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…
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New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a fresh weather advisory, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next few days as the southwest monsoon continues to remain active. According to the IMD, widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely to affect several regions, including Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat,…
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) The vast stretches of the Thar Desert are set to witness a remarkable transformation this monsoon as a massive artificial lake with a circumference of 28 kilometre takes shape in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, officials said on Friday. The reservoir, developed at the Burji 1356 escape structure of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project, is expected to become a crucial water source for the desert districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer.Built as part of efforts to strengthen water secur…
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) Rajasthan will establish a cancer cell at the directorate level to strengthen cancer screening and awareness across the state, Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Gayatri Rathore said during a review meeting on Friday. Chairing a video conference from Swasthya Bhawan with Superintendents of medical colleges, Principal Medical Officers (PMOs), and Chief Medical and Health Officers (CMHOs), Rathore reviewed maternal healthcare services, cancer screening, and preparednes…
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday said the state government’s zero‑tolerance policy against examination malpractices has ensured that no paper leak incidents have occurred in the last two‑and‑a‑half years, helping restore the confidence of lakhs of job aspirants. He also said the government has provided 1.78 lakh government jobs and facilitated employment for nearly 4.5 lakh youths in the private sector, asserting that employment generation and …
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Rajya Sabha on Friday that as many as 15 states and Union Territories (UTs) have deployed dedicated Tourist Police to create a safer ecosystem for visitors. Shekhawat said Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh have deployed Tourist Police to strengthen the on-ground safety mecha…
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) The students’ protest against NEET paper leak, which has been continuing at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, has now spread to Jaipur. Scores of students and competitive exam aspirants gathered at Patrika Gate near Jawahar Circle, raising slogans against the paper leak and demanding greater accountability in the examination system.On Friday, protesters carried banners and placards, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and strict action against tho…
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) At first glance, the numbers appear encouraging. Road accidents in Jaipur fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. But behind the decline lies a disturbing reality that more people are dying on the city’s roads than before. Numbers prove that crash severity, not frequency is emerging as Rajasthan’s biggest road safety challenge. The statistics tell a story that goes beyond accident counts. While collisions have reduced, those that do occur are increasingly proving fat…
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has intensified surveillance and preventive measures against the Chandipura virus (CHPV) after reported deaths of two children from the state who were undergoing treatment at hospitals in Gujarat.The Health Department has launched extensive door-to-door surveys, health camps, and screening drives across the affected districts to prevent any further spread of the virus.The two victims include a 6-year-old girl from Ratanpura village in Dungarpur dis…
Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) Rajasthan has emerged as the leading state in the country in the construction of high‑speed corridors and greenfield expressways, with 1,192 kilometres of expressways completed so far, according to information shared by the Central Government in the Rajya Sabha. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply, said Rajasthan has recorded the highest length of completed high‑speed corridors and greenfield expressways among all states.Chi…