Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) Rajasthan continued to reel under an intense heatwave in the last 24 hours, with Chittorgarh recording the highest temperature in the state at a scorching 46.3 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for severe heatwave conditions in two districts for Wednesday, while 16 districts remain under a yellow alert as blistering temperatures and hot nights continue to grip large parts of the state.Several districts across Rajasthan witnessed tempe…
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Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) Rajasthan’s Barmer witnessed dramatic scenes on Tuesday when chaos erupted inside the District Collectorate premises after MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati allegedly poured petrol over himself while protesting police action during a massive march led by labourers and truck drivers. The protest march was organised following a large workers’ convention and rally at the private company, where labourers and truck drivers have been agitating for the past 40 days. The protesters are …
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Rajasthan has achieved a significant global milestone in tobacco control. The Department of Medical and Health, Government of Rajasthan, has been conferred with a prestigious international honour under the World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day Awards 2026 for its exemplary work in implementing tobacco control initiatives across the state.The award has been presented by the World Health Organization in recognition of Rajasthan’s remarkable achievements in toba…
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Public sector oil marketing companies, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited are ensuring an uninterrupted supply of petrol and diesel across Rajasthan, officials said on Tuesday. According to the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, sufficient petroleum product reserves are available in the state, and the supply chain has been continuously strengthened to meet consumer demand.Adequate stocks of p…
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) A message of peace, patriotism, interfaith harmony, and Sufism resonated from Ajmer on Tuesday during the “Mera Mulk, Meri Pehchan” (My Country, My Identity) programme organised by the All India Sufi Sajjada Nashin Council. The event brought together saints, spiritual leaders, social workers, and administrative officials from different faiths and communities to promote communal harmony and national unity.Addressing the gathering, Dargah Diwan Syed Zainul Abedin said Ajm…
Sikar (Rajasthan), May 19 (IANS) Shashikant Suthar, a Chemistry teacher from Rajasthan’s Sikar and whistleblower in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak, on Tuesday gave a detailed account of the sequence of events that blew the lid off the crime. He credited the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the investigative agencies for taking swift action in the case.Speaking to IANS, Suthar detailed what transpired after the NEET-UG 2026 examination on May 3.He said: “After I analysed the NEET paper…
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Rajasthan is rapidly emerging as India’s next major semiconductor and electronics manufacturing destination, with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government on Tuesday unveiling ambitious plans to transform the state into a high-technology hub. Marking a significant milestone in the state’s industrial journey, Rajasthan’s first semiconductor cluster has been launched in Bhiwadi, signaling a decisive shift from traditional industries toward a technology-driven economy a…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday flagged the numerous illegal stray dog NGOs in the country and urged the government to providing training to the recognised ones and also issue only one contract per NGO.The former reaction came after the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to recall its earlier directions on the management of stray dogs in public places, while issuing a series of fresh directions to ensure stricter implementation of …
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Mines and Coal G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said Rajasthan possesses vast reserves of critical minerals and has the potential to meet the growing demand from strategic sectors such as defence, energy, agriculture, solar power, and automobiles. He said the state is rapidly emerging as a major hub for critical minerals, driven by proactive policies, scientific mining practices, and a favourable investment climate.Reddy was speaking during a review meeting of …
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party state president Madan Rathore hit back at the opposition over allegations related to water, fuel, and gas supply issues, accusing Congress leaders of indulging in political theatrics and spreading unnecessary confusion among the public. Rathore said that, despite serving three terms as Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot failed to establish a permanent, robust water supply system across the state, including in Jodhpur.He stated that it was a mat…