Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) The Meteorological (MeT) Centre in Jaipur issued an alert for dust storms and light rain in eight districts of Rajasthan on Friday, as Barmer district recorded a temperature of nearly 43 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a weak weather disturbance is likely to trigger thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (30-40 km/h) and drizzle in Alwar, Deeg, Jhunjhunu, Khairthal-Tijara, Kotputli-Behror, Sikar, Hanumangarh, and Sri Ganganagar.D…
Latest Rajasthan News & Updates
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Friday, will flag off 200 new electric buses and the Delhi-Rohtak interstate electric bus service, apart from other public transport initiatives.The launch of the new e-buses will mark a significant step towards strengthening sustainable mobility and modernising transport infrastructure, the official said in a statement.She will also inaugurate the bus terminal at Madanpur Khadar and the modern administrative building at East …
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee President Govind Singh Dotasra on Thursday criticised the state government’s decision to remove four books from the school curriculum for the 2026-27 academic session.Dotasra said that the removal of books such as Rajasthan’s Freedom Movement and Gallantry Traditions (Class 9), History and Culture of Rajasthan (Class 10), Golden India After Independence (Class 11), and Golden India After Independence – Part 2 (Class 12) would result …
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.R. Paatil in New Delhi on Thursday during his visit to the national capital. During the meeting, the two leaders held detailed, meaningful discussions on key water-related initiatives and projects in the State of Rajasthan.The discussions focused on the progress of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project, which aims to strengthen inter-basin water transfer and improve water availability in the state. …
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will on April 17 flag off 200 new electric buses and the Delhi-Rohtak interstate electric bus service, apart from other public transport initiatives, an official said. The launch of the new e-buses will mark a significant step towards strengthening sustainable mobility and modernising transport infrastructure, the official said in a statement.She will also inaugurate the bus terminal at Madanpur Khadar and the modern administrativ…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) At least three people died, and more than 23 passengers sustained injuries in a road accident in the Ranpur police station area of Kota in Rajasthan. A private bus was involved in the crash, said officials, adding that the accident was reported late on Wednesday night.Among the injured, six to seven are reported to be in critical condition.The accident took place on a four-lane highway in the state. According to reports, a passenger bus travelling from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Wednesday emphasised the need to develop a strong industrial ecosystem linking the refinery with downstream industries to accelerate Rajasthan’s industrial growth. He directed officials to expedite the finalisation of a proposed tripartite agreement to ensure seamless supply of feedstock from the refinery to industries in the Rajasthan Petro Zone (RPZ), Balotra.Chairing a meeting at the Government Secretariat, Srinivas reviewed progress on…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) The 8th National Nutrition Fortnight (Poshan Pakhwada), launched on April 9, is emerging as a comprehensive mass movement aimed at building a healthier Rajasthan, said officials from the state government on Wednesday. The fortnight-long initiative focuses on ensuring optimal brain development in children during their first six years, while encouraging active community participation.Special emphasis is being placed on reducing children’s screen time, promoting play-…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam marks a historic step towards strengthening women’s participation in politics, ensuring 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislative assemblies.Addressing the Nari Shakti Vandan Conference at Birla Auditorium, CM Sharma stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the legislation will empower women to actively contribute to gov…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday directed officials to ensure adequate and uninterrupted power supply across the state, emphasising the state government’s commitment to strengthening the energy sector and achieving self-reliance.Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Energy Department at the Chief Minister’s residence on Wednesday, Sharma said that improved management and policy decisions have led to a significant increase in power generati…