move in the country. People of Rajasthan are shocked. He has always raised his voice for farmers inside and outside Parliament. If someone like himour son of the soilresigns from the post of Vice President, naturally the public is bound to question it, Gehlot said. Everyone is saying that there cannot be any health reason behind itthere must be something else. This is the first time in history that a Vice President has resigned. Even when the Prime Minister or President undergoes heart surgery or a bypass, they dont resign. How can this be justified on the grounds of health? Gehlot asked. Echoing similar sentiments, Dotasara called the resignation shocking and said it was difficult to believe that health concerns were the only reason behind such a major decision. The Vice Presidents resignation raises serious questions. We are not convinced by the official explanation, he said. The issue has taken on added political weight in Rajasthan due to Dhankhars identity as a prominent Jat leader. The Jat community, which holds the largest demographic share in the state and effect on approximately 50 seats out of 200 seats, is seen as a key voting bloc. Dotasara accused the BJP of systematically sidelining the Jat community, especially farmers. He said the sudden exit of Dhankhar has left the community without any major representation in the BJP at the national level. The BJP has ignored Jat representation for long. With Dhankhar gone, there is no prominent Jat leader from Rajasthan in any top constitutional or organisational post, Dotasara stated. Congress has repeatedly alleged that the BJP is marginalizing the Jat community. In contrast, the Congress organisation in Rajasthan is currently led by Govind Singh Dotasara, a Jat leader. BJPs representation imbalance In the Bhajanlal Sharma-led cabinet, Jat representation stands at around 16 percent, including two cabinet ministers and two ministers of state. However, none of them are seen as politically influential at the state level. Within the BJPs state organisation, Jat representation is roughly 13 percent, with four Jat leaders currently holding organisational roles. Electoral data shows that while the BJP enjoyed solid support from the Jat community during the assembly elections, the Lok Sabha polls painted a different picture. The party lost several Jat-dominated constituencies, including Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sri Ganganagar, and Barmer. Notably, Barmer witnessed a visible caste-based divide during the election. The BJP did, however, manage to win the Jhunjhunu assembly seat in a recent bypoll. As speculation over Dhankhars resignation continues, the BJP now faces the critical challenge of re-engaging with the Jat electorate in Rajasthan ahead of upcoming political battles.
In a tragic incident in Rajasthan's Sikar district, nine-year-old Prachi Kumawat, a Class 4 student, collapsed and died at school during lunch break. Despite immediate medical intervention, including CPR and attempts to revive her, she was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Doctors suspect a cardiac arrest, leaving the school and family devastated by the sudden loss.
9-Year-Old Faints In Rajasthan School, Dies; Doctors Suspect Heart Attack
Prachi Kumawat was just nine years old, studying in Class 4 in Sikar's Danta town. But in a bizarre turn of events, the seemingly healthy girl sat down for lunch during break time on Tuesday morning, only to open her tiffin and fall unconscious.
Opens Lunchbox, Then Collapses: Back-To-Back Heart Attacks Kill 9-Year-Old Girl In Rajasthan
A nine-year-old girl, Prachi Kumawat, from Rajasthan's Sikar died of consecutive heart attacks within hours. She was a Class 4 student at Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Danta, Sikar.
Couple Forced To Plough Field As Punishment For Love Marriage In Odisha
The incident, which occurred in Kanjamajhira village under the jurisdiction of Sikarpai gram panchayat, came to light after a harrowing video surfaced on social media, showing the couple being forced to plough a field while yoked together with a bamboo harness a crude apparatus traditionally used on bullocks.
ACME Sikar Solar inks pact to supply electricity from 300MW project in Rajasthan
NEW DELHI, June 25: ACME Solar Holdings on Wednesday said its arm ACME Sikar Solar has signed a power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India for the supply of electricity from a 300MW solar project in Rajasthan. This agreement comes after ACME Sikar commissioned its 300 MW capacity on June 23, a company statement said. ACME Sikar Solar Private Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Ltd, has executed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with [] The post ACME Sikar Solar inks pact to supply electricity from 300MW project in Rajasthan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From Sikar to Screens: How Piyush Agarwal Wove KCPC Bandhani into a Household Name
CA Piyush Agarwal transformed KCPC Bandhani from a local Sikar shop into a leading digital ethnic wear brand, preserving tradition while reaching global customers.
ACME Solar commissions 300 MW Sikar project in Rajasthan
NEW DELHI, June 24: ACME Solar Holding on Tuesday announced it has fully commissioned its 300 MW Sikar Solar project in Rajasthan following the commissioning of an additional 60 MW capacity yesterday. Earlier this quarter, the company had partially commissioned 240 MW of the projects total 300 MW capacity, a company statement said. With this milestone, ACME Solars total operational capacity has increased to 2,890 MW. ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has commissioned its 300 MW renewable energy capacity at [] The post ACME Solar commissions 300 MW Sikar project in Rajasthan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
It is time to stop ritualistic hunting
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Dust storm affects normal life in parts of Rajasthan; two killed as wall collapses
Electricity supply was disrupted in parts of Bikaner, Sikar and Jhunjhunu as the storm uprooted electric poles and trees late on Saturday night
Old Man Lures 9-Year-Old With Chocolate, Rapes Her In Rajasthan's Sikar; Child Critical
Khushi Shekhawat from Sikar, Rajasthan, secured the second rank in India in the CBSE Class 12 exams with 99.80% marks.
