Mundri Mohalla Ajmer

Everything you need to know about Mundri Mohalla Ajmer: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Mundri Mohalla Ajmer: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

I might direct my son, says Sunny Deol

May 14, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Actor-producer Sunny Deol, who had directed "Dillagi", says his son Karan Deol will be launched in a year's time and that he might go behind the camera to direct him.

Sonia Gandhi sends "Chadar" to Ajmer Sharif shrine

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday sent a "Chadar" as an offering to the Ajmer Sharif shrine.

Devotees throng Ajmer shrine to mark 801st Death anniversary of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Ajmer, May 11 (ANI): Devotees in large numbers thronged the shrine in Ajmer during the 801st Death anniversary of the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, and took part in religious rituals to mark the commemoration 'Urs' of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz.

India advises Pakistan to cancel pilgrims' visit

May 10, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) India has recommended to Pakistan to cancel the visit of Pakistani pilgrims to the shrine of a famous saint in India over security concerns, the Pakistani foreign ministry said Friday.

Ajmer priests not to help Pakistanis in prayers

May 6, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) Khadims (priests) at the dargah (shrine) of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer have decided not to assist Pakistani pilgrims in offering prayers at the shrine.

Sheila inaugurates transit camp for Ajmer Sharif Urs Pilgrims

May 6, 2013 at 4:55 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit opened a transit camp for the pilgrims going to attend the 801st Annual Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer. The camp at Burari grounds organized by the Department of Revenue would continue upto 25th May, 2013

Security being tightened ahead of Ajmer Urs

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) After the death of Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistan jail, security is being tightened in and around Ajmer, where a delegation of over 640 pilgrims from Pakistan is expected to arrive May 12 for the 801st Urs of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Rajasthan to promote salt lake tourism

April 15, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) To tap its tourism potential, the desert state of Rajasthan is trying to prop up Sambhar, the largest inland salt lake in the country, as a unique attraction, Tourism Minister Bina Kak said.

Rs.100 crore club always existed: Sunny Deol

April 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) There has lately been a lot of hoopla about the Rs.100 crore club, but Sunny Deol, who has been active in filmdom for three decades, says the trend has been there as long as he can remember - but it was never hyped.

Thousands converge at Sikh shrine for Hola Mohalla

March 27, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) It was a virtual sea of humanity at the Hola Mohalla celebrations Wednesday at the Sikh shrine of Keshgarh Sahib in the Sikh holy town of Anandpur Sahib.

Shiv Sena felicitates Ajmer Sharif head for opposing Pak PM's visit

March 13, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Ajmer, Mar 13 (ANI): The right-wing Shiv Sena on Wednesday felicitated Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, the spiritual head of the shrine of revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer for opposing Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's recent visit.

'Kahaani...' success will last me a lifetime: Sakshi Tanwar

March 11, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) One of the most successful actors of the small screen, Sakshi Tanwar never expected her career to blossom in the way it did after "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii". She says it's enough to keep her going.

Ajmer priests refused donation from Pakistan PM

March 10, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Priests at the dargah of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti refused a donation from Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf when he visited the 800-year-old Sufi shrine in Ajmer.

Didn't talk official issues with Pakistan PM: Khurshid

March 10, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Ghaziabad, March 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Sunday made it clear that he held no official talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Ajmer Saturday.

Pak PM's reception was diplomatic courtesy: Khurshid

March 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Ghaziabad, Mar. 10 (ANI): Reiterating that he did not have any substantive discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf on his daylong visit to Ajmer Sharif yesterday, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday said it was just a courtesy extended to the visiting dignitary from a neighbouring country.

Pak PM Ashraf leaves for Islamabad from Jaipur

March 9, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Jaipur, Mar. 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf took a special flight to Islamabad on Saturday evening after winding up his day-long personal visit to the shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti at Ajmer.

Pak PM Ashraf offers prayers at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

March 9, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Ajmer, Mar. 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who visited the historic dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer to offer his prayers on Saturday, offered a 'Chadar' at the Mazar of the Sufi Saint.

Pakistan PM's visit to Ajmer sees many protests

March 9, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Ajmer, March 9 (IANS) Many people joined protests in this city ahead of the visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf. At least 35 people were arrested in connection with protests against Ashraf's visit to the 13th century dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti here Saturday.

Pak PM Ashraf reaches Ajmer Shrine

March 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Ajmer, Mar. 9 (ANI): The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Raja Pervez Ashraf, has reached the historic dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer to offer his prayers.

Khurshid, Ashraf meet over lunch, terror not on table

March 9, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was Saturday hosted for lunch by Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here, but there were no official talks between the two sides.

