Jaipur: Unseasonal and incessant rainfall in Oct has damaged 40-50% of Kharif crops across the state. The crop loss has been pegged at up to 90% in some districts, including Kota, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh.Continuous downpours resulted in waterlogging and excess soil moisture which damaged major crops like soybean, guar, moong, moth, bajra and groundnut. Farmers…

Jaipur: In response to the increasing number of seasonal disease cases, SMS Hospital is set to establish a dedicated OPD for illnesses such as dengue, scrub typhus, malaria, chikungunya, waterborne diseases, and other seasonal diseases. This initiative aims to alleviate pressure on the regular OPD and ensure that patients with seasonal ailments receive specialised care…

Jaipur: In a sharp reaction to last week’s stone-pelting on police personnel outside a mosque in Chomu town around 35km from Jaipur, local authorities on Friday demolished encroachments linked to protesters allegedly involved in the violence.Around 8am, a team comprising police officers and Chomu municipal officials reached the area with bulldozers and got portions of…

Jaisalmer: In the remote border area of Shahgarh, Rajasthan, a dedicated team of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) is spearheading a significant initiative to ensure all eligible citizens are registered in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for 2026. The effort unfolds in the challenging landscape of the Thar desert, where settlements are sparse,…

Jaipur: Shriram General Insurance on Monday reported an 8% rise in profit to Rs 130 crore during the March quarter against Rs 121 crore in the same period last year, driven by strong growth in motor premium which grew by 27%.The gross direct premium income of the company improved to Rs 1,099 crore against Rs…