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State

Kota: MLA Heeralal Nagar’s Gaurav Yatra attacked

Sangod MLA Heera Lal’s election tour reached the former Congress minister Bharat Singh’s village Kundanpur at 9:30 pm on August 27. Many people had gathered near Petrol pump of Kundunpur by which the Heeralal’s tour was to pass.

City Reports

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping 10-year-old, verdict delivered in 5 days

The incident took place on October 13 of 2017. Hariram was arrested on May 22 but due to the delay in FSL report, the hearing began before the court on August 21. Special POCSO court Judge Girish Agarwal delivered the judgement on Monday.

Culture & Events

JAS 2018 from Aug 31; Over 7,000 registrations received

30,000 visitors from around the globe will witness this four-day-long grand event.

City Reports

Final list of candidates fighting in RU elections 2018 released, 3 NSUI rebels in fray

Twenty-nine student leaders will content the RU elections for the post of president, vice president, general secretary and joint secretary. A total of 50 nominations were filed on Saturday out of which 29 candidates withdrew their nominations on Monday.

City Reports

History shows independent candidates more dominant in RU student union elections

Out of 37 presidents of RU, 17 were the Independent leaders. ABVP has secured the second position and NSUI the third position in winning the presidential post in RU student union elections. A reduction in the voting percentage of RU elections has also been reported over the past few years.

State

Internet ban in Udaipur and Dungarpur from 2 pm

The trend of banning internet when the exams are conducted in Rajasthan is becoming commonplace. The administration had earlier banned the internet services across the state when nearly 15 lakh people appeared in the police constable recruitment exam.

City Reports

Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra: 17 arrested for stone pelting

Senior police officers said that 15 people have been arrested from Pipar area in Jodhpur. Of them, 10 were produced in a court and sent to judicial custody. Interrogation with five others is still going on. Two others have been arrested from Osian. They are also being quizzed. The police have launched a search for others also.

Religion

Tonk: Internet ban in Malpura to continue till August 31

The curfew was relaxed for two hours on Raksha Bandhan. People locked in their homes for two days ventured out to buy groceries and other essential items.

City Reports

Jaipur: 3 arrested from Delhi for firing at jeweller in Shiprapath

The accused were identified as Faizan Ali, Mohammed Anwar Ali and Faizan Shief. The accused men are residents of Delhi and Bihar. The police have seized a bike, four weapons and 11 cartridges from their possession.