Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave alert for eight districts of Rajasthan, warning that temperatures could soar beyond 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The alert, issued by the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, will remain in effect till April 23. According to the IMD, temperatures are expected to rise by 2-5 degrees Celsius across the state during this period, intensifying heatwave conditions.For Monday, heatwave conditions have b…
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Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) In a result that is turning heads across Rajasthan, Virendra Charan from Pokharan in Jaisalmer has secured the second rank in the Rajasthan Administrative Service Examination, without stepping into a single coaching institute. The son of a Head Constable and currently serving as a Tehsildar, Virendra’s journey is not just about rank; it is about rethinking how India prepares for competitive exams. While most aspirants rely heavily on coaching hubs, Virendra chose a d…
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) on Saturday declared the final results of the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Recruitment 2024, concluding the selection process for 1,096 posts.Candidates can view their results by visiting the Commission’s official website. Dinesh Bishnoi from Barmer has secured the top rank.Notably, Bishnoi had earlier achieved the 57th rank in the previous examination and is currently undergoing training for the Rajasthan Police Se…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Sizzling summers have escalated heat conditions across Rajasthan, as temperatures rose sharply in multiple regions in the last 24 hours, with Barmer staying hottest at 41.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Kota at 41.5 degrees. Barmer and Jaisalmer crossed 40 degrees Celsius on Monday, and Kota has now recorded temperatures above 41 degrees on Wednesday. Churu and Chittorgarh followed Kota and crossed the 40-degree markAs the heat intensifies, warm winds have begun sweeping a…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Under the influence of an active Western Disturbance, several parts of Rajasthan are witnessing strong winds, rainfall, and hailstorm activity. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert in parts of the state, warning of intense weather conditions in multiple districts, including the state capital, Jaipur.The Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds gusting at 40-50 km/hour in distric…
Jodhpur, April 4 (IANS) A road accident in Jodhpur’s Keru area on Saturday claimed the life of a 35-year-old motorcyclist, triggering unrest as an angry mob set the bus involved in the collision on fire. Police later brought the situation under control after deploying additional forces.The incident occurred at Lordi bus stand, where a speeding public transport bus travelling from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer rammed into a motorcycle.The deceased has been identified as Rajuram (35), son of Punaram Bhil…
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) 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) 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…