Jaipur: There was no relief from heat wave across the state for the third consecutive day Sunday when majority of places recorded maximum temperatures above normal levels. Heat wave also aggravated drinking water crisis in many districts. People faced abrupt power cuts due to increased load on the electricity supply. Sriganganagar remained hottest in the…

Jaipur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday criticised the Bhajan Lal govt for frequent power cuts in the state. In a post on X, he said, “When the BJP govt in Rajasthan completed one year, they loudly proclaimed that Rajasthan was a surplus state in terms of electricity. However, as soon as the heat began…

Jaipur: Dausa police arrested a man Sunday accused of running a fraudulent job racket and evading arrest for four years from Jaipur. The accused, Rajiv Bairwa alias Raju, 40, was wanted in multiple fraud cases and had a reward of Rs 10,000 on his head.Rajiv, a resident of the Sikandra area in Dausa, allegedly posed…

Jaipur: In a meeting with govt school teachers held Sunday, officials said allotment of English-medium schools in every district for teachers will be completed within one week. After recruitment in Aug last year, selected candidates have been waiting for postings in English-medium schools.Teachers, under the banner of Rajasthan Shikshak Sangh (Rashtriya), held talks with the…

Jaipur: Tensions in Sriganganagar eased Saturday following an agreement between the district administration and the family of a 26-year-old rape accused, Mohan Singh, who died in police custody. Along with financial aid, the administration assured that all policemen involved in Singh’s arrest would be shifted to police lines pending inquiry. Singh’s family refused to accept…