Jaipur

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot Tuesday expressed deep scepticism over Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation, suggesting that the move was made under pressure. Dhankhar submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening, citing health reasons. President Murmu accepted his resignation Tuesday. Dhankhar also called off his day-long visit to Jaipur on…

Jaipur: A 75-year-old woman fought off five masked men who broke into her home in Sojat City police area in Pali Monday midnight. They dragged her and tried to strangle her with her scarf before fleeing with part of her jewellery.Circle officer, Sojat City, Jitu Singh, said the incident occured in Bagdi village. the robbers…

Jaipur: Consumers who have had their power supply permanently disconnected due to non-payment of dues won’t be able to obtain another electricity connection in the name of a family member, thanks to a new system developed by Jaipur discom.There are more than 30.1 lakh PDC (permanent disconnected connection) consumers across the state’s three discoms, who…

Jaipur: City police have increased security for a hotelier who has received extortion threats from gangsters believed to be operating out of Haryana and Punjab. The threats, allegedly linked to the Bambiha and Kaushal Chaudhary gangs, have warned of targeting hotels owned by the businessman in neighbouring states, sparking a coordinated police response in Rajasthan.Security…

Alwar: A five-year-old child who was found killed three days ago in Sarai village, in Mundawar police station area of Khairthal district, was “sacrificed” in a sorcery ritual by his uncle who wished for the return of his wife from her parental home, police said Tuesday. Mundawar SHO Mahavir Singh said police had received information…