Satish Sharma declares the 68th National School Games 2024-25 closed
Jharkhand emerges U-17 Girls Football Champion JAMMU: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, FCS&CA and Transport, Satish Sharma, today declared the 68th National School Games in four sports disciplines of Judo, Fencing, Wushu and Football closed in a grand valedictory ceremony at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. A total of around 4000 athletes […]
Satish Sharma visits NABARD J&K Regional Office
Emphasises focus on outcome-based implementation of programs JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today visited the Jammu & Kashmir Regional Office of NABARD.Chief General Manager (CGM), NABARD, Bhallamudi Sridhar; Deputy General Manager Urmil Lata; General Manager, […]
Rupee settles on a flat note near all-time low at 84.85 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee settled for the day on a flat note higher by just 1 paisa at 84.85 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, a tad above its all-time low level, as change of guard at the Reserve Bank of India raised expectations of a shift in the central bank’s monetary policy. The government […]
Security enhanced outside Bangladesh High Commission in view of protest march
New Delhi: Security was stepped up outside the Bangladesh High Commission here on Tuesday in view of a protest march against alleged targeting of minorities in the neighbouring country, with officials saying the agitation caused traffic disruptions and inconvenience to commuters. A senior police officer said they made adequate security arrangements in the area in […]
Delhi polls: Kejriwal announces Rs 10 lakh insurance for auto drivers
New Delhi: Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced Rs 10 lakh insurance for the city’s auto drivers. Kejriwal, who had lunch with the family members of an auto driver in Kondli constituency, also promised Rs 1 lakh as assistance to the auto drivers for the marriage of their […]
Gilchrist says Australia were ‘stung’ by criticism post Perth loss, praises “aggressive” Cummins
Adelaide: Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia were “stung” by the criticism following their loss in Perth, but have returned to their best, driven by captain Pat Cummins’ controlled aggression. Australia, who had drawn a lot of flak for the 295-run loss in the opening Perth Test, bounced back by registering an emphatic 10-wicket win […]
Sunny Dhillon banned by ICC for “attempt” to fix matches
Dubai: Sunny Dhillon, a former assistant coach of an Abu Dhabi T10 League franchise, was on Tuesday banned from all forms of cricket for six years by the sport’s governing body for “attempting” to fix matches. Dhillon was charged last year. The ban has been back dated to September 13, 2023, the date Dhillon was […]
India aim to avoid clean sweep against Australia as World Cup preparations face reality check
Perth,: A battered and bruised India will look to avoid a clean sweep and address some glaring issues ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup at home when they face Australia in the third and final women’s ODI here on Wednesday. The three-match series against the seven-time defending world champions has served as a harsh […]
Day 1 of Boxing Day Test between India and Australia sold out
Melbourne: Tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground have sold out, highlighting the public’s strong interest in the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The strong demand for tickets comes a couple of days after hosts Australia made a stunning comeback, handing India a […]
Mark Taylor urges senior India teammates to address Siraj’s premature celebrations
Adelaide: Former Australian captain Mark Taylor believes Mohammed Siraj has a tendency of celebrating wickets prematurely without waiting for the umpire’s decision and his senior India teammates should have a word with the pacer to address this as it is giving him a “bad look”. Taylor said Siraj charges down the wicket towards his teammates, […]
