Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) Under the influence of an active Western Disturbance, weather conditions across Rajasthan changed abruptly on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds to several districts. The sudden spell has damaged standing crops, particularly in the northern parts of the state. Heavy rain accompanied by hailstorms was reported in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner, while districts including Sikar and Nagaur also received rainfall.In Chur…
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Bhopal, April 3 (IANS) A tragic accident claimed the lives of a woman and a seven-year-old child, while leaving two others with severe burn injuries, when a tractor-trolley carrying a Banjara family came in contact with a high-tension electricity line in the Kolaras area of Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh on Friday.The incident occurred while the family was travelling on a dirt track from Deharda village towards Dodyai to collect fodder. Long iron pipes, approximately 10 feet in length, fixe…
Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday released Chapter-12 of his ‘Intezaar Shastra’ series, accusing the BJP government of neglecting the Jaipur-based Constitution Club of Rajasthan, a flagship project envisioned as a hub for democratic dialogue and intellectual exchange.Continuing his political critique through the ‘Intezar shastra’ series, Ashok Gehlot on Friday turned his focus to the Constitution Club of Rajasthan, alleging that the facility ha…
Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) A sudden change in weather swept across Rajasthan on Friday morning, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms to several western and central districts. The spell has provided much-needed relief from the heat, with temperatures dropping significantly across the state. The weather changed abruptly on Friday morning, with rainfall reported from districts including Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Nagaur, Sikar, Kuchaman-Didwana, and Jalore. While some areas witnessed heavy showers, othe…
Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) In a major regulatory shift, the Rajasthan Excise Department has introduced strict penalties for violations, imposing an immediate fine of Rs 50,000 for serving liquor without permission or breaching licence conditions. The Rajasthan government has revised its Excise Policy (2025-29), increasing liquor prices and tightening rules for serving alcohol at events. The new provisions, effective from April 1, aim to boost revenue while enforcing stricter compliance.Liquor prices…
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Rajasthan has recorded a significant rise in funds received from the Centre during the financial year 2025-26, attributed to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s active coordination and effective implementation of schemes, according to an official statement from the Chief Minister’s Public Relations Cell. The state received a total of Rs 1,20,369 crore through centrally sponsored schemes, the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASKI), Fina…
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Rashtriya Loktantrik Party chief and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal on Thursday raised concerns in the Lok Sabha over the installation of smart meters, alleging that they are being imposed on consumers in several states, including Rajasthan.Responding to his query, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the Centre has no such information.Beniwal termed the rollout a step towards the “hidden privatisation” of the power sector and a violation of consumer rights.He said there…
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Rajasthan’s Mines Department has set a new benchmark by generating over Rs 10,394 crore in revenue in 2025–26, recording a 13 per cent growth rate and marking the highest-ever annual and monthly collections, officials said on Wednesday. Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora said that, as per preliminary figures for the financial year 2025-26, the department has generated revenue exceeding Rs 10,394 crore.She noted that this achievement is …
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighting the achievements of Rajasthan’s healthcare system and presenting the “Rajasthan Model” as a benchmark for the nation. Citing data and policy outcomes, he stated that the Congress-led government transformed Rajasthan into a leader in the health sector through landmark initiatives such as the ‘Right to Health’ and the Mukhyamantri Chi…
Ahmedabad, April 2 (IANS) Foreign liquor worth around Rs 81.92 lakh was seized during a raid by the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) near Chharodi village on the Sanand-Viramgam highway in Ahmedabad Rural, officials said on Thursday, as part of an operation targeting an alleged illegal supply network. According to investigators, a total of 11,332 bottles of foreign liquor of various brands were recovered from an open plot belonging to Mansi Industries.The liquor was found to have been manufactu…