Anshul Kamboj Replaces Injured Prasidh Krishna in Indias ODI Squad Against West Indies
Anshul Kamboj has been named to replace the injured Prasidh Krishna for the final ODI against West Indies in New Chandigarh. Anshul Kamboj Replaces Injured Prasidh Krishna in Indias ODI Squad Against West Indies
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CISF mourns loss of four personnel, last rites held with full honours
New Delhi [India], October 1: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday mourned the loss of four of its personnel posted at the Sewa-III Hydro Electric Project, Mashka, Basohli, Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, who lost their lives on September 29 in an incident of fratricide. Their last rites were performed on Thursday at their native places with full honours and in keeping with laid-down procedure. Late Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, posted with CISF Unit NTPC Tanda, joined the Force on October 3, 2015. His last rites were performed at his native place, Mathiya Daulatpur in Ambedkarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, according to the release. Senior officers, including DIG Manish Kumar Singh and the Deputy Commandant of CISF Unit, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Tanda, were present along with personnel of the Unit and paid homage on behalf of the Force. Late Sub Inspector Laxman Singh, posted with CISF Unit Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat (P&HCS), Chandigarh, joined the Force on August 9, 2013, and had served CISF for over 13 years. His last rites were held with full honours at Village Loona in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh from 0830 to 1030 hours. Personnel of CISF Unit, P&HCS, Chandigarh, attended the ceremony and paid homage on behalf of the Force. Late Constable Sanjeev Kumar, posted with CISF Unit SEWA HE Project, joined the Force on October 29, 2013. His last rites were performed at 1030 hours at his native Village Rameen, Makhyaan, PO Chowki Choura, Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir. Personnel of CISF Unit, Salal Hydro Electric Project (SHEP), attended the ceremony and paid homage on behalf of the Force. Late Constable Md Rafiq, posted with CISF Unit DHEP Dulhasti, joined the Force on March 8, 2010, and had served CISF for over 16 years. His last rites were held with full honours at 1030 hours at Village Kandali in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, with a Guard of Honour and ceremonial salute, in the presence of family members, relatives and colleagues. Personnel of CISF Unit, Dulhasti Hydro Electric Project (DHEP), paid homage on behalf of the Force. The CISF said it grieves with the families, colleagues and friends of the departed personnel and considers it a solemn duty to stand by the bereaved families in this hour of grief. The Force said it shares their sorrow as one family and assured them of all possible support and assistance, in accordance with the rules, in the days ahead. (ANI)
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Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 1 (IANS) Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Ashwani Sharma on Thursday asked the state government to order an impartial probe into allegations of bribery in the allocation of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Mamdot, Ferozepur district. He said the allegations of houses being allotted in exchange for bribes were extremely unfortunate and shameful. He described the alleged irregularities as a serious injustice to people experiencing poverty. Out of a list of 400 needy families, only 33 houses were approved, of which just two were reportedly allotted to beneficiaries. In contrast, the remaining 31 were allegedly allotted to influential individuals owning 50 to 200 acres of land. He said in a statement that the matter required attention and alleged that such practices undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of welfare for people experiencing poverty. Sharma said the state government should order an impartial, high-level investigation into the matter. He also demanded that employees facing allegations of accepting bribes should not be spared if the charges are established. The eligibility of all beneficiaries allotted houses should also be thoroughly scrutinised. In addition, he demanded fresh verification of the 367 low-income families whose house applications were rejected. Sharma said the BJP would not tolerate corruption in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He said the BJP stood firmly with people experiencing poverty and would continue to fight for justice for those denied their rightful benefits. Meanwhile, senior party leader and former Union Minister Vijay Sampla thanked PM Modi for covering 484 Dalit-majority villages in the state under the PM Awas Yojana. More than 40 per cent of the population in these villages belongs to the Dalit community, and the Central government will provide grants of up to Rs 20 lakh each for development work in these villages. Sampla said the scheme's benefits are not limited to road and building construction. The scheme will also support development in areas such as drinking water, sanitation, education, health and nutrition, social security, housing, electricity, clean fuel, agriculture, financial inclusion, digital facilities, employment and skill development.
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Anshul Kamboj has been officially named as a replacement for Prasidh Krishna in the ODI squad. Prasidh Krishna sustained a left hamstring injury during the second ODI, which led to his withdrawal. Kamboj was performing well with India A before joining the national team in Chandigarh. Additionally, Washington Sundar has been pulled from the T20I squad for upcoming matches.
