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Legends League cricketers take a swing at Jammu Tawi Golf Course

editor November 29, 2023

JAMMU: Renowned Legends League players, such as Martin Guptil, Kevin Pietersen, Ben Dunk, Devon Smith, Rusty Theron, Tilakratne Dilshan, Nikhil Chopra, and others, enjoyed a leisurely round of golf at the picturesque Jammu Tawi Golf Course as a delightful break from their busy tournament schedule. During their day off from the intense cricket matches at Maulana Aazad Stadium Jammu, these legendary cricket players displayed their abilities on the golf course, entertaining the local audience who came to watch this exceptional display of athletic talent. Players were spotted having a friendly competition amid the verdant greens and magnificent scenery of the Jammu Tawi Golf Course, showcasing the brotherhood that exists beyond the rules of cricket.The golfers showered in admiration, impressed by the Jammu Tawi Golf Course's immaculate beauty and high levels of maintenance. "Jammu's golf course is just as magical as the cricket grounds; it's not just about the cricket, Martin Guptil said." Kevin Pietersen agreed, stating that the incredible course would live on in their memory. The cricketers' visit to the Jammu Tawi Golf Course not only gave them a much-needed rest, but it also helped to strengthen ties between the locals and the world-class athletes.Their off-day golf outing is a treasured part of their Jammu experience, even as these cricket giants continue to amaze on the pitch. The cricket players were appreciated for their time and warm remarks by Manav Gupta, Secretary of the Jammu Tawi Golf Course. In addition, he welcomed them to future events at Jammu Tawi Golf Course and gave them an update on the course's amenities. [caption id="attachment_6363" align="alignnone" width="300"] Legends League cricketers take a swing at Jammu Tawi Golf Course[/caption]

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Jammu A Lovely Place, IPL Matches A Possibility: Former NZ Captain Ross Taylor

editor November 28, 2023

JAMMU, Nov 28: Ross Taylor, the former captain of New Zealand cricket, described Jammu as a "lovely place" and expressed his belief that the Indian Premier League could play at the recently renovated Maulana Azad Stadium in the city centre. After a break of more than thirty years, the cricketer and more than a hundred former greats of the game have returned to Jammu and Kashmir's winter capital for the second season of the Legends League T20 cricket competition. Under floodlights, the 20,000-seat stadium hosted the first of the four matches on Monday night, drawing a boisterous crowd of supporters from throughout the region, including the Kashmir valley. "I believe you need to add a little extra grass to it.The beauty of cricket is that it is played differently in different parts of India. Similar wickets shouldn't be found everywhere, and this black dirt was a little low and sluggish. "Clearly, the final over decided the match, and in Twenty20 cricket, that's what you want," Taylor remarked. The hitter said as much to reporters during a post-game interview following Southern SuperStars' exciting five-wicket victory over Manipal Tigers. The Southern SuperStars needed 28 runs in the final two overs to overcome the modest 124 runs that the Manipal Tigers had set, and they did so thanks to Pawan Negi's valiant innings to end the match in 19.4 overs. Even though Harbhajan Singh of the Manipal Tigers is a bowler, the crowd of cricket enthusiasts was clearly cheering him on with every hit to the fence. The most economical bowler was Singh, who conceded just 10 runs in his four overs and claimed the crucial wicket of Jesse Ryder, the explosive opener. Taylor praised the Legends league's organisers and stated that it is beneficial for players to continue playing cricket after retirement. It is encouraging to see legends from other nations, including Harbhajan and (Suresh) Raina, come to life. People believe they won't see them again when they do retire, he said. Spreading the game and visiting unconventional cricketing locations like Jammu and Dehradun, which are presumably off the international calendar, is also a pleasant idea. The New Zealand player, who participated in 112 international tests and crushed 19 tonnes in a 15-year career, said, "People do come out at smaller places and see their heroes which is fantastic." Taylor, who was from an equally fascinating place, was also convinced about Jammu.This was a really enjoyable place for me. It's pleasant to be in Jammu. I haven't played here in the past. This region of the world is quite beautiful. Tuesday was a rest day for players like Kevin Piertersen, Devon Smith, Martin Guptill, and Nikhil Chopra at Jammu Tawi Golf Course. Some players, like Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, and S Sreesanth, offered prayers at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills. "The objective of the league is to take cricket where the game has not taken place for a very long time," said Raman Raheja, co-founder and chief executive officer of Legends League cricket, while thanking the audience for their attendance. In this third leg of the tournament, six teams comprising more than 100 former international players have advanced this far. We've played eight matches in Ranchi and Dehradun, and we currently have four in Jammu," he stated. Bilal Ahmad Mir, a Srinagar resident, was able to witness the players in person for the first time thanks to the series. "I watched a match in a stadium for the first time, and I thoroughly enjoyed it." Sanjay Kumar, speaking for the locals, said that they are pleased that Jammu is hosting such competitive cricket matches. He also asked for a reduction in the price of tickets for the final three matches. [caption id="attachment_6333" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu A…

