Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Even as a severe heatwave continues to scorch much of western Rajasthan, parts of the state witnessed thunderstorms and light rain on Monday under the influence of an active Western Disturbance, the Meteorological Department said.A yellow alert has been sounded in Churu, Alwar, Deeg, Bharatpur, Jhunjhunu, and other districts of the state, warning of rains and thunderstorms.Meanwhile, Hanumangarh witnessed a sudden change in the weather on Monday morning as clouds gathered a…
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Ajmer, May 2 (IANS) A district court in Ajmer on Saturday reserved its order after a detailed hearing on multiple petitions linked to claims of a Shiv temple within the dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The hearing focused on around 12 applications filed under provisions of the Civil Procedure Code, through which various parties have sought to be impleaded in the case.After hearing arguments from all sides and examining supporting documents, the court concluded proceedings and reserved i…
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Following recent hailstorms across parts of Rajasthan, the Meteorological Department has issued a six-day alert for thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds from May 1 to 6. The department has forecast rainfall across Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Kota, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Udaipur divisions during this period.A ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for Saturday in several districts, including Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa, Deeg, Dholpur, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, S…
Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) In the last 24 hours, Rajasthan has experienced respite from intense heatwave conditions as rain and thunderstorms in parts of the state dipped mercury. Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, weather conditions across parts of the state, particularly in the Jodhpur and Kota divisions, shifted noticeably on Wednesday afternoon. Several districts witnessed rain accompanied by hailstorms, bringing much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave. The impact was visible as…
Jaipur, April 27 (IANS) At a time when Rajasthan continues to reel under intense heat, the Meteorological Department on Monday issued an alert for strong winds and light rains in Jaipur, Alwar, and adjoining areas, offering some relief to residents battling scorching conditions.The weather officials said that a heat wave has gripped most parts of the state, with the maximum temperatures across most regions currently ranging between 44 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius, remaining above norma…
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) A severe spell of summer heat has gripped Rajasthan, with the mercury climbing close to 44 degree Celsius in several districts and conditions rapidly turning harsh across the state. Hot winds, coupled with intense sunshine, swept through most regions on Thursday, pushing daytime temperatures up by nearly 2 degree Celsius in many areas, including the capital Jaipur.According to weather officials, Sri Ganganagar recorded the highest temperature in the state at 43.7 degree C…
Jaipur, April 19 (IANS) In a tragic accident near the Pushkar Valley in Rajasthan’s Ajmer, a passenger bus plunged nearly 200 feet into a gorge on Sunday, leaving two women dead and 31 others injured, officials said. The bus, carrying 33 passengers, was travelling from Ajmer to Pushkar.The passengers were reportedly travelling to Pisangaon to attend a ‘Mayra’ ceremony when the accident occurred, nearly three kilometre before Pushkar.Eyewitnesses and passersby played a crucial role in the rescue …
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Panic gripped parts of Ajmer after a liquor businessman Jitendra Rangwani received a death threat along with an extortion demand of Rs 2 crore, allegedly from members of the Rohit Godara gang.The threats were reportedly made through WhatsApp calls and voice messages. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, said officials on Friday.According to reports, the threat was received on Thursday at around 4:00 P.M. when Rangwani was at a salon in Bhagwanganj …
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Rajasthan’s Barmer district recorded its highest maximum temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius, while the lowest minimum temperature of 17.2 degrees was observed in Dausa in the last 24 hours. The intensity of summer heat has escalated across Rajasthan. According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, clear skies and intense heat conditions are likely to persist across the state over the next 4-5 days. The highest temperature of the season so far was recorded on Monday.Barme…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) A major financial fraud has surfaced in Ajmer after the Income Tax Department issued a notice to a roadside clothes presser over transactions exceeding Rs 598 crore linked to diamond trading. The presser, Jitendra Kumar, who runs an ironing cart in the Ramnagar area, was left shocked and frightened upon receiving the notice on April 1, 2026. The transactions mentioned involved high-value diamond and jewellery deals far beyond his means.According to his lawyer, Rakesh…