Inter-block youth activities under Khelo India concludes in Bandipora
DDC gave away prizes among winners, runner-ups
BANDIPORA, JUNE 22: The District Youth Services and Sports Department on Saturday organised the closing ceremony of Inter-block youth activities under Khelo India initiative for Peace and Development. District Development Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza was the chief guest on the occasion while Superintendent of Police Rahul Malik and Joint Director Planning Imtiyaz Ahmad were […]
Mohsin Ramzan’s blitz help Sultan Warriors defeat Amateur Sports Club
Tangmarg Victoria win by 32 runs
Sopore, June 21: In the ongoing Wular Premier League, the first match of the day was played between Sultan Warriors and Amateur Sports Club at Sheikhul Alam Sports field. Batting first, Amateur Sports were restricted on 132 runs for the loss of five wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Waseem was the top scorer with […]
West Indies face must-win situation against New Zealand
Manchester: Their campaign deflated after early promise, the West Indies face a do-or-die battle against a confident-looking New Zealand in a crucial ICC World Cup 2019 tie in Manchester on Saturday. The Windies started their World Cup campaign with a bang, demolishing Pakistan by seven wickets. But since then, things have gone from bad to worse […]
Cricket improves you as a human being: Kohli’s message to kids
Southampton, Jun 21 : Skipper Virat Kohli enjoyed some quality time playing cricket with school children ahead of India’s match against Afghanistan here. Members of the Indian team, including Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant attended a cricket clinic for school kids arranged by the ICC at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Thursday. […]
WPL: Sajid’s 6-fer helps Ramhall Lions to thrash Amberpora
Barkat Brothers register 6 wickets win against Chadoora 11
Sopore, June 20: In the ongoing Wular Premier League (WPL), the first match of the day was played between Ramhall Lions and Strikers 11 Amberpora. Bating first, Ramhall Lions played well and the openers, Zakir and Shahid, laid the solid foundation of 93 runs. Zakir 69 and Shahid 58 and Zahoor 33 were the top […]
Sania unlucky to cop unnecessary criticism: Akhtar
Karachi, Jun 20 : Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has come to the defense of Sania Mirza, saying the Indian tennis star is unlucky to find herself in the firing line of fans every time arch-rivals India and Pakistan play an international match. Sania is married to former skipper Shoaib Malik, who is currently a part […]
Feel for you Shikhar, says Tendulkar; backs replacement Pant to shine
Southampton, Jun 20 : The legendary Sachin Tendulkar Thursday said he expects Shikhar Dhawan to bounce back strongly from the injury setback that has forced him out of the World Cup and backed the opener’s replacement Rishabh Pant to do well. Dhawan was Wednesday forced out of the mega-event owing to a fractured left thumb, […]
First-ever football match played under floodlights at Srinagar’s AstroTurf ground
Crowd cheers up for star footballers as the game brings warmth in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, JUNE 19: Amid cheering of crowd, the capital city today witnessed star football players of the country—playing an exhibition match under floodlights between Indian Stars XI and JK Stars XI at AstroTurf Football ground, TRC Srinagar. Former India players Bhaichung Bhutia, Renedy Singh and Mehrajuddin Wadoo featured during the match as Jammu & Kashmir […]
J&K Taekwondo team bags 7 medals in Olympic Ranking Championship
Jammu, June 19: For the first time in the history of Jammu & Kashmir, the state Taekwondo team has bagged 7 medals, including 1 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze medals in ‘2nd India Open International Taekwondo Olympic ranking Championship (G1 level)’ held at Gachibowli Indoor Sports Complex , Hyderabad ,Telangana. 25 countries participated in […]
DGP J&K throws open Golf Course with tee off
SRINAGAR, JUNE 19: Police Golf Course at Police Lake View Environmental Training Park was formally thrown open today with “Tee off”’ function. Director General of Police, J&K Dilbag Singh was Chief Guest on this occasion. The DGP J&K was received by I/c ADGP Armed Danesh Rana and other senior police officers. A ceremonial guard of […]