Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) A shocking murder has rocked Rajasthan’s Kota district after Mahant Devanand Maharaj, head of a prominent monastery in Chandresal village under Borkheda police station limits, was brutally killed by unidentified assailants late on Friday night, police said on Saturday.According to preliminary police investigations, the Mahant was resting in his room inside the monastery when the attackers entered the premises and repeatedly stabbed him with sharp-edged weapons.On hearing hi…
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New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The recent attack on “Khan Sir’s” coaching institute in Patna highlighted the darker side of India’s lucrative coaching industry, where rivalry, commercialisation, and profit motives sometimes tend to overshadow education. Rival coaching operators allegedly attacked the social media celebrity’s coaching institute at Musallahpur Haat area in Patna, with stone-pelting, vandalism, and even firing reported. A security guard was reportedly injured.Khan Sir claimed t…
Jaipur, June 4 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre, Jaipur on Thursday issued a weather alert for several districts of Rajasthan, warning of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds over the next three hours. A ‘yellow alert’ has been sounded for Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bhilwara, Bundi, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), these areas are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm activity, w…
Kota, June 1 (IANS) JEE Advanced 2026 All India Rank (AIR) 1 holder Shubham Kumar on Monday said that his journey to the top rank had been rewarding and fulfilling. He expressed happiness over his achievement.Shubham’s outstanding performance led to another strong showing by Kota students, further reinforcing the city’s reputation as one of the country’s leading centres for IIT-JEE preparation.Speaking to reporters, Shubham said, “The journey has been quite good. After securing AIR 1, I …
Jaipur, June 1 (IANS) The results of JEE Advanced, one of the country’s most competitive engineering entrance examinations, were declared, with Kota once again underlining its status as a major coaching hub.Shubham Kumar, who prepared while residing in Kota, secured All India Rank 1 (AIR-1), emerging as the national topper. Kabir Chhillar claimed AIR-2, while Jatin Chahar secured AIR-3, making it a remarkable clean sweep for Kota-based students in the top three ranks.Students from Kota’s coa…
Jaipur, May 26 (IANS) A major health scare has emerged in Rajasthan as a batch of Oxytocin injections manufactured by Jackson Laboratories are found to be substandard during laboratory testing linked to the investigation into maternal deaths in Kota, officials said. Following the findings, authorities confirmed that disciplinary proceedings are being taken against the said company and confirmed that an immediate statewide ban has been imposed on the sale and use of the affected batch.They have a…
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices have increased once again in Rajasthan, marking the fourth fuel price hike this month and further burdening consumers and transport operators. According to the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association, petrol prices in Jaipur have risen by Rs 2.82 per litre, while diesel prices have increased by Rs 2.73 per litre.Following the latest revision, petrol in Jaipur now costs Rs 112.66 per litre, up from Rs 109.84, while diesel prices have climbed from Rs …
Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Saturday morning brought fresh concerns for consumers in Rajasthan as oil companies once again increased petrol and diesel prices for the third time in the last few days amid continued volatility in international crude oil markets. According to officials, petrol prices in Jaipur have climbed to Rs 109.87 per litre, while diesel prices have reached Rs 95.09 per litre following the latest hike.Over the past nine days, petrol prices have risen by Rs 5.12 per litre and diesel b…
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) The Meteorological Department on Thursday warned of severe heatwave conditions in several districts of Rajasthan for the next four days. Sriganganagar has emerged as the hottest city in the state in the last 24 hours, recording a maximum temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius. Pilani in Jhunjhunu was the second hottest at 45.3 degrees Celsius.Phalodi and Bikaner recorded 44.8 degrees Celsius, Churu 44.5 degrees Celsius, Kota and Alwar 44.2 degrees Celsius, and Chittorgarh 44 d…
Jaipur, May 18 (IANS) Heatwave conditions intensified across Rajasthan, with a sharp rise in both day and night temperatures in several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts for Monday and Tuesday, warning that maximum temperatures in many areas are likely to remain between 42 and 45 degrees Celsius.The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded in Barmer at 45.4 degrees Celsius, while Sirohi registered the lowest minimum tempe…