The Devarajaswamy Temple is Vadakalai in character. A shrine dedicated to Sri Vedanta Desikar is located within the temple. Prohibiting hymns in his praise violates the Vadakalais fundamental rights, said the petition challenging a Madras High Court judgment favouring Thenkalai.
J&K U-14 Cricket team storms into 69th NSG finals
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 23: In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Jammu and Kashmir scripted sporting history by defeating Madhya Pradesh by 6 wickets in the semifinals to enter the finals of the 69th National School Games U-14 Boys Cricket Tournament, hosted by Government of Rajasthan under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in Sikar. This prestigious tournament features 30 teams representing States and Union Territories from across the country. J&Ks journey has [] The post J&K U-14 Cricket team storms into 69th NSG finals appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
69th NSG: J&K beats Delhi to enter U-14 cricket semis
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 22: Jammu and Kashmir secured a spot in the semifinals of the 69th National School Games U-14 Boys Cricket Tournament by defeating Delhi by 16 runs in a thrilling quarterfinal encounter at Sikar, Rajasthan. The tournament is being organised by the Government of Rajasthan under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). Earlier, J&K defeated Telangana by five wickets in the pre-quarterfinals and registered convincing wins over hosts Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Gujarat [] The post 69th NSG: J&K beats Delhi to enter U-14 cricket semis appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indias electricity network crosses 5 lakh circuit kilometres milestone
The milestone was achieved with the commissioning of a 628-ckm, 765 kV line from Bhadla II to Sikar II to evacuate renewable energy from Rajasthan.
Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Honoured with 'Recognition of Excellence' Award
On the National Youth Day, we celebrate the honour recently bestowed upon Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra at Agartala, Tripura. Both these not-for-profit organisations were honoured with the prestigious Recognition of Excellence award by the Honble Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, in recognition of their outstanding national contributions. The award was conferred for the significant and sustained work carried out by both organisations in their respective domains. Mr. Apoorv Bajaj, Trustee, Bajaj Foundation felicitate the Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha along with Mr. Uday Shankar Singh, CEO, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Bajaj Foundation was felicitated for its exemplary contribution to the successful organisation of Heritage Fest 2025, as well as for its impactful initiatives in natural farming, water conservation and management, education, and livelihood promotion. The award on behalf of the Foundation was received by Mr. Apoorv Nayan Bajaj, Trustee, and Mr. Mahendra Phate, Programme Manager, Bajaj Foundation. Vishwa Yuvak Kendra was recognised for its consistent and impactful role in youth development, national integration, capacity building of civil society organisations (CSOs), and nation-building. The award was received by Mr. Uday Shankar Singh, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Mukta Bhardwaj, Programme Officer. For decades, VYK has been implementing residential training programmes, digital learning initiatives, youth leadership development, women empowerment activities, and national-level collaborations, benefiting lakhs of young people across the country. Addressing the gathering, the Honble Chief Minister appreciated the contributions of both institutions and stated that organisations such as these play a vital role in strengthening youth potential, preserving cultural heritage, and empowering communities that are key pillars of national progress. www.instagram.com/reel/DTZNlOrjItE/?igsh=MTdhMmp4a3JjYWc0Yg== The recognition bestowed upon Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra upon this international platform, stands as an official acknowledgement of the vision, dedication, and grassroots impact of Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra. Bajaj Foundation is committed to nation building through inclusive and sustainable rural development in Wardha district of Maharashtra, Sikar district of Rajasthan and Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Through its integrated interventions in last 2 decades, the Foundation has rejuvenated 245 rivers and constructed 130 check dams , enabling irrigation across 3.5 lakh acres of farmland. It has trained 1.25 lakh farmers in natural farming practices, making 1.6 lakh acres chemical-free, and strengthened livelihoods through 4,500+ women self-help groups benefitting 56,000 families . By imparting skill development training to over 9,000 rural youth and women , promoting 6,000 biogas plants and 4,000 solar units , and establishing 30 Farmer Producer Companies (FPOs) , Bajaj Foundation continues to lay a strong foundation for Aatmanirbhar Bharat , empowering the youth and rural communities to achieve long-term self-reliance and prosperity. On the occasion, both Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuval Kendra reiterated their commitment to further strengthening their initiatives in the larger interest of society and the nation.