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has been called up to replace the injured Prasidh Krishna for the third and final ODI against the West Indies, set to take place in New Chandigarh on Saturday. Prasidh sustained a left hamstring injury during Indias second ODI match in Guwahati, which they won by eight wickets, and has subsequently been ruled out. Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the India A match against Australia A in Puducherry, will join the squad in Chandigarh ahead of the final ODI. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna sustained a left hamstring injury during the second ODI in Guwahati and has been ruled out of the third ODI. The Mens Selection Committee has named Anshul Kamboj as Prasidhs replacement. Kamboj will join the squad in Chandigarh, the BCCI said in an official statement on Thursday. Kamboj, who took 3-34 in 17.3 overs in the first innings, bowled just two overs in the second innings before departing Puducherry and was replaced by Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. Prasidh, who opened the bowling attack during India's eight-wicket victory in the second ODI at the ACA Stadium, walked off after sending down just five overs. After bowling a four-over opening spell, Prasidh bowled the 31st over before walking off the field and took no further part in the contest. His sudden exit forced the Indian team management to turn to part-time off-spin of Naman Dhir, who bowled 6.1 overs, though he himself briefly left the field earlier due to cramps. Kamboj is yet to play ODIs, but made his Test debut for India in the Manchester Test against England last year. Meanwhile, off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar, who is currently with the T20I team in the Asian Games in Japan, has been released from the T20I squad for the five-game series against the West Indies to feature in the Ranji Trophy for Tamil Nadu, to prepare for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Batting all-rounder Naman Dhir, who made his ODI debut against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, has been named as Washington's replacement in the T20I squad for the series starting on October 6. The decision has been taken in view of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. With the Ranji Trophy season commencing on October 11, Washington will get an opportunity to play red-ball cricket for his state team and prepare for the Test series, added the BCCI. Indias updated ODI Squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vc & wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir, and Anshul Kamboj. The decision has been taken in view of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. With the Ranji Trophy season commencing on October 11, Washington will get an opportunity to play red-ball cricket for his state team and prepare for the Test series, added the BCCI. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mohali (Punjab) [India], October 1: Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, Mohali, to provide engineering students with practical exposure to industrial automation technologies and strengthen industry-academia collaboration.
Prasidh To Miss Third ODI Against WI Due To Hamstring Injury, Kamboj Likely Replacement
Nitish Kumar Reddy: It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. Prasidh is definitely not playing the third ODI due to the hamstring injury he has picked. He will now report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further scans, and his recovery timeline will be drawn based on that. For now, Kamboj is likely to be his replacement, said a source familiar with the development to IANS on Thursday. Kamboj, who took 3-34 in 17.3 overs in the first innings, bowled just two overs in the second essay before departing Puducherry. Prasidh, who opened the bowling attack during India's eight-wicket victory in the second ODI at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, walked off after sending down just five overs. After bowling a four-over opening spell, Prasidh bowled the 31st over before walking off the field and took no further part in the contest. His sudden exit forced the Indian team management to turn to part-time off-spin of Naman Dhir, who bowled 6.1 overs, though he himself briefly left the field earlier due to cramps. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Prasidh, however, will head directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation. While Prasidh is not included in the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies starting on October 6 in Lucknow, him picking a hamstring injury remains a key concern considering Indias multi-format tour of New Zealand features five ODIs and two Tests. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Prasidh, however, will head directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Dry weather to persist in Delhi with cooler nights ahead; AQI remains moderate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The weather in the national capital has turned quite dry, with bright sunshine keeping daytime temperatures warm. However, a slight drop in night temperatures is likely. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted clear skies throughout the coming week, with no possibility of rain in Delhi. Bright sunshine was observed across most parts of Delhi from Wednesday morning. However, with northwesterly winds prevailing over the region, the weather has become increasingly dry. The maximum temperature at Delhi's standard observatory at Safdarjung was recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.5 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius. The IMD has said that the southwest monsoon season had ended with a 13 per cent rainfall deficit. However, monsoon rains continue to withdraw from different parts of the country. As the monsoon retreats, parts of southern and northeastern India are expected to receive rainfall on Thursday, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. In IMD's terminology, 'isolated' refers to rainfall occurring over a small proportion of locations, generally up to 25 per cent of weather stations in a region. Meanwhile, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the southern parts of Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall at several places on Thursday. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep are likely to receive rain at a few places. Karnataka has already experienced a wet spell during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Kibbanahalli in Tumakuru district recorded 10 cm of rainfall, the highest recorded by the IMD during the period. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are very likely at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Andhra Pradesh, Interior Karnataka and Odisha, while strong surface winds may also prevail over parts of Andhra Pradesh. In the Northeast, thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Assam and Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Similar conditions are also expected over East Madhya Pradesh. Scattered rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. The southwest monsoon normally begins withdrawing from northwest India in mid-September and completely retreats from the country by mid-October. This year, the withdrawal line currently passes through Gurdaspur (Punjab), Chandigarh, Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aligarh (UP), Dholpur, Udaipur and Deesa (Rajasthan) before extending to Naliya in Gujarat. The IMD said conditions are likely to become favourable over the next two to three days for the withdrawal of the monsoon from the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Similar conditions are expected to develop over most parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as well as the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra may also witness further withdrawal. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category, with several monitoring stations recording elevated pollution levels. The AQI readings included Mandir Marg (150), Aya Nagar (135), CRRI Mathura Road (198), Pusa (22), Sirifort (171), IGI Airport T3 (155), Commonwealth Sports Complex (179), IIT Delhi (249), Anand Vihar (98), Najafgarh (144), Jahangirpuri (207), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (173), Sonia Vihar (151), Cantonment Area (106) and Narela (189).
