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Jodhpur: Taking a strict stance on unfit vehicles plying on Rajasthan’s roads and the so-called “jugaad system” operating in the transport department in the name of fitness certificates, the high court’s principal seat here directed that from April 15, vehicle fitness inspections across Rajasthan must be conducted only through automated testing stations.A division bench of…

Jaipur: Around 40 passengers were evacuated after a sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck in Bikaner early Wednesday, police said.The accident took place around 5.15am near Shri Dungargarh, shortly after the bus crossed the town limits. The bus was travelling from Agra to Bikaner. Police said the bus hit a fodder-laden…

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Ranji Trophy stalwart Vineet Saxena has been appointed as the batting coach of India A team for the upcoming T20 World Cup warm-up matches.Earlier, 45-year-old Saxena has served as batting coach in the Duleep Trophy and NCA’s high performance camp. The former Rajasthan batter was also the head coach of Rajasthan senior…

Jodhpur: Counterfeit pipes sold under the ‘NANDI’ name were seized in Jodhpur during a raid ordered by a Commercial Court in Delhi.The manufacturer of Nandi brand pipes said it received continuous complaints that Anant Mandhana & Ors, based in Jodhpur, were manufacturing and selling fake pipes under the name ‘NANDI’. The packaging, brand name, design,…

Jaisalmer: Four senior officers from Rajasthan are among those from the Indian Air Force, Army, Border Security Force and Central Industrial Security Force approved for awards by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the 77th Republic Day.Group Captain Amit Dubey (VSM), Air Force Station Commander at the Jaisalmer air base, has been selected for…