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…
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Jaipur, May 30 (IANS) A powerful Western Disturbance triggered widespread dust storms, rain and hail across Rajasthan on Saturday, disrupting normal life in several districts.Sandstorms swept through Churu, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Alwar and Sikar, with wind speeds reaching up to 102 kmph. Ajmer and Jodhpur witnessed rain accompanied by strong winds, while rural parts of Jaipur experienced rainfall and hailstorms.The sudden weather change plunged…
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 20 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has carried out a major reshuffle in the police department, transferring 17 IPS officers and replacing the Superintendents of Police (SPs) in seven districts. The districts affected by the late Tuesday night reshuffle include Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Tonk, Bharatpur, and Dausa.As part of the transfers, Harendra Kumar Mahawar has been appointed Inspector General (IG) of the Kota Range, a post that had been lying vacant. Manish…
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…
Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices have been sharply increased by oil companies with the revised rates coming into effect from Friday night. Following the hike, petrol in Jaipur is now being sold at Rs 107.97 per litre. Meanwhile, Sri Ganganagar has recorded the highest petrol price in Rajasthan, with rates reaching Rs 109.46 per litre.Diesel prices in the district have also climbed to Rs 94.74 per litre. The increase is being linked to the continued rise in crude oil prices in the i…
Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said that the Somnath Temple stands as a powerful symbol of India’s Sanatan culture, national self-respect and unwavering faith.He said that despite repeated attacks and destruction by foreign invaders, the temple was rebuilt each time with even greater grandeur, reflecting the resilience and spirit of Indian civilisation.Addressing the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv” programme at Jharkhand Mahadev Temple, the Chief Minist…
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The Rajasthan Excise Department, under the direction of Excise Commissioner Namit Mehta, has intensified its crackdown on the illicit manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of liquor across the state through a special preventive campaign.The drive, conducted from May 1 to May 5, resulted in large-scale seizures, destruction of raw materials and multiple arrests.According to official data, a total of 633 cases were registered during the campaign, while 172 individuals …
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…