Inquiry constituted into J&K U-14 Cricket team selection; parents call it Eye Wash
*Experts demand fresh selection, bone tests for age verification Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Jan 5: Even as the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K constituted a committee to probe allegations of unfair selection of the U-14 cricket team for the 69th National School Games, parents of young players have dismissed the move as mere eye wash. The championship, scheduled to be held in Sikar, Rajasthan, from January 19 to 23, 2026, is fast approaching, with the selected team slated to [] The post Inquiry constituted into J&K U-14 Cricket team selection; parents call it Eye Wash appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JAIPUR: Environmentalists and social organisations staged demonstrations against the Supreme Courts acceptance of the Union Environment Ministrys definition of the Aravalli mountains in several cities of Rajasthan on Monday. Meanwhile, a political war of words has erupted between former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. Protests were held in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Alwar and Ajmer, with police action reported at some places. Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully described the Aravallis as the lungs of Rajasthan and warned that the agitation would intensify if the decision was not reversed. Responding to the protests, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma accused the Congress of spreading misinformation, saying, Former CM Ashok Gehlot is misleading the public on the Aravalli issue. The state government is fully committed to protecting the Aravalli range, and no decision will be allowed that causes harm to Rajasthans environment. The BJP further intensified its attack, with former Leader of the Opposition Rajendra Rathore alleging that Gehlot was misinterpreting the Supreme Court order for political gains. Rathore said the 100-metre criterion was finalised during the Congress regime in 2003. Centre will draw up new conservation plan for Aravalli, says Environment Minister amid row over SC order Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav also sought to clarify the Centres stand , stating, The Aravalli range will remain protected. Hills and slopes above 100 metres continue to be under protection, mining is completely banned in the NCR, and limited mining is permitted in only 0.19 per cent of the area. Twenty wildlife sanctuaries and four tiger reserves in the Aravallis are fully secure. Yadav added that the government is committed to keeping the Aravallis green and to strengthen protection standards in the range. The Aravalli range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, and we are fully committed to ensuring that it remains green. At the same time, it is important to establish clear and uniform standards for its protection, MinisterYadav said in an interview. The 100-metre criterion refers to the entire mountain structure, from the peak down to the ground level where its permanent base is located. In the absence of a clear definition earlier, there were irregularities in the grant of mining permits in the Aravalli region, he said. Gehlot, however, strongly rebutted the Centres claims. In a statement issued onMonday night, Gehlot said, The claims being made by the Union environment minister are completely misleading and far from the truth. He argued that the 100-metre definition should not be viewed in isolation and alleged that recent decisions point towards a systematic weakening of environmental safeguards. Gehlot also alleged that attempts to alter the Critical Tiger Habitat in Sariska and the September 5, 2023 notification bringing the Supreme Court-monitored Central Empowered Committee under the Environment Ministry reflect the governments intent to open protected areas to mining interests. With protests spreading and political rhetoric escalating, the controversy over the Aravalli definition is expected to intensify in the coming days. SC ruling on Aravalli definition sparks opposition in Rajasthan, former CM Gehlot warns of ecological disaster
4 killed, 27 injured in bus-truck collision on Jaipur-Bikaner National Highway
Jaipur: Four people were killed and 27 others injured after a bus collided head-on with a truck on Jaipur-Bikaner National Highway in the Sikar district of Rajasthan on Tuesday night. The sleeper bus was travelling from Bikaner towards Jaipur when they rammed into each other. Also ReadTN: 5 including 4 Ayyappa devotees from AP killed 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 .
Four killed, 27 injured in bus-truck collision on Jaipur-Bikaner National Highway
JAIPUR: Four people were killed and 27 others injured after a bus collided head-on with a truck on Jaipur-?Bikaner National Highway in the Sikar district of Rajasthan on Tuesday night. The sleeper bus was travelling from Bikaner towards Jaipur when they rammed into each other. The police said that four persons died in the accident, adding that 15 injured were admitted to the Sikar district hospital while 13 were given primary treatment at Fatehgarh. One critically injured person referred from the Sikar district hospital to SMS Hospital in Jaipur died during treatment, the police said. The group of passengers was returning Gujarat after visiting Jammu and Kashmir when the accident occurred, the police added.