Protests in Rajasthan as Pakistani PM visits Ajmer

March 9, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) A group of protestors waived black flags and shouted slogans as External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid hosted a lunch for Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Hotel Rambagh Palace here Saturday.

'No substantive discussions with Pak PM': Khurshid

March 9, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Jaipur, Mar. 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday said that he had no formal discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who is on a personal visit to India to offer prayers at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

Khurshid, Ashraf meet for lunch, but no official talks

March 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was Saturday hosted for lunch by Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here, but there were no official talks between the two sides.

Narayanasamy rules out formal talks with Pak PM on private visit to India

March 9, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Chennai, Mar. 9 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Saturday ruled out any formal talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who is presently on a day-long personal visit to India to offer prayers at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

Rajnath Singh asks PM to convey India's concerns on terrorism to Pak

March 9, 2013 at 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Saturday said a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan can only take place after the Asian neighbour takes firm steps to stop the terrorism emanating from its soil.

Khurshid draws sharp criticism for hosting lunch for Pak PM in Jaipur

March 9, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow/Jaipur, Mar. 9 (ANI): Taking potshots at External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid for hosting a lunch for the visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in Jaipur, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday this move is against the feelings of the people of the country who are deeply hurt over the January 2013 beheading of two Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistani PM arrives in Jaipur

March 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Saturday arrived here for a day-long private visit to the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in Rajasthan.

Pakistani PM arrives in Jaipur

March 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Saturday arrived here for a day-long private visit to the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in Rajasthan.

Pak PM Ashraf reaches Jaipur on his way to Ajmer (Update:Ashraf)

March 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived on Saturday in Jaipur for his visit to the shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer.

Pak PM Ashraf reaches Jaipur on his way to Ajmer

March 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived on Saturday in Jaipur for his visit to the shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer.

Khurshid on Pak PM: We welcome our guests with open arms

March 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Mar 8, (ANI): Before leaving for Jaipur to receive Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said on Saturday: "We welcome our guests with open arms."

Thousands of policemen, snipers to guard Pak PM during Jaipur and Ajmer visit today

March 9, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Ajmer, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will spend about five hours in Jaipur along with his family members before heading to the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on Saturday. The Ajmer district administration has deployed more than 1,000 policemen in and around the shrine.

Pakistan PM to visit Ajmer Sharif tomorrow

March 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Ajmer, Mar. 8 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will arrive here on Saturday on a personal visit to Ajmer Sharif.

Revisit simple joys of life with 'Chashme Baddoor' soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Film: "Chashme Baddoor"; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricists: Jalees Sherwani, Neelesh Misra, Kausar Munir; Singers: Sonu Nigam, Ali Zafar, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Wajid, Neuman Pinto; Rating: ****

Normal ties with Pakistan after terror machine shut: PM

March 8, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said there cannot be normalisation of ties with Pakistan unless the "terror machine still active" in that country is brought under control

Ajmer shrine official to boycott Pakistan PM's visit

March 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's visit to the world-famous shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer Saturday has run into a controversy with a prominent shrine official deciding to boycott it to protest the beheading of an Indian soldier.

Ajmer shrine chief opposes Pak PM's visit over Indian soldiers' beheading on LoC

March 8, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Ajmer, Mar 8 (ANI): The spiritual head of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti's shrine in Ajmer on Friday said that he was opposed to the visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in the wake of the January 2013 beheading of two Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Khurshid to extend courtesy to Pak PM Raja on personal visit to Ajmer Sharif

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, who won't have substantive talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, on Friday said that he would be receiving the visiting dignitary on his private visit to Ajmer Sharif tomorrow as a courtesy.

Pakistan PM to visit Ajmer shrine Saturday

March 7, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf is to under take a private visit to the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer Saturday (March 9). He will not visit New Delhi, an official said Thursday.

Security tightened in Ajmer ahead of Pakistan PM's visit

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Ajmer, Mar 7 (ANI): The Rajasthan Police has made adequate arrangements for the visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to the revered shrine of Ajmer Sharif on Saturday.

Khurshid rules out diplomatic talks with visiting Pak PM

March 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday ruled out any diplomatic talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who is likely to visit Ajmer Sharif on Saturday.

Pakistani PM to visit Ajmer Saturday

March 5, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will come to India on a private visit Saturday on a pilgrimage to Ajmer Sharif, official sources said here.

Pakistani prime minister to visit Ajmer Saturday

March 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf would come to India on a private visit Saturday on a pilgrimage to Ajmer Sharif, official sources said here.

