Gowtham’s seven-wicket haul against JK helps Karnataka seal semifinal spot

Jammu: Off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham snapped seven wickets as Karnataka sealed their place in the semifinals after thrashing Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs on the final day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, here on Monday. Resuming the day at 245 for four, Karnataka added another 71 runs before folding for 316 in their second innings, […]
Govt to boost water sports in JK: Navin Choudhary

JK to host first ever Indoor National Rowing Championship soon
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Education and Technical Education Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today said that Government was aiming to take remarkable steps in boosting water sports across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to athletes during a ceremony at Banquet Hall, Srinagar, Choudhary said that Jammu and Kashmir has a tremendous potential in water sports and Government was […]
Gulmarg to host national winter games from March 7

Srinagar: The world famous ski destination Gulmarg in north Kashmir is all set to host a five-day national winter games from March 7 under the Khelo India programme, officials said on Tuesday. Sports secretary Sarmad Hafeez reviewed arrangements for the mega event with concerned departments and stakeholders, an official spokesman said. “There will be 30 […]
U-19 World Cup: Yashasvi, bowlers help India crush Pakistan by 10 wickets, enter 7th final

Potchefstroom (South Africa): Yashasvi Jaiswal batted like a man among boys while Kartik Tyagi reminded Pakistan of Waqar Younis’ toe-crushing yorkers as defending champions India walloped their arch-rivals by 10 wickets to enter their seventh ICC U-19 World Cup final here on Tuesday. The gulf in class between the two sides was evident as Indian […]
Odisha nose ahead against JK, lead of 173 runs
Cuttack: Odisha enjoyed a slight advantage in their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Jammu and Kashmir by taking an overall lead of 173 runs on the second day here on Monday. Fourteen wickets fell on the second day after the bowlers had shone by picking up 13 scalps on day one. The home side, […]
I-League in Kashmir: Unable to watch, many fans return dejected

Srinagar: Kashmir hosted its first football match post- August 5 with Real Kashmir Football Club defeating defending champions Chennai City in the I-League on Thursday but a large number of fans returning dejected not able to watch the game acted as a dampener. Hundreds of RKFC fans turned up at the TRC astro turf stadium here […]
In a first, Rafiabad pro- Kabbadi League played under floodlights

Sopore: For the first time, Rafiabad Pro-Kabbadi championship was played at Reban ground under floodlights on Monday evening. The championship was organised by Youth Committee of Reban Rafiabad in which 16 teams from four districts of Kashmir participated The inaugural match of the championship was played between Haripora Handwara and Nowpora Rafiabad teams on Monday […]
Cricket Parvez Rasool calls for 2-year ban on players who fudge age
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s most recognisable cricketer, Parvez Rasool Tuesday called for a two-year ban on any player who fudges his date of birth. “It is my opinion that those who have produced fake documents with regard to their age, should be punished and banned for two years. Even those who have retired from playing […]
‘Save Sopore Football Tourney’

Moosa Blues FC defeat Young Boys Sopore
Moosa Blues FC defeat Young Boys Sopore
Mehbooba blames new ‘jersey’ for India’s defeat against England

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Sunday blamed the Indian cricket team’s new orange jersey for their loss against England in a World Cup match on Sunday. “Call me superstitious but I’d say it’s the jersey that ended India’s winning streak in the #ICCWorldCup2019,” Mehbooba wrote on Twitter. The Indian team sported […]