Chandigarh:Three men from a village in Punjabs Kapurthala district who were flown back from the US in handcuffs and leg chains last year have left India again, this time for Spain. The three, all from Bagrian village in the Bholath area, were among the 104 Indians deported on a US military aircraft that landed in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Seven Held in Punjab With Grenade, Pistols, 3.49 Kg Heroin
Chandigarh, Oct 21: Punjab Police have arrested seven people and recovered a hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kg of heroin while dismantling a drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling network, an official said on Wednesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the recovery was made by Amritsar Rural Police as part [] The post Seven Held in Punjab With Grenade, Pistols, 3.49 Kg Heroin appeared first on Northlines .
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (2025), starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, completes one year of its release on October 21. Three days before the anniversary, the films team came together for a lovely reunion, as evident from a picture posted by its writer-director Milap Zaveri. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Milap spoke about the reunion, his memories of the film and how its controlled budget offers an important lesson for the industry. Tell us about the Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat reunion that happened recently It was a get-together and a musical night at producer Anshul Gargs office. It was held on Sunday. And yes, you can call it a reunion! Was it specifically timed to coincide with the films first anniversary? No, it wasn't planned that way. It just happened organically. These things happen magically when they are meant to happen. Luckily, Harsh didn't have a shoot that day, and Sonam was also free. Hence, we met and had a great time reminiscing about the film. What memories did you guys share? Around a year ago, we were at the same place celebrating Diwali and the success of the film. We hadn't assembled as a group since then. Hum alag-alag ek doosre se mile the. However, the last time all of us were together was on the night of the film's release. So, this reunion felt even more special. We clicked pictures, chatted and laughed. We joked about how we were the underdogs and how very few people had faith in the film before its release. And then, we recalled how it won hearts and surprised everyone. It's a film that changed everyone's lives in a beautiful way. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milap Zaveri (@milapzaveri) Today is October 20, and the time is 12:45 pm. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat was released on October 21 last year. What was Milap Zaveri doing exactly a year ago, on this date and at this time? (Laughs) Milap Zaveri was going through a mix of emotions! By then, there was tremendous buzz around the film, thanks to Anshul's marketing efforts. Raghav Sharma also put his best foot forward. The music had become a rage, especially the title song, while the dialogues had gone viral. So, there was obviously a lot of anticipation and excitement. Moreover, the film was releasing on a Tuesday, which was a huge gamble. We were excited and nervous, but at the same time, confident about what we had made. For me, it was my first film in four years. So, obviously, I had huge butterflies in my stomach. Somewhere, I was confident that I had made an honest film that would touch people's hearts. I must give a lot of credit to Harsh, Anshul, Gaurav Verma, Aman Gill, Shaad Randhawa and others. They believed in the film very strongly from the moment they saw the first edit. When your team is so confident, it inspires confidence in you as well. There's a saying in our industry jab log bikhar jaate hain, toh pata chalta hai ki film mein problem hai. Lekin jab log rukte hain aapke saath, baat karte hain, discuss karte hain, that's when you know that the film has struck a chord. That meant a lot to me. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat was made on a tight budget, and yet it looked grand. Recently, Hanuman Ansh struck a chord despite being made for less than Rs. 3 crores. Similarly, the Hollywood film Obsession was reportedly made for under Rs. 10 crores. These examples prove that one can spend less and still deliver a classy-looking product. Do you feel the industry should learn from the success of such reasonably budgeted films? Absolutely. The fact that Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat was made at the right cost is precisely why it's a super-hit. Agar cost high hota, toh hit hoti. Usse high hota, toh average hoti. Usse bhi high hota, toh flop hoti! Today, budgeting is extremely important. You need to make your film smartly while ensuring that it looks grand. I must give a lot of credit to Anshul. Even though we didn't have a sky-high budget, he encouraged me to shoot in Chandigarh and Manali. I told him that I would shoot the climax in two days. He replied, 'You take three days'. When I asked for three cameras, he gave me four! He was clear that I shouldn't compromise on the climax. Similarly, for the song 'Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga', we travelled to Rajasthan and shot in a real palace. So, wherever required, we spent money. But we didn't spend unnecessarily. Your cast and crew also need to support you. I had an extraordinary crew that worked tirelessly, along with a fantastic cast. Harsh, Sonam and Shaad shot four to five scenes each in a single day. These were dramatic and emotional scenes, so it wasn't easy. Had they not been such capable actors, and had I spent time explaining every little thing to them, I wouldn't have been able to complete the shoot in just 35 days. So, it's extremely important to surround yourself with the right actors and technicians who understand that the film has a certain budget but are still determined to deliver the best possible output. If producers, actors and directors work together with this understanding, a lot of money can be saved. The biggest issue is wastage. For instance, a Jimmy Jib comes at a cost. You should hire it only for the days when you actually need it. Also Read: Milap Zaveri on Harshvardhan Ranes character from Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat accused of being problematic, His love isnt driven by lust or obsession
