Shivpuri, May 25 (IANS) A leopard that strayed out of Kuno National Park (KNP) fell into a well while chasing a calf in Shivpuri district and injured two villagers during a rescue operation, an official said on Monday. According to information, the incident occurred in Bhilaudi village, located close to the national park’s boundary.The leopard entered the residential area from the forest on Sunday morning and spotted a calf grazing near agricultural fields.As the leopard chased the calf, the f…
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Bhopal/Dhar, May 25 (IANS) Two youths, who were reportedly employees of a private cement company, drowned in the deep waters of the Narmada River while bathing at the Semalda Narmada Ghat in Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, officials said on Monday.The incident happened on Sunday evening. After a prolonged rescue operation lasting nearly 15 hours, divers recovered the bodies of both young men on Monday morning. The deceased have been identified as Pooran Yadav and Dinesh Yadav, both residents of…
Agra, May 25 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Rubio visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra and the Amber Fort in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, on Monday. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also accompanied them during their visit to both places.Sharing pictures from their visit, Gor stated, “Wonderful to be back at the iconic Taj Mahal with Secretary Rubio, Jeanette Rubio and Robert Gabriel. A breathtaking symbol of India’s extraordinary heritage and craftsmans…
Bhopal/Dhar, May 25 (IANS) Two of four friends who went for a swim in the Narmada River drowned in deep waters, while the other two were safely rescued in Semalda village, within the Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh. The missing youths were residents of Kotputli, Rajasthan, and were employed at a cement company.The police, divers, and local boatmen continued rescue operations until late in the evening.According to police officials, Pooran (son of Phoolchand Yadav, 40) and Dinesh (son of Devkaran …
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) The capital city of Rajasthan was witnessing heightened security and major traffic diversions on Monday as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to arrive in Jaipur as part of his India tour. He will land at Jaipur International Airport at around 2 p.m. and will visit Amer Palace and participate in cultural engagements during his brief stay before departing on Tuesday morning.During his visit to Amer Palace, Rubio may also visit the Elephant Village, City Palace and sele…
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 …
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The national capital is preparing for another intense spell of heat after a short period of cloudy weather and slightly cooler temperatures brought temporary relief to residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting heatwave conditions over the next three days with daytime temperatures expected to remain between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, the mercury is likely to rise further befor…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Bikaner, Rajsthan on Monday for a two-day visit, during which he will review border security arrangements and hold meetings with senior officials on issues concerning Rajasthan’s border districts.Providing details earlier, Union Law Minister and Bikaner MP Arjun Ram Meghwal said HM Shah will arrive in Bikaner on Monday night and stay there overnight.On May 26, the Home Minister will chair a high-level meeting with senio…
Bhubaneswar, May 24 (IANS) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Sunday issued a warning, strictly urging people to avoid climbing railway wagons, poles, coaches or any railway structure for selfies, photography, videography or social media content creation.The Railways issued the warning after a youth sustained serious injuries on Sunday after coming into contact with the high-voltage Overhead Electric (OHE) system while taking a selfie at Mancheswar Railway Station in Bhubaneswar.In an official pre…
New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) Heatwave conditions are expected to continue across large parts of northwest India over the next four to five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining a red alert for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and a yellow alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.Meteorologist Akhil Srivastava told IANS that a western disturbance was currently centred over Jammu & Kashmir, which is likely to trigger thunderstorm activity in the hilly r…