Chandigarh, May 27 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said the government is going to launch a new initiative to take sports to greater heights. He said the state has already emerged as a powerhouse of sports and now children with an interest in sports will be identified at the village level and trained in the sport of their choice.For this purpose, panchayats, schools, and the Sports Department will work in close coordination.The Chief Minister said this while reviewin…
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Patna, May 20 (IANS) A meeting of the Bihar Cabinet was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, during which 13 major agenda items concerning governance, infrastructure, security, sports, industrial development and public welfare were approved.One of the key decisions involved the sanction of Rs 747.97 crore in advance from the Bihar Contingency Fund for Rural Local Bodies for the financial year 2026-27, in line with the recommendations of the 15th Finance Co…
Chennai, May 19 (IANS) A major push to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s sports ecosystem is on the cards, with the new government planning a series of measures aimed at improving infrastructure, athlete welfare, and talent identification across districts in the state.An official review meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Minister for Public Works and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, with senior officials of the Sports Department in attend…
Shillong, May 2 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said that investment in youth and sports infrastructure is the “greatest investment” for the future of the state, as he inaugurated an upgraded playground and indoor sports stadium at Umlyngka.The improved playground and indoor sports stadium were inaugurated in the presence of R.V. Lyngdoh, Hamletson Dohling, officials of the Sports Department, members of local dorbar shnong bodies, and residents of the area.Addres…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed heated exchanges as members across party lines demanded better access to passes for the high-stakes India vs England T20 World Cup semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium here.The debate, laced with patriotic fervour and political wit, even saw calls from some legislators for the state government to reclaim the iconic stadium from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar opened the discu…
Agartala, Feb 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has urged students and youths to actively take up sports alongside their studies, saying that the state government is giving top priority to the development of sports infrastructure to improve the overall quality of sports in the state. “The state government has taken several new initiatives to strengthen the sports ecosystem in Tripura. Among these, the highest priority has been accorded to the development of modern sports infrastructure…
Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) Pratyaya Amrit, Chief Secretary of Bihar, on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting of the Sports Department and underscored the urgent need to strengthen security, monitoring, and institutional mechanisms across the state’s sports ecosystem. Emphasising safety and transparency, the Chief Secretary directed that CCTV cameras be mandatorily installed in all Panchayat-level sports complexes and outdoor stadiums.He said the move would enhance security, ensure acco…
Indore, Jan 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated the Khelo MP Youth Games at the Water Sports Academy, Boat Club on Upper Lake in Bhopal. The 19-day event, described as the state’s own ‘Olympics’, will feature competitions in 28 sports disciplines and conclude on January 31. The opening ceremony featured a water projection, a laser show, fireworks, and cultural performances.Addressing the gathering of ministers, MLAs, BJP leaders and government officia…
Diu, Jan 8 (IANS) Till two years back, there was no opportunity for lakhs of talented youngsters around the country to participate in major beach games. The Khelo India Beach Games, currently being held in Daman and Diu, has come out as a great opportunity for these sportspersons to showcase their talent and hope to make it to the international stage from there.Umabati Patra from Odisha, who won the gold medal in Pencak Silat in the second edition of the Khelo India Beach Games, told IANS on Thu…