Div Com, IGP visit Nowshera to review facilities for border residents shifted to relief camps
Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 9: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, today visited Nowshera to assess the arrangements made for the residents evacuated from areas near the Line of Control (LoC) due to cross-border shelling. Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, and Senior Superintendent of Police Rajouri, Gaurav Sikarwar were present during the visit. The Divisional Commissioner visited relief camps where the evacuated families have been accommodated and inspected the facilities being provided [] The post Div Com, IGP visit Nowshera to review facilities for border residents shifted to relief camps appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In Agra, a 10-year-old girl's 48-hour hunger strike in extreme heat compelled the district administration to address the villagers' concerns. Anshika Sikarwar's protest, sparked by her father's illness and fueled by the liquor shop's negative impact, led officials to promise its relocation. The decision came after weeks of demonstrations against the shop, which villagers said caused harassment and domestic violence.
Dalit man stripped naked, assaulted in Rajasthan; FIR lodged after 8 days
A Dalit man was allegedly beaten, sexually assaulted, and urinated upon by two upper caste men in Rajasthans Sikar district, police said on Sunday, April 20. The incident took place on April 8, but an FIR was registered on April 16. In his complaint, the Dalit young man alleged he was called castiest slurs while Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rajasthan CM to review progress of Yamuna water at Pilani on Apr 21
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will assess Yamuna water progress in Pilani before a joint meeting with Haryana. The states aim to finalize a project report to bring allocated Yamuna water to Rajasthan, resolving a decades-long deadlock. This initiative seeks to supply drinking water to Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu districts via underground pipelines.
Three-tier security for SP MP Suman as Karni Sena protest intensifies in Agra
LUCKNOW: The controversy triggered by Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman over his objectionable remarks about Rajput king Rana Sanga refuses to die down. A large number of Karni Sena activists gathered in Agra and were likely to march to Sumans residence again on Saturday. As per the sources, the Karni Sena activists, around 80,000 in number, reached Agra to celebrate Rana Sangas birth anniversary on Saturday. The activists, brandishing swords and sticks, arrived in the City of Taj not only from UP but also Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Their number is likely to go up further, said the sources. The Sena sources added that prominent Rajput leaders, including Braj Bhushan Sharan Singh, Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, Veer Pratap Singh and Sunny Singh, were also expected to join the congregation. Calling their gathering Rakt Swabhiman Sammelan, the Karni Sena activists assembled in a sprawling 50 bigha ground in Ram Garhi of Agra. Given the massive gathering, police and the district administration made tight security arrangements, with a three-layer security for the MP. Karni Sena national president Raj Shekhawat said, The programme is being held to express objections and expectations democratically. The government has given us the time at five o'clock for a meeting with the delegation to listen to their demands. We will hold the event within the discipline. Organising committee member Dheeraj Sikarwar said, This is a historic day when a message will be sent from Garhi Rami. In the wake of such a huge gathering, the district police also reached the venue. However, the cops had to face the anger of the agitated activists and they had to leave the place. The district police had put barricades at over 500 places to stop the march. Boulders were also placed at different locations on the road to restrict the movement of the Karni Sena activists. More than 10,000 PAC and police personnel were deployed across the Taj city and the drone monitoring continued the whole day. Moreover, Sumans residence had been converted into a chhavni (police camp) with the deployment of over 1,000 cops on the premises. The district authorities had sealed the one km stretch approaching Sumans residence. The SP MP had also deployed 10 bouncers for his personal security. Earlier on Thursday, the SP MP and his son Randhir Suman had moved Allahabad High Court seeking security in the wake of threats given by the Karni Sena and the incident of vandalism on his residence by Karni Sena activists on March 26. They had sought an apology from the MP while threatening to march again to Agra on April 12 in case Suman failed to comply. Rajput Karni Sena's national president Pratap Singh Kalvi, who had been camping in Agra for the last three days, said: Our demand letter is ready which includes the termination of membership of SP MP Ramjilal Suman, apology for the derogatory remarks made on Rashtraveer Rana Sanga, Bharat Ratna for the brave warrior, naming of Jewar Airport after Sanga, withdrawal of the cases registered against Karni Sena people and inclusion of Sanga's history in the curriculum. Significantly, the SP MP, on March 21, had said in Rajya Sabha that Indian Muslims did not consider Babur their ideal. They follow Muhammad Saheb and the Sufi tradition. However, I want to ask, who brought Babur here? It was Rana Sanga who invited Babur to defeat Ibrahim Lodhi. So, if thats the case, then Hindus must be descendants of traitor Sanga. We criticise Babur, but why do we not criticise Rana Sanga?, the MP had asked the upper house. Consequently, over a thousand Karni Sena activists had caused a ruckus outside the house of Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman in Agra protesting his statement wherein he had called Rana Sanga a traitor. At the time of the incident, the RS MP was in Delhi attending the Parliament session. Moreover, a day after the protests at his residence by the Karni Sena activists in Agra, Ramji Lal Suman refused to apologise for his remarks on Rajput king Rana Sanga, saying one could not deny history.
