Jaipur, June 3 (IANS) The Jaisalmer district administration in Rajasthan has imposed a complete ban on the use and possession of Pakistani SIM cards in border areas, citing serious national security concerns.District Collector and District Magistrate Anupama Jorwal issued the prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the provision corresponding to the former Section 144 of the CrPC.Exercising powers under Section 163 of the BNSS, District Magistr…
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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 30 (IANS) Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) National President and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal criticised BJP State President Madan Rathore’s call for a social boycott of him. Beniwal said he is consulting legal experts from the High Court and Supreme Court and warned that legal action may be initiated against Rathore over the statement.Addressing the media, Beniwal said India functions under the Constitution and legal framework, where even Khap Panchayats are barred from enforcing soci…
Jaipur, May 30 (IANS) Tiffany Trump, the younger daughter of US President Donald Trump, is scheduled to arrive in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Sunday along with her husband Michael Boulos, aboard a chartered flight. The high-profile private visit has prompted extensive security arrangements across the desert city, with authorities maintaining heightened vigilance given Jaisalmer’s proximity to the India-Pakistan border.The couple is expected to stay at the luxury Suryagarh Hotel during their visit.D…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos arrived in Agra on Saturday as part of a private visit to India, officials said. The couple is expected to visit the Taj Mahal during their stay before travelling onward to Rajasthan.According to officials and local sources, Tiffany Trump travelled to Agra via a chartered aircraft. Security arrangements were put in place by local authorities in view of the high-profile visit, although the…
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 …
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) Rajasthan, long known for its tourism, handicrafts and desert landscapes, is fast emerging as a strategically important state for India’s national security, clean energy and industrial self-reliance.From rare earth minerals buried beneath the volcanic terrain of Balotra to newly discovered natural gas reserves in Jaisalmer, western Rajasthan is increasingly becoming central to India’s resource security ambitions.At the heart of this transformation lies the Siwana Ring C…
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) A major sanitation and environmental concern surfaced in Jaisalmer after hundreds of cattle carcasses were found lying in the open at the Baragaon dumping yard, located around seven kilometres from Jaisalmer.The carcasses, allegedly left unattended due to contractor negligence, triggered foul odour and contamination concerns in surrounding areas.The issue came to light after videos of the dumping yard circulated, prompting swift action from the Municipal Council.Following r…
Jodhpur, May 22 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country’s railway network has evolved beyond merely being a mode of transportation and emerged as the “lifeline of the nation”.Addressing the launch event for the extension of the Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express and the inauguration of other railway services, Shekhawat said that, in line with the Prime Mini…
Jaipur, May 22 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday inaugurated and launched a series of major railway projects for western Rajasthan during his visit to Jodhpur, giving a significant boost to rail connectivity, passenger amenities and tourism in the region. The announcements included the expansion of the Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express, extension of a superfast train Sabarmati–Jodhpur Superfast Express to Jaisalmer and the launch of the new Bhuj–Delhi Express …