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Jaipur: Uncertainty over the availability of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Stadium has prompted the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee to explore alternative venues, including the international cricket stadium by Miraj group in Nathdwara. The committee, led by convenor DD Kumawat and comprising members Pinkesh Porwal and Mohit Yadav, inspected the Miraj ground on…

Jaipur: World Chess Day, celebrated annually on July 20, commemorates the founding of the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), the World Chess Federation, in 1924. This day serves as a global celebration of chess, recognizing its historical significance, educational value, and its role in fostering international understanding and cooperation. A Game of Intellect and StrategyChess,…

Jaipur: Two days after the decomposed bodies of 67-year-old retired army officer Gopal Verma and his 62-year-old wife Nirmala Verma were found in their locked home in Bikaner’s Muktaprasad Colony, police Friday arrested three people, including a couple who once lived in the house as tenants.Police said the murder was carried out by six people,…

Jaipur: A delegation comprising over 30 councillors conducted a sit-in protest Friday outside the commissioner’s office of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Heritage, run by a Congress board.The councillors raised slogans against mayor Kusum Yadav, and Commissioner, Nidhi Patel, alleging inaction in restoring civic facilities during the ongoing monsoon. They also criticised the mayor and other…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Police Friday arrested three more licensed gun shop operators from Uttar Pradesh in a continued crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, bringing the total number of arrests to 15. The arrests reveal a sophisticated smuggling operation where legitimate firearms dealers were secretly supplying weapons to criminal networks across state lines.The latest arrests include…