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Oct172021 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir Killings May Cancel Upcoming India-Pak Cricket Match in T20 World Cup

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The clamour for cancellation of India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup is increasing amid recent killings in Jammu and Kashmir, where several civilians especially non-locals and those belonging to the minority communities have lost their lives. Since Saturday, four non-local labourers have been shot dead in several incidents in the valley in what police claims are “terror” incidents.buy caverta online https://www.lifefoodstorage.store/wp-content/themes/astra/languages/en/caverta.html no prescription Today evening, three labourers were shot at in south Kashmir’s Kulgam. Two succumbed to the injuries while the third one is being treated at a local hospital. Amid this Union Minister Giriraj Singh as per media reports has called for the cancellation of the upcoming...

Sep282021 by News DeskNo Comments

Cricketing Legend Inzamam ul Haq Suffers Heart Attack, “Is Stable Now”

INTERNATIONAL, SPORTS

Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq, who also served as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) chief selector, underwent a successful angioplasty on Monday after suffering a heart attack in Lahore. According to a report in cricketpakistan.com.pk, the 51-year-old Inzamam had been in a state of discomfort “for the past three days where the right-hand batter complained about chest pain”. Doctors initially cleared the legendary cricketer after preliminary tests but upon further inspection, “it was revealed that the 51-year-old had suffered a heart attack”. He was immediately rushed to hospital for surgery. Inzamam’s agent informed the media on Monday evening that the former cricketer’s condition was now stable but “he remains under observation for the time being”. Inzamam is one of ...

Sep182021 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir’s First Synthetic hockey turf Stadium will Complete Soon in Pulwama

REGIONAL, SPORTS

Mudasir Maqbool In order to engage the youth Of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district in sports activities and keep them away from drugs, the first Synthetic hockey turf stadium is being built in Pulwama. This synthetic hockey stadium is being constructed at BHSS (Boys Higher Secondary School) Pulwama at the cost of 5 crores under the augmentation of the sports infrastructure scheme at Jammu and Kashmir. District Sports Officer said, in Pulwama, there are a lot of youngsters who are interested in Hockey, but lack of stadium wastes their talent, but this stadium will boost their carrier and they can prove their abilities in hockey. He further added, this will be an international standard stadium with dimensions 102 meters ×62 meters and we hope it will be completed next month in October. ...

Sep142021 by News DeskNo Comments

Zakir Khan: A Talented Cricketer Desperate for Financial Help to Pursue his Dream

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A young talented cricketer from Zainapora hamlet of South Kashmir's Shopian district who has shown his talent at mega stages wants to represent Jammu Kashmir at national level. Zakir Khan, 20, a BA student from main Zainapora Shopian, who lost his father over a decade ago, is facing a lot of problems due to financial crunch to achieve his dreams. While talking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Khan said due to his family responsibility, he is not able to pursue his dreams. “I am the only earning hand in my family due to which I am unable to focus on my studies and sports activities,” Khan said. Zakir has showcased his skills in both bowling and batting by winning over 100 man of the match and over 40 man of series awards at mega stages. He was even selected for JKCA...

Sep32021 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir Remains ‘Out of Reach’ for the Second Consecutive Day

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Today the view on Kashmir's highway is unusual. Normally Crowded with vehicles plying with essential supplies, the highway has no traffic today. This highway which runs across the valley and connects Srinagar with Jammu has been blocked at all the major entry and exit points in view of the '"secutity situation" that may arise in the aftermath of the death of the Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The 92-year-old Hurriyat leader died of prolonged illness at his residence in Hyderpora area of Srinagar Kashmir at 1020 PM on Wednesday. Amid an uneasy calm, The streets across the Kashmir valley are wearing a deserted look with hundreds of paramilitary troopers manning them on the second consecutive day. The security deployment across the main squares across the valley has been ...

Aug292021 by News DeskNo Comments

Army’s 21 FAD organized Sports Day in Khandroo Achabal Anantnag

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Waris Shah Today, National Sports Day was held in Khandroo Achabal Anantnag. On the occasion of National Sports Day organized by the Army, youths from remote areas of Anantnag District enthusiastically participated in all sports. "Sports is very important in human life and everyone should take part in sports for physical development. We are very grateful for the initiative of the army which organized these games," said the youth who took part in the games. And gave us the opportunity to participate in these games. We hope that the army will continue to organize such events for youth sports. At the same time, we request the district administration to set up various sports for the youth to promote sports in order to curb the growing corruption in the society, as nowadays our new ...

Aug242021 by News DeskNo Comments

Sports infra worth Rs 202 cr being developed across J&K

REGIONAL, SPORTS

Upcoming sports infra would revitalize activities in UT: Gazanfar Ali Director Department of Youth Services and Sports J&K Gazanfar Ali chairs an important meeting of officers and Engineers to review the progress of work on different playing courts and sports infrastructure being developed by the Department across Jammu & Kashmir. While expressing serious concern over delay in the completion of various playfields due to Covid 19 pandemic, Director sports as per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) directed the Engineering wing of J&K Sports Council and the officers, as well as officials of the Department of Youth Services & Sports that the timeline for completion of works should be followed in letter and spirit and any laxity in the same, ...

Aug242021 by News DeskNo Comments

Indian Army Organises South Kashmir’ Sports Festival- 2021 at Pulwama

REGIONAL, SPORTS

As part of South Kashmir Sports Festival 2021, 55 RR and Shahid Lala Committee are conducting “Kashmir Premier League”, an Inter-District Cricket Tournament at Pulwama Cricket Stadium. A total of 64 teams are participating in this Knock Out Format 20-20 tournament which commenced on 16 August 2021. After the initial rounds, “SUPER 16” were selected for the quarter-final matches which culminated on 22 August 2021. Semifinal matches of this exciting tournament will be conducted on 24 August 2021 and the final match will be conducted on 25 August 2021. The exciting format and nail-biting finish to the matches have drawn huge crowds to the stadium. Winners and Runners Ups will be felicitated in a mega event to be conducted in Batpora Stadium, Shopian on 31 August 2021. In addi...

Aug132021 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’: Two Days 6th Pencak Silat Championship held at Anantnag

REGIONAL, SPORTS

Suhail Dar NGO ‘Nizamia Educations Group’ Sponsored the event, Hails the Performance of Participants Chairman Wajahat-Bin-Jalal wished to Support Organizers to conduct more Games activities Two Days 6th Pencak Silat Championship 2021 Concludes at Sports Stadium Anantnag on Friday in which 70 boys & girls under different categories participated and explored their performance. The event was Organised by the District Pencak Silat Association Of Anantnag and was Sponsored by J&K Sports Council and Nizamia Education Group (NGO). During the championship, the event was held in different weight categories of Tanding and competitions in Dunggal, Ganda and Regu. In this championship, among 70 boys and girls under different Weight Categories, Daraksha, Ruqaya, Urveedha, Hibba, Ne...

Aug32021 by News DeskNo Comments

ICC Dismisses BCCI’s request over Kashmir Premier League

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International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed India’s request against KPL. According to International Cricket Council, it has no jurisdiction over Kashmir Premier League (KPL), as it’s not an international cricket tournament. ICC’s response came after the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) approached the governing body to take action against the tournament. Prior, BCCI had cautioned and undermined international players partaking in the tournament that they won’t be permitted to participate in any cricketing related activities in India. BCCI then approached ICC and asked them to drop the tournament based on matches being played in the disputed area.