Bangladesh’s pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level
Chennai: For the last one month, Bangladesh is on a mission to reverse a long-standing trend of left-arm spinners leading their bowling. Two beanpole quicks are at the forefront of that changing of baton – Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana. They arrived on these shores after a sensational effort against Pakistan, but India could be […]
Punjab win 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship
Jalandhar: Punjab edged out Uttar Pradesh 4-3 in a thrilling shootout to claim the 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship title here on Thursday. In a tightly-contested final, Sukhwinder Singh (5′), Jarman Singh (33′), and Jobanpreet Singh (39′) found the back of the net for Punjab, while Ajeet Yadav (31′), Suraj Pal (48′), and […]
Sumit Nagal demanded fee of USD 50,000 to play for India; standard practice says the player
New Delhi: The All India Tennis Association on Thursday claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of USD 50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India but the country’s top singles player defended himself, saying it is “standard practice” for athletes to be paid for their services. Nagal had opted out of the recent […]
Modi hits out at NC-Cong alliance over Pak minister’s remarks, says no power can restore Art 370
Katra (Reasi): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and NC alliance following remarks by Pakistan’s defence minister regarding Article 370 and accused the coalition of pursuing the neighbouring country’s agenda. Modi claimed that Pakistan’s agenda fosters violence and unrest. The prime minister asserted that Article 370 cannot be […]
PM Modi asks people to vote for J&K’s future, promises restoration of statehood
Katra (J&K): Asking people to cast their votes wisely in the ongoing Assembly polls that are “linked to the future of Jammu and Kashmir”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the voters should ensure the sunset of the politics practised by the Congress, NC and PDP, which have “inflicted wounds” in the region for […]
Bani hosts mega SVEEP rally to highlight power of voting
KATHUA: In a significant initiative to raise public awareness about the importance of voting in a democratic setup, a mega rally was organized today in the Sarthali locality of 63-Bani here under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program. The rally held under the guidance of RO 63-Bani, Gias ul Haq (SDM), witnessed […]
Second round of EVM randomisation conducted in Jammu
JAMMU: The second randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines was successfully conducted today here at the district headquarters Jammu. The process was held in the presence of representatives from the political parties, ensuring transparency and fairness in the lead-up to the forthcoming Assembly elections.District Election Officer, Sachin Kumar Vaishya oversaw the randomization in presence of General […]
Aijaz Asad assumes charge as Secretary RDD; holds interactive session with staff
SRINAGAR, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today assumed the charge as Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR) and had an exclusive interactive session with the officers and officials at Civil Secretariat Srinagar. Dr Shahid Choudhary, the outgoing Secretary, praised the hard work and dedication of the officers and exuded confidence that the department will serve […]
SVEEP awareness programme conducted at GHSS Gund Hassi Bhat
SRINAGAR: A SVEEP programme was organised at Hokersar in which various institutions along with students, teachers and locals participated. The event aimed to promote voter awareness and participation, skillfully blending art with civic responsibility. Nodal Officer SVEEP & CEO Srinagar, Shabeena Kaiser was the Chief Guest. She highlighted the significance of such initiatives in promoting […]
General Observer evaluates Election preparations in Tehsil Pouni
REASI: General Observer for the Reasi and SMVD Assembly constituencies Avi Prasad undertook a detailed tour of Tehsil Pouni to assess the election preparedness in the region. His visit began at the Tehsil Office in Pouni, where he engaged with Tehsildar Pouni Sahil Randhawa, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the electoral arrangements in place. […]