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NASA Chief Meets Dr Jitendra, Discusses Launching Joint Satellite With ISRO

editor November 28, 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 28 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh disclosed during a meeting with a high-level delegation of NASA, the premier USA agency, that the US and India will launch the joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), in the first quarter of 2019. NASA Chief Administrator Bill Nelson led the delegation. The goal is to launch NISAR onboard the GSLV in India. NISAR data will be very helpful for researching land ecosystems, solid earth deformation, sea ice, coastal oceans, mountains, and polar cryosphere on a regional to global scale.It was reported that NASA/JPL officials were present when ISRO's S-band SAR and NASA's L-band SAR were integrated at JPL/NASA. Currently, integrated L & S band SAR is being tested with the satellite at URSC, Bangalore. Nelson commended Dr. Jitendra Singh for the historic Chandrayaan-3 landing on the uncharted South Polar region of the Moon and urged him to move forward with plans to send India's first astronaut on a NASA rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) as soon as possible.The two countries decided to start a two-week joint India-US space flight next year during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US earlier this year. NASA sees a chance for Indian astronauts in the Private Astronaut Mission in 2024. A Joint Working Group (JWG) on Human Spaceflight Cooperation was established by ISRO and NASA to investigate areas of joint research including radiation impact studies, micro meteorite and orbital debris shield studies, and space health and medicine aspects. In January 2023, the eighth meeting of the India-USA Joint Working Group on Civil Space Cooperation (CSJWG) took place in Washington, DC.Prominent US companies (such as Boeing, Blue Origin, and Voyager) are currently in discussions with ISRO/DoS about specific areas of cooperation. Additionally, joint ventures with Indian commercial entities are being explored. The Indian side disclosed that ISRO and NASA were considering a concept paper on the Implementing Arrangement (IA). A mutually agreed-upon draught was reached after a few rounds of revisions, and it is now being processed for internal government approvals. Additionally, ISRO is investigating the viability of testing the Gaganyaan module's Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) protection shields using NASA's Hypervelocity Impact Test (HVIT) facility.According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India's space sector is experiencing tremendous growth thanks to changes instigated by Prime Minister Modi. As little as four years have passed, there are now over 150 Space StarUps, many of whom have become successful business owners after starting out as just one or two. Nelson, an astronaut who flew on "Columbia" during the 24th Space Shuttle mission in 1986, praised ISRO for having launched 231 US-made satellites using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV). Mr. Nelson expressed his excitement about meeting Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma in Bengaluru the following day. Eric Garcetti, the US ambassador to India, attended the meeting as well.

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33 passengers injured as bus overturns in Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh

editor November 28, 2023

Pratapgarh, Nov 28: At least 33 passengers were left injured after a bus they were travelling in from Madhya Pradesh Mandsaur to Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh overturned late on Monday night, police said. All injured were rushed…

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Act against those who heckled Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu: Sikhs of America

editor November 28, 2023

NOV 28, 2023 :During a visit to a gurdwara in New York over the weekend, India's ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, was heckled. An American Sikh body has denounced this behaviour and called on the shrine's administration to take firm measures against those responsible. Sikhs of America said in a statement released on Monday that gurdwaras are houses of worship and shouldn't be associated with any particular political viewpoint. On the occasion of Gurpurab, Sandhu prayed on Sunday at the Hicksville gurdwara in Long Island, New York. Videos of the incident that are making the rounds on social media show him being heckled and asked questions about Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in Canada in June of this year, by a group of supporters of the movement, at the gurdwara. Members of the Sikh community escorted the hecklers out. President Kanwaljit Singh Soni and founder Jasdip Singh Jassee of Sikhs of America issued a joint statement saying, "We urge the management of the Gurdwara Sahib to take strict actions against these miscreants so that peace-loving Sikh Community in New York can come to gurdwaras freely without any fear or pressure." "When Ambassador Sandhu visited the Gurdwara Sahib for prayer, the administration gave him a Saropa Sahib in recognition of his visit. Following that, a few miscreants attempted to offend him and disrupt the sacredness and tranquilly of the Gurdwara Sahib. According to the statement, gurdwaras are houses of worship and shouldn't be associated with any particular political ideology."Sikhs of America, the leading Sikh organisation in the USA, strongly condemns the disrespect of a Sikh devotee, Ambassador of India to USA Taranjit Singh Sandhu in a Gurdwara in Long Island, NY yesterday," it read. Despite the impression that Khalistanis were against Sandhu, he was welcomed with open arms at the Gurdwara in Hicksville. During his address, Sandhu—who was joined by the consul general of India in New York, Randhir Jaiswal, and the deputy consul general, Varun Jeph—highlighted the expansion of the alliance between the US and India in the fields of healthcare, energy, IT, new and developing technologies, semiconductors, and education. The Indian envoy also discussed the historical connections between Afghanistan, Sikhs, and Sikh Gurus. He mentioned that Afghan Sikhs have demonstrated how to overcome hardships. He mentioned that in August 2021, following the Taliban's capture of the war-torn nation, three Saroops of the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib were transported from Kabul to Delhi. [caption id="attachment_6300" align="alignnone" width="300"] Act against those who heckled Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu: Sikhs of America[/caption]

