Raza’s maiden IPL fifty helps PBKS return to winning ways
Led by Sam Curran’s 3 for 31 and Sikandar Raza’s maiden IPL half-century, Punjab Kings returned to winning ways, securing a two-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, in Lucknow on Saturday (April 15). Electing to field, PBKS restricted the hosts to 159 despite KL Rahul’s 56-ball 74 and then chased down the total with three […]
Amid forecast for rain spell, night temp records increase in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for isolated very light rain and thunderstorm in the next 24 hours and fairly widespread precipitation thereafter till April 21, night temperature recorded a rise on Saturday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.1°C against 9.0°C on the previous night and it was 1.5°C […]
India to protect interests of farmers, dairy sector in free trade agreement with EU: Goyal
Rome: India will completely protect the interests of farmers and dairy sector in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here on an official visit to hold discussions with leaders and the private sector on ways to further enhance trade and investment […]
Yemen prisoner swap starts as truce talks set for second round
A major prisoner exchange involving hundreds of captives from Yemen’s civil war got underway on Friday after truce talks ended with an agreement to hold a second round. The first plane departed Sanaa, the rebel-held capital, for government-controlled Aden hours after a Saudi delegation departed without a fresh truce but with plans to meet again. […]
Divergent teams beef up the contrast in Lucknow
While Lucknow Super Giants practiced under lights on match eve, tunes from “Giorgio by Moroder” reverberated in the Ekana International Stadium. It was a rather hip choice by the DJ, this song by Daft Punk, which was a band of two Frenchmen who revolutionized electronic music and disguised themselves in robot costumes while at it. […]
Fire & Emergency Services deptt begins week long activities
JAMMU, APRIL 14: Aimed at raising awareness among the public regarding fire prevention and precautionary measures, the Fire and Emergency Services department is observing Fire Service Week with launch of several programmes throughout the week. The day is also being observed to commemorate those gallant Firemen who laid their lives for safe guarding life and […]
40 Persons Injured As Footbridge Collapses Whilst Baisakhi Celebrations in Udhampur
At least forty persons were injured after a footbridge collapsed during Baisakhi celebrations in Udhampur district on Friday afternoon, officials said. They told GNS that that a steel footbridge collapsed at Beni Sangam in Bain village in Udhampur when a large chunk of locals were over it in connection with Baisakhi festival celebrations in the […]
Wheat export ban to continue for now: Goyal
Rome: The ban on exports of wheat will continue as India has to ensure adequate supplies of the foodgrain for its domestic market and keep the inflation at check, Union minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He said that the procurement of wheat has started and the numbers for the first week of buying are […]
Tewatia finishes another chase after Gill’s match-defining 67
Shubman Gill felt at home in Mohali as he headlined the third win of the season for the defending champions with a fine 67 off 49 balls. At a venue where he’s grown up playing his cricket and has his highest IPL score, Gill stood tall amidst tough batting conditions to take his team close […]
Zelensky blasts Russia over beheading video
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday denounced Russian “beasts” after a video appeared to show the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner, prompting international outrage. The emergence of the disturbing footage, which was unable to independently verify, sparked fury in Ukraine, with Kyiv saying Russia is “worse than ISIS” — a reference to the militant […]
