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Mumbais Tushar Deshpande Shines with Hat-Trick, Forces Chandigarh into Follow-On in Ranji Trophy
Tushar Deshpandes hat-trick leads Mumbai to a commanding position against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy match. Mumbais Tushar Deshpande Shines with Hat-Trick, Forces Chandigarh into Follow-On in Ranji Trophy
BJP backs employees 2-day mass leave, slams govt over unfulfilled promises
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Ravindra Jadeja Slams Century, Ex-CSK Star Tushar Deshpande Bags Hattrick In Ranji Trophy
Pacer Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were bundled out for 78 by Mumbai on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Ranji Trophy: Deshpande's Hat-trick Wrecks Chandigarh, Jadeja Slams Century For Saurashtra
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were bundled out for 78 on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Deshpande tore through the top order to pick 5-17, and Mohit Avasthi backed him with figures of 3-9. Mumbai, who had made 429 on the back of half-centuries from Tanush Kotian and Avasthi, enforced the follow-on, and Deshpande struck again in the second innings to leave Chandigarh at 0/1. Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, resuming on 72, scored 102 off 209 balls with seven fours as Saurashtra, who began the day on 308/4, were bowled out for 392 in 110.4 overs against Chhattisgarh in an Elite Group B clash at Rajkot. Jadeja fell to his former state-mate Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, who took 2-106 in 25.4 overs. Prerak Mankad went on to make 129 off 150 balls with 15 fours and a six, after starting the day on 92. Dev Aditya Singh was the pick of the Chhattisgarh bowlers with 5-67 in 24 overs, four of them maidens. Chhattisgarh were 122/3 in 55 overs at stumps. Anuj Tiwary was unbeaten on 72 and Mayank Verma on 32, with Ayush Pandey out for 13. Captain Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya and Chirag Jani took a wicket each. Elsewhere, in the Elite Group A clash in Nagpur, Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar was dismissed two short of a maiden first-class double hundred, and his side finished on 428 against Puducherry after Yash Rathod hit 134 earlier in the day, with the visitors reaching 102/1 at stumps. In Goa, Atit Sheth was bowled for 99 as Baroda declared on 472/8 against Goa, who reached 5/1 at stumps. In Rajgir, Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 540 against Bihar, with Aaradhya Yadav and Zeeshan Ansari scoring fifties after Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) fell. In Kalyani, West Bengal, Sudip Kumar Gharami (122 not out) and Abishek Porel (114 not out) hit centuries each and are unbroken in a 199-run stand as Bengal reached 304/3 against Delhi at Kalyani and have their lead currently at 64 runs. Jharkhand were bowled out for 587 against Kerala in Jamshedpur, with Aditya Singh's 147 and captain Virat Singh's 108 being strong contributions. Assam captain Denish Das (103) and Sibsankar Roy (143) also hit tons against Punjab in New Chandigarh, and Assam were bowled out for 373. For Punjab, veteran pacer Umesh Yadav took 5-70. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat's Vedant Trivedi (94 not out) and Aarya Desai (94) responded strongly to Baroda's 324 and took the hosts to 205/2 at stumps. In Vijayawada, SV Rahul, two days after turning 19, made a hundred on his first-class debut and shared a 202-run stand with wicketkeeper Revanth Reddy (97) that gave Andhra a 57-run lead over Karnataka, after ending day two at 331/6. Akash Vasisht's unbeaten 113 revived Himachal Pradesh, who had been 119/7, against Haryana and took them to 253. In reply, Haryana reached 178/4 in 46 overs and trailed by 75 runs, with Yashvardhan Dalal unbeaten on 69. Narayan Jagadeesan (55) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (58) put on 104 for Tamil Nadu against Rajasthan, as they reached 167/4 and trailed by 196 runs. Rajasthan had been bowled out for 363, losing five wickets for 16 after Mahipal Lomror hit 66. B. Sai Sudharsan had gone down while fielding, and though he came out to bat, he made just three. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Fast bowler Avesh Khan's three wickets helped Madhya Pradesh bowl out defending champions Jammu and Kashmir for 120 to take a 76-run first-innings lead. But MP ended day twos play in Srinagar at 59/4, and are ahead by 135 runs overall, with fast-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabis late strikes keeping the hosts in the contest. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Deshpande hat-trick floors Chandigarh as Mumbai takes complete control
Chasing the hosts daunting 429, the visitor gets bowled out for a paltry 78 in just 115 balls; the seamer takes one more wicket in the only over of the second innings
