Kota

As the state of Rajasthan continues to experience severe rains, schools in the Kota and Bundi districts will be closed on August 23. District administration and the government made the decision to extend the holiday due to a flood-like situation in both districts. Additionally, the IMD has issued a warning regarding isolated sections of Rajasthan's eastern and western regions experiencing severe rain.

In Kota's Jhalawar district, child marriage in the Gurjar community, which happened last week, was reported on May 2, confirmed police. The incident came to light after a short video clip of the minor-couple went viral. As of now, the police arrested one and booked five people under sections of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Furthermore, a show-cause notice was sent to officials of the Rawasiya gram panchayat.
 

In Rajasthan's Kota, a massive fire broke out at a chemical factory on December 24. About five fire tenders, police officials and others rushed to the spot to douse the fire and control the situation. Residents near the city mall area, where the factory was located, were evacuated as part of the rescue operation. Luckily, no casualties have been reported, and the reason behind the fire is uncertain. 

In Rajasthan's Kota district, nine infants have died since December 9 at a state-run JK Lon hospital. Reportedly, five infants had died on December 9 and four on December 10. Health Minister Raghu Sharma has ordered an investigation on the deaths and has warned the authorities of strict measures. Hospital Superintendent Dr SC Dulara has claimed though child-deaths happen, "nine deaths of newborns in 24 hours cannot be termed normal.”