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DM, SSP review security scenario in border areas of district

editor November 28, 2023

JAMMU: The District Level Standing Committee on Security met on Monday, and District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya gave a review of the security situation in Jammu District's border areas. The Indo-Pakistan Border areas were thoroughly reviewed and a number of important issues were discussed during the meeting. The Indian Army and paramilitary officers present at the meeting, along with SSP Jammu Dr. Vinod Kumar, gave a thorough report on the security situation and the measures taken to prevent any enemy attempts at mischief.The DM specifically asked about the state of security and the steps being taken to stop enemy forces from trying to infiltrate or violate the ceasefire. He recognised the security forces' contribution to maintaining the region's peace and tranquilly as well as protecting the border. The DM emphasised the importance of development in border areas, emphasising improved connectivity and basic amenities for border residents given the particular difficulties their demographics present. He declared that the government is dedicated to raising the standard of living of border residents by providing all necessary infrastructure and amenities.The DM gave the district officers instructions to visit the border areas on a prearranged basis on a regular basis to monitor saturation and the implementation of government programmes, as well as to gather input on the complaints and demands of the local populace. It was instructed to the officers to continue working closely with the security services as well. The government will stop at nothing to address the concerns and goals of border citizens, Sachin Kumar emphasised. In order to preserve peace, law, and order in the border regions, he also urged the populace to work with the government and the security forces.The border areas are receiving special attention from the district administration due to the various challenges that the local people face. In addition to other officers, Sub Divisional Magistrates and Executive Engineers attended the meeting. [caption id="attachment_6291" align="alignnone" width="300"] DM, SSP review security scenario in border areas of district[/caption]

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Sheetal Devi, 16 Yr Old Para Archery Champion, Wins Best Youth Athlete Of 2023 Honour At Asian Awards

editor November 27, 2023

JAMMU, Nov 27: Prodigious Indian para archer Sheetal Devi won the Best Youth Athlete of the Year title at the Asian Awards 2023 in Riyadh on Saturday, November 25, adding to her growing list of firsts. The 16-year-old won the laurel and made history as the first Indian athlete to do so. Sheetal is the first female archer to compete internationally without the use of arms, according to World Para Archery. But she's not just competing. In a fantastic debut season, the teenager is taking home medals from major competitions.Sheetal shot to national prominence after winning three medals at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, after taking home the silver medal at the World Para Archery Championships earlier this year in Pilsen, Czech Republic. She was the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Asian Para Games in the same edition of the competition with her two gold medals. [caption id="attachment_6261" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sheetal Devi, 16 Yr Old Para Archery Champion, Wins Best Youth Athlete Of 2023 Honour At Asian Awards[/caption]

India monitoring respiratory illness cases in China, says situation not alarming

editor November 26, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: On Sunday, the Chinese central government restated its close observation of the recent spike in respiratory illnesses among children in certain regions of the country. The Union Health Ministry stated that there was no reason for concern in its most recent update. There has been news of a significant increase in childhood respiratory illnesses in northern China in the past few weeks. In light of this, the Union Health Ministry has made the proactive decision to thoroughly examine the respiratory illness preparedness measures.As a precaution, states and UTs are advised to review hospital and public health preparedness measures right away. These include assessing the availability of personnel, hospital beds, influenza medications and vaccines, medical oxygen, antibiotics, personal protective equipment, testing kits, and other necessary medical supplies. They have also been requested to make sure that trends in severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) and influenza-like illnesses are properly tracked. According to data recently released by the WHO, respiratory illnesses are becoming more common in China's northern regions. According to the World Health Organisation, this increase was caused by the COVID-19 restrictions that were released at the beginning of the winter season, as well as the seasonal trend of respiratory diseases like Mycoplasma pneumonia. Despite the fact that WHO has asked Chinese authorities for more information, it is determined that there is currently no reason for concern. [caption id="attachment_6196" align="alignnone" width="300"] India monitoring respiratory illness cases in China, says situation not alarming[/caption]

