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 .
Western disturbance raises night temperatures in Rajasthan; light rain forecast
Night temperatures rose slightly across parts of Rajasthan, with light rain expected on December 31 due to a western disturbance. Sikar recorded the minimum of 6.5 degrees Celsius, Pali 6.9 degrees, Alwar and Pilani 7 degrees, Churu 7.2 degrees, while the night temperature in Jhunjhunu was 8.2 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius in Jaipur
North India gripped by severe cold wave; Rajasthans Fatehpur coldest at 1.6C
An intense cold wave continued to grip Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, with Rajasthans Fatehpur in Sikar district emerging as the coldest place at 1.6 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department.
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.
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.
Brother of Al Falah University chairman arrested in fraud case
MHOW: The brother of Al Falah University Chairman Javed Siddiqui, who is under investigation in the Delhi blast, has been arrested by the Madhya Pradesh police from Hyderabad in connection with a financial fraud in Mhow, officials said on Monday. Hamood Ahmed Siddiqui, accused of orchestrating a large-scale financial fraud in MP's Mhow 25 years ago, was arrested from Hyderabad on Sunday, an official said. Hamood vanished from Mhow in 2000 after allegedly establishing a bogus private bank and luring hundreds of residents with promises of doubling their deposits. He had fled with his family soon after the scam surfaced, leaving authorities searching for him for decades. He was arrested in Hyderabad yesterday, Mhow Sub Divisional Officer of Police Lalit Singh Sikarwar told PTI. The arrest was made after the Mhow police began re-examining the background of Javed Siddiqui and his local roots came to light, the official said. A detailed review of family records indicated that Hamood had been an absconder in the long-pending cheating case. Hamood had been living in Hyderabad, working in share trading while maintaining a low profile, according to sources. Investigators are now mapping Hamood's contacts and movements over the years to understand who may have assisted him during his time underground. Notably, the Delhi blast prime accused, Dr Umar Un Nabi, was a student of Al Falah University, of which Javed Siddiqui is the chairman. The Delhi Police have issued two summons to the Al Falah University chairman in connection with the ongoing probe into the Faridabad terror module case and the two cases registered against the university for forgery and cheating, an official said on Monday. The summons were sent after investigators found that the university chairman's statement was crucial for clarifying several inconsistencies linked to the functioning of the university and the activities of individuals associated with the institution. Police sources said that the issuance of summons to him is part of a wider line of inquiry that overlaps with the ongoing investigation into the blast near the Red Fort last week that claimed 13 lives and injured several others. Several suspects linked to the blast are believed to have had associations with the university, prompting investigators to examine institutional records, financial transactions and administrative approvals.
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.
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
Winter Begins to Set In Across Rajasthan as Days Stay Warm and Nights Turn Cooler
Jaipur, October 14 (Daily Kiran): The first signs of winter have arrived in Rajasthan, with temperatures showing a clear day-night contrast. While days are getting warmer under bright sunshine, nights are turning colder, especially in the northern parts of the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Sikar recorded the lowest minimum temperature, dipping ... Read more Winter Begins to Set In Across Rajasthan as Days Stay Warm and Nights Turn Cooler
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.
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.
Teen Killed, Body Found In River: Dishonour Killing In Madhya Pradesh
A chilling case of suspected dishonour killing has come from Morena district, where 17-year-old Class 12 student Divya Sikarwar was allegedly shot dead inside her home and her body dumped in the Kunwari River by her own family.