Severe cold grips north India; IMD warns of cold wave, fog across multiple states
NEW DELHI: Cold conditions prevailed across north India on Sunday, with the Amarnath yatra base camp being the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir at minus 4.3 degrees Celsius and parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan reporting minimum temperatures between three and seven degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cold wave conditions were very likely to prevail in isolated pockets over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha on Monday and Tuesday. In Delhi, the minimum temperature was recorded at eight degrees, up from 6.8 degrees a day ago and yet 1.6 notches below normal. The maximum temperature was 24.7 degrees Celsius, 0.1 notch below normal, while the relative humidity was 92 per cent in the morning. For Monday, the weather department forecast a minimum of 10 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 25 degrees Celsius, with mist expected. Pollution levels in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Sunday, prolonging the spell of toxic air that has hung over its residents for several weeks now. The city logged a 24-hour average AQI of 308. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is classified good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor and 401 and 500 severe. Further in the north, the night temperatures in Kashmir rose by several degrees but stayed below the freezing point, officials said. The Pahalgam resort in south Kashmir, which serves as the base camp for the annual Amarnath yatra, was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir as the minimum settled at a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in Srinagar -- the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir -- settled at minus 0.9 degrees Celsius, a rise of 3.2 degrees compared to the previous night. The gateway town to the valley, Qazigund, recorded a low of minus one degree Celsius, while the minimum settled at minus 0.8 degree Celsius in north Kashmir's Kupwara, and 1.1 degrees Celsius in south Kashmir's Kokernag, according to officials. The meteorological department said the weather would remain generally cloudy but dry on Sunday, and a brief spell of light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir is likely on December 8. In Himachal Pradesh, The IMD predicted dense fog in parts of the state until Wednesday. A yellow alert for dense fog was also issued in parts of the reservoir area of the Bhakra dam in Bilaspur district and over some parts of the Balh valley in Mandi district during early morning till Monday. In Punjab, Faridkot remained the coldest place, with the minimum temperature settling at 4.4 degrees Celsius, while in Haryana, Narnaul saw the lowest temperature at 4.6 degrees Celsius, according to the local meteorological department. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a minimum temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius. In Punjab, Bathinda and Gurdaspur recorded a minimum temperature of 4.6 degrees Celsius, while Ferozepur recorded 6 degrees, Amritsar 6.1 degrees, Ludhiana 6.8 degrees, and Patiala 8.9 degrees. In Haryana, Bhiwani recorded a low of six degrees, Hisar 6.2 degrees, Sirsa 6.6 degrees, Karnal seven degrees, Rohtak 7.8 degrees, and Ambala 9.8 degrees. Rajasthan, similarly, reeled under intense cold, the Meteorological Centre here said. Fatehpur in the Sikar district continued to record the lowest minimum temperature, albeit at 3.5 degrees Celsius, slightly up from 2.3 degrees a day ago. According to the weather department, Lunkaransar (Bikaner) recorded a low of 5 degrees Celsius, followed by Dausa at 6 degrees, Churu at 6.3 degrees, Vanasthali (Tonk) at 6.4 degrees and Jhunjhunu at 7.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning. The department said a fresh but weak western disturbance is likely to cause partly cloudy skies in some parts of the state over the next few days. Under its influence, the minimum temperature is expected to rise by two to three degrees Celsius, providing relief from the cold wave, it said. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, eight districts recorded minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, noting a cold wave in parts of the state. Gumla recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 3.5 degrees Celsius up from three degrees Celsius while Khunti logged five degrees Celsius, the IMD weather bulletin stated. The minimum temperature in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, was 7.5 degrees Celsius, while Daltonganj recorded 6.5 degrees and Jamshedpur recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius. Deputy Director of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, Abhishek Anand, said, North-westerly winds prevailing in the lower tropospheric levels over Jharkhand have caused the drop in mercury. Dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across the state over the next five days.The minimum temperature may rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius during the next 72 hours, he added. In West Bengal, the mercury dipped below the 10-degree mark for the first time this winter in the state's plains with Sriniketan in Birbhum districts recording a minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the IMD said. Its forecast for West Bengal suggested dry weather across all districts of West Bengal for the next week, with shallow to moderate fog likely in the northern districts. Darjeeling was the coldest in the hills at 6.2 degrees Celsius, while the other Himalayan tourist town of Kalimpong was warmer at 10.5 degrees Celsius. The other places which recorded low night temperatures are Alipurduar (11 degrees), Kalyani (11.4 degrees), Purulia (11.4 degrees) and Panagarh (11.9 degrees). Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 15.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, forecasting mist in the morning on Monday. IMD further predicted dense fog conditions in isolated pockets of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura between December 8 and 12. It was also very likely in parts of west Madhya Pradesh on Monday and in Odisha until Tuesday. In west India, a gradual fall by two to three degrees over the next three-four days is expected, and no significant change is anticipated thereafter, the IMD said.
