sports infrastructure

MAIRA MANDRIAN, March 29: Minister Satish Sharma attended the annual sports day at PM Shri NB/Sub Bansi Lal Government High School, emphasizing the importance of sports in youth development and nation building.The event saw active participation from students, teachers, and the local community...

JAMMU, March 29: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, Satish Sharma reiterated the government's strong commitment to transforming the region's sports ecosystem while addressing the closing ceremony of the J&K Men's Hockey Championship 2026.The event was attended by...

New Delhi, March 28 Citing initiatives such as the establishment of over 100 drone clubs in government schools, the Delhi government on Saturday emphasized its focus on technology-driven education.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta felicitated meritorious students and athletes at 'Yashotsav...

Jaipur, March 28 – As the 2026 IPL is set to begin on Saturday, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot released the next chapter of his ongoing series, “Intezaar Shastra,” this time focusing on the sports sector and launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led state government for what he...

KATHUA, MARCH 26: With a focused approach to engage youth in constructive activities and strengthen sports culture at the grassroots level, the Kathua District Administration, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, organized volleyball matches across all 19 blocks of the district...

Lucknow, March 24 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that their government will build sports colleges in every district, so that when the 100th edition of the Commonwealth Games is held in Ahmedabad in 2030, the sportspersons from the state could lead the country."We...

New Delhi, March 24 – The President of the Indian Olympic Association, P.T. Usha, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, accompanied by her son Ujjwal. She expressed her gratitude for the Prime Minister's blessings, guidance, and constant inspiration in a meeting she described as one that...

The picturesque tourist destination of Sanasar, located approximately 130 kilometers from Jammu, is set to have its first nine-hole golf course, which is expected to be operational by mid-2026.This initiative is part of the Jammu and Kashmir government's efforts to promote tourism, with a...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Friday that the world will witness the state's passion for sports as it hosts the World Athletics Indoor Championships, 2028.The state is looking forward to welcoming athletes and fans from across the globe and showcasing...

New Delhi, March 18 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta received feedback from working women, teachers, students, and sportspersons on Wednesday regarding the upcoming Delhi annual budget for 2026-27.The budget will be shaped through public opinion and participation, Gupta said.The 2026-27 budget is...

JAMMU, March 16: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a review meeting to assess the performance of the Youth Services & Sports Department and the J&K Sports Council, focusing on expanding youth engagement in sports and creative activities across the Union Territory.Officials highlighted that...

New Delhi, March 15 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Sunday for enhanced public-private partnerships to provide a new direction to India's sports economy.Addressing a gathering at the final match of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup here, he said, "The government, through a series of...

New Delhi, March 15 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Sunday for enhanced public-private partnerships to provide renewed impetus to India’s sports economy.Addressing a gathering at a polo tournament supported by private corporate sponsors, the Defence Minister said, “The government...

New Delhi, March 15 – The President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), P.T. Usha, believes that India's ambition to host major multi-sport events such as the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Summer Olympics reflects the nation's growing confidence in its sporting future.Addressing...

New Delhi, March 14: Former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) Anurag Singh Thakur said that efforts should be made to bring back former athletes into the Indian sporting ecosystem as coaches and mentors, adding that the country is wasting a valuable resource by leaving...

Mandya (Karnataka), March 14 Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy laid the foundation stone for a multi-purpose indoor stadium, to be built at a cost of Rs 14 crore in Mandya under the Central...

Jaipur, March 14 Amidst increasing traffic, the Rajasthan government is exploring the possibility of an elevated traffic corridor along the Dravyavati river here, an official said.To this end, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has approved the preparation of a detailed project report...

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), March 12 – Vicharpur village in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district, popularly known as "Mini Brazil" for its deep-rooted football culture, is set to receive a major boost with the construction of a state-of-the-art football ground worth Rs 5.10 crore.The project, to be...

Hyderabad, March 12 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Netflix Eyeline Studios Global VFX and Virtual Production Hub here on Thursday and invited the OTT leader to set up a larger facility in the 'Bharat Future City', being developed by the state government on the outskirts...

Dehradun, March 11 Following the successful hosting of the 38th National Games last year, the Uttarakhand government is expanding sports facilities at the grassroots level by constructing mini-stadiums in every block across the state.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami informed the...