Churu is among the top 10 cleanest districts in plains, according to the first-ever survey of rural areas across the country.

Jaipur: Prolonged heatwave conditions prevailed at several parts of the state on Wednesday as Bikaner remained hottest in the state with a maximum temperature of 47 degrees Celsius, the meteorologi

There was no respite from the blistering heat conditions in the state.

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With an aim to address acute water shortage in Rajasthan, state government is considering to rope in a company to explore underground water stream in Churu-Rajgarh-Sardarshahar area.

The heat wave conditions made a comeback in most parts of western Rajasthan on Sunday as no rainfall occurred in over a month in the state while Churu became the hottest place at 42.8 degrees Celsi

Over 350 villages in "water stressed" Churu district have no water woes.

Searing heat conditions prevailed in the northern region as mercury soared to record levels at many places with Churu registering a blistering high of 48.3 degrees Celsius.

Rajasthan, which ranks among the bottom five states in the country for open defecation, has something to cheer about.