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man kills woman who thwarted rape attempt on minor, arrested

Jaipur, Sept. 5 -- A 25-year-old man was arrested on Thursday evening for allegedly killing a 38-year-old woman allegedly after she caught him attempting rape on a minor in a village in Ajmer, police ... Read More


Janmashtami revelry draws crowds in Jaipur

Jaipur, Sept. 5 -- Devotees thronged temples across Jaipur to mark Janmashtami celebrations on Friday. At the historic Govind Devji Temple, devotees began arriving late Thursday night, while darshan s... Read More


Over 38K candidates in fray for polls to 309 urban bodies

Jaipur, Sept. 5 -- A day after the deadline to withdraw nominations in the upcoming civic elections across 10,245 wards in 309 urban local bodies in the state ended, a total of 38,891 candidates are i... Read More


Heavy rain lashes state; 24 districts on high alert

Jaipur/Bharatpur, Sept. 5 -- Heavy rain lashed several parts of Rajasthan on Friday as a fresh weather system over central India intensified monsoon activity, bringing relief from heat and humidity bu... Read More


300 religious tourism sites to be redeveloped

Jaipur, Sept. 5 -- The state government will accelerate redevelopment bids across over 300 temples and other centres of worship across the state, officials said, adding that a spike in religious touri... Read More


Punjab govt to hike DA of 85,000 employees from 42% to 60%

Chandigarh, Sept. 5 -- The Punjab government has decided to raise the dearness allowance (DA) from 42% to 60% for around 85,000 employees recruited after July 17, 2020, announced industries and commer... Read More


Himachal seeks Rs.105 cr to tackleglacial lake outburst flood threat

Shimla, Sept. 5 -- Amidst growing concerns over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), Himachal Pradesh has sought Rs.105 crore from the Centre to install early warning systems (EWS) and undertake othe... Read More


Now, Himachal roads to be digitally mapped

Shimla, Sept. 5 -- Road infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh would have "digital and geo-coordinated maps", doing away with the repeated physical demarcation, public works minister Vikramaditya Singh sa... Read More


87 roads shut, MeT says wet spell in Himachal to continue till Sept 10

Dharamshala/ Shimla, Sept. 5 -- A total of 87 roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh following rainfall, even as the India Meteorological Department on Friday issued a yellow alert, warning of heavy ra... Read More


HP minister flags CAN fertiliser shortage, Nadda assures action

Shimla, Sept. 5 -- Education minister Rohit Thakur on Friday raised the issue of the non-availability of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) fertiliser with Union minister for health and chemicals and fert... Read More