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‘We are urging ICC and national boards to come together’ – Lisa Sthalekar on cricket’s future

‘We are urging ICC and national boards to come together’ – Lisa Sthalekar on cricket’s future

Lisa Sthalekar, president of FICA – Federation of International Cricketers Association – urged cricket boards and the ICC to work together to find a resolution with concerns growing over the game’s future increasing. Lisa, the first female president of the organization, made a short visit to Bangladesh and had an impromptu press conference at a […]

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Deadly fire kills 20 in Guyana school

Deadly fire kills 20 in Guyana school

GEORGETOWN: At least 20 youths were killed and several injured in a school dormitory blaze in Guyana, the South American country’s fire brigade said on Monday. It is not yet known how the fire started on Sunday in a dormitory housing girls aged 11 to 12 and 16 to 17, a person who helped the […]

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6 dead, 3 injured in accident at dam of Pakal Dul project in Kishtwar

6 dead, 3 injured in accident at dam of Pakal Dul project in Kishtwar

Jammu: Six persons died and three were injured in an accident at a dam of Pakal Dul hydroelectric project in mountainous Kishtwar district on Wednesday. Senior Superintendent of Police Kishtwar Khalil Poswal said that six persons died and three were injured in an accident at the site of Dangduru dam project in Kishtwar district. Reports […]

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Lt Governor Addressed G20 Tourism Working Group Summit

Lt Governor Addressed G20 Tourism Working Group Summit

“Jammu Kashmir is witnessing a new era that has opened limitless possibilities of growth and peace” “Deep dive initiatives demonstrate India’s resolve that Jammu Kashmir should also benefit from the virtues of democracy like the rest of the states and Union Territory” “Tourism in Jammu Kashmir is also a reflection of multi-religious and multi-cultural ethos […]

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Smart City

Smart City

Many projects are being completed under the Smart City Project in Srinagar. Recently LG Manoj Sinha Inaugurated three projects of Srinagar Smart City. Of the three Smart City Projects, Polo View has been transformed into Pedestrian-Oriented Shopping Street, Abi Guzar Shiv temple has been renovated and dedicated to the people and Smart Advanced Traffic Management […]

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Congress leaders pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi

Congress leaders pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and members of the Gandhi family on Sunday paid homage to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary. Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among a large number of party leaders who paid their tributes at Veer Bhumi, the memorial of Rajiv […]

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Mehidy Hasan prioritises national duty ahead of county stint

Mehidy Hasan prioritises national duty ahead of county stint

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan said on Sunday (May 21) that he is not willing to skip national duty in order to play the One Day Cup for Warwickshire County Club, scheduled from August 1 till September 16. The all-rounder received the offer to play for Warwickshire from Jack Lintott, who played with him for Mohammedan […]

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UN chief says it’s time to reform Security Council

UN chief says it’s time to reform Security Council

HIROSHIMA: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that it was time to reform both the Security Council and Bretton Woods to align with the “realities of today’s world”. Speaking at a press conference in Hiroshima, Japan, where the Group of Seven summit meeting had been held, Guterres said both institutions reflected the power […]

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AC approves upgradation/revamping of Transport Nagar, Parimpora, Srinagar

AC approves upgradation/revamping of Transport Nagar, Parimpora, Srinagar

SRINAGAR, MAY 22: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved Upgradation/Revamping of Transport Nagar, Parimpora(Srinagar) at an estimated cost of Rs. 31.58 Crore. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Dr.Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K and Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor attended […]

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Material Recovery Facility Transforming Jammu Into Clean, Green City

Material Recovery Facility Transforming Jammu Into Clean, Green City

Jammu, May 22: Jammu city is rapidly transforming into a “clean and green city”, with noticeable improvements in cleanliness in streets, footpaths, flyovers and residential areas. The city is making significant progress towards achieving zero waste and at the forefront of this positive change is the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), also known as the ‘Swachhta […]