Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) Congress’ 10-day training camp in Pushkar has left Rajasthan abuzz over multiple issues, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s dramatic ‘chair politics’ act, his public praise for LoP in the Assembly Tikaram Jully and Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s conspicuous absence, and Sachin Pilot’s energetic presence. Altogether, these developments have triggered intense political discussion over the…
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Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) Rajasthan has emerged as one of the leading states in India’s digital healthcare transformation, securing the second position nationwide with more than 7.19 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).The achievement comes as the country crossed the landmark figure of 90 crore ABHA accounts in 2026, marking a major milestone in the government’s efforts to build a citizen-centric digital healthcare ecosystem.Offici…
Devprayag, June 2 (IANS) A major road accident was reported in Uttarakhand’s Devprayag region on Tuesday after a vehicle carrying eight people plunged nearly 200 metres into a deep gorge near Ganga Hotel Darshan. The incident triggered panic in the area and prompted an immediate response from rescue agencies. As soon as information about the accident was received, teams from the police, the Revenue Department, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rushed to the spot and launched an inte…
Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) The nomination process for the Rajya Sabha elections in Rajasthan began on Monday, but the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are yet to announce their candidates for the three seats falling vacant from the state. No nomination papers were filed on the opening day. Candidates can submit their nominations until June 8, while scrutiny of papers will be conducted on June 9.The last date for withdrawal of nominations is June 11, and polling will be held on June 18. A…
Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) A tragic incident unfolded in Rajasthan’s renowned tourist destination, Sam in Jaisalmer district, when a powerful sandstorm caused a wall of a heritage resort to collapse during a cultural performance, killing a local folk artist and injuring four others. The accident occurred on Monday night while a traditional Rajasthani cultural evening was underway for domestic and international tourists.According to reports, strong winds and an intense sandstorm struck the area, tri…
Jaipur, June 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday to discuss development, good governance, and public welfare. Sharing information about the meeting, the Prime Minister’s Office posted on X: “Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri @BhajanlalBjp met Prime Minister @narendramodi.”Bhajanlal Sharma also shared details of the meeting on his X handle, stating that he had the privilege of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and rec…
Bhopal, June 1 (IANS) A powerful weather system characterised by high-velocity winds and intense rainfall have disrupted normal life in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, bringing a dramatic end to the prevailing heatwave. According to the latest bulletin from the Bhopal centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tuesday’s peak wind gust was clocked at a staggering 94 kmph in isolated pockets, marking one of the most severe pre-monsoon disturbances of the season.The storm, fuelled by a…
Jaipur, June 1 (IANS) In a key organisational move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday appointed Ajaey Kumar as the new State General Secretary (Organisation) for its Rajasthan unit.The official notification was formally issued on Monday under the authority of the party’s National President, Nitin Nabin, and signed by the National General Secretary Arun Singh. The notification has been issued when Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is on a visit to Delhi.Ajaey Kumar began his public life as…
Dehradun, June 1 (IANS) One passenger was killed and more than 26 others were injured in two separate bus accidents reported from different parts of Uttarakhand on Monday morning. Police teams have reached both accident sites, and further investigation is underway. The first accident occurred in the Saptarishi area under the Nagar Kotwali police station limits in Haridwar, where a passenger bus lost control and overturned, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to 26 others.According to …
Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) The death of a young social media influencer at her matrimonial home in Lucknow has triggered allegations of dowry harassment and murder, with her family accusing her husband and several members of his family of orchestrating the crime and attempting to pass it off as a suicide. The deceased, Mansi, originally from Kanpur, had married Sagar Rajput in 2024. According to the First Information Report (FIR), both Mansi and her husband were active on social media platforms, wit…