Bharatpur Darwaza

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

Man rapes five-year-old cousin

April 23, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Gurgaon, April 23 (IANS) A man raped his five-year-old cousin in Gurgaon when she was alone in her house, police said Tuesday.

One killed in coal mine mishap in Odisha

April 22, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) One person was killed and another critically injured when a massive rock dislodged and rolled down into an opencast coal mine in Odisha's Angul district, an official said Monday.

Six vehicle lifters arrested with weapons in Gurgaon

April 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Gurgaon, April 19 (IANS) A gang of six vehicle lifters, involved in more than 120 cases of vehicle thefts, was busted following their arrest along with firearms here early Friday, police said.

Another lot of child labourers rescued in Rajasthan

March 10, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) A day after rescuing 168 child labourers, Rajasthan Police rescued 63 others aged between 7 and 13 years from on board a train here while they were being taken to West Bengal to work in factories there, officials said.

168 child labourers rescued from Rajasthan

March 10, 2013 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A Delhi-based voluntary organisation has rescued 168 child labourers from Rajasthan while they were being trafficked out of the state, an NGO official said Sunday.

Cold and icy winds freeze life in Rajasthan

January 7, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Jaipur, Jan 7 (IANS) Extreme cold conditions continued to throw normal life out of gear for the third consecutive day in Rajasthan Monday, with the lowest night temperature of minus 2.7 degrees Celsius recorded in Churu district.

Army acts to check illegal arms sales

December 10, 2012 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The army has revised the Standard Operating Procedure to check illegal sales of Non-Service Pattern Weapons, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.

Two rag?pickers arrested for burgling temples

November 24, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 24 (IANS) Hyderabad police have arrested two rag?pickers for a series of burglaries in the temples during the last few weeks.

Agra?Jaipur Shatabdi set for inaugural run Nov 30

November 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Agra, Nov 23 (IANS) The long?awaited Agra?Jaipur Shatabdi Express is all set to begin its inaugural run between the two major tourist destinations Nov 30, an official said Friday.

To be successful, face good, bad moments with confidence: Tashu

November 23, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Chennai, Nov 23 (IANS) Tashu Kaushik considers herself fortunate to have gotten an opportunity to work in southern cinema, especially after an unsuccessful stint in Bollywood, and says to survive one needs to take success and failure in the same stride.

Rajasthan Govt. to help to rickshaw puller's motherless baby girl

October 22, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Jaipur, Oct.22 (ANI): The Government on Rajasthan on Monday said that it would bear the medical expenses of a local rickshaw puller's premature infant in Bharatpur.

Resident, migratory birds flock to Bharatpur

October 12, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Bharatpur, Oct 12 (IANS) Several resident and migratory birds have started to flock to the Bharatpur bird sanctuary in Rajasthan, much to the joy of greens and bird watchers.

Agra's famous petha makers in big trouble

September 15, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Agra, Sep 15 (IANS) Agra's traditional 'petha' (sweet ash gourd) industry is in trouble, a victim of the battle against pollution to save the Taj Mahal.

Poultry farming brings prosperity to Rajasthan Dalit village

September 7, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Jaipur, Sep 7 (IANS) Till five years ago, Kanchanpura was a just small village in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district. Today it is in the limelight for successful poultry farming that has emancipated its Dalit families economically.

Rajasthan continues to be inundated, more rains in Sikar

August 25, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Sikar (Rajasthan), Aug 25 (ANI): Rajasthan continued to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday, even as the situation across several districts turned grim due to flooding of residential establishments.

Army called to help Jaipur, Rajasthan battles floods

August 24, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Jaipur, August 24 (IANS) The army was Friday roped in to pump out water from several residential areas of this Rajasthan capital city still inundated after heavy rain, officials said.

Senior Rajasthan official held for corruption

August 17, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Jaipur, Aug 17 (IANS) A senior Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer was Friday booked on charges of alleged corruption during land acquisition by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in the state, police said.

Honour for women delivering girl child

August 8, 2012 at 11:21 PM

Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) A village council in Rajasthan will honour women who give birth to a girl child in their first delivery with a view to check cases of female foeticide and infanticide, officials said Wednesday.

