Ajmer: Nearly three months after a minor girl was found hanging in a field hut in Roopangarh, district police Tuesday said the death was a case of attempted rape and murder staged as suicide. The main accused, Nolaram Bagaria (23), was arrested after forensic analysis matched his DNA with samples collected from the victim. A…

Ajmer: Officials from several departments Tuesday went to Kayar Vishram Sthali here to prepare the venue for hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feb 28. The officials inspected the place and discussed the 5-layer security measures proposed in the area.Divisional commissioner Shakti Singh Rathore, Ajmer Range inspector general of police Rajendra Singh, district collector Lokbandhu,…

Jaisalmer: The Battle Axe Division conducted Integrated Firing Drills in forward areas of Rajasthan’s desert sector to validate combat strategies, tactics, techniques and operational procedures Tuesday. During the drill, a tank platform was used to test and evaluate the firing capabilities of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs), along with other onboard weapon systems.The exercise was aimed…

Jaipur: Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University issued an order Tuesday prohibiting academic staff from holding any discussions with non-teaching staff. The order issued by the registrar states, “All academic staff are directed not to hold discussions with non-teaching staff in any room of the administrative building. If any academic staff member wishes to discuss any…

Ajmer: Over 1.72 lakh students across Rajasthan appeared for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board examinations that began Tuesday. While Class 10 students wrote the mathematics paper, Class 12 candidates appeared for optional subjects, including biotechnology, entrepreneurship and shorthand. The exam was held from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Ajmer regional head Shyam Kapoor said…