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Patna, February 22 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar felicitated cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a cheque of Rs 50 lakh on Sunday, on his return to the state after his record-breaking century helped India win the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 title on February 6.The 14-year-old from the...

New Delhi, February 22 – Highlighting India's rapid progress towards becoming a sporting powerhouse, iconic athletes Rupinder Pal Singh and Rohit Tokas expressed their deep appreciation for the country's successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030, after a 20-year gap.Rupinder Pal...

Chandigarh, February 22 The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken serious cognizance of the incident at the sports nursery in Rohtak, where a basketball pole collapsed, resulting in the death of a teenage player in November last year.In its recent order, the commission observed that...

New Delhi, February 21 The BCCI on Saturday announced a structured support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), including international exposure, assistance with home series, and access to venues, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth in the sport...

KISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 20: Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports (YSS) Jammu, Vinakshi Koul, visited the office of the District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) Kishtwar and reviewed ongoing administrative and field activities.She held discussions with DYSSO Jaffer Haider Sheikh and...

Lucknow, February 19 Indian Oil Corporation Limited will contribute Rs 60 crore towards the construction of the proposed international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur, officials said on Thursday.An MoU to this effect was signed between the Uttar Pradesh government and the company in the presence...

Patna, February 19 – Pratyaya Amrit, the Chief Secretary of Bihar, chaired a high-level review meeting of the Sports Department on Thursday, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen security, monitoring, and institutional mechanisms across the state's sports ecosystem.Emphasizing safety and...

Patna, February 19 Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit on Thursday directed officials to install CCTV cameras at all sports facilities across the state.Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Sports Department, the chief secretary stressed the need to strengthen security and monitoring...

Kolkata, February 18 Former Jammu and Kashmir captain and current Cricket Advisory Committee chief Abdul Qayoom believes that the Union Territory is on track for a historic double this season after the Under-16 side clinched their maiden BCCI title earlier this year.The Jammu and Kashmir...

In Gandhinagar, Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented the 2026-27 budget, focusing on tourism promotion, digital governance, regional growth, and sports infrastructure development ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.The budget, with an estimated surplus of ₹974 crore and no new...

Jammu, February 18 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for its remarkable achievement in the Ranji Trophy on Wednesday, praising the players, coaches, and support staff for their collective effort and dedication.The J&K team made history by defeating...

Gandhinagar, February 18 – Ahmedabad is set to be transformed into an “Olympic-Ready City” after the Gujarat government allocated ₹1,278 crore in the 2026–27 State Budget, following the state’s successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.Presenting the budget in the state Assembly...

Gandhinagar, February 18 Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a ₹4.08 lakh crore budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly, focusing on promoting tourism and creating sports infrastructure ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.The budget, with an estimated surplus of ₹974 crore and no new...

Jammu, February 18 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on Wednesday for its remarkable achievement in the Ranji Trophy, praising the players, coaches, and support staff for their collective effort and dedication.The J&K team made history by defeating...

Mizoram Sports Minister Announces Boost to Sports InfrastructureFrom: Isaac ZoramsangaCopy Editor (RNU), Akashvani News, AizawlDate: 17.02.2026Phone: 8131823773Mizoram Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar has announced a significant boost to the state's sports...

Aizawl, February 15 Mizoram Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar has announced a significant upgrade to the state's sports infrastructure, confirming that a dedicated indoor volleyball hall is among the top priorities for the state government.Speaking at the closing ceremony...

New Delhi, February 13 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first Delhi Khel Mahakumbh at Chhatrasal Stadium on Friday, describing the event as a transformative moment for the capital's sporting landscape.Addressing a gathering at the opening ceremony, Gupta said the initiative is a...

The Khelo Delhi sports festival, a major event in Delhi, aims to strengthen and promote a vibrant sports culture in the national capital.Speaking after a dialogue with sports personalities and fitness coaches, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood announced that the government will organize competitions...

New Delhi, February 12 The Delhi government will organize "Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh" starting Friday, with more than 30,000 athletes expected to participate in competitions held across 17 stadiums in the national capital.Education Minister Ashish Sood interacted with over 50 sports...

Lucknow, February 11 The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday proposed an outlay of about Rs 9,845 crore for the Department of Justice, a 9 per cent increase over 2025-26, as Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presented the budget for 2026-27 in the state Assembly.The budget, presented by...