Punjab: SIR of electoral rolls over; voters increased to 2.01 crore
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 12 (IANS) With the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls over, the electorates in Punjab increased from 1.93 crore to 2.01 crore, a net increase of 3.64 per cent, Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra said on Monday. In the final roll, the total electors, 201,00,727, comprised 103,76,026 men, 97,24,195 women, and 506 third genders. The final roll of the Special Summary Revision relating to service voters, with October 1 as the qualifying date, was published on Monday. Polling station rationalisation was carried out across all districts, increasing the number of polling stations from 24,453 to 25,332 to enhance voter accessibility, she said. A month-long SVEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation) plan was implemented using multichannel outreach. Key initiatives included the symbolic launch of SIR 2026 on June 23, where over 2,000 youth formed a human chain, SMS alerts on key dates, radio jingles, audio messages through e-rickshaws, and block-level officer (BLO) field announcements. Electoral Literacy Clubs engaged citizens through poster-making, debates, seminars, and rangoli competitions, while IEC material was displayed at banks. Social media campaigns featured SVEEP icons and eminent personalities. Special camps were also held in colleges and schools across Punjab to enrol young voters. She said the Special Intensive Revision was completed in Punjab in a smooth, transparent, and time-bound manner, in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India. The completion reflected the coordinated efforts of election machinery, the cooperation of electors, and the active participation of all stakeholders. The CEO urged eligible people who, for any reason, could not be included in the final electoral roll after its publication, or new electors seeking enrolment, to apply online through the ECINET App or offline through their respective BLO by filling out Form 6.
Ranji Trophy: Tushar Deshpande takes fifer as Mumbai dominate Chandigarh
Tushar Deshpande took 5/17 as Mumbai skittled Chandigarh for 78 after scoring 429, enforcing the follow-on in their Ranji Trophy encounter
Ranji Trophy: Deshpande's Fifer Puts Mumbai in Control
Fast bowler Tushar Deshpande's impressive five-wicket haul led Mumbai to bowl out Chandigarh for a mere 78 runs in their first innings, forcing a follow-on on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group D match.
Punjab: ED arrests suspended DIG HS Bhullar, gets his custody for 8 days
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 12 (IANS) The ED arrested Harcharan Singh Bhullar, the then Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Ropar Range, Punjab Police, in a money laundering case and got his custody for eight days from a Special Court (PMLA), an official said on Monday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office-I, arrested Bhullar on October 9, under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a money laundering investigation arising out of corruption and possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. After Bhullars arrest, the ED produced him before the Special Court (PMLA), Chandigarh, which sent him to ED custody for eight days, the official said in a statement. Earlier in the same case, the ED had arrested Kirshanu Sharda, who acted as a middleman/conduit for Bhullar, on September 18 under the provisions of the PMLA. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of two FIRs registered by CBI, ACB, Chandigarh, against Bhullar, Kirshanu Sharda and others under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Investigation revealed that Bhullar allegedly demanded Rs 8 lakh in illegal gratification, through Kirshanu Sharda, for extending undue favour in a criminal matter, the ED said. Out of the demanded bribe of Rs 8 lakh, Rs 5 lakh was accepted through Kirshanu Sharda for settling a criminal case and allowing the complainant to continue his business without police interference, the ED said. During searches conducted by the CBI at the residence of Bhullar, cash amounting to Rs 7.37 crore and jewellery valued at Rs 2.32 crore were recovered, besides luxury watches, high-end vehicles, bank deposits and documents relating to extensive immovable properties, the ED said. Searches conducted by the ED under Section 17 of the PMLA resulted in the seizure of cash amounting to Rs 8.35 lakh and freezing of bank accounts having balances of approximately Rs 1.42 crore, said the statement. Investigation has prima facie revealed involvement of Bhullar in the acquisition, possession, concealment and utilisation of suspected proceeds of crime, the ED said.