Sakshi Tanwar proud of her role in 'Mohalla Assi'

March 5, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) After doing short films, Sakshi Tanwar has teamed up with Sunny Deol for her first full-fledged movie "Mohalla Assi". The actress doesn't feel that the film offer came late to her and is proud of her role in the period drama directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi.

Three-year-old girl raped, assailant arrested

February 12, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Jaipur, Feb 12 (IANS) A three-year old girl was admitted to a hospital in critical condition after she was raped and brutally beaten up by a youth in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district Tuesday, police said.

11 injured as Kashmir mosque ceiling collapses

January 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Srinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Eleven devotees were injured when the ceiling of a mosque collapsed in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district Friday, police said.

Rajasthan police officer suspended, held for extortion

January 3, 2013 at 10:23 PM

Jaipur, Jan 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan government suspended an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Thursday, a day after he was arrested on corruption charges, officials said.

Restrictions imposed in Kashmir's Pulwama town

December 28, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Srinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) Authorities imposed restrictions in Kashmir's Pulwama town Friday after seven people were injured in retaliatory action by the security forces against a stone-pelting mob, police said.

Two militants killed in Kashmir gunfight

December 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Srinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) Two militants were killed and three security personnel injured Friday in a gunfight between separatist guerrillas and security forces in Kashmir's district headquarters town of Pulwama, police said.

Militant killed in gunfight in Kashmir

December 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Srinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) A separatist guerrilla has been killed and a police personnel injured in an ongoing gunfight in Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said Friday.

Pak scientist Chishti arrives back home after release from India

December 16, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Karachi, Dec. 16 (ANI): Pakistani microbiologist Dr Khalil Chishti whose release from Indian prison was ordered by the Supreme Court, has reached his home in North Nazimabad.

Supreme Court frees Pak national Khalil Chisti

December 12, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 12 (ANI): Pakistani microbiologist Mohammed Khalil Chishti was on Wednesday acquitted by the Supreme Court of the murder charge in a 20-year-old criminal case and was allowed to return to his native country without any restriction.

Apex court sets Pakistani virologist free

December 12, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday set free octogenarian Pakistani virologist Mohammad Khalil Chisty, who had challenged the life imprisonment given to him for a murder in Rajasthan in 1992.

Pak doc Khalil Chishti returns to India per SC's orders after spending six months at home

November 13, 2012 at 11:31 AM

London, Nov. 13 (ANI): A Pakistani doctor, who was allowed to go home in May for six months after spending 20 years in detention in India, has returned.

VHP activists burn effigy of Pak cricket team in Ajmer

November 7, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Nov.7 (ANI): Activists of the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) burnt an effigy of Pakistan cricket team at Ajmer, Rajasthan on Tuesday.

Khaleda Zia visits Moinuddin Chisti's shrine in Ajmer

November 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Nov.1 (ANI): Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khalida Zia visited the shrine of Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, on Thursday.

Fire engulfs twenty five godowns in Ajmer, guts property worth millions

October 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Oct. 23 (ANI): A fire broke out in the Kesar Ganj area of Ajmer, Rajasthan, on Tuesday, engulfing 25 godowns of cloth, chemical and transport companies, and gutted property worth almost ten lakh rupees.

Government rolls out Adhar-based direct cash transfer system

October 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Dudu (Rajasthan), Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday launched the nationwide Aadhaar-enabled direct cash transfer system to plug leakages and corruption in various welfare schemes.

Three killed in house collapse

September 4, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Ajmer, Sep 4 (IANS) A four-year-old girl was among three people killed when rocks from adjoining hills crushed their house after torrential rains in Rajasthan's Ajmer town Tuesday, police said.

Zardari, Manmohan meeting a mere ritual: Pakistani daily

September 1, 2012 at 10:01 AM

Islamabad, Sep 1 (IANS) Pakistan has to "dispel the impression that the procrastination of the Mumbai suspects' trial is on purpose", said a leading Pakistani daily that described President Asif Ali Zardari's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Tehran as a mere ritual.

Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test RTET 2012 roll number released: Check your roll number

August 24, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test RTET 2012 roll number has been released. The roll no or admit card are available on the Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER), Ajmer website http://rtetbser.com.

Future of community culture in plywood grid boxes (With Image)

August 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A multi-purpose vertical box as the culture space of the future? When built space in crammed urban metropolises shrink to matchbox settlements, popular culture and intellectual activity will have to accommodate themselves in 3x6 metre community hubs.

Youth arrested for blackmail, rape in Ajmer

August 19, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) A 19-year old youth was arrested in Rajasthan's Ajmer district Sunday for allegedly raping a teenaged girl by blackmailing her on the basis of an MMS that showed her in a compromising position, police said.

