New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) On Wednesday, as Jammu and Kashmir beat Bengal by six wickets at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani to reach their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, BCCI President Mithun Manhas allowed himself to feel a rare moment of emotion – of elation on seeing the side achieve this historic moment. “I’ll be honest with you, it’s a very satisfying feeling because of the effort that has gone behind it from where they are today, starting from June 2021. First of all, I woul…
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Kalyani, Feb 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir have stormed into their first-ever Ranji Trophy final with a six-wicket win over Bengal on day four of their semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground on Wednesday. Seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi once again rose to the occasion, bagging four wickets alongside Sunil Kumar as Bengal folded for 99 in their second innings on day three and tilted the contest in J&K’s favour. Set a target of 126 to win, J&K chased it down in 34.4 overs, wit…
Indore, Feb 9 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal after beating 2021–22 winners Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs in the quarterfinal here at the Holkar Stadium on Monday. J&K entered their first semifinal 67 years after they first featured in the Ranji Trophy and six years after they last made the knockouts. Auqib Nabi’s outstanding match figures of 12 for 110 secured a historic win for J&K. Madhya Pradesh started Day 4 on 87/5, needin…
Patna, Feb 6 (IANS) The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislature continued amid heavy uproar in both Houses on Friday, with noisy scenes witnessed in the Legislative Assembly as well as the Legislative Council.In the Legislative Assembly, some ruling party MLAs were seen cornering their own ministers during Question Hour, while similar disorder prevailed in the Legislative Council, where opposition members raised strong objections over the conduct of proceedings.During question hour in the legisl…
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Mohit Avasthi’s sixth five-wicket haul in first-class cricket left Mumbai in control of the Elite Group D by reaching a strong position in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 against Delhi at the BKC-Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Sanat Sangwan hitting 118 off 218 balls.Delhi were bowled out for 221 late in the day, with Avasthi claiming 5-62, including taking three scalps in a span of six runs, while Shams Mulani and Tushar Deshpande took two wickets ap…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has reiterated its dedication to foster entrepreneurship, innovation in Ayurveda through its startup incubation centre, Incubation Centre for Ayurveda Innovation and Entrepreneurship (AIIA-iCAINE), the Ministry of Ayush said.Through AIIA-iCAINE, the Institute supports new-age ventures that contribute to evidence-based, sustainable, and inclusive health solutions.“AIIA-iCAINE continues to empower innovators by providing a struc…
Meerut, Jan 10 (IANS) There is tension in Meerut over the killing of a mother who tried to save her grown up daughter from being abducted by goons. Even as security was tightened on Saturday, political parties have lambasted the Uttar Pradesh government over this horrific crime against women. The 50-year-old Dalit woman was struck on the head by the goons with a sharp object when she tried to protect her 20-year-old daughter from being abducted in Kapsad village of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, police…
Patna, Jan 9 (IANS) The Bihar Home Department, on Friday, transferred 71 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in a major administrative reshuffle, officials said. The General Administration Department issued an official notification regarding the transfers.Among the key changes, 1991-batch IPS officer Preeta Verma has been appointed as the Director General of the Bihar Police Building Construction Corporation in Patna.She was earlier serving as the Director General (Training) of Bihar Police.The…
Patna, Jan 2 (IANS) Intensifying its crackdown on corruption, the Vigilance Department of Bihar on Friday arrested a sub-inspector posted at Akbarpur police station in Nawada district while accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000. The accused was caught red-handed during a carefully planned trap operation.The case originated from a complaint filed by Vikas Kumar, a resident of Warisaliganj, Nawada, at the Vigilance Department headquarters in Patna.In his complaint, Vikas Kumar alleged that Sub-Inspector …
Patna, Dec 29 (IANS) Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar, on Monday, outlined the state government’s roadmap for strengthening the education sector and highlighting major achievements under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership. He informed that more than Rs 70,000 crore has been allocated to the education sector in the 2025-26 budget, calling it a historic milestone for the state.Praising the Chief Minister, Sunil Kumar said that Nitish Kumar has always governed Bihar with a strong comm…