IGPL 2026: Bhullar, Kochhar and Kapur lead local interest at star-studded India Championship
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) standouts Gaganjeet Bhullar, Karandeep Kochhar and Shiv Kapur will look to carry their recent form into the India Championship, where they will face a star-studded international field at Delhi Golf Club in the USD 4 million event. The trio will be up against some of the biggest names in world golf, including Rory McIlroy, six-time Major champion and two-time defending Masters champion, 2026 PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai and 2026 Open champion Ryan Fox. The field also features Major champions Shane Lowry, Patrick Reed, Justin Rose and Danny Willett, taking the total number of Major winners to seven, with 13 titles between them. The Indian players head into the championship after a productive run on the IGPL circuit. Bhullar and Kochhar finished first and second, respectively, at the Krishna Invitational Hyderabad presented by Krishna Punjab Raptors GC last week, while Kapur secured third place at the RVR Delhi Blue Bulls GC event a week earlier. All three have also produced strong results in recent tournaments, with Bhullar and Kochhar finishing fourth and tied-fifth, respectively, in Delhi, while Kapur was runner-up and Bhullar tied-fourth in Ras Al Khaimah. IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy said the upcoming championship would provide the leagues leading players an opportunity to measure themselves against international opposition. Gaganjeet, Karandeep and Shiv have been among IGPLs standout performers. They now get the chance to test that form against the worlds best, and their years of experience at Delhi Golf Club could be a big advantage. This event will showcase the talent that heads the IGPL field each week in and outside India. We have had a series of events in Africa, the Middle East, and the IGPL Tour will now be travelling in India. But before that, our star players will compete alongside the best in the world, he added. Bhullar, 38, arrives in Delhi after claiming his fifth IGPL title and second of the 2026 season in Hyderabad. He carded rounds of 65, 66 and 65 for a 14-under 196 total, finishing three strokes ahead of Kochhar. I drove the ball really well, which was crucial on such narrow fairways, Bhullar said, reflecting on his Hyderabad victory. Im looking forward to playing across India. I have spent most of my professional career competing on the Asian and European circuits, and the India Championship gives me another opportunity to test myself against a world-class field. A winner of 11 Asian Tour titles, Bhullar remains one of Indias most accomplished international golfers. His most recent Asian Tour victory came at the 2023 Indonesian Masters, where Kochhar finished runner-up. Kochhar, meanwhile, has been building momentum through a series of competitive performances. The Chandigarh golfer produced a final-round 64 in Hyderabad, the lowest score of the day, to finish at 11-under 199. Earlier this year, he placed fourth at the Philippine Golf Championship and tied-fifth at the International Series Japan. He also finished tied-ninth at the IGPL Bharath Classic, co-sanctioned with the Asian Tour. Kochhar won an IGPL event in the UAE late last year and secured his Asian Tour playing status with victory at the Red Sea Open on the Asian Development Tour in Egypt in 2025. Kapur, 44, brings experience and familiarity with the host venue. A former Asian Games individual gold medallist in 2002 and a three-time Asian Tour winner, he claimed the Volvo Masters of Asia in 2005 before winning the Yeangder Heritage and Panasonic Open India in 2017. The latter victory came at Delhi Golf Club, where his knowledge of the course could prove valuable. Kapur has also been working on his fitness at a training camp in Thailand. His recent form includes a course-record-equalling 10-under 62 in the opening round of the IGPL Invitational in Ras Al Khaimah in September, underlining his ability to produce low scores. With the India Championship bringing elite international competition to home soil, Bhullar will seek to extend his winning run, Kochhar will aim to build on his growing consistency, and Kapur will look to make his experience at Delhi Golf Club count. The challenge will be formidable, but the trios recent performances offer India a strong local interest in a field packed with major champions and established international contenders.
