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  Massive sandstorm turns skies black in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, brings respite from heatwave | VIDEO

  Rajasthan | May 31, 2026 23:52 IST

  The sandstorm in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, however, gave a breather to the people from the scorching heat, as the temperature substitutionally reduced in parts of the district.

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  Jaisalmer dead cow carcass row: Contractor suspended after over 300 carcasses found at dumping yard

  Rajasthan | May 25, 2026 15:13 IST

  According to officials, the dead animals had been brought to the site over several days but were not properly buried or disposed of by the contractor responsible for the work.

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  Rajasthan's Jaisalmer faces water crisis amid heatwave: Locals say no water in taps for past 10 days

  Rajasthan | May 23, 2026 10:56 IST

  Rajasthan's Jaisalmer faces water crisis: Locals in several colonies claim that the water supplied via municipal tankers arrives only once every 4 to 5 days, severely aggravating their plight in the blistering summer heat.

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  President Murmu takes sortie in LCH 'Prachand' near India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer | Watch

  India | February 27, 2026 13:00 IST

  LCH 'Prachand' is India's first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

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  Indian Army showcases strength in 'Exercise Maru Jwala' as part of tri-services drill in Jaisalmer

  India | November 13, 2025 2:15 IST

  The large-scale exercise brought together several elite formations of the Southern Command, including rapid and specialised units.

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  Jaisalmer bus fire: Govt suspends two DTO officers for alleged laxity, death count rises to 21

  Rajasthan | October 15, 2025 23:46 IST

  The bus caught fire near the Army War Memorial. The Army personnel reached the site quickly and joined the rescue operations. The door had to be pried open, while a few passengers managed to escape by breaking windows. Water from a passing tanker was also used to control the flame.

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  Jaisalmer bus fire: How a newly-bought sleeper bus turned death trap for passengers

  Rajasthan | October 15, 2025 14:49 IST

  Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 15 others sustained serious burn injuries when a private bus bound for Jodhpur caught fire barely ten minutes after departing from Jaisalmer on Tuesday afternoon. Several bodies were discovered piled atop one another inside the vehicle.

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  20 burnt alive, several others injured as moving bus goes up in flames in Jaisalmer | VIDEO

  Rajasthan | October 14, 2025 23:52 IST

  A private bus caught fire while moving near the Thaiyat military station in Jaisalmer. Firefighters and Army personnel rushed to the spot to carry out the rescue operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragic incident.

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  Watch: Fossils dating back over 200 million years found in Jaisalmer, experts hint Jurassic age link

  India | August 26, 2025 8:46 IST

  Preliminary studies indicate that the Jurassic-era fossil may belong to a phytosaur, an ancient crocodile-like reptile that inhabited forested regions near river ecosystems.

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  DRDO guest house manager arrested for spying, leaking confidential information to Pakistan's ISI

  Rajasthan | August 13, 2025 10:25 IST

  The accused, Mahendra Prasad (32), was employed as the manager of the DRDO Guest House at the Chandan Field Firing Range.

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  Six-year-old dies, teacher injured as school gate slab collapses in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

  Rajasthan | July 28, 2025 16:07 IST

  A six-year-old boy died and a teacher was injured after a concrete slab holding up the main gate of a government school collapsed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district. The incident occurred just days after seven children were killed in a school building collapse in Jhalawar, sparking outrage.

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  Two Pakistani nationals found dead inside Indian territory near Jaisalmer border, probe on

  India | June 29, 2025 11:18 IST

  According to preliminary reports, the deceased individuals are believed to be under 20 years of age and reportedly belonged to the Hindu community.

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  Security agencies detain government employee on charges of suspicion in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

  Rajasthan | May 29, 2025 12:23 IST

  Rajasthan: According to sources, despite being a government employee, Shakur Khan travelled to Pakistan without informing his department.

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  Four killed in accident after a camper vehicle collided with a truck in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

  Rajasthan | May 24, 2025 14:04 IST

  The collision was so severe that the camper was completely crushed, trapping all four individuals inside. Authorities had to deploy a crane to extricate the bodies from the mangled vehicle.

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  List of Indian airports where DGCA bans taking photos, videos | Full details

  India | May 23, 2025 13:02 IST

  The government and DGCA urge passengers to take the rules seriously and comply. Passengers are also advised not to take photos or videos during flights involving military airbases. If passengers are confused or have questions/queries during flight, they should speak to the cabin crew immediately.

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  Full lockdown imposed in Rajathan’s Jaisalmer, train movement suspended amid Indo-Pak conflict

  Rajasthan | May 10, 2025 16:04 IST

  Lockdown in Jaisalmer: As per the advise of District administration due to red alert in Jaisalmer area, train movement suspended at Jaisalmer station. The Indian Railways has also cancelled several trains operating from Barmer and Jaisalmer after escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

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  India-Pakistan conflict: Multiple explosions heard in border town Jaisalmer and Pokhran | Video

  Rajasthan | May 10, 2025 13:46 IST

  The tensions between India and Pakistan are not looking to de-escalate anytime soon, as after Pakistan's multiple airbases were attacked, Srinagar, Sirsa, Amritsar and now Jaisalmer have been under the cloud of missile attacks and momb explosions since the start of the day on May 10.

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  India destroys Pakistan's Abdali missile in Jaisalmer | VIDEO

  India | May 10, 2025 9:30 IST

  Abdali missile shot down in Jaisalmer: The wreckage of the missile fell in an open field near a village in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. No casualties have been reported in the incident.

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  Drone attacks in Barmer and Jaisalmer: Loud explosions heard, red alert issued

  Rajasthan | May 09, 2025 21:50 IST

  Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate as Barmer and Jaisalmer face heightened security, with fresh drone activity and a red alert issued following targeted aggression from Pakistani forces.

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  Jaisalmer on high alert: Complete blackout, market shutdown amid India-Pakistan tensions

  Rajasthan | May 09, 2025 17:05 IST

  Jaisalmer has enforced a complete blackout, market closure, and movement restrictions amid rising India-Pakistan border tensions and recent security threats.