Ajmer shrine finally receives Zardari's $1 mn donation

August 17, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Ajmer, Aug 17 (IANS) Four months after visiting Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari announced $1 million donation for Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's shrine here, the shrine authorities finally received the money from a Pakistan delegation Friday evening, shrine officials said.

18 injured in Srinagar bridge collapse

August 11, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Srinagar, Aug 11 (IANS) As many as 18 people, including four policemen, were injured as a wooden footbridge over a stream collapsed here Saturday, police said.

Zardari's Rs.50m donation to Ajmer shrine leads to management dispute

August 8, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 8 (ANI): The Rs.50 million donation made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, has resulted in a tussle between two organisations handling the shrine's management.

Gehlot cancels Ajmer visit after security concerns

July 31, 2012 at 12:03 AM

Jaipur, July 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has reportedly been forced to cancel his two days tour of Ajmer following security concerns, informed sources said Monday. Gehlot's office however said the trip was cancelled due to his ill-health.

Process on to deliver Zardari's donation to Ajmer shrine

July 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) More than three months after Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari announced a donation of Rs.5 crore to the Ajmer dargah during his visit to the revered Sufi shrine, the Pakistan high commission Monday clarified that arrangements are being made to fulfill the pledge.

Woman commits suicide along with two sons in Rajasthan

July 27, 2012 at 10:26 PM

Jaipur, July 27 (IANS) A 32-year old woman allegedly committed suicide by throwing herself into a well in Rajasthan's Ajmer district along with her two sons aged 6 and 8 years, police said Friday.

RPSC RAS Pre physics paper exam 2012 cancelled

July 26, 2012 at 10:25 AM

RAS Pre physics paper exam 2012 has been cancelled by the RPSC. According to the RPSC sources this examination will be conducted on August 12, 2012 from 10 to12 am in Ajmer.

Punjab civil surgeon held taking bribe

July 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Chandigarh, July 25 (IANS) A civil surgeon in Punjab was arrested Wednesday while accepting a bribe of Rs.25,000 from a sweetshop owner, police said.

Delhi University gets court notice on dalits' admission

July 24, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the Delhi University on a plea challenging the allegedly discriminatory policy adopted for admitting students from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST).

I visit Ajmer dargah for peace of mind: Deepika

July 24, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) While the debate on whether Bollywood stars should be allowed at the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah in Ajmer rages on, actress Deepika Padukone says her sole motive while visiting such places is peace of mind.

Ajmer shrine custodians protest administrator's remark on Bollywood stars

July 23, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Ajmer, July 23 (IANS) A day after the dewan (administrator) of the world-famous Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti shrine termed prayers there by Bollywood actors and directors for the success of their movies and serials against Islamic) laws and Sufism, his statement drew strong protest from the shrine's khadims (custodians).

Six-month-old kidnapped in Ajmer, incident caught on CCTV

July 18, 2012 at 12:00 AM

Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) A woman was caught on a CCTV stealing a six-month-old boy while his mother was sleeping near him in the world-famous shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Rajasthan's Ajmer town Tuesday, police said.

Newborn girl abandoned in Jaipur

July 14, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Jaipur, July 14 (ANI): A newborn baby girl was found near the tracks of a railway station in Jaipur.

Pakistan's legendary batsman Alimuddin passes away in London

July 13, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Lahore, July 13 (ANI): Pakistan's legendary batsman Alimuddin passed away on Thursday in London at the age of 81, after a protracted illness.

Lawyers vandalise e-governance office in Ajmer

July 6, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Ajmer, July 6 (ANI): Lawyers in Ajmer vandalised an e-governance office here on Friday, claiming that rampant corruption prevailed in the department.

16-year-old girl in Rajasthan alleges gang rape

June 29, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl has lodged a complaint with the police that she was abducted, confined to a car and gang-raped for 20 days by five youths in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, police said Friday.

RRB Ajmer JAA and Senior Clerk cum Typist result declared

June 23, 2012 at 12:19 PM

RRB Ajmer JAA and Senior clerk cum Typist result has been declared. The students can check their results on the Railway Recruitment Board Ajmer Website http://rrbajmer.org

Ranvir Sena chief Mukhiya shot dead, tense in Arra

June 1, 2012 at 11:51 AM

In a shocking incidents chief of Ranvir Sena, an upper cast militia Brahmeshwar Mukhiya was shot dead in Bihar.

