Jaipur/Jaisalmer: Two days after a suspected member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was arrested following a police encounter in Sriganganagar, investigators said Sunday that he had revealed during questioning that he was the one initially assigned the contract to target filmmaker Rohit Shetty in Mumbai.The accused, identified as Agra resident Akash Nigam (25), was arrested…
Jaipur: Energy minister Heeralal Nagar has directed officials to ensure that all Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a cumulative capacity of 6,000 MWh are made operational by Sept, underlining the urgency of strengthening the state’s renewable energy infrastructure.At a high-level review meeting, Nagar assessed the progress of ongoing BESS projects across Rajasthan and…
Jaipur: Relief for commuters on NH-48 is in sight as National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued work order for constructing two underpasses and two flyovers at the busy 200-feet bypass junction.Work is expected to begin soon, with a targeted completion date in 2028. The project, under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode,…
Jaipur: Jaipur RTO-II Sunday seized 30 overloaded vehicles during an enforcement drive on routes linking Jaipur with Mahla, Jobner, Nawa and Kuchaman. The vehicles were carrying salt, stone and powder. Overloading on commercial vehicles is a key cause of accidents on roads.Checks also revealed pending tax dues on several vehicles. Officials said the crackdown will…
Jhunjhunu: A 23-year-old woman was bludgeoned to death with a hammer by her father in a suspected case of honour killing in Ghumansar Kalan village of Pilani. The accused, Surendra Kumar Nehra, was arrested Sunday after a visiting relative exposed the family’s attempt to pass the murder off as a fatal accident.The victim, Priyanka, was…
