Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department’s Jaipur Meteorological Centre on Monday issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain in several districts of Rajasthan. Strong winds reaching up to 70 kmph are expected during this period.Earlier, in the last 24 hours, there have been reports of winds, rains and storms coming in from different parts of the state. Met officials said that light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and squalls, was recorded at isolated lo…
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New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The family of a Delhi Judicial Service officer who was found hanging at his residence in Green Park has levelled serious allegations, claiming that he had been under severe stress and had complained of harassment in the days leading up to his death. In what is being treated as a suspected case of suicide, a judicial officer serving as secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in the North-East district was found dead at his south Delhi residence, police sa…
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Intermittent rainfall accompanied by gusty winds brought much-needed relief from the intense heat in Jaipur on Saturday, leading to a noticeable dip in temperatures across the city. The sudden change in weather conditions provided respite to residents who had been grappling with soaring mercury levels over the past few days.The weather changed around 9:30 a.m., when dense cloud cover engulfed the city, followed by spells of light to moderate rain in several areas, including …
Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) A major tragedy struck Billu Colony in Sathalka village in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district on Thursday, after a gas cylinder exploded inside a residential house. At least seven people sustained severe burn injuries in the incident.According to initial reports, the explosion occurred while cooking was underway in the house, which is located under the jurisdiction of the Bhiwadi Phase III Police Station. A suspected gas leak triggered a fire, which rapidly intensified…
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 30 (IANS) At least five people were burnt alive in a devastating accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, when their moving car suddenly caught fire, said officials on Thursday, adding that the driver managed to jump out of the burning car and is currently undergoing treatment.The accident was reported on late Wednesday night.According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kailash Jindal, the incident took place around midnight (between Wednesday …
Laxmangarh (Alwar), April 30 (IANS) In a tragic incident, five members of the same family were burnt alive after a fire broke out in their moving car on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, allegedly due to a CNG leak. The incident occurred on Wednesday, around 11.00 p.m., within the jurisdiction of Laxmangarh police station in Rajasthan’s Alwar district.According to police, the victims were residents of Chainpura village in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The family was returning home after visit…
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 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a mixed weather alert for Rajasthan, warning of continued heatwave conditions alongside the possibility of storms and light rainfall in several districts over the coming days.According to the department, Rajasthan is expected to endure two more days of intense heatwave conditions (April 25–26) before a change in weather patterns brings partial relief.A western disturbance is likely to become active over the state with…
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Online Ludo gambling has emerged as a key link in a shocking case involving Rahul Meena, a resident of Rajgarh in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, who is accused of raping a friend’s wife and later murdering the daughter of a Delhi-based IRS officer within hours.Sudhir Chaudhary, Superintendent of Police, Alwar, told IANS that the investigation has revealed that both the victim’s husband and the accused Rahul were involved in online Ludo gambling, where they had lost subst…