Police to organise marathon in Rajouri today
Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 6: Rajouri Police is set to organize a marathon tomorrow to promote the messages Run for Unity and Run against Drugs. The event was announced by SSP Rajouri Gaurav Sikarwar, who said the marathon will commence at 6:00 am with three categories: 5 km, 10 km and 21 km. Around 1,500 participants from Rajouri and neighbouring areas are expected to take part. The marathon route will start from DPL, passing through Panja Chowk, Jawahar Nagar, [] The post Police to organise marathon in Rajouri today appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Northern India shivers as temperatures plunge; Delhi chokes under very poor air
North India continued to reel under sharp winter conditions on Friday, with large parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana recording minimum temperatures well below normal, even as Kashmir saw a brief improvement in the cold due to overcast skies. Delhi, meanwhile, remained choked under very poor air quality as a cold wave was forecast for the day. Rajasthan recorded the lowest temperature in the region, with Fatehpur in Sikar district plunging to 1.9C on Friday morning. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre said minimum temperatures stayed below 10 degrees Celsius across several districts, including Sikar at 3C, Nagaur at 3.1C, Lunkaransar at 3.2C, Churu at 4.5C and Pilani at 4.8C. Dry conditions are likely to persist over most parts of the state for the next week, it added. Bone-chilling cold also gripped Punjab and Haryana. Faridkot, at 3C, was the coldest among the two states. In Punjab, Bathinda recorded 3.2C, while Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Gurdaspur and Ferozepur reported lows between 5.5C and 6.2C. In neighbouring Haryana, Narnaul was the coldest at 3.5C, while Hisar recorded 3.7C. Karnal, Rohtak, Bhiwani and Sirsa registered temperatures ranging between 5.4C and 7.7C. Chandigarh, the shared capital, reported a minimum of 6.1C. Kashmir, however, witnessed an improvement in night temperatures as cloud cover pushed the mercury above those recorded in recent days. Srinagar, which had plunged to 4C the previous night, recorded a low of 0.4Cover four degrees higher. Qazigund reported 0.2C, Kupwara 0.2C, Kokernag 0.8C, Pahalgam 1.8C and Gulmarg 0C. Konibal in Pulwama district remained the coldest in the Union Territory at 3C. The weather office said light snowfall is possible in the higher reaches later on Friday, while another brief spell is likely on December 8. In Delhi, there was no respite from toxic air as the Air Quality Index stood at 323 at 9 am, firmly in the very poor category. Bawana recorded the highest AQI in the city at 373, while 30 monitoring stations reported very poor levels. The capital saw fluctuating pollution levels through the week, with the AQI rising from 279 on Sunday to 372 on Tuesday before settling at 304 on Thursday. The IMD said a cold wave is expected through the day, with the minimum temperature dipping to 5.6C, nearly four degrees below normal. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 22C, while relative humidity touched 100% in the morning. (With inputs from PTI)
At least 22, Including 16 Kids, Hospitalised After Inhaling Toxic Fumes In Rajasthan's Sikar
Most of the children were discharged after initial medical support, while a few remain under observation as a precaution
Fifteen children and seven adults were hospitalized in Sikar, Rajasthan, after inhaling toxic fumes near an industrial area. Preliminary investigations suggest the fumes originated from a furnace burning clothes. Authorities are investigating the incident, and affected children are reported to be in stable condition.
