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A major accident occurred in Jodhpur early on Friday morning. A car, fleeing from the police at the Pawta Circle, collided with a moped near Phoolerao Park in the Mahamandir police station area. Two youths were thrown off, one of whom died, while the other is critically injured. Car fleeing police crushes youth (Photo: Patrika) Jodhpur News: Speeding and negligence claimed the life of one youth in Jodhpur city, while another was critically injured. The incident occurred near Phoolerao Park in the Mahamandir police station area around 4:30 AM on Friday. According to information, during their night patrol at Pawta Circle, the police signalled a suspicious car to stop. However, instead of halting, the driver accelerated and sped away. In an attempt to evade the police, the driver further increased the vehicle’s speed. Car Collides with Moped The speeding car slammed into a moped that suddenly entered the road near Phoolerao Park. The force of the collision threw the two youths off the vehicle, killing one on the spot, while the other suffered critical injuries. The injured youth was immediately rushed to the hospital, where his condition is reported to be critical. Following the accident, the car driver fled the scene along with the vehicle. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police arrived at the spot and began their investigation. The victim’s family is extremely agitated over the incident and is demanding the swift arrest of the accused driver. Vehicle Overturns After Breaking Railing and Wall Meanwhile, another high-speed accident occurred in the city. A speeding Bolero pickup truck, travelling from Pawta Circle towards Ratanada on the Raikabagh Overbridge, lost control on a curve. The vehicle broke through the railing and a wall before falling off the overbridge and overturning.

Gold-Silver Rates: Jewellery gold prices rose by ₹3400 to ₹160,000, while pure gold prices were ₹160,800 per 10 grams. Gold and Silver Prices Surge Again Sarafa Market Latest Update: On Friday, prices of both gold and silver saw an increase in Kota’s Sarafa Market. Silver prices rose by ₹14,000 per kg to ₹314,000 per kg. Jewellery gold prices increased by ₹3,400 to ₹160,000, while pure gold was priced at ₹160,800 per 10 grams. Gold Carat Rates Gold (24k) (99.5): 159500Gold (22k): 147685Gold (20k): 138696Gold (18k): 127600Gold (14k): 112324(Rates as per Kota Jewellers Association) Mandi News: Edible Oils Saw a Surge Bhamashah Mandi was closed on Friday for Basant Panchami. In the grocery market, edible oils saw a surge, with all edible oils increasing by ₹35 per tin. Sugar was priced at ₹40 per quintal. Edible Oil Rates: (15 kg per tin) Soya Refined Fortune 2410, Chambal 2370, Sadabahar 2250, Local Refined 2160, Deep Jyoti 2270, Mustard Swastik 2610, Linseed 2410 rupees per tin. Groundnut: Truck 3040, Kota Swastik 2630, Sona Sikka 2960, Kataria Gold 2680 rupees per tin. Vanaspati Ghee: Scooter 1870, Ashoka 1840 rupees per tin. Sugar: 4080 to 4140 per quintal. Desi Ghee: Milk Food 8950, Kota Fresh 8500, Paras 8900, Nova 8850, Amul 9800, Madhusudan 9280 rupees per tin. Rice and Pulses: Basmati Rice 7000-8500, Moong Dal 8300-8700, Moonger 9200-9600, Chana Dal 6500-6700, Tur Dal 84000-11600 quintal.

The spell of bone-chilling cold continues in Jaipur and many other cities due to the effect of a strong western disturbance in the state. Although the rain has subsided, icy winds from the north have caused shivers. Along with the severe cold, the mercury in many areas has dropped below the freezing point. Mount Abu records minimum temperature of minus 5.0 degrees Celsius, ice freezes (Photo: Patrika) Jaipur: The severe cold spell continues in many cities, including the capital Jaipur, following a strong Western Disturbance affecting the state. Although the rain has subsided, icy winds from the north have caused a bone-chilling cold. Along with the intense cold, the mercury in many areas has dropped below the freezing point. Mount Abu recorded a temperature of minus 5.0 degrees Celsius last night, the lowest of the season. According to meteorologists, the weather will remain dry in most districts of the state for the next one to two days. However, the severe cold spell will continue due to icy winds reaching the plains of the state from the Himalayan foothills. On the other hand, a new Western Disturbance is likely to become active in the northeastern parts of the state from January 26. Due to its impact, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some parts of 15 cities in the state on January 26, 27, and 28, accompanied by strong cold winds. Mercury at Minus 5.0 Degrees in Mount Abu, Frost Forms Mount Abu recorded the steepest drop in minimum temperature last night, with the mercury falling to minus 5.0 degrees Celsius. Frost formed in fields and farmlands, and due to the intense cold, people remained indoors until late in the morning. Besides Mount Abu, the night temperature in some other cities of the state also dropped below 5 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperatures recorded were: Lunkaransar 0.3, Pali 2.9, Nagaur 0.5, Sri Ganganagar 3.5, Sirohi 4.0, Sikar 3.2, Fatehpur 2.3 degrees Celsius. In Jaipur, the temperature recorded last night was 9.4 degrees Celsius. Yellow Alert for Rain in These Cities for 3 Days The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Sikar, Didwana-Kuchaman, Khairthal Tijara, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli, Jaipur, Dausa, Kotputli-Behror, Jhunjhunu, Deeg, and Tonk on January 26, 27, and 28.