Punjab Police dismantle drug trafficking, arms, explosives smuggling network; arrest seven
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404 incidents of stubble burning recorded in Punjab; FIR registered in 39
404 incidents of stubble burning recorded in Punjab; FIR registered in 39 Chandigarh: A total of 404 incidents of stubble burning have been recorded across Punjab, with the highest number being in Amritsar and Tarn Taran, officials said on Wednesday. According to the status as of Tuesday, as recorded in the Punjab Pollution Control Boards [] The post 404 incidents of stubble burning recorded in Punjab; FIR registered in 39 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on Wednesday. The Union Home Minister will also address the assembly. The programme will conclude with him laying a wreath at the altar dedicated to the martyrs of Hot Springs, according to the official statement. The Home Minister will also flag off a motorcycle rally of about 90 police riders from States/UTs (Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi); Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, ITBP and NSG) and some Central Police Organisations (RPF, NDRF and NIA). According to the statement, this initiative is part of a nationwide Fight Against Drugs rally, in which police riders from all States, Union Territories, and Central Forces will converge at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to participate in the Ekta Parade on October 31. On the lines of previous years, Police Commemoration Day will be observed across the country to pay homage to police martyrs. The main function will be organised at National Police Memorial, New Delhi, where a joint parade of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Delhi Police would be held. As part of the remembrances, CAPFs/CPOs will organise various commemorative events at NPM from October 22 to 30, which will include visits of family members of martyrs, Police Band Display, motorcycle rallies, Run for Martyrs, blood donation camps, essay/painting competitions for children and display of video films showcasing sacrifice, valour and services of police personnel, said the statement. On this day in 1959, 10 valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. Since then, October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day every year. In recognition of the sacrifices made by police personnel and their paramount role in preserving national security and integrity, the Prime Minister dedicated the National Police Memorial (NPM), Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, to the nation on Police Commemoration Day 2018.
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HM Shahs visit sends strong message to drug smugglers: Punjab BJP chief
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Tuesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Punjab had sent a strong message that the days of drug smugglers were numbered and that the state would soon be free from drugs. Dhillon made the statement after accompanying Shah during meetings with families of victims allegedly affected by the drug menace, including the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota. He said he accompanied the Home Minister to meet the families of Vikramjit Singh in Gurdaspur, Gulzar Singh in Turbanjara in Sangrur, and Jhotta in Mansa. According to Dhillon, the families were assured that justice would be delivered. Targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, Dhillon alleged that it had failed to control drug trafficking and that those raising their voices against drugs were being killed. Reacting to the state government's decision to hand over the Jhota murder case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Dhillon claimed that the move was prompted by political pressure following Shahs visit rather than a genuine commitment to justice. He alleged that the state government had initially attempted to portray Jhotas murder as a case of personal enmity. Dhillon demanded that the Punjab government publicly apologise to Jhotas family and the people of the state. He said the decision to transfer the investigation to the CBI reflected the government's inability to ensure justice for the victims family. The BJP state President further said his party had taken up the matter earlier, writing to the Punjab Governor on October 13 to demand a CBI investigation, as the party believed the state government would not take appropriate action. Dhillon claimed that the families of Jhota and other victims could expect justice only through the intervention of Shah, the Central government and the CBI. He demanded that all similar cases be transferred to the central agency for impartial investigations and accountability. Launching a further attack on the AAP government, Dhillon said it could not evade responsibility for the situation in Punjab. He claimed that the people of the state were ready to remove the government, which he accused of coming to power on the basis of false promises.
