Jaipur, March 24 (IANS) The Principal Secretary of the Medical and Health Department, Gayatri Rathore, on Tuesday inspected the Rajasthan Sampark Helpline (181) control room at the Government Secretariat. During her visit, she personally listened to grievances raised by citizens and issued necessary directions to concerned officials for their prompt resolution.Emphasising the sensitivity of the health sector, she stated that health-related issues directly affect every citizen’s life and…
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Jaipur, March 24 (IANS) The spell of storms and rainfall that began in Rajasthan last week is likely to continue until the end of March, bringing a noticeable dip in temperatures across the state.According to the Meteorological Department, two separate weather systems are likely to influence Rajasthan between March 26 and March 31. However, weather conditions are expected to remain clear on March 25.Over the past 24 hours, light rainfall was recorded in several districts, including Jaipur, Hanum…
Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) The weather took a dramatic turn on Monday morning across several districts of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Alwar, Dausa, and Didwana, as rain lashed here, bringing down the temperatures and causing a chill. Skies remained heavily overcast as rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, swept through these regions. The Meteorological (MeT) Department has sounded a yellow and orange alert for rain in parts of the state for the day.In Jaipur, rainfall began around 8.00 a.m.,…
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) Two young cousins were fatally electrocuted after coming into contact with a live wire that had fallen onto the ground on a road in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, during a period of heavy rainfall and strong winds, officials said here on Thursday.The tragic incident happened in the Sagar police station area of the district.An 11 kV high-tension power line snapped amid heavy rain and winds, falling onto the road. Around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Vikram Singh (25) and Raju Singh (20) wer…
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Panic spread across more than 10 cities in Rajasthan onTuesday after several government offices received bomb threats.The threats were received by passport offices and post offices, prompting immediate concern among police and security agencies.As soon as the information was received, authorities rushed to the sites, evacuated the premises, and launched extensive search operations.According to reports, passport offices in Banswara, Sikar, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer districts …
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Parts of Rajasthan are likely to experience isolated heatwave conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, particularly in the southwestern region, warns the Meteorological Department.A slight drop in temperatures is expected from Thursday, while a new Western Disturbance may bring light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on March 14–15, leading to a possible 2–3 degrees Celsius decline in temperatures across the state.The heat in Rajasthan is intensifying steadily, and the …
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) The met department has sounded a heatwave alert in parts of Rajasthan for Monday and Tuesday as mercury has started touching new highs in different areas of the state. The temperature is crossing the 40 degree celsius mark for the first time this season.During the last 24 hours, Pilani in Jhunjhunu district recorded the highest maximum temperature of 40.2 degree celsius, while Barmer touched 40 degree celsius. Several parts of Barmer and Balotra experienced heatwave condit…
Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) The historic Golden City of Jaisalmer witnessed a rare and significant spiritual event on Saturday as the sacred ‘Chadar Mahotsav’ of Dada Gurudev Jindatt Surishwar Maharaj was celebrated.The ceremonial ‘Divine Chadar’ emerged from Jaisalmer Fort after a gap of 144 years, drawing devotees and saints from across the country.Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who attended the event as the chief guest, said the sacred Chadar is not merely…
Jaipur, March 6 (IANS) The golden city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan witnessed a rare spiritual gathering on Friday as Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), arrived in the historic Jaisalmer Fort, popularly known as Sonar Fort, to inaugurate the Chadar Mahotsav.The three-day religious festival is being held after an extraordinary gap of 871 years, drawing thousands of devotees, Jain monks and visitors from across the country.The event has generated considerable buzz on so…
Jaipur, March 4 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm alongside members of the public on Wednesday. Thousands of people from across the state gathered at the Chief Minister’s residence to celebrate the festival with flowers and natural colours.Sharma and his wife warmly greeted attendees, applied gulal, and showered the gathering with flower petals.On the auspicious occasion of Holi, the diverse cultural traditions of Rajasthan were brought tog…