Jaipur/Jodhpur/Udaipur: Heavy rainfall on Monday caused significant disruption across multiple divisions in Rajasthan, including Kota, Bharatpur, Jodhpur and Jaipur. Educational institutions in Jodhpur and Pali declared a holiday due to adverse weather conditions. Mangrol (Baran) received a rainfall of 180 mm, which was the highest in the state.People in Jaipur witnessed overcast conditions as scattered…

JAIPUR/JODHPUR/JAISALMER: Amid heightened tensions following Pakistan’s attempted attack on 15 military installations in northern and western regions, including three air force bases in Rajasthan, the state govt has initiated a series of precautionary measures. These include blackout in border districts, suspension of leaves for police personnel, school closures, and a ramp-up of ground and aerial…

Jaipur: Jaipur International Airport (JIA) has introduced an AI-enabled automated lost and found service that has recorded an 85% recovery rate. The service is part of efforts to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and enable seamless travel experiences for passengers.Airport officials said the use of AI for the detection of lost and found items was started…

Jaipur: The state transport department is utilising eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) data to make policy decisions aimed at reducing road accidents and assisting victims.By analysing accident statistics reported by various stakeholder departments, officials discovered that the majority of accidents occur between 6pm and 9pm. The key reasons are high speed, rash driving, overloading, unauthorised…

Jaipur: Farmer unions in Rajasthan have written to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, demanding compensation for crops damaged by heavy rains.According to farmers, excessive rainfall resulted in 75% to 90% damage to crops in most areas. Despite this, the govt continued to collect insurance premiums from farmers under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, they…