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August 27, 2025 11:03 AM

Rajasthan becomes first state to implement Supreme Court order on stray dogs

Following the Supreme Court’s directive on stray dogs, the Rajasthan government has taken the lead in managing the animals more systematically. The Department of Autonomous Governance has issued strict instructions to all municipal corporations, councils, and municipalities, making compliance with the Stray Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules 2023 mandatory. Under the new guidelines, feeding points for dogs will be marked in every ward and locality, with urban bodies directed to coordinate with...

August 20, 2025 5:14 PM

Rajasthan’s Manika Vishwakarma beats 48 contestants to represent India at Miss Universe in Thailand

Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025, triumphing over 48 contestants from across the country at a glittering finale in Jaipur. She will now represent India at the Miss Universe pageant to be held in Thailand this November. Manika, who hails from Sri Ganganagar, described her victory as a story of courage and determination. Raised in a modest family, she pursued her education at Delhi University, graduating in Political Science and Economics. Alongside acad...

August 10, 2025 4:37 PM

Centre to disburse ₹3,200 crore in crop insurance to 30 lakh farmers on Aug 11

In a move to ensure the financial security of farmers, the Central Government will digitally transfer over ₹3,200 crore in crop insurance claim payments directly to the bank accounts of more than 30 lakh farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) on Monday. The historic event, to be held at the Jhunjhunu Airstrip in Rajasthan, will be chaired by Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bh...

July 31, 2025 2:55 PM

Flood threat in Rajasthan’s Dholpur as Chambal river swells; Army called in, Officials’ leave cancelled

A flood threat looms over rural areas in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district after heavy rainfall in the Hadoti region and nearby areas led to the release of nearly 5 lakh cusecs of water into the Chambal River - from both Kota Barrage and later the Navnera Barrage. The Chambal’s water level surged to 141.10 metres by 10 PM on Wednesday, significantly breaching the danger mark of 131.79 metres, according to the Water Resources Department. The old Chambal bridge has submerged due to the rising wa...

July 28, 2025 10:37 AM

Heavy rainfall forces school closures across Rajasthan; red alert issued for several districts

Many districts in Rajasthan have been experiencing continuous heavy rainfall for the past two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for further heavy rains over the next 48 hours, prompting precautionary measures across the state, including the closure of schools in ten districts. A Red Alert has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall in Baran, Bharatpur, Jhalawar, and Karauli on Monday. An Orange Alert is in effect for Alwar, Banswara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dausa, D...

July 1, 2025 1:44 PM

Rajasthan records 128% excess rainfall than normal in June

Rajasthan has recorded 128 per cent more rainfall than normal during June in the ongoing monsoon season, the weather department officials said on Tuesday. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy showers have filled ponds and dams across the state much earlier than usual. The rainfall has been particularly abundant in eastern Rajasthan, which received 160 per cent more than average, while western Rajasthan saw a 79 per cent increase. As a result, rivers and seasonal drains are flowing...

June 19, 2025 12:59 PM

Monsoon arrives early in Rajasthan; rainfall in most places of the state

Monsoon made an early arrival in Rajasthan on Wednesday - seven days ahead of its expected schedule. Traditionally, the monsoon reaches the state around June 25, but this year it arrived on June 18 - marking the first early arrival in the last three years. The last time the monsoon hit the state this early was on June 18 in 2021. In recent years, the onset of monsoon occurred on June 30 in 2022 and June 25 in both 2023 and 2024, said officials. Over the past 25 years, the earliest recorded mo...

June 5, 2025 11:17 AM

PM Modi hails addition of two new Ramsar sites in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India’s ongoing efforts in environmental conservation after two more wetlands in Rajasthan were added to the Ramsar list of internationally important wetlands. The newly designated Ramsar Sites are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur. With their inclusion, the total number of Ramsar Sites in India has now risen to 91. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the update on X, describing it as a reflection of the Prime Minis...

May 22, 2025 11:58 AM

PM Modi inaugurates Amrit Bharat Deshnoke Railway Station, flags off Bikaner-Mumbai train service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Amrit Bharat Deshnoke Railway Station and flagged off the Bikaner-Mumbai train service in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Thursday. He also inspected an exhibition at the railway station and interacted with the students, who gifted him some paintings. Earlier, he landed at Nal Airbase in Bikaner and proceeded directly to the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok. PM Modi offered prayers at the famous temple. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister wa...

May 11, 2025 6:35 AM

IMD, CSIR installations in J&K, Punjab, Ladakh to be secured further: Dr. Jitendra Singh

The center has decided to upgrade security at scientific and technical installations located in the border regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh, and parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The decision was announced on Saturday by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, after he chaired a high-level joint meeting with senior officials and heads of scientific institutions in New Delhi. The meeting was convened to review the security preparedness of critica...