Jaipur, March 18 (IANS) A fresh spell of weather activity is set to impact Rajasthan as a Western Disturbance becomes active over the region. The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued an alert for thunderstorms, gusty winds, rainfall, and isolated hailstorms over the next few days.A cyclonic circulation has developed over the western parts of the state on Wednesday, increasing the likelihood of intense thunderstorms, rain with wind speeds of 40-50 km/h, and isolated hailstorms in several di…
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Amroha (UP), March 7 (IANS) Surbhi Yadav from Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, the daughter of a police Inspector, has secured All India Rank (AIR) 14 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, bringing immense pride to her family, village, and the entire district. Family members and relatives expressed happiness over her remarkable achievement and said that her success has become an inspiration for many young aspirants, especially those from middle-class families.Speaking to IANS, Surbhi Yadav’s uncle sa…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Anuj Agnihotri from Rajasthan has topped the Civil Services Examination 2025 while Rajeshwari Suve M from Tamil Nadu secured the second position in the exam in which 958 candidates qualified for IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service), IPS (Indian Police Service) and other services, an official statement said on Friday.While Rajeshwari is the highest-ranked woman candidate in the CSE 2025, there are two more women in the top 10 candidates. Agni…
Jaipur, Feb 25 (IANS) The Meteorological Department on Wednesday said that several districts in Rajasthan recorded above 33 degrees Celsius temperature and predicted rainfall in the state from Friday. Met officials said that the winter season in Rajasthan is almost over, and only a mild chill is now felt during the early mornings and late evenings. Daytime temperatures are steadily rising across the state, signalling the onset of warmer conditions.On Tuesday, temperatures crossed 33 degrees Cels…
Jaipur, Feb 23 (IANS) Maharana Pratap’s Coronation Day will be observed in all government and private schools across Rajasthan on February 28, following instructions issued by the state Education Department.The department has included the observance in the Shivira Panchang, the official academic calendar, with the objective of inspiring students by highlighting the life, courage, and legacy of the Rajput ruler Maharana Pratap.The Directorate of Education has issued detailed guidelines to schools…
Jaipur, Feb 19 (IANS) After two days of rain and hailstorms, the weather in Rajasthan cleared on Thursday. However, dense fog affected several districts in the morning, reducing visibility to nearly 50 metres in areas including Kotputli-Behror, Ajmer, and Kota. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, temperatures are expected to rise from Thursday, and there is currently no rain alert for the state.Hailstorms in multiple districts on Wednesday led to a sharp drop of around 10 degrees in d…
Jaipur, Feb 18 (IANS) A fresh Western Disturbance has changed the weather pattern across Rajasthan, bringing intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms to several districts, including Jaipur, Alwar, Tonk, Kota, and Nagaur, since Wednesday morning. The sudden weather shift has led to a drop in temperatures and a return to mild cold conditions in many parts of the state.The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and hailstorms in 13 districts, while 13 other d…
Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Severe cold wave and dense fog conditions have forced district administrations across Rajasthan to suspend school classes in 20 districts to ensure the safety of children. Orders have been issued to keep schools closed for students of lower classes for varying durations between January 6 and January 12, depending on local weather conditions.According to district-wise orders, schools in Jaipur, Hanumangarh, Sikar, Jhalawar, Sri Ganganagar, Ajmer, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Bhilwa…
Jaipur, Jan 1 (IANS) On the first day of the New Year, major temples across Rajasthan witnessed massive crowds of devotees, with long queues and heavy traffic jams from the early hours of the morning. In Jaipur, devotees began lining up outside Govinddevji Temple and Motidungri Ganeshji Temple as early as 4 a.m. The heavy influx of pilgrims led to congestion at Badi Chaupar and Chandi Ki Taksal Road in the walled city (Parkote area).Most of the vehicles entering the area were carrying devotees s…
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 …