BSF Punjab Frontier Intercepts Pakistani Drone, Pistol And 5.240 Kg Heroin Recovered

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Amritsar, Nov 26: At Village Chak Allah Baksh, District Amritsar, the Border Security Force Punjab Frontier and India's first defence force stopped a Pakistani drone and seized a handgun and 5.240 kg of heroin. "On November 26, early in the morning, a Pakistani drone entered Indian airspace; BSF forces fired in response. A pistol, two magazines, twenty live rounds, and 5.240 kg of heroin were found by BSF Punjab Frontier troops during the search operation in the village of Chak Allah Baksh, District of Amritsar. BSF stopped yet another attempt by Pakistani smugglers to smuggle guns and drugs, Punjab BSF wrote on X.Data compiled by the border guarding force earlier this year showed that the Border Security Force (BSF) had accomplished a record by recovering 69 Pakistani drones that had infiltrated Indian territory in the final ten months of this year. This action prevented smugglers from attempting to smuggle drugs. According to the data, the BSF intercepted 69 of these drones on the Indian Western Border, which passes through the borders of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu, between January 1 and October 31 of this year.Sixty of these 69 drones were taken from the border between Punjab and Rajasthan, and nine from both. October 19–saw the seizure of a maximum of 21 drones from Punjab and two from the Rajasthan border. Eleven drones in all were taken into custody in June, seven in May, six in February, July, and September, five in August, three in March and April, and one in January. According to the data, in January, March, April, and May, there was no drone recovery from the Rajasthan border. Between January 1, 2020, and October 31, this year, the BSF has confiscated 93 drones in total. Just one of them was taken out of the Jammu border in June 2020, and another one in December 2021. However, with the discovery of 22 drones from the Punjab border in 2022, drone recoveries unexpectedly multiplied. Seven, five, three, October, two, March, and one in each of the months of January, February, April, May, and June were among the twenty-two drones that were taken in. On the 3,323-kilometer India-Pakistan border, BSF personnel shot down a few of these drones. After receiving a tip, these recoveries were carried out closely in cooperation with state police. According to a BSF officer, smugglers in Pakistan use these drones to transport small amounts of illegal goods, primarily heroin, from 500 grammes to 1 kilogramme in India. This allows the drones to easily cross the India-Pakistan International Border by flying them at night. [caption id="attachment_6169" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF Punjab Frontier Intercepts Pakistani Drone, Pistol And 5.240 Kg Heroin Recovered[/caption] …

Cochin University Tech Fest stampede kills 4 students, over 60 injured

editor November 26, 2023Leave a comment

KOCHI: During the Cochin University annual event here on Saturday night, there was a stampede that left over 60 people injured and four students dead, according to authorities. The rush, according to officials, happened just before popular singer Nikita Gandhi was scheduled to perform at a musical festival in this area at the open-air auditorium of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). State Health Minister Veena George said that four students—two boys and two girls—lost their lives and that more than sixty others are receiving treatment at Kalamassery Medical College Hospital and a few other local hospitals. Four more students were listed as critically ill by George. A sudden downpour, according to ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, caused the audience to rush to the auditorium via the stairs, resulting in a stampede and subsequent deaths. "We deduced from the brochure that the festival was yearly and took place from November 24 to November 26. The 1,000–1,500 person capacity auditorium served as the venue for the musical performance. It had some filling in it. However, the kids hurried through the steps as the rain suddenly started, which caused the disaster, Kumar told reporters here. Officials subsequently stated that the singer had not started her song when the tragedy happened, despite early accounts indicating that the stampede happened during Nikitha Gandhi's musical performance. "Only those with tickets were allowed admission to the event. But throughout the musical performance, a number of locals were present outside the auditorium, an eyewitness told the reporters. In the midst of the catastrophe, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressed an urgent meeting at a government guest home in Kozhikode and expressed sorrow over the students' deaths. The meeting's chairperson, Vijayan, subsequently declared that all cultural and artistic events associated with the ongoing Nava Kerala Sadas programme in the northern district on Sunday have been cancelled. In order to arrange different actions, he also assigned ministers P Rajeev and R Bindhu to hasten to the Kalamassery campus. The CM said in a statement that George would arrange for the treatment of all injured parties and instructed that this be done. [caption id="attachment_6166" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cochin University Tech Fest stampede kills 4 students, over 60 injured[/caption]

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