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Sara Ali Khan seeks blessings at the Golden Temple with Udta Teer co-star Ayushmann Khurrana
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan took blessings at the Golden Temple with her Udta Teer co-star Ayushmann Khurrana. Talking about his visit, Ayushmann shared that he is visiting the Golden Temple for the third time and whenever he comes here, it is always a great experience. On Tuesday, Sara took to her official Instagram handle and uploaded a picture of herself and Ayushmann posing in front of the Golden Temple. Twinning in white ethnic wear, the co-stars faced the camera with their hands folded in front of the temple. Wishing all on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, the 'Atrangi Re' actress wrote on the photo-sharing app, Happy Dussehra (Folded hands and Two heart emojis) Wishing everyone love, luck and laughter (Hug emoticon) (sic). Ayushmann and Sara are currently busy promoting their upcoming laughter ride, 'Udta Teer. Earlier this month, both of them were seen enjoying the rich culture of Punjab, imbibing the spirit of the place. Ayushmann, who is from Chandigarh, was seen savouring a big glass of traditional Punjabi lassi. Accompanying him, Sara was also enjoying her experience, exploring the Punjabi culture. She took to her Insta account and posted a clip of herself posing in a beautiful pink salwar Kameez, standing in the middle of a farm. The 'Kedarnath' actress said, Sat Sri Akal, viewers. This morning, I had a dream. I am in Chandigarh, in the heart of Punjab. With me is a man who is extremely amazing. Please put your hands together for Ayushmann Khurrana sahib. Directed by Aakash Kaushik, the promising cast of the movie also includes Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Suhail Nayyar, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Sandeep Anand, Supriya Pilgaonkar and Smita Tambe, along with others. Udta Teer, which was initially scheduled to be out in the cinema halls on October 9, is now slated to be released on October 23.
Amit Shah arrives in Punjab, to meet anti-drug fight victims
CHANDIGARH: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Punjab on Tuesday as part of his day-long visit to Gurdaspur, Sangrur and Mansa to meet the family members of those who died in incidents linked to the opposition to the drug menace in the state. Ahead of Shahs Punjab visit, tight security arrangements have been made []
HM Shah meets family of slain anti-drug activist Vikramjeet Singh in Punjabs Gurdaspur
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday visited Punjabs Gurdaspur district, bordering Pakistan, to meet the family of Vikramjeet Singh, who was allegedly killed after opposing drug trafficking. The Home Minister spent around 15 minutes with the family. The family, it is learnt, handed him a list of demands, comprising a fair probe, a government job and financial aid. The visit is part of HM Shahs tour of Punjab to meet the families of three individuals whose deaths have drawn attention to the states drug menace. The other planned meetings are with the family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa and the family of Gulzar Singh in Sangrur. Vikramjeet Singh was allegedly shot dead on October 15 in the Mari Pannwan village area under Hargobindpur Sahib in Gurdaspur district. The incident reportedly occurred in the context of opposition to drug sales. HM Shahs visit comes amid growing public concern over drug-related violence and demands for stronger action against those involved in narcotics trafficking. The Union Home Ministry has also sought detailed reports from the Punjab government regarding the recent deaths. During his Punjab visit, HM Shah is also scheduled to attend Dussehra celebrations at Daresi Ground in Ludhiana, where the anti-drug message is expected to feature prominently. The meeting with Vikramjeet Singhs family is part of the Centres engagement with families affected by drug-related violence in Punjab. Ahead of the day-long visit of Home Minister Shah, the AAP government reiterated its support for the family of Parminder Singh Jhota, who has been fighting against drug abuse, and announced that his case will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in response to the familys demand. We stand firmly with the father and family of Parminder Singh Jhota, who has been fighting against drugs. Respecting the familys demand, we are handing over the case to the CBI, the Chief Minister wrote on X. Responding to the state governments decision, former state BJP President Sunil Jakhar said the government took way too long in issuing the CBI order. The Punjab government has finally been forced to bow before public outrage and hand over the investigation of Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder to the CBI. But this is not just one case. Under the patronage of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, there have been numerous such incidents where drug traffickers have murdered people for raising their voices against drugs or forced them to commit suicide, Jakhar wrote on X. We request the honorable Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah ji, who is on a visit to Punjab, that now when the CBI investigation begins, it should be conducted on a broader scale and completed within a stipulated timeframe to expose the entire nexus behind it, so that the victims can get complete justice, he added.