CBI quizzes two Rajasthan legislators on Bharatpur riots

August 3, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Jaipur, Aug 3 (IANS) The CBI has quizzed two Rajasthan legislators over the past 10 days in connection with communal violence in Bharatpur district September last year which left at least 10 Meo Muslims dead and 21 others injured, sources close to the agency said Friday.

Mehsana court convicts 22, acquits 61 in Deepda Darwaza riots case

July 30, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Mehsana (Gujarat), July 30 (ANI): A court here on Monday convicted 22 of the 83 accused in connection with the 2002 Deepda Darwaza riots case in which 11 persons of a family were burnt alive in the aftermath of the Godhra train carnage, but absolved them of the serious charges of murder and criminal conspiracy.

Area around Keoladeo National Park declared 'silent zone'

July 20, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Jaipur, July 20 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has declared the area surrounding the Keoladeo National Park as a 'silent zone' to provide a serene habitat to the park's birds, officials said Friday.

Two women killed, many injured in firing in Bharatpur

July 1, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) Two women were shot dead, while at least a dozen other people were seriously wounded in a violent clash in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district Sunday, police said.

Woman killed in Rajasthan stampede

June 30, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Jaipur, June 30 (IANS) A 55-year-old woman was killed in a stampede while about a dozen others sustained bullet injuries in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district Saturday after two groups of villagers clashed during a religious procession, police said.

Two woman cops, three others killed in Rajasthan accidents

June 16, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Jaipur, June 16 (IANS) Five people including two women policemen were killed, while at least 20 others were injured in two separate accidents in Rajasthan Saturday, police said.

Migratory storks' early arrival raises monsoon hopes (With Image)

May 28, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Bharatpur, May 28 (IANS) Migratory storks arriving at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary in Rajasthan's Keoladeo National Park have raised hopes of an early monsoon this year.

Rajasthan court orders probe against ex-bureaucrat

May 1, 2012 at 10:02 PM

Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) A Rajasthan court here Tuesday ordered a probe against a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and five others for irregularities in tenders for drinking water projects, a lawyer said.

Rajasthan cracks down on child marriages

March 31, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Jaipur, March 31 (IANS) In an effort to prevent child marriages, the administration of Bharatpur district in Rajasthan has made it mandatory for the date of birth of the groom and bride to be printed on the wedding invitation card, an official said Saturday.

Cyclists traverse miles to spread cancer awareness in New Delhi(Update: Cyclists)

March 24, 2012 at 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Mar.24 (ANI): Several social groups undertook the task of raising awareness about cancer in New Delhi on Saturday, by organising a cycle rally to empathise with victims and help them overcome the pain of this deadly disease.

Congress mocks at BJP's indecision over prime ministerial candidate

September 21, 2011 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Congress Party on Wednesday criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for internal conflict over the choice of a prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 general elections.

Rajasthan Govt. orders probe into Bharatpur land dispute clash

September 15, 2011 at 9:48 PM

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Sep.15 (ANI): The Rajasthan Government has ordered a probe into a clash between two communities over a land dispute in Bharatpur district, which claimed four lives and injured 13.

Gujjar protest hampers jewellery show business in Jaipur

December 27, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Jaipur, Dec.27 (ANI): The Gujjar protest in Rajasthan has hampered business prospects at the eighth jewellery show here.

Gujjars ready for talks over reservation row in Rajasthan

December 26, 2010 at 4:54 PM

Jaipur, Dec 26 (ANI): In the latest development, Gujjars have reportedly agreed for talks following days of protest over a demand for five percent reservation in the government jobs as well as in educational institutions in Rajasthan.

Gujjars intensify agitation by refusing to meet Rajasthan Govt's team

December 26, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Jaipur, Dec 26 (ANI): Gujjars have intensified their agitation by refusing to meet a three-member team of IAS officers sent by the Rajasthan government to end the stalemate over the reservation row.

Gujjar protest in Rajasthan hits rail traffic

December 21, 2010 at 11:57 AM

Jaipur, Dec 21 (ANI): Movement of trains between Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan's Bharatpur was disrupted on Tuesday by Gujjars who have been asking for five per cent reservation in government jobs.

