Rajasthan: Another monkeypox suspect tests negative
A suspected monkeypox case from Sikar has tested negative. It was the fifth suspected case in the state whose samples were sent to National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune.
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Heavy rain forecast in 7 districts of Rajasthan, IMD issues alert
Jaipur: Due to the system formed in the Bay of Bengal, the process of monsoon rains is continuing in Rajasthan. The Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued an orange alert in view of heavy rains in many areas on Tuesday. In the last 24 hours, till 8.30 am on Tuesday, seven and a half inches of rain have been recorded in Bhungada of Banswara. 180 mm of water has fallen in Bhungra. Due to continuous torrential rains in Rajasthan, the river drain is in spate. Due to this, the roads are getting blocked in many places. IMD has issued an orange alert for Tuesday in many districts and has predicted heavy rain. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at some places in Ajmer, Rajsamand, Sirohi, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Pali today. While a yellow alert has been issued for rain in Jaisalmer, Churu, Bikaner, Barmer, Udaipur, Tonk, Sikar, Kota, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Dausa, Bundi and Bhilwara. According to the IMD, in the last 24 hours, till 8.30 am on Tuesday (August 16), there has been heavy to very heavy rain in many areas. The highest rainfall has been recorded in Bhungada of Banswara 180 mm. Along with this, 17 cm in Dug of Jhalawar, 12 in Mount Abu, 10 in Pipalkhunt, 10 in Asnawar, 9-9 in Pidawa and Jagpura, 8 in Manoharthana, 7-7 in Kushalgarh, Ghatol and Jhalawar, Banswara, Chhoti Sadri, Salumbar and Danpur have recorded 6-6 cm of rain. Apart from this, there has been good rainfall in two dozen other areas. Bilkis Bano rape case: 11 convicts released on Independence Day Ind vs Zim: This dashing all-rounder joined Team India for ODI series 4 died as truck overturns on Innova on Delhi-Jaipur highway
Sikar boy goes missing with 2 mobile phones
The parents of a 16-year-old boy have said that he went missing from his home in a village under Ranoli police station of Sikar district. They said in the missing complaint lodged with police that the boy took two mobile phones with him.
Rajasthan: Khatu Shyamji temple to be open for 24 hours on holidays & festivals
After a two-day meeting between the Khatu Shyamji temple committee and the district and police administrations in Sikar, it was decided to keep the shrine open for 24 hours on national and state holidays.
Rajasthan reports 13th Covid death in August
Covid has claimed 13 lives in the state this month so far with the latest fatality being reported from Sikar on Friday, taking the toll to 9,593.
Day after stampede, Sikar administration plans to increase darshan time at Khatu Shyamji
A day after three women were killed in a stampede at Sikar's Khatu Shyamji temple, the local administration and police on Tuesday said they have asked the temple committee to take into consideration the long queue of devotees during public holidays and auspicious days before closing the deity's pat (doors).
Rajasthan: 3 killed in Khatu Shyamji 'stampede'
Three women devotees were killed and four others injured in a 'stampede' at Khatu Shyamji temple in Sikar district on Monday morning following a huge rush of devotees.
3 killed, 4 injured in stampede outside temple in Rajasthan`s Sikar
Long queues were seen outside the Khatu Shyam temple as devotees had gathered on the occasion of `Gyaras`, an auspicious day as per Hindu calendar
Stampede at Khatu Shyam temple in Rajasthan: 3 women devotees killed, 4 injured (VIDEO)
Three women devotees were killed and four others were seriously wounded in a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji temple in Rajasthan's Sikar district during a monthly fair early Monday.
Stampede at Khatu Shyam temple in Rajasthan: Three devotees killed, two injured
At least three pilgrims are feared dead and several injured in a stampede at Khatu Shyamji Temple in Sikar district of Rajasthan on Monday early morning. As per the reports, all the deceased are women. Injured persons have been rushed to hospitals in Jaipur.
Man caught at Jaipur airport, brought 1 kg gold biscuits from Dubai
Jaipur: The investigating agencies in Rajasthan have once again got a major breakthrough. The authorities have seized 1 kg of gold biscuits from Jaipur airport. This gold was brought hidden under the seat inside the plane. The gold was seized during a search by customs officials. Currently, customs officials are questioning the passengers and airline staff of SpiceJet's flight number SG-58. According to officials, the flight from Dubai landed in Jaipur late in the evening. Customs officials conducted searches after the passengers alighted. The checking operation was carried out under the guidance of Customs Commissioner Rahul Nagre under the leadership of Assistant Customs Commissioner Bharat Bhushan Atal. According to officials, gold was hidden in a plastic sheet under one of the seats of the plane during the search. The officials arrested the passenger in the airport building. The passenger of Sikar origin brought this gold in exchange for only 10 thousand rupees. According to customs officials, the price of 99.50 per cent purity gold biscuits has been assumed at over 50 lakh. According to officials, it was the person who gave the gold that got the ticket of the passenger. The customs department team is interrogating the passenger and trying to find out where the smuggled gold was to be supplied and who are the people involved in the gold smuggling. The customs department team seized the gold under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 and arrested the passenger. Brown sugar worth 1-Cr seized in Balasore, Odisha Teacher raped 9th student, used to call to his house on pretext of coaching BJP Yuva morcha leader hacked to death in Puttur