Jodhpur: A CISF head constable, Prakash (38), allegedly killed his father Rampal (68) with a pickaxe Thursday morning in Sathin village, Pipar City. Police said Prakash, posted in Jaipur, had returned home on leave when he began arguing with his father near their farm hut. In a fit of rage, he struck Rampal on the…
Ajmer: A rare Himalayan Griffon Vulture, a native of the high-altitude Tibetan plateau and surrounding mountains, was sighted and rescued thousands of kms from its natural habitat in Pisangan village of Ajmer Sunday. The specimen, weighing nine kg and with a wing span of seven feet, was determined to be in good health and has…
Jaipur: A fresh western disturbance is set to trigger a spell of rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Rajasthan from Friday, with activity likely to continue till Sunday, the meteorological centre in Jaipur said.Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Ajmer divisions are expected to witness changing weather, offering temporary relief from rising temperatures.The forecast follows scattered rainfall on…
Jaipur: Solar project costs are set to rise by over 30% as a mandate on domestically-manufactured cells takes effect from June 1, triggering concerns over supply crunches, higher tariffs and execution.Under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) framework, developers are required to source solar cells only from approved Indian manufacturers starting June 1. Solar panels made…
Jaipur: The state govt Wednesday made Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) identification document (ID) mandatory for registration of all patients for OPD, IPD and emergency services in hospitals attached to govt medical colleges. The medical education dept Tuesday issued directions to all govt-run medical colleges and their associated hospitals to ensure that patients registering for…