Chandigarh Administration Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026
Engineering Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh (Chandigarh Administration) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 4 Executive Engineer (Civil) posts. The offline application process will be conducted from 11 October 2026 to 24 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit chandigarh.gov.in.
Delhi-NCR Sees Rain After Monsoon Withdrawal: 3 Weather Factors Explained
The IMD's October 11 forecast expected isolated to scattered rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi from October 11 to 15.
SC declines to stay CBI probe into corruption allegations linked to Punjab CMs OSD
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR registered over corruption allegations involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajvir Ghuman and others, while directing that no coercive steps be taken in the matter. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale issued notice on the Punjab government's plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing the CBI to register a case and investigate the allegations. However, the apex court declined to stay the FIR and observed that the state government must cooperate with the investigation. The Punjab government has challenged the High Court's October 5 order directing the CBI to take over the investigation into allegations of corruption arising from three letters written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The High Court had directed the CBI to register a case and submit a status report within two months, besides asking the Punjab government and police to extend full cooperation to the Central investigating agency. The ED had claimed that Ghuman and his associates, Nitin Gohal and Bir Devinder, were interfering in administrative transfers and postings as well as government tenders, and had called for the registration of an FIR. After the Punjab Police did not register an FIR on the basis of the ED's communications, advocate Nikhil Saraf approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an independent probe by the CBI. The petition alleged that the communications contained serious allegations concerning persons linked to the Punjab Chief Minister's Office and sought a fair investigation free from the influence of the Punjab Police and Punjab Vigilance. The CBI has already registered an FIR in the matter and initiated an investigation pursuant to the High Court's directions. The Central agency also conducted searches at eight locations across Chandigarh and Punjab, including the Chief Minister's camp office in Chandigarh and premises linked to Ghuman in Sangrur and Mohali. Ghuman and other associates were subsequently summoned to appear before the CBI's Chandigarh office in connection with the probe. The matter was earlier listed before a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu. On October 9, Justice Nagu recused himself from hearing the Punjab government's plea, following which the matter was placed before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for the constitution of a fresh Bench.
Delhi wakes up to heavy rain, IMD warns of thunderstorms and winds
The weather department also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and winds at isolated places over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and West Uttar Pradesh on Monday
New Delhi-Chandigarh Shatabdi Express suffered a wheel skid on wet rails on July 13 after the loco pilot applied emergency brakes to avoid cattle near Sonipat. The locomotive was damaged and had to be replaced. The Railway Board has now asked RDSO to investigate and issue corrective guidelines.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney has expressed gratitude to Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh for agreeing to reschedule his Delhi concert. The concert which was originally scheduled for November 1, coincided with the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and has now been rescheduled to October 30. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) Vikramjit Singh Sahney thanked Diljit for respecting the sentiments of the victims and their families, who continue to remember the tragic events of 1984. Heartfelt thanks to @diljitdosanjh for graciously accepting our request not to perform in Delhi on November 1, coinciding with the anniversary of the tragic 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Concert is now rescheduled to 30th oct, he wrote. He added, Daljit is a true son of Punjab, a proud turbaned global icon, and an inspiration to millions who look up to him. His sensitivity towards the sentiments of the victims and their families reflects the responsibility and compassion that come with your stature. May he continues to make Punjab and India proud, he wrote. The development comes after Vikramjit Singh Sahney appealed to Diljit and his team to reschedule the Delhi leg of his Aura Tour, which was scheduled to begin on November 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The MP had urged the singer to honour the memory of the victims of the 1984 violence, further stressing that the date remained deeply painful for thousands of affected families. In his earlier appeal, Vikramjit Singh Sahney had written, Diljit bhaji, you are Punjab's pride and India's voice to the world. But 1st November is the anniversary of the 1984 Sikh genocide in Delhi. For thousands of families, those days are still full of grief. He further had urged the singer to move the concert to another date, adding, Please ask your team to move the Delhi show at JLN Stadium scheduled for 1st Nov to another date. Honour the memory, then celebrate the music. #1984SikhGenocide @diljitdosanjh @hskalka @hsphoolka @mssirsa @LiveNation. For the uninitiated, Diljit's Aura Tour was scheduled to commence in Delhi before moving to Indore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Chandigarh. The Aura World Tour brings together the music, energy and spectacle that define Dosanjh's live performances, and further showcasing the scale of his international shows into a stadium experience for Indian audiences.
