The Thar Desert is one of the most arduous natural environments in the Indian subcontinent. The high temperatures, low rainfall, and large areas of arid land make it very difficult for life to survive. In such a natural setting, water is the determining factor for where life can and cannot be sustained. Over the years,…
JAISALMER: Forest officials in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer have successfully fitted a radio collar on an endangered caracal cat for the first time in India, a move expected to provide crucial data on the elusive wild cat’s movements and behaviour.According to the forest department, the operation began after officials received information on Sunday night that a caracal…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan State Amateur (Under-2300) FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026, currently underway at the Subodh College campus, witnessed exciting battles as the fourth round concluded successfully in Jaipur.The championship is being organized under the aegis of the Jaipur District Chess Association (JDCA) as a selection trial (Open & Women) for the state team. The…
Jaipur: Chess is alive and kicking in Rajasthan with so many players from the desert region excelling at the national-level tournaments.Under the able guidance of Jaipur District Chess Association officials and sincere coaches, state players have made a mark at the top level. Rajasthan players also delivered impressive performances at the recently concluded Odisha Open…
JAIPUR: Nagaur police raided a farmhouse and seized nearly 10,000kg of ammonium nitrate and other material used to make explosives late Saturday night. One person was arrested in this connection on charges of illegal storage and trafficking of explosives.“This was a very large consignment of explosives being stored in one place. It could have led…
