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‘Sports infrastructure worth Rs 28 cr coming up in JK’

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Ministry for Youth Services and Sports said on Tuesday that projects  worth Rs 28 crores are underway in sports  sector  for  developing better infrastructure and logistic facilities in the  state. This was disclosed at a high level meeting held under the Chairmanship of Minister for Youth Services & Sports, IT and Technical Education, Moulvi Imran Raza Ansari here today . Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, IT and Technical Education, Hilal Ahmad Parry, Secretary Sports Council, Javaid Ahmad Shah, Special Secretary YSS, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Executive Engineers of Sports Council…

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Guv, CM for sharper focus on sports in varsities

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Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor, respectively, of the University of Kashmir, have suggested sharper focus on sports and extra-curricular activities and corresponding strengthening of the required sports infrastructure in the universities and their affiliated colleges. At the University Council meeting of Kashmir University, they noted that it was not enough to merely show higher pass percentages, but also ensure the balanced personality development of all the students. The Governor also emphasised sustained attention to research, which is essential to maintaining a high standard of…

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300 participate in Jammu club cycle rally

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The 16th Annual Cycle Rally of the Jammu Adventure Sports Club (JASC) was held today. The theme of the rally was “Save Jammu’s Heritage” wherein 300 students aged between 10 to 16 years participated. The rally was flagged off by Sandeep Gulhati, chairman of the JASC, in the presence of all the members. Avny Lavasa, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), was the chief guest on the occasion. The rally started from Bahu Plaza and after passing though different areas in the city culminated at Sports Field opposite Green Fields School, Gandhi…

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Lonestar to play Kolkata on April 14 at TRC

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The Jammu and Kashmir Football Association JKFA is organizing I-League Second Division match on 14th April 2016 Thursday here at Synthetic turf (TRC) Ground. Match between Mohamdan Sports Club Kolkata and Lonestar Football Club will be played at 3:30PM at the turf. Bilal Ahmad Media Incharge of JKFA said, “all the Football Lovers are requested to witness the match and encourage the players. The J&K Football Association has dedicated this match in honour of Late Mohd. Haneef (Vattern Footballer of the state) who passed away on 10th of April 2016.”

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JK Bank lift All India Bihar Cup

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J&K Bank have lifted the All India Bihar Cup Football Championship by defeating Army XI Shillong 1-0 at the Patliputra Sports Complex, Kankarbagh, Patna. Aman Thapa scored the all-important goal towards the end of the second-half to help J&K Bank win the match, J&K Bank spokesperson said in a statement here today. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was the chief guest on the occasion, presented the trophy and Rs 1lakh cheque to the winning team.

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Gulmarg to host SnowShoe championship on Sunday

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Winter sports resort of Valley, Gulmarg is going to host first ever Snow Shoe championship on Sunday. The competition would be organized by SnowShoe Federation of India in collaboration with Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir. In the event SSFI keeping limited number of equipment available in State in mind has only allowed selected athletes of Valley to participate. “It will be first time that SnowShoe event would be held in any part of the Country. Gulmarg will get the distinction of hosting that. It is more of introducing Snowshoe activity in…

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For Kashmir fans, Pakistan first and India next on support list

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Awaiting an awful lot of emotions on return amid announcement of a press conference most possibly to declare his innings closed, he ended the India trip the way it had started. On what looked like his last match in Pakistan colours, Shahid Afridi thanked fans in India. There was no reason for him to feel different. Almost full to the capacity of 26,000, the stands sported all colours. Unmistakable for sight and sound were scores with Pakistan flags and placards. Most of them had Boom Boom on them. Chants of…

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Shahid Afridi’s Kashmir comment creates ripples

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Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi chose to raise an unexpected controversy on Tuesday by raking up Kashmir before the start of a World T20 here. Asked by former Pakistan cricket captain and now commentator Rameez Raja if he and his team had support from the crowds here, Afridi said that “A lot of people are here from Kashmir”. “It seems you have a bit of fan following here in Mohali,” Raja remarked after Afridi lost the toss in the match against New Zealand. “Ya, a lot of people, a lot of…

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J&K Bank enter State Football Championship 2015-16 Semi-finals

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The J&K Bank entered the semi-finals of the State Football Championship 2015-16 by defeating the District Football Association (DFA), Pulwama, (6-1) during a quarterfinal match played at the TRC Synthetic Turf here today. ”The tournament is being organised by the District Football Association, Srinagar, of the J&K Football Association,” a J&K Bank spokesman said. He said this was the bank’s first match of the season here after winning the All-India Super Sports Cup, Lucknow. “The bank team is departing for Patna on March 24 for the All-India Bihar Gold Cup…

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JKP bags silver in 2nd national river rafting championship

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ADGP Armed felicitates Water Sports Team Central Water Sports Team of Jammu and Kashmir Police bagged Silver medal in 2nd National River Rafting Championship held in Chenab River at Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir. JKP Central Water Sports Team outplayed BSF, ITBP and Indian Air Force to end up with silver in the 200m sprint event. The team finished second while Indian Army bagged gold in the event. The championship organized by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department witnessed participation of more than fifteen teams that included teams of Indian Army,…

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