ASI gunned down in Tarn Taran; 5th cop to be murdered in Punjab this year
Drone activity near Amritsar airport, 3 flights diverted
3 city residents lose Rs 3.4 in separate cyber fraud cases
Elderly man loses Rs 16 lakh in fake stock market scheme
Haryanas first tourist police post opens at Mansa Devi temple on Navratra Day 1
32 vie for CH-01-DG-0007 ahead of new series launch
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Opposition lashes out at AAP govt over law and order
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5 arrested, five machines seized in Ropar illegal mining crackdown
Eco City-3 clears key hurdle, 716-acre New Chandigarh township set to take shape
Four fires in a week: Mohali dump turns into a public health crisis
Govt house repair complaints go online via e-Awas portal
Nearly 4,000 new voters enrolled during spl registration drive
2 mobile phones snatched; cases registered
PGI walkathon shines spotlight on mental health awareness
Digital challans for garbage dumpers, encroachers in Panchkula
Over 1,000 police personnel compete at nat'l sports meet in Bhanu
Jantar Mantar police action sparks political storm in Haryana
40 cr Agroha excavation to unearth Maharaja Agrasens legacy: Minister
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Lad leads Mumbai's Ranji fight as Jaiswal falls for a duck
Skipper Siddhesh Lad's unbeaten 80 and Musheer Khan's 65 guided Mumbai to 249 for five against Chandigarh. Karan Lamba's unbeaten 103 and Rohan Rajbar's 95 propelled Rajasthan to 286 for 4 against Tamil Nadu. Elsewhere, Anshul Kamboj took four wickets for Haryana, and Devendra Singh Bora claimed five wickets for Uttarakhand.
Punjab AAP condemns Delhi Police action against protesters
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 11 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday condemned the Delhi Police action against protesters in the national capital, particularly the violation of the sanctity of Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib. AAP MLAs Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Baljinder Kaur and Manvinder Singh Giaspura demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the release of all protesters detained during Saturdays protest and strict action against police personnel involved in the violation of Gurdwara maryada. The lawmakers said the BJP-led Central government had crossed all limits by using force against protesters, disrupting public transport and allowing police personnel to enter Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib wearing shoes and with their heads uncovered. They said the detention and harassment of people inside the gurdwara premises had deeply hurt Sikh sentiments and raised serious questions about the BJPs respect for religious institutions. The actions of the Delhi Police have brought back painful memories of Operation Bluestar and the events of 1984, which the Sikh community has never forgotten. The BJP has repeatedly criticised the Congress over 1984, but the incident at Bangla Sahib has exposed the hypocrisy of its own politics, Dhaliwal said, adding the BJP and the Congress may be political rivals, but their approach towards suppressing Sikhs and their voices appears no different. He further said, I appeal to the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib to take serious notice of this incident and call upon Sikh organisations to raise their voices against the violation of gurdwara maryada. Questioning the silence of the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) leadership, legislator Baljit Kaur said, When such a serious incident has taken place, why are Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal and SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami silent? Are political understandings with the BJP more important to them than Sikh sentiments? I urge the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib to take a firm stand and demand accountability, she added.
