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JAIPUR: The relentless heat wave across Rajasthan reached alarming levels Friday, with Jaipur experiencing its hottest morning of the season, recording a minimum temperature of 33.6°C. Sriganganagar continued to take the grim title of the hottest place in the country, where temperatures soared to a scorching 49.4°C.As the mercury climbed, Jaipur’s streets became eerily deserted…

JAISALMER: A group of 61 Indian citizens from Rajasthan, mostly chartered accountants and their families, are currently stranded in Georgia following the cancellation of their return flight due to escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran.The group, which includes three residents from Jaisalmer, was supposed to return home on Friday but found themselves caught in…

Jaipur: Cracking down on deep-rooted negligence and alleged collusion, Rajasthan agriculture minister Dr Kirori Lal Meena Friday suspended 11 officers of the agriculture department in connection to the unearthing of fake fertiliser manufacturing racket operating out of Kishangarh.The suspended officials, according to the minister, were found to be complicit or grossly negligent in allowing the…

Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday criticised the state govt’s inaction regarding the postponement of the RAS Mains examination, as candidates continued their week-long hunger strike at the University of Rajasthan. The examination, scheduled for June 17-18, has become a point of contention as aspirants demand postponement until the results of RAS 2023 interviews…

Jaipur: Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bhajan Lal Sharma govt’s new directive requiring donors of ambulances, diagnostic machines, and medical equipment to also cover five years of operational costs, including diesel, driver salaries, and equipment operators Friday.Calling the move “anti-charity and illogical,” Gehlot said, “When people come forward to support public health infrastructure…