Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) A second woman has died within 48 hours following complications after Caesarean deliveries at Kota’s New Medical Hospital, intensifying outrage among families and Opposition workers, hospital officials said on Thursday. The deceased woman, identified as Jyoti (20), died on Thursday morning after being placed on ventilator support when her condition turned critical.Following her death, family members refused to accept the body and staged a protest outside the Super Specialty …
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Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) After one of the six women who developed complications following cesarean deliveries at New Medical College Hospital in Kota died and the remaining five were placed under close medical supervision, the Rajasthan government on Wednesday constituted a specialist medical board and ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.The state government took serious note of reports regarding the deteriorating health condition of postpartum women undergoing treatment at the hospital.M…
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) Panic gripped administrative offices in Rajasthan on Wednesday after the district collectorates in Baran and Bikaner received fresh bomb threats via email, prompting immediate evacuations and heightened security measures.In Baran, officials said the threatening email was received on Wednesday and came to the administration’s notice later in the morning. It warned of a possible explosion at the Collectorate and made unusual claims, including instructions that “no person w…
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The recent spell of rain-driven relief across Rajasthan is expected to fade soon, with the Meteorological Department forecasting a gradual decline in rainfall over the next three to four days. As weather activity weakens, temperatures are likely to rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, paving the way for a fresh heatwave from May 9, especially in western parts of the state.Weather conditions across Rajasthan have shifted under the influence of a Western Disturbance, bringing stron…
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough against organised cyber crime, the Cyber Crime Police Station, Jaipur, has dismantled an interstate fraud syndicate and arrested 17 accused involved in a Rs 5.30 crore financial scam executed through WhatsApp impersonation. The case originated from a complaint lodged on April 24, 2026, via the national cyber helpline (1930) by Dipendra Singh, an accountant at a private company.The complainant reported receiving messages from an unknown WhatsA…
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) In a tragic incident ahead of the NEET-UG 2026, a 20-year-old student preparing for the medical entrance test died by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota on Saturday morning. The student, identified as Dixit Prasad, was residing in the Kunhari area of Kota for exam preparation.According to police, he allegedly jumped from the roof of his hostel building a day before the examination, which is scheduled to be held on May 3.Authorities received information about the incident in the m…
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Following recent hailstorms across parts of Rajasthan, the Meteorological Department has issued a six-day alert for thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds from May 1 to 6. The department has forecast rainfall across Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Kota, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Udaipur divisions during this period.A ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for Saturday in several districts, including Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa, Deeg, Dholpur, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, S…
Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) In the last 24 hours, Rajasthan has experienced respite from intense heatwave conditions as rain and thunderstorms in parts of the state dipped mercury. Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, weather conditions across parts of the state, particularly in the Jodhpur and Kota divisions, shifted noticeably on Wednesday afternoon. Several districts witnessed rain accompanied by hailstorms, bringing much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave. The impact was visible as…
Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) Jaisalmer in Rajasthan has recorded an unprecedented spike in temperatures, setting a new April record at 46.4 degrees Celsius. This surpasses the previous high of 46.3 degrees registered on April 18, 2025, marking one of the most intense heat episodes in recent years.Over the past 24 hours, maximum temperatures across all major cities in the state exceeded 40 degrees. Severe heatwave conditions were recorded in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Kar…
Shivpuri, April 27 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday concluded a three-day visit to Shivpuri marked by an intensive focus on public grievance redressal, youth engagement, and infrastructure push, while rolling out development projects worth around Rs 200 crore aimed at accelerating the district’s overall growth. During a public hearing held in the Kota area, Scindia addressed 782 applications, resolving several cases on the spot and directing officials to expedite pending…