Tripoliya Alwar

Everything you need to know about Tripoliya Alwar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Tripoliya Alwar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Kerala Police track Bitti's identity in Odisha

March 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 15 (IANS) A Kerala Police team Friday met police officials in Odisha to gather evidence to prove that the man arrested by them was Bitti Mohanty who jumped a parole in 2006 after his conviction for raping a German woman.

Bitti Mohanty arrives in Rajasthan

March 14, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) A Kerala Police team Thursday arrived in Rajasthan's Alwar town with Bitti Mohanty, who jumped a parole in 2006 after his conviction for raping a German woman in the state, officials said.

It's Bitti, Rajasthan cops tell Kerala sleuths

March 11, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Kannur (Kerala), March 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Police have confirmed that the man arrested in Kerala is the elusive rapist Bitti Mohanty, who jumped parole in 2006 after his arrest the same year for raping a German woman in Alwar, police said here Monday.

Bitty Mohanty to be taken to Rajasthan Tuesday

March 11, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Kannur (Kerala), March 11 (IANS) Bitti Mohanty, who jumped parole after his conviction for raping a German woman in 2006 and is currently lodged in a Kerala jail following his arrest, will be taken to Rajasthan Tuesday, police said Monday.

Rajasthan to constitute panther conservation panel

January 30, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) Concerned over the rise in panther deaths, Rajasthan will soon constitute a committee for their conservation and develop a separate territory for these big cats in the state's Sariska Tiger Reserve, officials said Wednesday.

Dal-bati but no lal maas at all-veg Congress banquet

January 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Jaipur, Jan 18 (IANS) It might be disappointing for some Congress leaders looking forward to authentic 'lal maas' but the banquet being held at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence Friday night is an all-vegetarian affair - quite in keeping with party president Sonia Gandhi's message on austerity.

Two more tigresses to be shifted to Sariska reserve

January 12, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Jaipur, Jan 12 (IANS) Two tigresses will soon be relocated from Ranthambore National Park to the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan.

Ban skirts as school uniform: BJP legislator

December 29, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Jaipur, Dec 29 (IANS) A BJP legislator in Rajasthan wants the state government to prohibit private schools from making girls wear skirts as uniform, citing it as the reason behind increased cases of sexual harassment.

India's Sulabh to improve sanitation in 15 African countries

December 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Durban, Dec 5 (IANS) Extending its footprint in the field of low-cost sanitation outside India, NGO Sulabh International is all set to improve the sanitation scenario of 15 African countries.

Haryana murder convicts re?arrested

November 22, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 22 (IANS) Two murder convicts who escaped from Bhondsi prison here nearly three months back have been arrested, police said Thursday. They were working as security guards in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan to develop two automotive zones

November 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 4 (IANS) Rajasthan will set up two automotive zones in Alwar district in a bid to develop the state as an automobile manufacturing hub, Rajasthan Industries Minister Rajendra Pareek said here Sunday.

New minister to discuss sports code with stakeholders

October 30, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India's new sports minister Jitendra Singh Tuesday vowed to bring transparency and accountability in Indian sports by taking all the stakeholders into confidence on the highly touchy National Sports Code drafted by his predecessor Ajay Maken.

Rajasthan Roadways exam in December

September 27, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New date for Rajasthan Roadways exam has been announced. Earlier the examination was cancelled due to paper leak.

13-year-old Delhi girl rescued from human traffickers

September 5, 2012 at 9:05 PM

Jaipur, Sep 5 (IANS) Police Wednesday rescued a 13-year-old girl in Rajasthan's Alwar district and arrested two men who had brought her from Delhi to sell her, officials said.

Studies chart path to reduce India's fossil-fuel subsidies with minimal economic impact

August 20, 2012 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Three new studies have unveiled a method to reduce India's fossil-fuel subsidies while managing the economic and social impacts of higher fuel prices.

Gurgaon college girl gangraped

August 8, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Gurgaon, Aug 8 (IANS) A college girl studying here was sexually assaulted by four people, including her colleagues, after taking her to Alwar in Rajasthan, police said Wednesday. One of the accused has been arrested, but three others are on the run, according to police.