Sikar Chills at 7C as Cold Wave Grips Rajasthan
Fatehpur, Ajmer, and Alwar also record single-digit temperatures; dry weather likely to continue through next week, says Jaipur MeT Centre
Bajaj Group Pays Tribute to its Founder Shri Jamnalal Bajaj on His 136th Birth Anniversary
On the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj (18891942), the Bajaj Group , under the leadership of Chairman Shri Kushagra Bajaj and Shri Shishir Bajaj , released a special commemorative video celebrating the life and legacy of its illustrious founder, a man whose humility, courage and purpose continue to define Indias moral and industrial spirit even today. The short film, titled The Spirit of Self-Reliant India, traces the remarkable journey of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj from his humble beginnings in Kashi Ka Baas village of Sikar, Rajasthan, to his transformative meeting with Mahatma Gandhi in 1915, and his lifelong commitment to Indias freedom, Swadeshi, Khadi, and nation-building. Shri Jamnalal Bajaj was not just a successful industrialist -he was a visionary patriot who lived for the countrys progress and self-reliance, said Shri Kushagra Bajaj, the great grandson of Late Shri Jamnalal Bajaj . As we remember him today, we rededicate ourselves to the same values of integrity, innovation and service that he stood for. His ideals continue to inspire every generation of the Bajaj family and businesses. The tribute video highlights key milestones from his extraordinary life His adoption by Seth Bachhraj of Wardha , Maharashtra which set him on the path of trade and entrepreneurship. His close association with Mahatma Gandhi , who affectionately called him his fifth son. His leadership in promoting Khadi, Swadeshi, and equality , including the historic moment when he opened the doors of the Laxminarayan Temple in Wardha to the untouchables first time in India. His establishment of first Indian-owned full-fledged sugar mill at Gola Gokarannath, Uttar Pradesh in 1931, a milestone that laid the foundation for Indias modern sugar industry and embodied the essence of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. His donation of land in Wardha for Sevagram Ashram, where Gandhiji lived from 1936-1948 , became a nucleus of Indias freedom movement. . Speaking on the occasion, Shri Shishir Bajaj remarked, My Grandfather Jamnalal jis life was his message, simple living, fearless service and unwavering faith in Indias potential. His contribution to industry, equality, and nation-building continues to inspire our collective vision at the Bajaj Group. The video closes with a powerful reminder that true freedom begins with self-reliance and service to others , a principle that continues to guide every Bajaj enterprise today. Shri Jamnalal Bajajs enduring values of truth, simplicity, compassion, and nationalism remain at the heart of the Bajaj Groups philosophy, a legacy that spans nearly a century of service to India through industries, institutions and philanthropy. www.youtube.com/shorts/pb-J_zy78pY About Bajaj Group Founded by Shri Jamnalal Bajaj in 1926, the Bajaj Group is among Indias oldest and most respected conglomerates, with interests in sugar, energy, FMCG, philanthropy and more. Rooted in Gandhian ideals and driven by a commitment to nation-building, the Group continues to uphold its founders vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat through innovation, ethical leadership, and community development.
Dutch national arrested from Gwalior Airport for possessing GPS device sans permission
BHOPAL: A Dutch national has been arrested from the Gwalior Airport in Madhya Pradesh, for possessing a Global Positioning System (GPS) device sans permission of relevant authorities. Identified as Slightenhorst Remco, the Dutch national was detained at the Gwalior Airport, before he was to board the flight to Delhi on Monday evening. The CISF personnel during frisking found a GPS device in his possession. When he was asked to present the necessary documentary permission of requisite authorities for the GPS device, the Dutch tourist failed to furnish it. The matter was subsequently informed to the Maharajpura police and the foreign national was arrested. A case was subsequently registered under Section 42(3)(d) of The Telecommunications Act 2023, circle SP (CSP-Gwalior) Nagendra Singh Sikarwar said on Tuesday. The GPS device found during the CISF frisking was a Garmin GPS receiver, whose usage is banned in India, sans permission from the Department of Telecommunications. The arrested Dutch national was a part of a tourist group which had travelled across multiple destinations across India during the last few weeks. He along with other members of the group had attended a wedding function in Gwalior recently and was about to fly to Delhi on Monday evening, as his visa was slated to expire on November 5.
