Jaipur, May 27 (IANS) Rajasthan continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Sri Ganganagar recording the highest temperature in the state at 48.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, marking the hottest day of the season so far. Several other cities, including Bikaner, Churu, Jaisalmer, Pilani, and Phalodi also recorded temperatures above 46 degrees Celsius.According to the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, severe to intense heatwave conditions are expected to persist across most parts of …
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Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Gas distributor Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Tuesday announced a fresh increase in compressed natural gas (CNG) prices, marking the fourth hike in less than two weeks. CNG prices in Delhi have been hiked by Rs 2 per kg.Following the latest revision by IGL, CNG in Delhi will now cost Rs 83.09 per kg, up from Rs 81.09 per kg.However, prices were revised upward across the National Capital Region, with consumers in Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida now paying Rs 91.70 per…
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices have increased once again in Rajasthan, marking the fourth fuel price hike this month and further burdening consumers and transport operators. According to the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association, petrol prices in Jaipur have risen by Rs 2.82 per litre, while diesel prices have increased by Rs 2.73 per litre.Following the latest revision, petrol in Jaipur now costs Rs 112.66 per litre, up from Rs 109.84, while diesel prices have climbed from Rs …
Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Minister for Local Self-Government Jhabar Singh Kharra on Saturday said the state government is fully prepared to conduct panchayat and urban local body elections in line with the Rajasthan High Court’s recent directions.Kharra made the statement during the visit to Ajmer, where he laid the foundation stone for a convention centre near the Jhalkari Bai Memorial.He said the government would extend full cooperation to the State Election Commission for holding the …
Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Saturday morning brought fresh concerns for consumers in Rajasthan as oil companies once again increased petrol and diesel prices for the third time in the last few days amid continued volatility in international crude oil markets. According to officials, petrol prices in Jaipur have climbed to Rs 109.87 per litre, while diesel prices have reached Rs 95.09 per litre following the latest hike.Over the past nine days, petrol prices have risen by Rs 5.12 per litre and diesel b…
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) The Meteorological Department on Thursday warned of severe heatwave conditions in several districts of Rajasthan for the next four days. Sriganganagar has emerged as the hottest city in the state in the last 24 hours, recording a maximum temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius. Pilani in Jhunjhunu was the second hottest at 45.3 degrees Celsius.Phalodi and Bikaner recorded 44.8 degrees Celsius, Churu 44.5 degrees Celsius, Kota and Alwar 44.2 degrees Celsius, and Chittorgarh 44 d…
Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) Rajasthan continued to reel under an intense heatwave in the last 24 hours, with Chittorgarh recording the highest temperature in the state at a scorching 46.3 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for severe heatwave conditions in two districts for Wednesday, while 16 districts remain under a yellow alert as blistering temperatures and hot nights continue to grip large parts of the state.Several districts across Rajasthan witnessed tempe…
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) A message of peace, patriotism, interfaith harmony, and Sufism resonated from Ajmer on Tuesday during the “Mera Mulk, Meri Pehchan” (My Country, My Identity) programme organised by the All India Sufi Sajjada Nashin Council. The event brought together saints, spiritual leaders, social workers, and administrative officials from different faiths and communities to promote communal harmony and national unity.Addressing the gathering, Dargah Diwan Syed Zainul Abedin said Ajm…
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) A court in Ajmer has ordered the registration of a case against Bharatiya Janata Party City President Ramesh Soni for allegedly reposting and sharing an objectionable social media post targeting the Delhi Chief Minister. The order was issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (No. 2), directing the Ganj Police Station to register the case.The matter arose from a complaint filed by Shreyans Surana, a resident of Foy Sagar Road.Through his counsel, Advocate Vaibhav J…
Jaipur, May 18 (IANS) Heatwave conditions intensified across Rajasthan, with a sharp rise in both day and night temperatures in several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts for Monday and Tuesday, warning that maximum temperatures in many areas are likely to remain between 42 and 45 degrees Celsius.The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded in Barmer at 45.4 degrees Celsius, while Sirohi registered the lowest minimum tempe…