Khelo India Winter Games: Athletes accuse govt of denying them cash prize
Gulmarg: The award winners of the much-hyped first Khelo India Winter Games that concluded on Wednesday at famous Ski-resort Gulmarg have accused government of denying them cash prize. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiuju had inaugurated the five-day Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg on March 7. The players accused authorities of […]
Gulmarg winter games to begin despite advisory to avoid mass gatherings
Srinagar: At a time when Coronavirus is creating fear among general masses and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued advisory banning mass gatherings, the stage is set for the Khelo India Winter Games here in ski-resort Gulmarg. Gulmarg will see large gatherings from March 7 to 11. These games have come under sharp […]
ED attaches assets in JKCA funds fraud under PMLA
New Delhi: The ED has attached assets worth Rs 2.6 crore in a money laundering case related to the alleged embezzlement of funds of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), the central agency said on Saturday. A provisional order for attachment of assets has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) […]
Coronavirus: Six countries, including China, pull out of shooting World Cup in Delhi
New Delhi: The novel coronavirus outbreak has prompted six countries, including the deadly disease’s epicentre China, to withdraw from next month’s shooting World Cup here, the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) revealed on Wednesday. The ISSF World Cup is slated to be held from March 15 to 26 at the Karni Singh Shooting Range […]
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 […]