Rain exposes paddy procurement shortcomings, says Punjab BJP
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 11 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Sunday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over arrangements for paddy procurement, stating conditions witnessed in various mandis across the state following rainfall have exposed shortcomings in the procurement preparations. Dhillon said visuals emerging particularly from Fazilka were deeply concerning, with paddy crops, cultivated through months of hard work, seen submerged in rainwater. He added that if mandis were facing such conditions at the very beginning of the harvesting season, farmers could encounter even greater difficulties in the coming days. He said that inadequate drainage facilities, a lack of tarpaulins to protect crops from rain, and the absence of other essential arrangements in grain markets had become serious problems for farmers. Dhillon added that similar conditions were being reported not only from Fazilka's mandi but also from other towns and villages across Punjab. The lack of proper arrangements to protect farmers' produce in mandis raises serious questions about the Punjab government's preparedness. He said that farmers already invest immense effort and substantial money in cultivation. If crops nurtured like their own sons are damaged by waterlogging in mandis, the financial burden ultimately falls on the farmers themselves, for which the state government is directly responsible. The Punjab BJP Chief urged the state government to take farmers' grievances seriously and immediately ensure proper drainage, adequate tarpaulins, appropriate crop protection measures, and smooth procurement operations in mandis. He said it was unacceptable for farmers to face difficulties while trying to sell their produce and watch the fruits of their hard work being destroyed before their eyes. Targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Dhillon said that instead of telling jokes on public platforms, the state government should focus on resolving farmers' problems on the ground. He added that the failure to provide even basic facilities to farmers in mandis raises serious questions about the state government's functioning. He asserted that the BJP stands firmly with farmers and will continue to raise its voice to ensure that their difficulties are addressed. He demanded that the state government immediately review conditions in mandis, assess the damage to crops, and take concrete measures to protect farmers from any potential losses.
Real strength lies in farmers, youth: Punjab Congress chief on assuming charge
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 11 (IANS) Newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Pargat Singh on Sunday assumed office here, pledging to fight for the rights, dignity and better future of the people of state. Despite rainfall, Congress leaders and workers turned up in large numbers, maintaining the enthusiasm at the event. Congress leaders described the gathering as a reflection of organisational unity and the commitment of workers to the political challenges ahead. State Congress In-charge Sachin Pilot formally handed over the responsibility of the state party presidency to Pargat Singh. Before the ceremony, Pargat Singh paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi. Speaking on the occasion, the State Congress Chief said the real strength of the state lay in its ordinary citizens: farmers who feed the country, young people struggling to secure their future, traders and business owners who contribute to the state's economy, and families aspiring to a safe, dignified and better life. He added that the Congress had a responsibility not merely to contest elections but also to become the voice of the people and stand firmly for their rights. The people of Punjab are waiting for their rights, justice and a secure future. It is our responsibility to meet the expectations of every section, from farmers to young people. The Congress is united, and our struggle is against a system that has failed to secure people's rightful entitlements, he said. He added that it was essential to understand the sentiments of people awaiting justice in sacrilege cases and to raise their voice in support of justice. The true test of any government, he added, was the public's trust and the positive change it brought to people's lives. Taking aim at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Pargat Singh said the Punjab government should focus on the problems facing people instead of worrying about the Congress team. He added that the Congress had a strong team of experienced leaders and dedicated workers. Referring to the experience of Member of Parliament Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa and former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Pargat Singh said the party would work collectively to safeguard Punjab's interests. Addressing AAP MLAs, the State Congress President appealed to them to rise above political pressure and stand up for Punjab's interests. He said there was still time for legislators to become the voice of the people and give priority to the interests of the state. Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot congratulated Pargat Singh on his new responsibility and said he had the opportunity to work with an experienced and strong team. Drawing an analogy from sports, Pilot said a strong team was essential for a good captain. Pargat Singh had a team of experienced Punjab Congress leaders and dedicated workers who could work together to take the party forward. He said the Congress' objective was not merely to achieve political success but also to win the hearts of Punjab's people and live up to their expectations. Emphasising the role of young people, Pilot added that the future belonged to the youth. The Congress would move forward with young people and take Rahul Gandhi's message from villages to cities to mobilise public support for forming a Congress government in Punjab.