Prime accused involved in brutal killing of farmer in MP's Guna district arrested
BHOPAL:More than 50 hours after the brutal killing of a middle-aged farmer and assault of his two daughters in Guna district, the Madhya Pradesh Police arrested the prime accused, an expelled BJP leader, Mahendra Nagar, and his two close relatives on Tuesday evening. Mahendra Nagar, Harish, and Jitendra Nagar were arrested hours after the declaration of a bounty of Rs 10,000 each on the arrest of 13 absconding accused. Confirming the three fresh arrests in the case, a senior MP police officer told TNIE that with the recent arrests, the total arrests now stand at 4, which also include Mahendras brother, Hukum Singh. The 10 other accused on the run include Mahendras wife and two sons, besides two other female members of the extended family. Meanwhile, the local administration also freed large tracts of forest land encroached by Nagar and aides in multiple villages of the Fatehgarh police station area of Guna district on Tuesday. Farmer brutally murdered, daughters assaulted by BJP leader in MP's Guna over land dispute Earlier, on Monday evening, the ruling BJPs Guna district unit chief, Dharmendra Sikarwar, had expelled Mahendra Nagar from the party following the Sunday afternoons barbaric incident. On Sunday afternoon, horrific savagery had unfolded in Ganeshpura village of Guna district, when the BJPs local booth committee chief, Mahendra Nagar, along with relatives and aides, brutally murdered middle-aged farmer Ramswaroop Dhakad over a dispute about six bighas of land in adjoining Baran district of Rajasthan. Mahendra, along with aides, broke the limbs of the farmer before running an MUV and a tractor over him. To ensure that he didnt survive, the gun-wielding men accompanying the BJP leader didnt allow the villagers to take Ramswaroop to the hospital. When Ramswaroops two teenage daughters (aged 16 and 17 years) tried to save their father, Mahendra and aides assaulted them, tore their clothes, and even opened fire while being seated over them to scare villagers away. A critically wounded Ramswaroop died later at the Guna district hospital. Mahendra Nagar already faces five criminal cases, including rape, loot, and forgery. Not only had Mahendra Nagar encroached forest land and forced villagers to sell their lands to him at throwaway prices, but had even illegally erected electric poles to supply electricity from Guna district of MP to neighbouring Rajasthan. The poles were removed by the local administration on Tuesday.
Farmer brutally murdered, daughters assaulted by BJP leader in MP's Guna over land dispute
BHOPAL: In a horrific incident on Sunday, a 40-year-old farmer was brutally beaten to death, allegedly by local BJP leader Mahendra Nagar and his aides in Ganeshpura village of Madhya Pradesh's Guna district. The farmer, identified as Ramswaroop Dhakad, was first mercilessly beaten with sticks and rods and was then allegedly run over by an MUV on Sunday afternoon. The brutality, reportedly linked to a dispute over six bighas of land in the adjoining Baran district of Rajasthan, did not end there. The accused men, armed with guns, allegedly prevented anyone in the village from taking the gravely injured farmer to the hospital for nearly an hour, ensuring his death. While villagers remained silent spectators out of fear of the gun-toting men accompanying Nagar, the farmer's daughters, who rushed to save him, were also assaulted and humiliated. When I went to save my father, they pushed me down, sat on me, tore my clothes, and fired shots to scare us. My mother and father were going to the fields when Mahendra, Harish, and Gautam attacked them. Then they ran over my father with the Thar. He screamed, but no one dared to help, as the attackers were armed with guns, recounted the murdered farmers daughter. According to locals, Mahendra Nagar the BJPs local booth committee chief and a former office-bearer of the party's farmers wing in Guna district has long run a reign of terror in Ganeshpura village under the Fatehgarh police station area. He has been grabbing land for years. At least 25 farmers have sold their land at throwaway prices and left the village. Those who dared to resist were either assaulted or driven out. Ramswaroop refused to surrender to Nagars terror and held on to his ten bighas of land in Ganeshpura, while his relatives lived in the adjoining Pachlavada village in Rajasthan. That defiance finally cost him his life, a villager said on condition of anonymity. Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOPBamori) Vivek Asthana confirmed the incident and said a long-running land feud between the deceased farmer and a relative of the local BJP leader was the motive behind the brutal murder. Ramswaroop Dhakad had a dispute with Kanhaiya Nagar over six bighas of land in adjoining Rajasthan. Kanhaiya, a resident of Pachlavada, is a relative of Mahendra. It was this long-running land feud that actually triggered Sundays incident. Mahendra, Kanhaiya, and 1314 others, including some women, attacked Ramswaroop. He sustained multiple fractures all over his body. His daughters, too were assaulted. All of them were taken to the Guna district hospital, but doctors could not save Ramswaroop, Asthana said. A case has been registered against 14 persons, including Mahendra Nagar, his sons Nitesh and Devendra, wife Kamlesh Bai Nagar, nephew Jitendra, and two other women from the Nagar family, under multiple BNS sections related to murder, criminal conspiracy, assault, and outraging the modesty of women. One of the accused, Hukum Singh, Mahendras elder brother, has been arrested, while raids are underway to nab the absconding accused. Meanwhile, Guna district BJP president Dharmendra Sikarwar, while confirming Nagars association with the party, has sought his immediate expulsion. Mahendra Nagar is a party worker and the local booth chief. We have written to senior party leaders seeking his immediate removal, Sikarwar said. According to informed sources, Mahendra Nagar was among the Congress workers who joined the BJP in 2020, after Jyotiraditya Scindia and 22 loyalist MLAs quit the party, toppling the Kamal Nath-led government. Guna is one of three districts in the Gwalior-Chambal region that make up the Guna Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Pilgrimage to Khatu Shyam Ji: A Journey Beyond Distance
Omkar Dattatray It was Thursday, the 16th of October, 2025, when I, along with my better half, Smt. Meena Bhat Koul, embarked on a memorable spiritual journey to the sacred land of Khatu Shyam Ji in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. This pilgrimage had been on our minds for quite some time, and the [] The post Pilgrimage to Khatu Shyam Ji: A Journey Beyond Distance appeared first on Northlines .
