Jaipur, June 9 (IANS) Close on the heels of maternal deaths in Kota, a serious medical concern has surfaced at PBM Hospital in Bikaner, where five women developed severe complications, including kidney failure, after giving birth. The affected women experienced a deterioration in their health days after delivery, prompting concern among hospital authorities and the state government. Following reports of the incident, Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar convened a high-level meeting …
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Jaipur, June 9 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast a change in weather conditions in Rajasthan with a fresh Western Disturbance expected to become active from June 11, even as Sri Ganganagar district emerged as the hottest city in both the state and the country on Monday after recording a scorching 45.6 degrees Celsius.The approaching system is likely to bring thunderstorms, gusty winds, and rainfall to several parts of the state, offering some relief from the in…
Jaipur, June 8 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday produced six accused, including Jugal Kishore Bishnoi, Director of the Rajasthan State Seed Corporation, before the ACB Special Court in Bikaner in connection with the fake seed case.The court remanded all six accused to ACB custody for five days.The ACB had arrested the six individuals on Saturday. During the operation, officials recovered Rs 1.59 crore in cash from Bishnoi’s residence and Rs 85 lakh from his nephew, Swatantra Vis…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) India observed World Bicycle Day 2026 with large-scale cycling rallies, fitness drives, and community events across multiple states under the Fit India Movement, drawing participation from citizens, athletes, officials, and public figures.In Mumbai, Maharashtra, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Mumbai, organised a special ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event near Worli Coastal Road to promote fitness and sustainable living. Actor Jackie Shroff attended as the chi…
Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a thunderstorm and rainfall alert for 25 districts across Rajasthan. However, weather experts have warned that intense heat and heatwave conditions may return to western Rajasthan from June 8 onward. Rajasthan continues to experience relief from the summer heat as pre-monsoon activity remains active across the state.Several districts, including Banswara, Bundi and Bhilwara, received up to three inches of rainfall …
Jaipur, June 4 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre, Jaipur on Thursday issued a weather alert for several districts of Rajasthan, warning of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds over the next three hours. A ‘yellow alert’ has been sounded for Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bhilwara, Bundi, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), these areas are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm activity, w…
Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) Punjab Police have dismantled the financial infrastructure of organised drug trafficking networks over the past 15 months, striking a major blow to narco-hawala syndicates by freezing illicit assets of 750 drug smugglers valued at Rs 300 crore, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Sunday.”The Punjab Police force has systematically shifted its focus from mere street-level seizures to dismantling the broader economic infrastructure that funds cross-b…
Jaipur, May 30 (IANS) A strong Western Disturbance triggered widespread sandstorms, rain and gusty winds across Rajasthan on Saturday, disrupting normal life in several districts.Sandstorms swept through Churu, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Alwar and Sikar, while Jaipur witnessed rain accompanied by strong winds. Hailstones were also reported from some rural areas.The sudden weather change brought daytime darkness to several districts, forcing motorists to switc…
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 …
Bikaner, May 27 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Rajasthan’s Bikaner to assess and strengthen security arrangements along the India-Pakistan International Border, officials said on Wednesday. The meeting held on Tuesday was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, senior state government officials, and the District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar, and Phalo…