Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) A major conspiracy to derail the Maharaja Express, one of India’s most luxurious tourist trains, was foiled near Jaipur due to the alertness of the loco pilot.The train, carrying hundreds of foreign tourists, was en route from Jaipur to Sawai Madhopur when the incident occurred.At around 11.30 p.m. on Tuesday, the loco pilot noticed iron angles placed on the railway track near a railway crossing close to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in the Shivdaspura area.Acting swiftly, he app…
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Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) The impact of the cold wave and severe cold continues to intensify across Rajasthan, government officials said on Monday. After Baran district, school holidays have now been extended in three more districts namely Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi due to persistently low temperatures here.According to district administration orders, government and non-government schools in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi have announced temporary closures for students of primary c…
Jaipur, Jan 2 (IANS) The cold spell in Rajasthan is set to intensify from Sunday, with night temperatures likely to drop to around 4 degrees Celsius in parts of Rajasthan, according to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur. He said a cold wave will grip the state, leading to a drop of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures across several regions.Due to severe cold conditions, Anganwadi centres in Sri Ganganagar have been closed until January 10.The district con…
Jaipur, Jan 1 (IANS) Rajasthan experienced widespread rain, hailstorms, dense fog, and an intense cold wave on Thursday, marking a chilly start to the New Year across the state.Intermittent rainfall was reported in several districts, including Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Kota, and Sikar. Chittorgarh received heavy rain for about half an hour around 5 a.m., while Ramgarh (Sikar) also witnessed intense showers.Late Wednesday night, hailstorms in Bikaner caused a sharp drop in temperature, raising …
Jaipur, Dec 31 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain or drizzle in some areas of Bikaner, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions of Rajasthan on Wednesday.A weather alert has been issued for several parts of the state due to the influence of an active Western Disturbance.The department has also forecast light rainfall in some areas of the Bikaner, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions on Thursday.Weather conditions are expected to turn dry again across the state from January…
Jaipur, Dec 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that achieving complete self-reliance in the water sector is a top priority of the state government. He said that with this objective, several important water and irrigation projects have been initiated since the formation of the government to ensure adequate water availability across the state. He directed officials to expedite work on the Ramjal Setu Link Project and other ongoing projects.The Chief Minister was presiding ov…
Jaipur, Dec 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully has welcomed the stay order issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on the matter related to the definition of the Aravalli mountain range. Calling the order a major victory for the people’s collective struggle and for environmental protection, Jully said it has come at a crucial time when public anger against illegal mining is intensifying across the state.Jully said that the Aravalli Range is the jewel of Rajasthan, which …
Jaipur, Dec 26 (IANS) A severe cold wave accompanied by chilly winds has tightened its grip over Rajasthan, causing a sharp dip in temperatures across the state. The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast intensified cold conditions over the next three to four days and issued a yellow alert for 11 districts in northeastern Rajasthan.Karauli in eastern Rajasthan recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 3.6 degrees Celsius, while Pali in the western region registered 5.2 degrees C. Other d…
Jaipur, Dec 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in the state over the Aravalli issue, alleging a well-planned conspiracy to plunder the Aravalli mountain range.He claimed that the country’s natural resources are being “systematically looted” and that the BJP has now completed its plan to open the Aravallis to the mining mafia.Dotasra claimed that the report submitted by the Central gover…
Jaipur, Dec 22 (IANS) A statewide protest erupted across several districts of Rajasthan on Monday against the approval of mining activities in the Aravalli mountain range. Demonstrations were held in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Alwar, and other cities, where protesters clashed with police at multiple locations. In Udaipur, Congress workers and members of various social organisations staged a protest at the Collectorate. During the demonstration, slogans were raised against the decision, leading to …