Latest Jaipur News & Updates

Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) A car crashed into the rear of a trailer travelling ahead of it on the Jaipur–Bandikui Expressway early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of Sub-Inspector (SI) Hanuman Meena (55), who was posted at Sapotra Police Station in Karauli.Three others, including two constables, were injured in the accident and have been admitted to the district hospital in Dausa. The condition of the injured is stated to be stable, according to local police officials.The accident occurre…

Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) The impact of an active Western Disturbance continues to grip Rajasthan, with the Meteorological Centre here issuing a heavy rainfall alert for over 20 districts on Saturday.On Friday, more than 10 districts witnessed intense weather activity, including rain, hailstorms, and dust storms. Hailstorms were reported in Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, and Jaisalmer, while heavy rain lashed several other regions.In Jaipur, a severe dust storm late on Friday led to the death of a person…

Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) Under the influence of an active Western Disturbance, weather conditions across Rajasthan changed abruptly on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds to several districts. ​ The sudden spell has damaged standing crops, particularly in the northern parts of the state. ​Heavy rain accompanied by hailstorms was reported in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner, while districts including Sikar and Nagaur also received rainfall.​In Chur…

Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday released Chapter-12 of his ‘Intezaar Shastra’ series, accusing the BJP government of neglecting the Jaipur-based Constitution Club of Rajasthan, a flagship project envisioned as a hub for democratic dialogue and intellectual exchange.Continuing his political critique through the ‘Intezar shastra’ series, Ashok Gehlot on Friday turned his focus to the Constitution Club of Rajasthan, alleging that the facility ha…

Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) In line with the vision of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) Hospital here is being developed into the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), modelled on AIIMS. Chief Secretary V. Srinivas visited RUHS on Friday, where he held detailed discussions with medical experts from premier national institutions and senior officials from the Department of Medical Education regarding the institution’s transformatio…

Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) A sudden change in weather swept across Rajasthan on Friday morning, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms to several western and central districts. The spell has provided much-needed relief from the heat, with temperatures dropping significantly across the state. The weather changed abruptly on Friday morning, with rainfall reported from districts including Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Nagaur, Sikar, Kuchaman-Didwana, and Jalore. While some areas witnessed heavy showers, othe…

Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) The RPSC will conduct the Sub-Inspector (SI) and Platoon Commander Competitive Examination-2025 across 199 examination centres in Jaipur district on April 5 and April 6. ​ Narendra Kumar Verma, Examination Coordinator and Additional District Collector (East), stated that a total of 1,49,716 candidates are registered for the examination, which will be held over two days in two shifts each day across these centres. ​He further informed that, to ensure the smooth and succ…

Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) The 6th Edition of the General K. Sundarji Memorial Lecture was conducted on Thursday at the Sapta Shakti Auditorium, Jaipur. Hosted by the Mechanised Infantry Centre & School (MIC&S) in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), the seminar deliberated on the theme, “Challenges of Pursuing Strategic Autonomy in an Increasingly Fractious World.”​ Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command, delivered the keyno…

Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) The Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Jhalana, Jaipur, received a bomb threat via email, claiming that an explosion would be triggered inside the premises, officials said on Thursday.Following the threat, police, administration, and security agencies were immediately put on high alert. Security was intensified at the Passport Office, and a comprehensive search operation was carried out with the help of the Bomb Disposal Squad and Dog Squad.Officials said that no explosives…

Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) A strong weather system is set to become active across Rajasthan from Thursday, bringing thunderstorms, rain, and isolated hailstorms to several parts of the state till April 4, according to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur.Over the past 24 hours, weather conditions remained largely clear.A noticeable shift was recorded in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bikaner, where cloud cover increased, and light to moderate winds began blowing on Wednesday afternoon. Light rain and…