Winter Chill Returns to Rajasthan Nights, Sikar Coldest at 13.7C
Jaipur, October 15 (Daily Kiran): The nip of winter has arrived early in Rajasthan, with night temperatures dipping below 20C across most parts of the state by mid-October. The Shekhawati region, in particular, witnessed a noticeable drop, recording night temperatures below 14C, giving residents the first feel of winter. Sikar emerged as the coldest location ... Read more Winter Chill Returns to Rajasthan Nights, Sikar Coldest at 13.7C
Sikar Records Seasons Coldest Night as Temperature Dips Below 15C
Jaipur, October 14 (Daily Kiran): The winter chill is beginning to make its presence felt across Rajasthan. For the first time this season, Sikar recorded a minimum temperature below 15 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest night so far. According to the Meteorological Department, Sikars night temperature dropped to 13.7C, making it the coldest in the ... Read more Sikar Records Seasons Coldest Night as Temperature Dips Below 15C
Five members of a family, including a woman and her four children, were found dead in a residential flat in Rajasthan's Sikar district. Police officials have not yet disclosed the cause of death.
38 Wagons Derail on Rajasthan Freight Corridor After Bull Strays Onto Tracks
Goods train from Phulera to Rewari derails in Sikar; no injuries reported, restoration underway
Businessman shot dead in gym in Rajasthans Kuchaman
JAIPUR: Panic gripped Rajasthans Kuchaman town on Tuesday morning after a local businessman was shot dead while exercising in a gymnasium, police said. The incident occurred around 5:20 am at a gym located on Station Road, when an unidentified assailant opened fire at Ramesh Rulania (40) from close range and fled the scene. Rulania was the owner of a bike showroom and a hotel in the city. CCTV footage shows the suspect entering the premises moments before the shooting, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nemi Chand Kharia. Rulania was rushed to a nearby hospital by other gym members, where doctors declared him dead. Initial investigation suggests the killing may be linked to an extortion threat Rulania had reportedly received days earlier from the Rohit Godara gang, which is active in western Rajasthan, including the DidwanaKuchaman region. Several other businessmen in the area have reportedly received similar threats in recent times, police officials added. Police are scanning CCTV footage from nearby areas to help identify the suspect and establish the motive. Rawatram Swami alias Rohit Godara, a notorious gangster from Lunkaransar in Bikaner district, is believed to be behind several high-profile killings. He was named as the mastermind in the December 2022 murder of gangster Raju Thehat in Sikar, and has also claimed responsibility for the May 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and the December 2023 assassination of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. Police are continuing their investigation and have launched a search operation to trace the accused.
Six patients killed in Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh hospital fire, kin allege staff fled after blaze
JAIPUR: Six critical patients were killed in a fire at the trauma centre of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night, officials stated. Trauma centre in-charge Dr Anurag Dhakad said that 11 patients were being treated in the Neuro ICU when the fire erupted in the storage area. A suspected short circuit is believed to have caused the blaze, he added. The deceased were identified as Pintu (from Sikar), Dilip (from Andhi, Jaipur), Shrinath, Rukmini, Khurma (all from Bharatpur) and Bahadur (from Sanganer, Jaipur), officials stated. Six of them, two women and four men, died in the incident, Dr Dhakad said. Fourteen other patients were admitted in a different ICU, and all were successfully evacuated to safer locations, he added. The fire created chaos in the building, with smoke rapidly spreading throughout the floor and causing panic among patients and their families. Various documents, ICU equipment, blood sample tubes, and other items stored in the area were gutted by the fire. Hospital staff and patient attendants evacuated patients, even transporting them with their beds outside the building. Firefighters arrived shortly after being alerted and brought the fire under control in approximately two hours. When the fire team arrived, the entire ward was engulfed in smoke. The firefighters had to break a window on the opposite side of the building to start extinguishing the fire. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel and Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham visited the trauma centre to take stock of the situation. When Patel and Bedham initially arrived, the attendants of two patients expressed their anguish, alleging that the staff fled during the fire. They also claimed that the hospital staff could not provide updates on their patients' conditions. We noticed smoke and immediately informed the staff, but they did not pay any heed. When the fire broke out, they were the first to run. Now, we cannot get any information about our patients. We want to know their condition, but no one is telling us, one attendee said. Later, the chief minister also arrived at the scene and spoke to the doctors and patients.