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2nd ODI: 'Every Part Of My Body Is Cramping', Says Gill After Hitting Epic Double-century
Shubman Gill: Battered by oppressive heat and battling severe leg cramps, India captain Shubman Gill admitted that every muscle in his body was hurting after his record-breaking unbeaten 223 carried India to a historic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second ODI here. In the face of the monumental task of chasing down 406, the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history, Gill played an innings of supreme composure laced with 26 boundaries and eight sixes at a monstrous strike rate of 167.67 to complete a victory for India with 39 balls to spare and seal the three-match series, with a game still left to play in New Chandigarh. I mean, I think every part of my body is cramping right now, and it was very hot in the afternoon. When we had about 13 overs, it was feeling like we had already fielded for 20-25 overs, the way they were batting. So great a game, I think, Gill said at the end of the game. Gill reached his 150 off a staggering 89 balls before bringing up his double century off just 117 deliveries with a single off Lawes in the 39th over. In doing so, he broke Ishan Kishan's record (126 balls) for the fastest ODI double-century in world cricket. It was also Gills second career ODI double century, making him the only captain in cricket history to score double tons in both Tests and ODIs while leading the side. His unbeaten 223 also surpassed Glenn Maxwell's 201 not out against Afghanistan in 2023 to become the highest individual score in an ODI run-chase. I mean, at the halfway mark, 400 on the board, there was a bit of pressure on us. Never, no matter how good the wicket is, no matter how small the ground is, chasing 400 is never easy. So very pleased with the performance and very happy that I was able to stay till the end and finish the game for the team, noted Gill. Detailing his tactical approach during the epic chase, the right-handed batter explained how breaking down the massive target into smaller, manageable phases with opening partner Rohit Sharma made the task effortless. Honestly, it's just about playing; I break the game into small parts. First, we had a target in the powerplay that if we get around 75-80 runs without losing any wicket, that would be a good start. Initially, the ball might do a bit with the new ball. Once the ball gets old, the wicket would get much better to bat on, and one side was very short, so we thought we were going to target that side whenever the fast bowlers came on. And at about 25 overs, I thought if we were around 200-210, we'd be in a good space. But I think we were around 230-240, and I think after the powerplay, the pressure never really was on us. It was more on them, and we didn't lose any wickets up until halfway through our innings, so that was a great bonus for us, he explained. While pleased with the bat, Gill remained brutally honest about India's bowling performance in the first half of the match, noting that the Caribbean batters took early control before the hosts staged a late comeback to restrict them to 405/7. I thought initially we didn't bowl that well in the powerplay, much like the first game as well. We didn't bowl well in the powerplay, and they batted with a lot of freedom. They batted quite well, and I think at one point it looked like they might get even 420-430, and to be able to pull the game back, even if it's 25-30 runs, was a bonus for us at the back end of the innings, he observed. I thought initially we didn't bowl that well in the powerplay, much like the first game as well. We didn't bowl well in the powerplay, and they batted with a lot of freedom. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Irani Cup: Jammu And Kashmir Gear Up For Historic Clash Against Pant-led Rest Of India (preview)
Star Sports Network: Set to host a red-ball fixture of a very high-profile stature after nearly four decades, the picturesque Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium will form a beautiful backdrop as Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir prepare for a historic Irani Cup encounter against a formidable Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India side starting on Thursday. With passes being granted to the general public, fans are expected to rally behind the hosts as they step onto the field without injured fast bowler Yudhvir Singh and star pacer Auqib Nabi, who made his ODI debut for India in the clash against the West Indies in Guwahati and will be with the side till the series ends in New Chandigarh on October 3. For skipper Paras Dogra, entering his remarkable 25th first-class season, and his 15-member squad, which includes the likes of Abdul Samad, Shubham Khajuria, and Abid Mushtaq, the game serves as a major stage to prove that their maiden Ranji Trophy triumph achieved earlier this year was no flash in the pan and that