Bikaner

Teen athlete killed after 270 kg barbell falls on her neck in training

A teen powerlifter died after a 270kg barbell fell on her neck during training in Bikaner. Despite receiving urgent medical aid, she was declared dead at the hospital

Heavy rains in Rajasthan lead to wall collapse, toddler among three killed

Three people, including a toddler, died in a wall collapse following heavy rain in Rajasthan's Bikaner and as many were rescued after being stuck while crossing a stream overflowing with rainwater in Tonk. Light to moderate rain was recorded in many districts, including Jaipur, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Chittorgarh, Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Udaipur and Jodhpur on Friday, a spokesperson for the Jaipur Meteorological Centre said. The heavy rain in Tonk on Friday caused rivers and streams to overflow. The increased inflow also caused the water level in many dams to rise. In the Namokiya village of the Malpura area in Tonk, three people on a tractor were stuck in the fast-flowing water while crossing a stream. They were rescued by police, Malpura SHO Chenaram said. The administration has declared a holiday in schools for two days as a precaution, he added. In Bikaner district's Bichwal area, three people, including a toddler, were crushed to death after a factory wall collapsed amid heavy

Bikanervala ties up with Montana group to expand in domestic, intl markets

Bikanervala on Friday said it has tied up with The Montana group from Punjab to further expand its footprint in domestic and international markets. This collaboration marks a milestone for further expansion and aims to reach out to a broader audience, the company said in a statement. It is a privilege to work with the iconic brand of India and the entire team will put best possible effort to make this brand a global leader in years to come, said Manoj Madhukar, CEO of The Montana Group. Bikanervala started its operations as a small sweet shop at Bikaner, in Rajasthan in 1905. Over the years, it has expanded its portfolio to include restaurants and snack businesses. Presently, Bikanervala is operating 175 sweet shop-cum-restaurant outlets in India as well as in international markets like the UAE, the US, Singapore, New Zealand, and Nepal, the company said. Suresh Kumar, CEO, Bikanervala, briefed the media about its current operation and further expansion plan both in domestic and .

Railway track passing through market a poll issue in Rajasthan's Bikaner

A rail track that cuts through the main Bikaner market and divides the city between east and west has become an unlikely poll issue with people united on one central point that the traffic jams must stop and politicians must fulfil their promise to provide an elevated road. People residing in the area said that the track causes traffic snarls across the market on a daily basis. "This is a burden in the city. Just because of this track, the development of the entire city remains stalled. The city is divided into two parts -- East and West. There are situations of medical emergencies that affect both sides. When there is a traffic jam in this area, it takes at least an hour to clear the roads," Gehlot told PTI. Earlier, a resolution was passed during the Assembly budget for a bypass but nothing materialised later, he said while alleging that no party leader has taken any initiative to resolve the issue. "The political leaders can only indulge in blame games. That's all they do," he

Rajasthan government woos more visitors with new tourism products

These platforms will be available in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Bikaner with the help of the department of industries

Air connectivity to Bikaner, Kishangarh airport likely to enhance: Official

Air connectivity to Rajasthan's Bikaner and Kishangarh airports from other parts of the country is likely to enhance as the Airport Authority of India along with the Ministry of civil aviation has put up both the airports for bidding in order to start new fights. The development came after the Rajasthan government's resident commissioner in New Delhi held a meeting with the secretary of the union ministry sometime back regarding the expansion and development of airports in the state, an official said here. Commissioner of Rajasthan Foundation Dhiraj Srivastava said Bikaner and Kishangarh airports have been included in the bidding process for starting new flight services. Rajasthan Foundation is a body of the state government to address the needs and concerns of non-resident Rajasthanis (NRR). "The bidding process will go on till July 15. By August 15, it is expected that airlines will come up to operate more flights from these two airports," Srivastava said while referring to the .

Districts in Rajasthan's Bikaner, Jaipur divisions see min temperature dip

Districts in Rajasthan's Bikaner and Jaipur divisions witnessed a decline in minimum temperatures in the past 24 hours, a Met office spokesperson said

Udaipur, Bikaner schools close till Jan 18 as mercury drops in Rajasthan

The IMD has predicted a return of cold wave conditions in several states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh till January 19, 2023

OIL interested in picking up petroleum mining lease in Jaisalmer, Bikaner

OIL produces heavy oil and natural gas at Tanot Dandewala and Baghewala in the state, and is exploring PML for five more locations in the state.

One year after Jalalabad bomb blast, accused arrested from Bikaner

An accused wanted in the bomb blast case in Punjab's Jalalabad last year was arrested from Bikaner district of Rajasthan, officials said on Sunday. Gurcharan Singh alia Channa was arrested during a joint operation carried out by the slueths belonging to the Punjab and Rajasthan police on Friday. A bomb had exploded in Jalalabad town of Fazilka district in September last year, leaving one person dead. Police sources said Gurcharan had been working as a labourer in Bikaner for the last few months. Gurcharan carried a cash reward of Rs 2 lakh which had been announced by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing this case. The NIA had earlier this year filed a charge sheet against six Khalistani terrorists, including two Pakistanis, for their alleged involvement in the case. They were charged with sections of the Explosive Substances Act; the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act; the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code before a special NIA c

Rays Experts to commission world's largest solar park in Rajasthan

The 9000-acre solar park will be built in Bikaner, Rajasthan

Nadda to visit farmer-dominated Hanumangarh, Sriganganagar on May 10-11

He will address party leaders and workers of Bikaner division, which comprises Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Sriganganagar, and Churu districts

Rajasthan reels under heat wave; Bikaner hottest at 47.1 degrees Celsius

With dust storms and drizzle, a change in weather was reported in some areas, including Jaipur

Bikaji Foods International files for IPO, may raise around Rs 1,000 cr

Certain shareholders of the Rajasthan-based company, including two promoters, plan to offload around 2.94 crore shares through the OFS route

Green wall of Bikaner: Professor plants trees to prevent desertification

In the last 15 years, Professor Jyani has used his own funding to plant over million trees in Western Rajasthan

A flight to Bikaner

This week, I was glad to learn there is now a second flight from Delhi to Bikaner