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…
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Jaipur, Feb 9 (IANS) The School Education Department of Rajasthan on Monday released the District Academic Ranking for January 2026, offering a comprehensive assessment of the performance of all districts across academic outcomes, school operations, and governance indicators. In the latest rankings, Jhunjhunu and Hanumangarh secured the top positions, while Churu registered a notable improvement to claim the third rank.The ranking framework evaluates districts on key parameters such as student a…
Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Police have arrested Amit Jangid, the main accused in the Rs 6.50 crore gold loan scam at the Punjab National Bank (PNB) Nawalgarh branch in Jhunjhunu district. Jangid, who was serving as the bank manager at the time of the fraud, was apprehended near Mathura railway station in Uttar Pradesh.According to police, the accused also attempted to flee from custody, but the police team chased and detained him before he could escape.The case came to light on February 3, f…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) A detailed project report (DPR) is likely to be available within a few months on a proposal for transferring Yamuna water from Haryana’s Hathnikund Barrage to Rajasthan for meeting drinking water shortage in summer, Jal Shakti Ministry documents showed on Friday. Both Haryana and Rajasthan have formed Task Forces for the preparation of DPR for the river water transfer, through underground pipelines, during four months in a year from July to October, said an official do…
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) The Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a yellow and orange alert in parts of the state, warning of rain accompanied by hailstorms and thunderstorms in around 20 districts. In the last 24 hours, light rainfall was recorded at a few places in eastern Rajasthan, while the weather remained mainly dry in the western part of the state.The maximum temperature was recorded at 27.5 degrees Celsius in Pali, while the minimum temperature dropped to 4.5 degrees Celsius in Alwa…
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Weather conditions changed across Rajasthan over the last 24 hours as rainfall accompanied by lightning, thunder and strong winds was reported at several places in the state. The highest rainfall of 13.0 mm was recorded in Pushkar (Ajmer).Light to moderate fog was also observed in parts of the state.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, strong winds, rainfall and hailstorms in various districts. An orange alert is i…
Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) In another case of reckless driving, an 18-year-old girl, Anaya Sharma, was killed in a hit-and-run incident after being run over by a speeding Thar SUV on the expressway on Wednesday. The accused driver fled the scene, triggering widespread outrage.Anaya Sharma, a resident of Jhunjhunu, was living in Jaipur with her sister and was preparing for the Indian Air Force physical examination. As part of her training routine, she went jogging every morning. On Wednesday morning, …
Jaipur, Jan 12 (IANS) In view of the intense cold wave sweeping across Rajasthan, district administrations have extended holidays and altered timings for schools in several parts of the state. The state continues to witness a significant drop in temperature, with severe cold and dense fog affecting daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red, orange and yellow alerts for cold wave conditions in 11 districts. According to IMD, relief is expected only after January 14–15…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) When Happy Kumari’s name flashed on the WPL mega auction broadcast and Gujarat Giants (GG) picked her for a base price of Rs 10 lakh, her family back in Jhunjhunu erupted with joy. Even as her neighbours burst crackers to celebrate the young pacer’s maiden foray into the tournament, Happy’s coach Ajay Kumar cried through that night and only spoke to her in the morning. The selection into WPL 2026 is a big step in the remarkable cricketing journey that began nearly fiv…
Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) The impact of the cold wave and severe cold continues to intensify across Rajasthan, government officials said on Monday. After Baran district, school holidays have now been extended in three more districts namely Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi due to persistently low temperatures here.According to district administration orders, government and non-government schools in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi have announced temporary closures for students of primary c…