the region possesses ample talent capable of making the step up to challenge the big teams consistently. Standing in their path is a Rest of India (ROI) squad boasting several international stars and domestic heavyweights. Leading the side, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will look to get valuable red-ball game time under his belt to remain in top form ahead of the Ranji Trophy and upcoming Tests against New Zealand. All eyes will also be on fast bowler Akash Deep, who makes his competitive comeback after a seven-month injury layoff due to a lower-back stress fracture. After last featuring in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Jammu & Kashmir in February, Akash Deep faces a crucial fitness and rhythm test, with at least two national selectors set to watch him closely as he aims to regain his place in the Test team. For vice-captain Sarfaraz Khan, a local favourite in the valley via his in-laws' side, a strong outing will further solidify his standing for the upcoming India A tour of New Zealand. At the same time, left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and off-spinner Saransh Jain will target a strong show to push their case for consistent chances in the Test team. For fringe players like Sanat Sangwan, Ayush Doseja, Smaran Ravichandran and Anukul Roy, a good showing here will push their case for a direct doorway into the India 'A' framework. In all, intensity will remain high on both sides when play begins on Thursday. When: Thursday, October 1, 9:30 IST Where: Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar Where to watch: The match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website. Squads: Jammu & Kashmir: Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, Yawer Hassan, Shubham Pundir, Abdul Samad, Paras Dogra (captain), Kawalpreet Singh, Kanhaiya Wadhawan (wk), Abid Mushtaq, Sahil Lotra, Vanshaj Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Umar Nasir, Lone Nasir Muzaffar and Rohit Sharma Squads: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Walk-In Interview for 74 Senior Resident Positions at GMCH Chandigarh on October 5
GMCH Chandigarh announces walk-in interviews for 74 senior resident positions on October 5, offering competitive salaries and benefits. Walk-In Interview for 74 Senior Resident Positions at GMCH Chandigarh on October 5
Walk-In Interviews for 74 Senior Resident Positions at GMCH Chandigarh
GMCH Chandigarh announces walk-in interviews on October 5 for 74 Senior Resident positions across various departments. Walk-In Interviews for 74 Senior Resident Positions at GMCH Chandigarh
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Ahead of HM Shahs visit, Punjab Police bust drugs, arms networks
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 30 (IANS) Hours ahead of the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Punjab, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday that they have dismantled three drug trafficking and illegal arms supply networks in Amritsar, and arrested five accused and also recovered 13 pistols, 3.267 kg heroin and 22 cartridges. DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were involved in the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics. Further investigation is underway to uncover the complete backward and forward linkages and identify other persons involved, including foreign-based handlers, he added. A day earlier, Amritsar Rural Police dismantled an arms and narcotics supply network with the arrest of three people -- a woman, her husband and her brother. The police have recovered 10.030 kg of heroin, two sophisticated assault rifles, including one AK-47 and one AK-56, along with three magazines and 10 cartridges from their possession. Home Minister Shah is visiting Jalandhar at around 2 p.m. to address the concluding programme of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra, a statewide campaign against drug abuse that has covered all 117 Assembly constituencies. The rally is expected to mark a major political mobilisation by the BJP ahead of the 2027 state Assembly elections. The campaign is aimed at highlighting the issue of drug abuse and mobilising public support for a drug-free Punjab. State party President Kewal Singh Dhillon said Home Minister Shahs arrival would symbolise new hope, renewed trust, and resolve for the state. He said the event would amplify the peoples voice and advance efforts for a safe, prosperous, and strong state. Alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party government has failed to curb the drug menace, Dhillon claimed heroin home delivery has become widespread during its tenure. He said the BJP would now take responsibility for addressing the crisis. He said the BJPs statewide campaign has covered all 117 Assembly constituencies, uniting people around a common resolve. During the nearly 4,000-km journey, it carried messages of public awareness and collective action to villages and homes.