Anti-drug activist Jhota murder case: Punjab govt to hand over probe to CBI
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) Ahead of the day-long visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the state, the AAP government in Punjab on Tuesday reiterated its support for the family of slain anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota, who has been fighting against drug abuse, and announced that his case will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in response to the familys demand. We stand firmly with the father and family of Parminder Singh Jhota, who has been fighting against drugs. Respecting the familys demand, we are handing over the case to the CBI, the Chief Minister wrote on X. Reaffirming its commitment to tackling the drug menace in Punjab, the government said its fight against drug traffickers would continue with full determination. Our fight against drug traffickers is a decisive one. We will not back down from taking any stringent measures necessary to make Punjab drug-free, he added. Home Minister Shah is visiting Punjab amid growing concern over drug trafficking and drug-related violence, with the death of anti-drug activist Jhota in Mansa bringing the issue into sharp focus. During his visit, HM Shah is scheduled to meet the families of three people whose deaths have drawn attention to the states drug problem. His itinerary includes Mansa, Sangrur and Gurdaspur, followed by Dussehra celebrations in Ludhiana, where an effigy symbolising Chitta, a synthetic drug, is scheduled to be burnt alongside Ravana. The visit comes at a time when the drug menace has become a major political issue in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Union Home Ministry has also sought detailed reports from the Punjab government regarding three cases linked to the controversy. In Mansa, HM Shah is scheduled to meet the family of Jhota, an anti-drug activist who was shot dead on October 13. His killing has triggered protests and demands for justice, intensifying public debate over the safety of people who speak out against drug trafficking. Jhotas father, Bhim Singh, has expressed support for HM Shahs visit and invited the Union Home Minister to his residence. He has also appealed to HM Shah to meet the family at home rather than at the protest site. The familys demand for justice has become a central issue in the ongoing confrontation surrounding the case. Apart from Mansa, HM Shah is scheduled to visit Mari Panwan village in Gurdaspur district to meet the family of Bikramjit Singh, who was killed on October 15. In Sangrur district, HM Shah is expected to meet the family of Gulzar Singh, who died by suicide on September 7 after an alleged confrontation concerning drug sales in his village and remarks directed at Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. The circumstances and allegations surrounding the case have become part of the wider political debate. State BJP General Secretary Anil Sareen said the three families HM Shah is scheduled to meet have become symbols of the fight against drugs in Punjab. The BJP has pledged that Punjab will be completely drug-free by December 31, 2029, after the party forms the government in the state. Sareen said HM Shahs visit comes at a time when Punjab is struggling with the devastating impact of drugs, while Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is enjoying himself on a foreign tour. The BJP alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party government has left Punjab to fend for itself, whereas the BJP stands firmly with the affected families.
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Former Jammu Kashmir-Cadre IPS Officer Dies in Chandigarh
SRINAGAR: Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ram Prakash, who served in the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir cadre, died in Chandigarh on Sunday. Prakash was remembered in police, administrative and political circles for a high-profile confrontation with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Mohammad Shah, popularly known as GM Shah. He served in the []
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Former J&K cadre IPS officer Ram Prakash passes away in Chandigarh
Srinagar, Oct 19: Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ram Prakash, who belonged to the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir cadre and was widely remembered in police and administrative circles for his professional integrityincluding an epic face-off with the then Chief Minister Ghulam Mohammad Shahpassed away in Chandigarh on Sunday. He had been unwell in recent times. Prakash served the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir during a period marked by political flux and challenges to law and order. As a senior IPS officer of the J&K cadre, he held various key field and supervisory assignments across the region. Colleagues and contemporaries recalled him as an officer known for uprightness and a willingness to uphold professional norms.