Three Lashkar-e-Taiba militants arrested in Jaipur

October 23, 2010 at 12:08 PM

Jaipur, Oct.23 (ANI): Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in Jaipur arrested three suspected militants belonging to Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Muslim devotees throng Ajmer to take part in Chishti Urs

June 13, 2010 at 5:11 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), June 13 (ANI): Scores of Muslim devotees converged in Rajasthan's Ajmer city to take part in the annual Urs festival, the anniversary fair of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, which commenced from Sunday.

Farmers in Rajasthan reap it rich from floriculture

February 13, 2010 at 10:47 PM

Jaipur, Feb 13 (ANI): Capitalizing on the ensuing festive season, most of the farmers in Rajasthan's Jaipur region switch over to floriculture from traditional crops for better benefits.

Khooni Darwaza rape case: High Court upholds conviction of prime accused

February 8, 2010 at 11:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday upheld the conviction and life sentence of prime accused Rahul in the 2005 'Khooni Darwaza' rape case.

Raje supporters parade before BJP leadership

August 14, 2009 at 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Over fifty legislators of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Rajasthan met party president Rajnath Singh on Friday to shore up support for former chief minister Vasundhra Raje.

Rajasthan's Hindaun town gains popularity with its trademark sandstone

August 10, 2009 at 6:44 PM

Hindaun (Rajasthan), Aug.10 (ANI): A small town in Rajasthan has made a remarkable growth in the last one decade. It could be possible due to its sandstone industry, which has brought this place popularity not just across India but also in different parts of the world.

Slowdown takes the steam out of Indian luxury trains

April 12, 2009 at 12:21 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The spectre of slowdown, pay cuts and pink slips has forced the steam out of luxury trains in India, forcing many of them to cool their wheels at railway yards instead of being on the tracks over which they once chugged along majestically.

Rapeseed growers in Rajasthan expect a bumper crop

February 9, 2009 at 2:25 PM

Bharatpur, Feb 9 (ANI): Farmers in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district are expecting a bumper rapeseed crop this year thanks to ample rainfall.

None can match Hrithik shaking a leg: Isha Sharvani

January 16, 2009 at 9:05 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) She is known as the diva of the dancing world; the other rules the beat. But prolific dancer Isha Sharvani thinks no one can match actor Hrithik Roshan when it comes to shaking a leg.

Agra trader freed 11 days after kidnapping

December 31, 2008 at 10:12 PM

Agra, Dec 31 (IANS) The Agra police Wednesday secured the release of a cement dealer, who was kidnapped 11 days ago, after a shootout in which a kidnapper was killed and two police officers were injured.

Soni to flag off Royal Rajasthan on Wheels next month

December 30, 2008 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, a regal train chugging across the land of maharajas in western India, will start its maiden journey Jan 11 when it will be flagged off by Tourism Minister Ambika Soni.

22 killed in Nepal school picnic smash

December 12, 2008 at 9:09 AM

Kathmandu, Dec 12 (IANS) At least 22 people, mostly children, are dead and over 30 injured in a school bus accident in western Nepal late Thursday night as tragedy overtook a picnic party, police said.

Re-polling to be held in Rajasthan tomorrow

December 6, 2008 at 5:33 PM

Jaipur, Dec 6 (ANI): Re-polling will be held in Rajasthan on December 7 instead of December 6 as announced earlier by the Election Commission, official sources said here today.

People of Bharatpur seek government support to promote tourism

December 1, 2008 at 6:57 PM

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Dec 1 (ANI): As the Assembly elections are approaching in Rajasthan, people of Bharatpur are demanding political support to promote tourism in the city, which is renowned for its World heritage site-Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

Mumbai terrorists did not spare the poor too

November 30, 2008 at 11:28 AM

Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Not just the rich, even the poor were not spared in the Mumbai terror massacre.

This paanwala will spook superstitions out of you (Feature)

November 23, 2008 at 12:30 PM

Patan (Gujarat), Nov 23 (IANS) A picture of a skull nestling over crossed bones welcomes you to 'Bhoot Tambul Gruh' (Ghost Paan House) in this north Gujarat town. Inside sits owner Ramukaka, who refuses to sell tobacco products and instead makes ayurvedic paans that are as legendary as the man himself.