Delhi-NCR likely to turn dry as rains ease; air quality remains in moderate category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a significant shift in weather from Wednesday, with the recent spell of rain and thunderstorms expected to give way to predominantly dry conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies over the national capital and neighbouring areas, with dry weather likely to prevail across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh through the first week of October. The change comes after showers on Tuesday brought a noticeable chill to Delhi, with temperatures briefly giving the national capital a winter-like feel. However, the latest weather forecast indicates that rainfall activity is likely to subside from Wednesday, particularly over northwest India. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain largely dry as the recent rain and thunderstorm activity weakens. Delhi is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of nearly 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. While northwest India is expected to remain mostly dry, weather conditions across the rest of the country are likely to remain varied. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue over parts of southern, eastern and northeastern India. According to the IMD forecast, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over several areas of the Northeast and southern peninsula on Wednesday. The southern peninsula is expected to remain one of the major rain-affected regions, with some areas likely to receive heavy showers. The IMD has classified Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi as dry on Wednesday. Similar conditions are expected over Punjab, Rajasthan and most parts of Uttar Pradesh. The contrasting weather conditions across different regions are being influenced by several atmospheric systems currently active over the country. A depression over coastal Myanmar and the adjoining Bay of Bengal was moving rapidly north-northwestwards on Tuesday. The system was expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area later on September 29 and continue moving towards southeast Bangladesh and adjoining northeastern parts of India. At the same time, a western disturbance and associated upper-air systems continue to influence parts of north India. Another circulation and trough are extending across southern India. The interaction and movement of these systems are contributing to the contrasting weather patterns being observed across the country. The IMD also recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana during the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning. The rainfall highlights the intensity of the recent spell over parts of north India, even as the broader weather pattern is now expected to turn predominantly dry. The southwest monsoon is also continuing its gradual withdrawal from the country as the rainy season approaches its conclusion. With the monsoon retreating, northwest India is expected to gradually transition towards predominantly dry weather. However, rainfall activity is likely to persist in several other parts of the country. Uttarakhand may experience isolated rain and thunderstorms through October 4, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh could witness similar weather conditions between October 2 and 4. Himachal Pradesh may also receive isolated showers during the period. In central India, rain and thunderstorms are likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh in the coming days. The Northeast is expected to remain relatively wetter, with rainfall forecast over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura through October 4. Some areas may also receive heavy rainfall. Southern India is likely to remain another significant zone of rainfall. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy showers over parts of the southern peninsula during the next four to five days, with Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka among the areas likely to receive heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings included Mandir Marg at 97, Aya Nagar at 79, Punjabi Bagh at 113, CRRI Mathura Road at 138, Pusa at 149, Sirifort at 105, IGI Airport (T3) at 101, Commonwealth Sports Complex at 122, North Campus at 122, R K Puram at 122, ITO at 86, IIT Delhi at 140, DTU at 100, Wazirpur at 134, Jahangirpuri at 153, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 105, Anand Vihar at 105 and Cantonment Area at 105.
Lehs high-altitude flowers reach national markets
Leh, September 29: Ladakh has taken its first major step towards commercial floriculture with the dispatch of 15,000 premium-grade Lilium stems from Leh to major flower markets in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. Lieutenant Governor Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, flagged off the first consignment at Leh Airport on Monday, marking the beginning of efforts to develop high-value floriculture as an alternative source of livelihood and entrepreneurship in the Union Territory. The flowers have been cultivated at an altitude of around 10,600 feet at the Lilium field in Choglamsar, described as the worlds highest-altitude flower field. The consignment includes red, pink, white, yellow and orange varieties. The A-grade stems, each carrying four to five buds, are considered premium cut flowers and have a shelf life of around five to seven days. Liliums can fetch around Rs 150 to Rs 200 per stem in domestic retail markets, particularly in the floral and hospitality sectors. The project has also generated local employment, with 15 women engaged in cutting, sorting and packaging of the flowers at a daily wage of Rs 900. A local qualified botanist has been assigned the task of marketing the produce in national markets. Speaking on the occasion, LG Saxena described the initiative as a significant step towards diversifying agriculture in Ladakh and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers and youth. The administration is now planning to expand the model beyond Leh. Deputy Commissioners of Kargil, Drass, Sham, Changthang and Zanskar have been asked to identify at least 20 acres of land each for high-value flower cultivation. The administration aims to bring around 200 acres under floriculture by next year. The Leh flower field, comprising more than 25 lakh Lilium blooms, was developed in a short period of around two months. Its foundation was laid on June 22, plantation began on July 16, and the field was opened to the public on September 17. The first commercial consignment was dispatched from Leh on September 29, marking a new phase in Ladakhs efforts to link high-altitude agriculture with national markets.
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