Tetra Pak India joins Coca-Cola-NDTV 'Support My School' campaign

August 7, 2012 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) A revitalised upper primary school in Rajasthan's Alwar district was Tuesday dedicated under the Coca-Cola-NDTV "Support My School" campaign by Tetra Pak India and the district collector.

Honda's third manufacturing unit to be ready in 2013

June 20, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India's third manufacturing unit - in Bangalore - is expected to be ready in 2013, a top company official said Wednesday.

Illegal mining: SC issues notices to Centre, Rajasthan and Haryana governments

June 8, 2012 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Seeking their response to allegations of illegal mining, a Supreme Court (SC) bench consisting of Justices K S Radhakrishnan and J S Khehar, issued notices to the Centre, and the Rajasthan and Haryana Governments, here on Friday.

Apex court issues notice to Rajasthan on illegal mining

June 8, 2012 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the Rajasthan government on a petition alleging that despite a ban, illegal mining was continuing in the state's Alwar district.

Apex court to hear plea on illegal mining in Rajasthan

June 5, 2012 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) An NGO moved the Supreme Court Tuesday seeking direction to the Rajasthan government to enforce a complete ban on mining activities in Alwar district as ordered by the court earlier.

Rajasthan CM Gehlot meets Anand Sharma, discusses infrastructure projects

May 15, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot called on Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma here on Tuesday during which the two leaders discussed various infrastructure projects.

In 'Satyamev Jayate' Aamir deals with female foeticide - and how!

May 6, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Disbelief, horror, tears, smiles --- Aamir Khan evoked all this among his rapt audience as he dealt with the sensitive topic of female foeticide and bias toward the male child in the first episode of "Satyamev Jayate" Sunday - without being preachy.

Two labourers buried under mine debris

April 11, 2012 at 11:47 PM

Jaipur, April 11 (IANS) Two labourers were buried under the debris after an explosion in an illegal gravel mine in Rajasthan's Alwar district, police said Wednesday.

Sariska area villagers protest relocation

March 31, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Jaipur, March 31 (IANS) Around 100 villagers protesting relocation of their villages in the periphery of Sariska Tiger Sanctuary in Rajasthan's Alwar district courted arrest Saturday, police said.

Mewat tense after mob fury

March 29, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Chandigarh, March 29 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Mewat district of south Haryana after an angry mob Thursday evening torched two state transport buses and damaged other property to protest Haryana police high-handedness.

Rajasthan's single window law facilitates investment: Minister

March 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Industries Minister Rajendra Pareek Wednesday said the state government's single window act had facilitated investment in the state, which had emerged as one of the most preferred destinations for industrial investment.

Union Budget 2012-13: Unviable, ineffective subsidies may be revisited

March 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today announced the government's commitment to fully provide for subsidies relating to the Food Security Act, but cautioned that some other subsidies which were incompatible with macroeconomic fundamentals of the economy, and were not reaching the intended beneficiaries, could be revisited.

Union Budget 2012-13: Unviable, ineffective subsidies may be revisited

March 16, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today announced the government's commitment to fully provide for subsidies relating to the Food Security Act, but cautioned that some other subsidies which were incompatible with macroeconomic fundamentals of the economy, and were not reaching the intended beneficiaries, could be revisited.

Highlights of Union Budget 2012-13 (Part-I)

March 16, 2012 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday presented the Union Budget 2012-13 in Lok Sabha.

Jitendra Singh blames Pak for spreading terror all over the world

October 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM

Alwar (Rajasthan), Oct 2 (ANI): Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Jitendra Singh has blamed Pakistan's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), for conducting acts of terror in India and across the world.

Seven charged by US for 'aiding Taliban efforts against America'

February 15, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Washington, Feb.15 (ANI): Seven people including two Americans have been charged by the United States for conspiring to aid the Taliban, ccording to US officials, two Americans, identified as Alwar Pouryan and Oded Orbach were arrested in Romania for conspiring to sell missiles to protect Taliban-run heroin laboratories in Afghanistan.

Gujjar protest hits tourism at Sariska National Park in Alwar

December 30, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Alwar (Rajasthan), Dec.30 (ANI): Tourists are avoiding visiting Sariska National Park in Rajasthan Alwar district due to the prolonged stir by Gujjars for reclassification and reservation of jobs.

