Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) In a major revamp of the police administration, the Rajasthan government transferred 18 IPS officers late Tuesday night.Along with two officers of Director General (DG) rank, the Jodhpur Police Commissioner and the Inspectors General (IGs) of the Ajmer and Bharatpur ranges have been replaced.Four districts will now have new Superintendents of Police (SPs). The Balotra SP, who came into the spotlight during a refinery accident, has also been transferred; he has been removed…
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Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) The Southwest Monsoon has weakened across Rajasthan, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast largely dry weather over the next week, with no significant rainfall expected across most parts of the state. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, weather conditions remained mostly dry during the past 24 hours, although strong winds were reported from a few locations.Phalodi recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature at 41 degree Celsius, while A…
Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar said that the state government is deeply concerned and sensitive about maternal deaths and is committed to strengthening maternal healthcare across Rajasthan. He stated that the recent maternal deaths reported from Kota, Bikaner, Bhilwara and Banswara were associated with high-risk conditions such as anaemia, hypertension, Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH), nutritional deficiencies and other complications. Most of the…
Jaipur, July 11 (IANS) In one of its biggest coordinated anti-narcotics drives, the Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) carried out simultaneous operations across seven districts, arresting eight alleged drug smugglers and seizing large quantities of poppy husk, heroin (chitta), cannabis (ganja) and the synthetic drug MD. The teams also impounded four vehicles — one car and three motorcycles — allegedly used in drug trafficking.The statewide operation was conducted under the guidance of…
Surat, July 5 (IANS) The Surat Cyber Crime Cell on Sunday arrested a 32-year-old man accused of operating a Facebook-based brick sale scam that investigators say is linked to five fraud cases across Gujarat, including one recently registered at the Dumas Police Station in the city. Police identified the accused as Narendrabhai alias Gyanprakash alias Shivam Saraswat, a native of Gangashahar in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district, who was living at Salasar Residency in Surat’s Godadara area.He has studi…
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a landmark visit to Rajasthan on Saturday, where he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 1.06 lakh crore spanning infrastructure, transport, energy, railways, aviation, urban mobility, and renewable energy.The Prime Minister’s visit covers Jodhpur, Balotra, Jaipur, and the Bikaner region, with key highlights including the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery, the ne…
Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) The Southwest Monsoon finally advanced into the eastern parts of Rajasthan on Thursday, marking its arrival in the state with a delay of seven days compared to the normal onset date. According to the latest weather update, the Northern Limit of the Monsoon (NLM) is currently passing through Tonk, Jaipur, and Alwar, and conditions remain favourable for further advancement into additional parts of the state over the next two to three days.The India Meteorological Department (…
Jaipur, June 23 (IANS) What should have been a moment of joy for several families in Rajasthan has turned into a prolonged medical crisis, as mothers who survived childbirth are now battling life-threatening complications — raising serious questions about the quality of medicines used in government hospitals.The latest cases from Jodhpur have revived concerns sparked earlier in Kota and Bikaner. Eight women who underwent caesarean sections at Paota District Hospital in Jodhpur developed severe …
Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday accused the Rajasthan government of failing to ensure proper treatment and care for women facing serious complications after Caesarean deliveries in government hospitals across Jodhpur, Kota and Bikaner.After meeting affected families, Gehlot described the incidents as evidence of a collapsing healthcare system and demanded compensation for the victims, while highlighting his previous government’s flagship free healthcare scheme…
Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) A high-level inquiry has been ordered after the health of eight women deteriorated following Caesarean deliveries at Paota District Hospital in Jodhpur, triggering concerns over healthcare standards and drawing criticism from the opposition.The incident occurred on June 20, when eight women who underwent Caesarean sections at the hospital developed serious health complications shortly after surgery. According to officials, their condition deteriorated soon after delivery, …