Rajasthan

Delhi almost covers monsoon rain-deficit

No heatwave expected over next five days: IMD

12:01 am June 13, 2021

New Delhi: No heatwave is expected in the country over the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. On Saturday, the highest maximum temperature of 44.2 degree Celsius was reported in Ganganagar in west Rajasthan, it added. “No Heat Wave Conditions likely over any part of the country during next five […]

Covid: 16 more deaths, 368 new cases in Rajasthan

11:11 pm June 12, 2021

Jaipur: The COVID-19 death toll in Rajasthan rose to 8,815 on Saturday with 16 more fatalities, while 368 new cases pushed the infection tally to 9,49,376, according to an official report issued here. Of the new deaths, three were reported from Jodhpur, it said. Among the new cases, the maximum 55 were reported from Jaipur […]

Ganganagar in Rajasthan sizzles at 44.2 deg C

9:27 pm June 11, 2021

Jaipur: Ganganagar continued to remain the hottest place in Rajasthan with a maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Churu, which recorded a day temperature of 44 degrees Celsius on Friday. The day temperature in Karauli was 43.6 degrees Celsius while Chittorgarh and Pilani sizzled at 43.3 degrees Celsius, according to a Met report […]

Rajasthan govt to give financial assistance to artists

11:52 pm June 10, 2021

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has decided to provide a one-time assistance of Rs 5,000 to the artists facing financial problems due to circumstances arising out of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a release. About 2,000 artists, who are financially weak, will be benefited with the decision. The assistance amount will be provided through […]

Four of family killed in road crash in Rajasthan’s Bikaner

11:55 pm June 8, 2021

Bikaner : Four members of a family were killed in a two-vehicle collision in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred near Naurangdesar area on the Jaipur-Bikaner national when an uncontrolled jeep collided head-on with a car travelling to Bikaner from Dungargarh, Napasar Station House Officer (SHO) Jagdish Prasad said. Police said Atul Mali (22), his mother Gayatri Devi (45), Maina Devi (60) and Sarita Devi (40) — all occupants of […]