Ahmedabad, July 25 (IANS) The local administration has restored normal traffic across almost the entire city after three days of exceptionally heavy rainfall, with water cleared from most flood-hit locations and authorities continuing dewatering and restoration work in the remaining affected areas, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said on Saturday. Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani said the city had received exceptionally heavy rainfall over the past three days, with the South-We…
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Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) A fresh spell of heavy monsoon rain continues to lash Rajasthan, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an Orange and Yellow Alert for rainfall across the state on Saturday. Heavy rain was recorded in several districts on Friday, including Sirohi, Jodhpur, Barmer, Pali, and Jalore, with Mount Abu receiving 195 mm (around 8 inches) of rainfall. In Jodhpur, torrential showers led to knee-deep waterlogging on several roads, disrupting normal life.Accordi…
Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) The southwest monsoon has intensified once again across Rajasthan, with the monsoon trough currently passing through Bikaner. As a result, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast active conditions across the state over the next four days and issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts.On Thursday, the IMD issued a heavy rainfall warning for 11 districts, while several other districts are likely to receive moderate to heavy showers acc…
Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Inside the high walls of Jodhpur’s Mandore Open Jail, where life is usually defined by routine, discipline and the weight of past convictions, Wednesday unfolded differently. There were garlands instead of handcuffs, wedding chants instead of prison commands, and smiles that briefly replaced the sombre atmosphere of incarceration. Mularam, dressed as the groom, and Seema, adorned as the bride, exchanged garlands before taking the traditional ‘saat phere’ inside the premise…
Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) The deaths of two women following childbirth in Jodhpur on Monday have once again raised concerns over maternal healthcare in Rajasthan, even as the state government claims to have intensified monitoring of pregnant women through a massive statewide inspection campaign.The latest fatalities come after similar maternal deaths were reported from Kota, Bikaner, and Banswara, prompting renewed scrutiny of the state’s referral system and emergency obstetric care.One of the dece…
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Actor and host Rajeev Khandelwal offered a heartfelt glimpse into his marriage with wife Manjiri, revealing that he happily embraces “slavery” in love for her by doing little things that bring her joy.Stressing that love should always be placed superior to ego, Rajeev also shared how the couple navigates disagreements and why he never believes in wasting time holding grudges.During an interaction with contestants on Tum Ho Naa, Ghar Ki Superstar, one contestant asked him, …
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Singer-actor Nick Jonas took a trip down memory lane, back to the times when he proposed to his lady love Priyanka Chopra Jonas, eight years ago.Taking to his social media account, on Sunday night, Nick shared an intimate throwback selfie from the proposal night.The picture captures the singer smiling into the camera while Priyanka is seen partially hiding her face behind her hand as she proudly shows off her sparkling engagement ring.The image was accompanied by the capti…
Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) The series of postpartum health complications in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur has continued, with five more women developing serious medical conditions after childbirth over the past two days. All five are currently undergoing treatment at Umaid Hospital, taking the total number of similar cases reported in the city to 13 within the last month.Hospital authorities said the women were referred from different healthcare facilities after their conditions deteriorated following deliver…
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra’s affectionate nickname for husband Nick Jonas stole the spotlight on the latest episode of the Jonas Brothers’ podcast.Kevin and Joe Jonas who heard her referring to Nick as Babu, stated that they “love” the couple’s dynamic and the cute love name.During a fun rapid-fire segment on the podcast, the brothers quizzed Nick about Priyanka’s favourite things about him and their relationship, leading to many candid revelations.Speaking about their dynami…
Jaipur, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the newly redeveloped Jaisalmer Railway Station on Friday under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, officials said on Thursday. Redeveloped at a cost of nearly Rs 140 crore, the station combines Jaisalmer’s iconic heritage architecture with world-class passenger amenities.Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Jaisalmer MLA Chhotu Singh Bhati will attend the inauguration ceremony at the station.The station’s new thre…