Five killed, 17 injured in Nepal bus accident

November 21, 2008 at 5:25 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 21 (IANS) Five people were killed and 17 others injured when a bus fell into a river in western Nepal Friday, police said.

For BJP, the enemy is within in Rajasthan

November 16, 2008 at 12:52 PM

Jaipur, Nov 16 (IANS) Growing rebellion in the ranks after denial of assembly election nominations to several senior leaders in Rajasthan has become a major headache for the state's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Rebel BJP MP from Rajasthan joins Congress

November 14, 2008 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) A day after he resigned as Lok Sabha MP as well as from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging that party tickets were being sold ahead of the Rajasthan polls, Vishwendra Singh Friday joined the Congress, with the approval of party chief Sonia Gandhi.

Rajasthan BJP MP resigns alleging tickets sold, party denies

November 13, 2008 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Bharatpur in Rajasthan Vishwendra Singh resigned Thursday alleging that big money had changed hands in distribution of party tickets for the state assembly elections, but the party has denied the charge.

BJP MP resigns alleging Rajasthan poll tickets were sold

November 13, 2008 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Bharatpur in Rajasthan Vishwendra Singh resigned Thursday alleging that big money had changed hands in distribution of party tickets for the state assembly elections.

Medieval Age structures in Bangladesh fading away due to neglect

October 27, 2008 at 3:59 PM

Dhaka, Oct 27 (ANI): A number of medieval age structures, located in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh, are in danger of decaying through relentless neglect by officials.

Slain gangster Thokia's brother arrested

October 25, 2008 at 8:36 PM

Lucknow, Oct 26 (IANS) Wanted in a dozen criminal cases, the younger brother of slain gangster Ambika Prasad Patel alias Thokia has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh, police said Saturday.

Fireworks factory explosion in Bharatpur claims 22 lives including kids

October 23, 2008 at 7:05 PM

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Oct.23 (ANI): At least 22 persons including 12 children died and 35 injured in a tragic explosion that ripped through an illegal fireworks factory at Deeg in Bharatpur region of Rajasthan today.

26 killed, 20 injured in fireworks factory blast in Rajasthan

October 23, 2008 at 5:04 PM

Bharatpur, Oct 23 (IANS) At least 26 people were killed and 20 others injured in an explosion in an illegal fireworks factory in this Rajasthan district, the police said.

18 killed in fire in crackers-making unit in Rajasthan

October 23, 2008 at 11:50 AM

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Oct 23 (ANI): At least 18 people were killed and several others injured when five to six houses collapsed after explosions in a cracker-making unit at Deegh in Bharatput district of Rajasthan, last night.

17 crude bombs found in Ahmedabad

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, Sept 29 (ANI): The Gujarat Police today found 17 crude bombs near the Kalupur Darwaza area in Ahmedabad.

17 crude bombs found in Ahmedabad

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, Sept 29 (ANI): The Gujarat Police today found 17 crude bombs near the Kalupur Darwaza area in Ahmedabad.

Monsoon rains give breather to Bharatpur bird sanctuary

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bharatpur, Sept 4 (ANI): Heavy monsoon showers have given a new lease of life to Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur in Rajasthan as myriad birds flock the once parched national park for nesting.

Jugad, the indigenously built lifeline of people in rural Rajasthan

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Todabhim (Dausa) Rajasthan, July 6 (ANI): If you happen to visit Rajasthan, the chances are that you may come across some odd-looking vehicles zooming past the roads, particularly in Daua and Bharatpur districts of the State.

Efforts to buy peace: Gujjars agreed to autopsy on victims

June 1, 2008 at 1:01 AM

As the Gujjar agitation demanding ST status is amplifying to different parts of the country, and the State and Centre together yet to

Tension rifts Rajasthan amid Gujjar protest

May 24, 2008 at 1:01 AM

It was again a black Friday in the history of Rajasthan when 15 people comprising a policeman were killed in violent agitation between

Shoot at sight orders in Rajastan

June 2, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The violence in Rajasthan escalated to the level where shoot at sight seemed the last resort for the government to maintain law and order. The orders have been already issued against the rioters in Sawai Madhopur and Bharatpur districts,