Rajasthan Board Secondary class 10 results 2012 declared

May 31, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Rajasthan Board Secondary class 10 results 2012 have been declared on Thursday May 31. The results are available on the website http://rajresults.nic.in/

Pakistani team in Ajmer to participate in 800th Urs of Sufi saint Chisti

May 23, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Ajmer, May 23 (ANI): A 500-member delegation from Pakistan arrived here on Wednesday to participate in the 800th Urs (death anniversary) of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti.

Pak Opposition leader brands Zardari's state-funded donation to Ajmer Sharif 'financial scam'

May 19, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, May 19 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Pakistan National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, has said the donation announced by President Asif Ali Zardari for the administration of the shrine at Ajmer Sharif during his India visit, was tantamount to a financial scam.

16 die in Uttar Pradesh accident

May 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM

lucknow, May 19 (IANS) At least 16 people were killed and over a dozen injured when a bus in which they were travelling rammed into a truck and caught fire in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, police said Saturday.

Two detained for obstructing Dikshit's convoy

May 17, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Two car-borne youth were detained Thursday for not giving way to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's convoy in north Delhi, police said. They were let off after questioning.

Not a single dry eye as Chisty meets family

May 17, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) Emotions ran high as virologist Mohammed Khalil Chisty, who spent 20 years in India following a 1992 murder, was reunited with his family in Karachi.

Released Pak scientist Chishti says 'it's the most joyous homecoming for me'

May 16, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Islamabad, May 16(ANI): Pakistani virologist Dr Khalil Chishti, who has been recently released from an Indian jail after 20 years of imprisonment, has described it as the most joyous homecoming of his life.

Chisty delighted to be back in Pakistan

May 16, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Islamabad, May 16 (IANS) Virologist Mohammed Khalil Chisty, who was in an Indian jail for a 1992 murder and reached here on a plane sent by President Asif Ali Zardari, said it felt great to be back in Pakistan from "a point of virtually no return".

Zardari sending plane to fly Chisty home

May 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) Virologist Mohammed Khalil Chisty will return to Pakistan from India after 20 years in jail on board a special aircraft being sent by President Asif Ali Zardari, a media report said Tuesday.

Zardari requested to convert death penalty of Indian national to life imprisonment on humanitarian

May 11, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan Federal Minister Ansar Burney has once again appealed to President Asif Ali Zardari to convert the death sentence of an Indian national, Sarabjeet Singh, into life imprisonment on humanitarian grounds.

Pakistan calls off Sir Creek talks with India

May 10, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Pakistan has called off a meeting with India to discuss their Sir Creek maritime boundary dispute, an official said here Thursday. Pakistan seems keen to first assess India's position on the Siachen glacier, the world's coldest and highest battlefield.

Apex court allows Chisty to visit Pakistan

May 10, 2012 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday permitted octogenerian Pakistani virologist Mohammad Khalil Chisty to visit his country during the pendency of his appeal against his conviction in a murder case and life imprisonment. It slated the final hearing of the appeal for Nov 20.

Apex court allows Chisty to visit Pakistan

May 10, 2012 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday granted the octogenerian Pakistani virologist Mohammad Khalil Chisty permission to visit Pakistan during the pendency of his appeal against his conviction in a murder case and life imprisonment. It slated the final hearing of the appeal for Nov 20.

Supreme Court allows jailed Pak scientist Chishti to visit Pakistan temporarily

May 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed jailed microbiologist Mohammed Khalil Chishti to visit Pakistan temporarily, but asked him to report back to it by November 1 this year.

Apex court hints Pakistani virologist may get relief

May 7, 2012 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The government Monday resisted convicted Pakistani Mohammad Khalil Chisty's plea seeking permission to travel to his country but the Supreme Court indicated that it may grant conditional relief to the virologist who was earlier granted bail in a 20-year-old murder case in India.

Supreme Court hints Pakistani virologist may get relief

May 7, 2012 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Even as the central government Monday resisted Mohammad Khalil Chisty's plea seeking permission to travel to Pakistan, the Supreme Court indicated it may grant relief with certain conditions to the Pakistani virologist who was earlier granted bail in a 20-year-old murder case in India.

Seven killed in Rajasthan road accident

May 5, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) Seven people were killed and six seriously wounded Saturday when the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a speeding truck in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, police said.

SC impleads government on Pakistani virologist's plea

May 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday asked the central government to state its position on ailing Pakistani virologist Mohammad Khalil Chisty, who has sought permission to visit his country after being granted bail in a 20-year-old murder case in India.

Avoid an election for president, urges Praful Patel

May 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Ajmer/New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Praful Patel, on Friday said that the post of president should be treated with dignity, and added that if possible an election for it should be avoided.