Rain lashes Rajasthan parts, weather alerts issued by MeT Department

March 23, 2026 12:47 PM

Rain lashes Rajasthan parts, weather alerts issued by MeT Department

The weather took a dramatic turn on Monday morning across several districts of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Alwar, Dausa, and Didwana, as rain lashed here, bringing down the temperatures and causing a chill. Skies remained heavily overcast as rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, swept through these regions. The Meteorological (MeT) Department has sounded a yellow and orange alert for rain in parts of the state for the day. In Jaipur, rainfall began around 8.00 a.m., with thunder and lig...

Operation Sindoor symbolises India’s courage, restraint and resolve: Rajnath Singh

January 15, 2026 10:09 PM

Operation Sindoor symbolises India’s courage, restraint and resolve: Rajnath Singh

Describing Operation Sindoor as a calibrated and balanced military response amid global uncertainties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thurssday said the operation would be remembered as a symbol of India’s courage, strength, restraint and national character. Addressing the 78th Indian Army Day celebrations in Jaipur, he underlined that India’s peace efforts would continue until terrorist ideology is eradicated. Praising the “indomitable courage, unwavering dedication and adaptability...

Jaipur to Witness Grand Army Day Parade Outside Military Area for First Time: Rajasthan CM

December 30, 2025 1:23 PM

Jaipur to Witness Grand Army Day Parade Outside Military Area for First Time: Rajasthan CM

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday said that the Indian Army is the pride and glory of every citizen due to its valour, sacrifice, and dedication in keeping the nation safe and secure. He added that, for the first time, a grand and historic Army Day Parade will be held in Jaipur outside the military cantonment. The parade is scheduled for January 15 on Mahal Road, Jagatpura. The Chief Minister appealed to citizens across the state to attend in large numbers to witness and learn about ...

Connecting youth with soul of democracy is need of the hour: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Constitution Day

November 26, 2025 12:28 PM

Connecting youth with soul of democracy is need of the hour: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Constitution Day

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that connecting the youth with the core values of the Constitution is essential for strengthening India’s democracy. He was speaking at a Constitution Day event at Manipal University in Jaipur. Birla said the Constitution is not just a legal document but a guide to India’s national character, built on the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He stressed that young people must understand these values and reflect them in their co...

Ghoomar Festival to be celebrated on Nov 19: Rajasthan Dy CM

November 17, 2025 2:26 PM

Ghoomar Festival to be celebrated on Nov 19: Rajasthan Dy CM

Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism and Arts & Culture Minister Diya Kumari announced that the Ghoomar Festival - 2025, a grand celebration of Rajasthan’s traditional dance form, will be held for the first time simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters of the state — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, and Bharatpur — on November 19. The state-level celebration will take place on the football ground of Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur. Chairing a meeting with pub...

India to host 12th regional 3R and circular economy forum in Jaipur

February 25, 2025 11:34 AM

India to host 12th regional 3R and circular economy forum in Jaipur

India is set to host the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur from March 3 to 5, 2025. The event will focus on the theme “Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific.” Established by the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) in 2009, the Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum serves as a platform to help governments in the Asia-Pacific region integrat...

“Double engine govt becoming symbol of good governance,” says PM Modi at the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme

December 17, 2024 5:20 PM

“Double engine govt becoming symbol of good governance,” says PM Modi at the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan, saying that the double-engine governance model has become a symbol of good governance. Addressing the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme in Jaipur, organized to celebrate one year of the BJP government in the state, PM Modi highlighted the increasing trust of the people in the BJP, referencing recent electoral victories in Maharashtra, Haryana, and the Lok Sabha elections. “BJP’s double-...