JAIPUR: A two-year-old in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, has died after consuming cough syrup , Cipra, from the Chief Minister's free medicine scheme. This is the third child death in the past fortnight linked to the same syrup. Earlier, a two-year-old in Bayana and a five-year-old in Sikar also died. In the latest case from Luhasa village in Bharatpur, two-year-old Tirthraj allegedly died after consuming the cough syrup. His father, Nihal Singh, claims that on September 23rd, when the child had a minor cough and cold, he was taken to the Government Sub-District Hospital, where he was given the cough syrup. When his condition worsened, he was taken back to the hospital. A little later, Tirthraj was referred to Bharatpur and after that to Jaipur. The two-year-old child finally died during treatment at Jaipur's JK Lon Hospital on September 27th. The government had set up a three-member committee to probe the child deaths. However, instead of taking strict action against those responsible, efforts are now underway to clear Caresons Pharma's Dextromethorphan HBR syrup, which is being blamed for the fatalities. The Medical Department, releasing its first report on the case, claimed that doctors did not prescribe the syrup to the deceased children; their families administered the syrup when they fell ill, which improved their health. But subsequently, their condition worsened and they died. This virtually amounts to a clean chit to officials, doctors and the company that supplied the questionable cough syrup. But with a second child death in Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharmas home district of Bharatpur, public anger and the pressure to nab the culprits have intensified.
Five-year-old dies after consuming cough syrup supplied under free medicine scheme in Rajasthan
JAIPUR: A five-year-old child died after consuming a cough syrup supplied under the Rajasthan governments free medicine scheme. The child, Nitish of Khori Brahmanan village in Sikar district, was unwell and down with cold and cough for a few days. Later, his mother brought him medicine available free of cost at Chirana CHC. But after drinking the cough medicine, Nitishs condition worsened and he was declared dead at the local hospital. The family refused to conduct a post-mortem and took the body after informing the police in writing. However, locals say this is not the first case where drinking this cough syrup has created complications. A few days ago, two children in Ajitgarh area reportedly fell ill after consuming the same medicine. ASI Rohitas Kumar Jangid said that Mukesh Sharma's son, Nitish, was given cough medicine from Chirana CHC on Sunday evening. His condition worsened at night, and he was given water. He died on Monday morning while being taken to the hospital. Medical Jurist Dr Ranjit Benda said that the family brought the child to the hospital in an unconscious state, where he was declared dead after examination. According to reports, the child's father runs a hotel in Jharkhand. On receiving information about the incident, he returned to his village. The child's family is currently grieving the death. It is worth noting that recently, the condition of a three-year-old child, the CHC in charge, and two ambulance drivers in Bayana in Bharatpur district had also deteriorated due to the same syrup. When the child was given medicine for cough treatment, his heartbeat increased, and he became unconscious. Following a complaint, the CHC in charge and two drivers consumed the medicine to test its reaction. Subsequently, the condition of these three people worsened, and they had to be admitted to the hospital. Following the incident, a ban was imposed on the distribution of the same batch of the medicine throughout Bharatpur district. Complaints such as vomiting, drowsiness, nervousness, dizziness, restlessness, and unconsciousness have been reported after consuming cough syrup in Bharatpur and Sikar districts. In response, the Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation (RMSCL) has banned the sale and use of all 19 batches of the syrup supplied by the manufacturer and sent samples for testing. These alarming incidents in Sikar and Bharatpur have raised a serious question mark over the cough syrup being supplied under the free medicine scheme in Rajasthan.
A 5-year-old boy in Sikar died and several people in Bharatpur fell ill after consuming cough syrup from Rajasthan's free medicine scheme.
Madhya Pradesh Teen Shot Dead, Body Dumped In River; Honour Killing Suspected
Divya Sikarwar's body was recovered from Kunwari river in Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect she was killed by her family. Investigation is ongoing.
