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Jan182022 by News DeskNo Comments

Poor cellular network irks Nigeenpora Kund residents

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The subscribers of private telecommunication companies like Jio and Airtel and government telecommunication company BSNL have complained about erratic calling and internet services in Nangeenpora and its adjacent areas in Kund hamlet of south Kashmir's Kulgam district. The residents of Nangeenpora which according to locals consists of over 300 households have been suffering in absence of proper network connectivity. Masarat Rasool, a local resident talking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they cannot make any calls even during emergencies and living without proper connectivity in today’s world is like living in darkage. “Most of the work in the modern era is done on mobile phones but in absence of proper connectivity, they are unable to do anything on phone an...

Jan182022 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmiri Willow Cricket Bats get ICC Approval

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It took 29-year-old Fauzul Kabeer one and a half years of unceasing efforts to finally get his cricket bats made of Kashmiri willow approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The emotional moment of his life came when his Kashmiri willow, similar to the “Salix Alba” wood handmade bat, was used by two Oman cricket players -- Naseem Khushi and Bilal Khan -- in October 2021 during the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Dubai cricket stadium. Kabeer, who did his Masters in Business Administration from Islamic University at Awantipora and is pursuing his Ph.D. in strategic management, fought a battle for over seven years after the death of his father Abdul Kabeer, who set up the GR8 sports manufacturing unit at Sangam in Anantnag. The young Kabeer wanted to introdu...

Jan12022 by News DeskNo Comments

J&K shines in 29th Junior National Fencing Championship

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J&K Sports Council felicitates medal winners A felicitation function was organized by J&K Sports Council in collaboration with Adhoc Committee of JKAFA to honour medal winners of 29th Junior National Fencing Championship held at Sonipat Haryana from 25th to 28th December, 2021. The medal winners included Shreya Gupta, Anant Samakshi, Kritarthi Kotwal and Subhanaya Sharma in girls category and Mayank Sharma, Lakshya Sharma, Amit Chib and Suryansh Sharma in Boys category. In addition to Individual medal winners, team of Sabre players both men and women were also felicitated by Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul. Secretary congratulated the medallists, coaches and members of the Adhoc Committee for their excellent performance in the championship and wished good ...

Nov282021 by News DeskNo Comments

Deaf members of J&K sports council stage protest, demands elections

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Members from various districts of All Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council of deaf held protest on Saturday in Srinagar demanding a proper election for sports council. The protesters alleges that previous election was held within the specific family and no one knows about that election Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Shahid Ahmed (translator for protesters) said that for the last 20 years the council has been run by two people Saleem Wani and Shanaz Gul who have created a monopoly over the council. “We don’t want to change the body but we want there to be a member from every district in elections of council. A body should be formed by all members of different districts. An election was to be held a few days ago but the existing council didn’t let it happen,” Shahi...

Nov252021 by News DeskNo Comments

Fans Raise “Pakistan Murdabad” Slogans in Ind vs Nz Match in Kanpur

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The chants of “Pakistan Murdabad” reverberated at the Green Park stadium of Kanpur on Thursday during the first test match of India versus New Zealand, The Cricket Lounge reported. Amid plenty of noise and slogans, fans screamed, “Pakistan Murdabad” with a few others following it with “Murdabad Murdabad”. Later the fans were heard also heard chanting “Bharat Mata ki jai” and “Vande Mataram” slogans.buy viagra plus generic viagra4pleasurerx.com/viagra_plus.html over the counter India’s stand-in captain, won the toss and elected to bat first and the opening pair of Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill, brought together after Rohit Sharma had been rested and KL Rahul was ruled out due to injury, found it difficult to negate the high-class swing bowling of Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson. ...

Nov162021 by News DeskNo Comments

Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy India get 3 ICC events in next cycle including 2026 World T20

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Major cricket event will return to Pakistan after more than two decades with the country set to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, an ICC flagship tournament. The ICC board on Tuesday awarded the hosting rights of the 2025 Champions Trophy to Pakistan while picking the United States and West Indies as co-host of the 2024 T20 World Cup. This will be the first-ever global event hosted in North America. According to the announcement, India will get to host three ICC events in the next cycle, including the 2026 T20 World Cup and 2031 50-over World Cup, where the country will be Co-hosts along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh respectively. India will also host the 2029 Champions Trophy singularly. Pakistan, who had last co-hosted the 1996 World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka, has not bee...

Nov122021 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmiri Man Dies of Heart Attack as Pakistan Lose to Australia in T20 Semi-Final

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Irshad Hussain As Pakistan lost to Australia in the semi-final of the ongoing T20 world cup, a Kashmiri man from Kawoosa area of Budgam faced a cardiac arrest and fell unconscious. A relative of the man speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that Riyaz Ahmed Wani (36) faced a cardiac arrest during the cricket match between Australia and Pakistan on Thursday night. Riyaz was rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead on arrival, he said Riyaz was the brother of well known local cricketer Waseem Kaczur from from Central Kashmir's Budgam district. Unbeaten in the group stages, Pakistan lost to Australia in semi-final 2 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai.\ Marcus Stoinis (40*) and Matthew Wade (41*) stuck till the end after the Aussies lost five wi...

Nov122021 by News DeskNo Comments

After Pak loses to Australia in the race to finals, Imran Khan backs team

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After dropping down a catch of Mathew Wade who secured Australia's seat in the finals of T20 world cup, Hassan Ali is being heavily trolled on Social media and cricket fans are expressing their disappointment with the Pacer. Hasan Ali earlier bowled poorly and conceded 44 runs of 4 overs and then in the field too his poor performance continued. He dropped a sitter on the ball of Pakistani pacer Shahin Khan Afridi, when Mathew Wade hit one in the air on the on side and Hasan who was fielding on the boundary line could not grab the catch. Throughout the T20 world cup Hasan has bowled 11 overs and conceded 108 runs in and taken three wickets. Meanwhile the Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan has expressed his support for the team and said that the Nation stands with them. "T...

Nov82021 by News DeskNo Comments

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years

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Australia will tour Pakistan for the first time in nearly 24 years when it plays three Test matches, three one-day internationals, and a Twenty20 international next year, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Monday. Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore are scheduled to host the three Tests in March and the limited-overs portion will be played in Lahore from March 29 to April 5. The Test matches will be part of the World Test Championship, while the ODIs will be counted toward World Cup Super League. Mark Taylor led Australia to a 1-0 victory in the last Test series it played in Pakistan in 1998. Since then Pakistan has hosted Australia four times at neutral venues in Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. “Australia are one of the high-performing sides and them playing in our backyard f...

Nov32021 by News DeskNo Comments

Inspired by J&K players in IPL, 8-year-young Kid Practices Six Hours to Become International Bowler

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As the J&K players are being selected for Indian Premier League (IPL) and national team level for the past few years, there is cricket fervor among the youth in J&K who want to make their future in sports as well. With a bowling speed of over 150kmph, cricketer Umran Malik from Jammu Kashmir set a record in the Indian Premier League. Adnan Bashir Dar (08) a 4th primary student who is resident of Halmulla in Sangam area of Anantnag district besides spending time on his studies is spending around six hours daily for bowling practice to become an international bowler. Adnan said that he has passion towards sports and from the last two years he is continuously spending six hours practicing. Adnan said that his idol is Jasprit Bumrah and wants to bowl yorkers with high speed at...