Tigress relocated to Sariska Tiger reserve to revive breeding

July 29, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Alwar (Rajashthan), July 29 (ANI): A genetically compatible tigress from the Ranthambore Tiger reserve has been relocated to the Sariska Tiger reserve in Rajasthan, to revive hopes for tiger breeding.

Tigers relocated in Rajashthan reserves to revive breeding

July 21, 2010 at 12:18 PM

Jaipur, July 21 (ANI): A genetically compatible male tiger from Ranthambore Tiger reserve has been relocated to the Sariska Tiger reserve in Alwar District, Rajashthan, reviving hopes for tiger breeding at the reserve.

Nature lovers participate in 'Save Tiger Campaign' in Alwar

March 29, 2010 at 12:19 PM

Alwar (Rajasthan), Mar 29 (ANI): Nature lovers from different professional backgrounds participated in a run organized for the 'Save Tiger Campaign' in Rajasthan's Alwar District.

Sariska tiger reserve facing acute water shortage

March 26, 2010 at 3:16 PM

Alwar (Rajasthan), Mar 26 (ANI): The Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is faced with acute water shortage due to prevailing heat wave conditions, forcing officials to create artificial water holes.

Rajasthan reels under intense heat wave conditions in September!

September 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM

Alwar (Rajasthan), Sep 27(ANI): Even as the winter season is around the corner in the country, Rajasthan's Alwar city is reeling under intense heat wave conditions.

About 19 percent turnout in Rajasthan in first four hours

May 7, 2009 at 2:38 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Polling was mostly peaceful in Rajasthan Thursday with 18.89 percent turnout recorded in the first four hours of polling for the state's 25 parliamentary constituencies, an official said.

11 percent turnout in Rajasthan in first two hours

May 7, 2009 at 12:03 PM

Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Polling was mostly peaceful in Rajasthan Thursday with around 11 percent turnout recorded in the first two hours, an official said.

Four royals in fray in Rajasthan

May 6, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) Rajasthan's erstwhile royalty has made elections exciting in the desert state where 25 Lok Sabha constituencies go to the polls May 7. At least four members of these families are trying their luck this time.

Sanitation crisis bigger killer than any war: Sulabh chief

March 31, 2009 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Water-borne diseases claim more lives than any war, the head of an NGO credited with improving the sanitation system across India said Tuesday.

Lawyers strike against new 'no mandatory arrest' rule

January 14, 2009 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Lawyers in the National Capital Region (NCR) went on a day-long strike Wednesday to demand withdrawal of amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). With the amendments, it is no longer mandatory to arrest someone charged with an offence punishable with up to seven years in jail.

Lawyers strike Jan 14 against statute amendments

January 10, 2009 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Lawyers of different bar associations of Delhi and neighbouring areas will observe a day-long strike Jan 14 to demand withdrawal of amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) that removes the mandatory arrest provisions for offences punishable with jail terms of up to seven years.

A 'fine dining' experience for former scavengers

January 6, 2009 at 12:18 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) There was a time when their families were looked down upon - their presence considered impure. But all past anguish was forgotten, as 44 scavenger families dined here Monday afternoon along with their former employers who would once not tolerate them in the same room.

Three motorists killed in bike-truck collision in Rajasthan

November 5, 2008 at 11:19 AM

Alwar (Rajasthan), Nov 5 (ANI): At least three people were killed when a motorcycle on which they were travel collided with a truck near Rambas village in Alwar district of Rajasthan today.

Metso begins work to set up Rs.1.65 bn industrial park in Alwar

October 6, 2008 at 8:27 PM

Alwar (Rajasthan), Oct 1 (IANS) Engineering and technology company Metso commenced work Wednesday to set up a 49-acre multi-functional industrial facility, Metso Park, in this Rajasthan district.

Metso begins work to set up Rs.1.65 bn industrial park in Alwar

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Alwar (Rajasthan), Oct 1 (IANS) Engineering and technology company Metso commenced work Wednesday to set up a 49-acre multi-functional industrial facility, Metso Park, in this Rajasthan district.

Mohantyâ??s hide & seek game ends with surrender

January 10, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Suspended Orissa DGP BB Mohanty, who was declared absconder, finally surrendered himself after a year-long hide & seek tussle with the Rajasthan police in a local court here on Thursday.