J&K Sports Council deploys sport as a frontline tool against drug abuse
Pledge drives, women’s self-defence camps, youth competitions span UT SRINAGAR: Through a sustained, ground-level campaign reaching students, athletes, and communities across J&K, the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council has positioned organised sport as a powerful tool in combating substance abuse across the Union Territory. Over recent weeks, the Sports Council has implemented an intensive calendar […]
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Satish Sharma lead ‘Sundays on Cycle’ in Srinagar
Promote fitness, sustainability, Viksit Bharat Vision SRINAGAR: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma today participated in the “Sundays on Cycle – Special Edition (Chintan Shivir 2026)” event held […]
India’s sporting ambitions must be realised through execution on ground, not on paper: Mandaviya
Srinagar: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that the country’s 10-year roadmap of becoming a global sporting powerhouse must be realised through execution on the ground. Mandaviya chaired Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports of states and Union Territories of the country. Over 15 state sports ministers, along with […]
BCCI President calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Mithun Manhas, President, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said.
India beat New Zealand in final, defend T20 World Cup title
Ahmedabad, Mar 8 (PTI) India produced a batting spectacle of rare ferocity to overwhelm New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash and defend the T20 World Cup title after posting a record total here on Sunday. Powered by a blazing 89 from Sanju Samson and explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52) and Ishan […]
‘Remarkable triumph’: PM Modi congratulates Indian team for winning T20 World Cup
New Delhi, Mar 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and said the remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. India won the T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held in Ahmedabad. “Champions! Congratulations to […]
Hope India wins T20 World Cup by comfortable margin: CM Omar
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed hope that India will register a comfortable victory in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday to retain the trophy. “We hope that India will win big (on Sunday). In the semifinal against England, it was a bit of a heart-stopping moment […]
History in Making: J&K inch close to maiden Ranji title
CM Omar reaches Hubballi to cheer team JK Hubballi (Karnataka): A by-the-book pacer Auqib Nabi and an unorthodox opener Qamran Iqbal blended their skills to place Jammu and Kashmir in a prime position to lift their maiden Ranji Trophy title against Karnataka on the penultimate day of the five-day final here on Friday. Iqbal […]
Ranji Trophy Finals: Abid Nabi puts J&K in commanding position against Karnataka
Hubballi: India’s latest pace sensation Aqib Nabi rocked Karnataka’s star-studded top-order with a sensational opening spell as Jammu and Kashmir took a vice-like grip on the Ranji Trophy final despite Mayank Agarwal’s defiant hundred here on Thursday. At stumps on the third day, eight-time champions Karnataka were placed at 220 for five, trailing the visitors […]
BJP MLA calls for use of AI in sports trials for fair selections
Jammu: BJP MLA Devyani Rana on Friday suggested the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) during selection in sports trials in Jammu and Kashmir to promote transparency and ensure that the most deserving athletes are chosen. Demanding transparency in sports trials, reports and livestreaming, Rana stated that AI tools could significantly improve sports training and performance […]