RANJI TROPHY | Lad to the fore as Mumbai weathers early inroads by Chandigarh
CRICKET | The skippers unbeaten 80 and a fighting half-century by Musheer negates the visitors decision to bowl first on a pitch with a greenish tinge while Mhatre chips in with a useful contribution
Ranji Trophy: Shami Takes Four-wicket Haul; Smaran Smashes Century On Captaincy Debut On Opening Day
Dr Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA: India fast bowler Mohammed Shami reminded the national selectors of his capability yet again as he took a four-wicket haul for Bengal in their opening Group C clash against Delhi at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani on Sunday. Shami, who has been overlooked by Indian selectors despite his consistent performances in the domestic circuit, took 4-30 in 17.3 overs as Bengal bowled Delhi out for 240. The veteran also sent in nine maiden overs and bowled at a mingy economy of 1.70, showing his class once again. Other India internationals, Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, were also among the wickets, with Akash taking 2-74 in his 17 overs (4.40 economy) and Mukesh scalping 1-43 in 17 overs (2.50 economy). Off-spinner Aamir Gani took three wickets for 45 as he also played a crucial role with Bengal. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Smaran marked his Karnataka captaincy debut with a stellar hundred against Andhra in a Group B clash at the Dr Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA Cricket Ground in Vijayawada. Karnataka were in trouble at 22/4, but Smaran smashed 126 from 218 balls to bail the team out of trouble, with wicketkeeper Krishnan Shrijith hitting 58 and Madhav Bajaj scoring 33 to help Karnataka make 274. In reply, Andhra ended the day 16/2 with Shikhar Shetty and Madhav Bajaj taking a wicket each. In another Group B fixture between Saurashtra and Chhattisgarh at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten at 72 at the end of Day 1 as Saurashtra made 308/4. Prerak Mankad also went back unscathed on 92, while opener Chirag Jani had scored 83 earlier. Umesh Yadav also struck twice for Punjab in their fixture against Assam in New Chandigarh, but bad light forced an early stumps as Assam were 68/3. In other Group C matches, Jharkhand's Sikhar Mohan made 143 as his team ended the Day 1 strong at 289/5 against Kerala at Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur. Gaurav Choudhary scored an unbeaten 121 to power Odisha to 272/3 against Gujarat in Ahmedabad, while Ankeet Bawne hit a hundred for Maharashtra to help them end Day 1 against Services at 289/5. Prithvi Shaw also made 70. In Group A, Akshay Wadkar and Yash Rathod scored centuries to help Vidarbha end the day at 292/5 against Pondicherry after they were in trouble at 54/5. J&K seamer Rohit Sharma took his maiden five-wicket haul, playing after two years as Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 196. Baroda ended Day 1 at 204/3 after opener Shivalik Sharma made 62, while Deepak Hooda, having returned to his former team, remained unbeaten on 38. Rinku Singh and Madhav Kaushik also scored centuries for Uttar Pradesh in their clash against Bihar to lift the team from 85/3 to 287/3 at the end of the day. In Group D, India Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck, but Mumbai's new captain went back unbeaten on 80, with Musheer Khan also scoring 65 as Mumbai ended the day on 249/5. Rinku Singh and Madhav Kaushik also scored centuries for Uttar Pradesh in their clash against Bihar to lift the team from 85/3 to 287/3 at the end of the day. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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