Suspected honour killing: Class XII girl shot dead, body found in MPs Kuwari river
BHOPAL: In a suspected case of honour killing, a 19-year-old Class XII student was allegedly shot dead inside her home and her body allegedly dumped in the Kuwari river in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district. Divya Sikarwar, who belonged to a caste Hindu Kshatriya family, was reportedly shot in the head at her home in Shiv Nagar on the night of September 24. According to reports she is believed to have had a friendship with a youth from a backward caste. Morena district police received a call on Saturday reporting the girls disappearance and possible killing. A team questioned Divyas parents, while her younger brother and sister, both minors, are reported missing. The parents repeatedly changed their statements, initially claiming she died after coming in contact with a ceiling fan and later suggesting suicide. Police subsequently took Divyas father, Bharat Sikarwar, to the Kuwari river near their native village under Bagchini police station, about 30 km from Morena city. He admitted transporting the body in a car, covering it with a plastic sheet, tying a stone to it, and dumping it in the river. The search operations started on Saturday evening but were halted due to darkness. They resumed on Sunday morning, and within a few hours the partially decomposed body was recovered, tied to a stone in the river, Morena district police superintendent Samir Saurabh told TNIE on Sunday. He added: As the body is partially decomposed, the autopsy will be conducted in Gwalior on Monday, and a detailed forensic opinion will be taken there. Our experts, who examined the body, strongly suspect the girl was shot at point-blank range. An inquest of unnatural death has been registered, and a murder case will be lodged based on autopsy findings. Sources familiar with the investigation said the case points to a possible honour killing, noting that the weapon remains untraced, the siblings are missing, and the parents have been inconsistent in their statements. Divyas relationship with a youth from a backward caste is being considered a possible motive. Honour killings over inter-caste relationships are not uncommon in MPs Gwalior-Chambal region, bordering Rajasthan and western Uttar Pradesh. In June 2025, Sirnam Singh was arrested for allegedly killing his Class XI granddaughter Malishkha in Morena over her inter-caste relationship. In January 2025, 20-year-old Tanu Gurjar was shot dead by her father and cousin brother in Gwalior after refusing an arranged marriage. In June 2023, a young girl and her partner were murdered by her father and their bodies dumped in the Chambal river in Morena.
Woman acquitted in ex-partners murder case shot dead by current live-in partner in Gwalior
BHOPAL: A 32-year-old woman, who had earlier spent four-and-a-half years in jail on charges of killing her former live-in partner but was later acquitted, was shot dead by her current partner in full public view in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior on Friday. The victim, identified as Nandini Kewat, was allegedly fired at multiple times by her live-in partner Arvind Parihar (33) outside the Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior city, triggering panic in the area. Eyewitnesses said the accused remained seated by the roadside brandishing a country-made pistol and pointing it at bystanders. A police team led by CSP Nagendra Singh Sikarwar reached the spot and, after firing a tear gas shell, overpowered the armed accused without any harm to civilians. Another police team rushed Nandini to the JAH Trauma Centre, where she succumbed during treatment. Ensuring no harm to the public, our team professionally managed to nab the killer, who has been identified as Gwalior native Arvind Parihar, Gwalior SP Dharamvir Singh told TNIE . Preliminary probe has revealed that Arvind and Nandini, had been in a live-in relationship since 2022. He claimed to have married her in a temple in 2023, but the relationship soured after Nandini lodged multiple cases against him. In one such case in 2024, she accused him of attempting to crush her with a car, leading to his arrest and a three-month jail term before she retracted her statement. Investigators said Nandini had allegedly been pressurising Arvind to leave his wife and share his property with her, which may have led to the fatal attack. Before her relationship with Arvind, Nandini had been in live-in arrangements with other men, including Nimlesh Sen, who was murdered in Datia district in 2017. Nandini was jailed for the crime along with another partner, Firoz Khan, but was acquitted by a court in 2022 after spending over four years behind bars. Police said further interrogation of Arvind is underway.
Police extends helping hand to rain-hit families
Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Sept 11: The police under the supervision of SSP Rajouri, Gaurav Sikarwar, extended timely support to families affected by the recent heavy rains in Rajouri district. In this humanitarian initiative, SDPO Nowshera, DySP Sahil Mahajan, and SHO Police Station Nowshera, Insp Arjun Mangotra, distributed relief material among the rain-affected families. The relief items included essential household goods such as utensils, kitchen items, ration, tin sheets, cement bags, blankets, mattresses, gas stoves, and other necessities. During the distribution [] The post Police extends helping hand to rain-hit families appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
