In October of 2024, Ravi Bheemappa, who had been married for over 30 years, was caught during a sting operation trying to solicit online a child for prostitution. In December 2024, the State charged Bheemappa with one count of soliciting a child for prostitution, a category D felony in Nevada. Per the court filings, defendant Ravi Bheemappa was accused of willfully and unlawfully soliciting Las Vegas City Marshal, who was posing as a child, by word, gesture, and/or by other written and/or verbal means to engage in sexual conduct, toRead More

The Nevada Real Estate Division has scheduled an administrative hearing before the Nevada Real Estate Commission to address multiple allegations against former real estate licensee Ajay Dayal, stemming from a complaint filed by a Nevada State Assemblyman who claims he was swindled and financially exploited. The complaint alleges that despite surrendering his real estate licenses and permits in February 2023 as part of a global settlement in unrelated cases, Dayal continued to engage in property management activities without legal authorization. In July 2023, a one-year leasing agreement was signed betweenRead More

The Clark County School District proudly recognized Monisha McPheeters of Neil C. Twitchell Elementary School as Elementary Teacher of the Year at the prestigious Evening of Excellence: Starlight Awardsceremony. The event honors stellar employees who go above and beyond and dedicate their time and energy to drive student success. “Employees are the lifeblood of the Clark County School District, and the Board is thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize these shining stars,” said CCSD Board of School Trustees President Irene Bustamante Adams. “The Starlight Awards is a special night for the District, and weRead More

A federal grand jury in Nevada has returned a criminal indictment against Ms. R. Singh, charging her with multiple offenses related to the distribution of controlled substances including methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.  The indictment alleges that Ms. Singh knowingly and intentionally distributed 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine, a powerful and highly addictive Schedule II controlled substance. Federal prosecutors also charged Singh with distributing 40 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid significantly more potent thanRead More

In a recently filed lawsuit in a federal court by Mr. Chaudhry against his wife, Mrs. Chaudhry accusing her of covertly recording private conversations between him and a third party. This new chapter in the ongoing legal dispute between the couple, who have been separated since approximately July 2022, has drawn attention to issues surrounding privacy, consent, and the admissibility of evidence in divorce proceedings. The case will likely hinge on the legality of such recordings, whether they were made without Mr. Chaudhry’s knowledge or consent, and if they wereRead More

After a six-year break, the much-awaited Indian Food Festival organized by Baba Deep Singh Gurdwara made a vibrant comeback, drawing over 3,500 members of the Las Vegas community. A kaleidoscope of South Asian cultures mingled with local residents, celebrating the sights, sounds, dancing and, of course, flavors of India. While clouds and wind dominated earlier in the day, festival-goers were treated to a beautiful appearance of sunshine after 4 PM before the light clouds reclaimed the spring sky, and wind subsided by later in the evening. The heart of theRead More

The Holi Picnic, an annual celebration of the vibrant and joyous Indian festival of colors, saw over 250 attendees come together to enjoy the beautiful Las Vegas weather and the festive spirit of the occasion. The event, full of fun, music, dancing, dining and the traditional throwing of colored powders, was a fantastic gathering that brought together friends, families, and members of the local Indian community. Saroj Chatterjee, the incoming President of Friends of India, welcomed attendees with warm enthusiasm, setting the stage for an unforgettable Holi celebration. The event wasRead More