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Leh: Youth arrested with narcotics outside KBR airport
Digital Desk | Leh, Oct 19 (IANS) A youth was arrested on Monday outside the KBR airport in Leh town of Ladakh after narcotics were recovered from his possession. A police statement said that Police Station Leh received credible, reliable, and specific information that one person, namely 21-year-old Jigmet Chosgyal, son of Nurbroo Dorjay, resident of Chumathang, presently resident of Police Colony Choglamsar, was arriving at Leh from Delhi by an IndiGo Airlines flight and was carrying a substantial quantity of narcotic substance (Chitta Heroin) in his possession. The said narcotic substance was reportedly concealed inside his personal carry bag among his clothes and other personal belongings, with the intention of selling the same to like-minded persons in Leh town at an exorbitant price, the statement said. It added that a prima facie cognizable offence punishable U/S 8/21 of the NDPS Act was made out. Accordingly, a case was registered at P.S. Leh, and investigation was taken up. During the course of investigation, approximately 21.02 grams of narcotic substance (heroin) was recovered from the possession of the aforesaid person outside of KBR Airport. Consequently, the police took the said person into custody in connection with the instant case, and he, along with his close relatives, was informed of the grounds and nature of his arrest by mobile phone. Police added that it is pertinent to mention that the recovery of heroin in such a substantial quantity is reportedly unprecedented in Ladakh to date. The matter is under investigation, and further inquiry is underway, while preliminary interrogation suggests the recovered drugs were obtained from Nayagaon, Chandigarh. Narcotics and substance abuse are no longer unheard of in Ladakh as the region is facing a rapidly growing drug and addiction crisis. Authorities reported 298 new cases of drug abuse in the Union Territory in recent months, including 101 cases involving opioids and 40 cases of cannabis and poly-substance abuse. Following directions from Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Ladakh's newly formed Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) launched major crackdowns, seizing over 1.5 kg of charas in its first week of operations. The crackdown exposed an alarming trend where local youths are involved in both consuming drugs and peddling them to fund their own addictions. Law enforcement has recovered various substances including charas, heroin, ganja, and brown sugar, leading to multiple arrests across Leh, Zanskar, and Kargil. Administration officials have stepped up vehicle checks at key mountain passes and entry corridors like Zoji-La and Sarchu to stem the flow of contraband into the region.
Stop protecting drug traffickers: Punjab BJP tells DGP
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 19 (IANS) Former Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Monday urged the AAP government to stop protecting drug traffickers and take firm action to curb the drug menace. Expressing anguish over the Chief Ministers visit to France to celebrate his birthday while Punjab burns in the furnace of drugs, he said the people of Punjab were keeping account of every moment. Jakhar was speaking to the media here after meeting the Director General of Police (DGP), accompanied by Amandeep Kaur, the sister of Lovepreet Singh, and other family members, to seek justice for Lovepreet, who was found dead in Abohar on September 14. During the press conference, the family alleged that despite submitting complaints, they had received no justice in Lovepreets death case. Questioning the Punjab governments anti-drug policy and the accountability of the police administration, Jakhar warned that the matter would be taken to court if appropriate action was not taken within the next five to seven days. Lovepreet Singhs sister, Amandeep Kaur, alleged that drug traffickers had murdered her brother on September 14 and dumped his body in bushes. She said the family had sent complaints to the SSP and the Punjab DGP through email and speed post on September 19, but no action had followed. The family alleged that drugs were being sold openly in the area and that those selling them were also issuing threats. They further claimed that reports had emerged of even minors being involved in selling drugs in the locality. Jakhar said Amandeep Kaur had gathered CCTV footage related to the case through her own efforts, and that it had been handed over to the Punjab DGP on a pen drive. He alleged that reports had also emerged of the police intimidating those from whom the footage had been collected and having it deleted, instead of taking action. He demanded that all available digital evidence in the case be preserved and that the investigation, including forensic examination of the evidence, be conducted in accordance with due legal process, so that no crucial evidence was damaged and the truth behind the death could emerge. Referring to the Punjab DGPs announcement on April 28, 2025, about holding the SHO of the police station concerned accountable in cases involving drug recoveries, Jakhar asked: If accountability had been fixed to prevent drug trafficking, where are the results? Jakhar said that after district magistrates issued orders banning pregabalin, no official had bothered to visit pharmacies to check whether those orders were being followed. He alleged that the government had confined itself to issuing official orders and completing paperwork. He said Parwinder Singh Jhona would still be alive today had the government acted in time to curb the misuse of pharmaceutical drugs. Jakhar also questioned the measures being taken to prevent cross-border drug trafficking. Questioning the effectiveness of the anti-drone system called Baaz Akh, reportedly installed at a cost of approximately Rs 52 crore, he said 25 kg of heroin had been seized from a constable deployed with the system. He asked whether the constable was operating on his own or whether senior officers or a political leader were also involved.
Harsimrat Kaur writes to HM Shah, demands CBI probe into anti-drug activist
Harsimrat Kaur writes to HM Shah, demands CBI probe into anti-drug activists murder Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur on Monday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota as well as a comprehensive investigation into the politician-police-drug mafia nexus in the [] The post Harsimrat Kaur writes to HM Shah, demands CBI probe into anti-drug activists murder appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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70th National School Games Wushu Cship concludes; J&Ks Moomin Ali clinches gold
Srinagar, Oct 18: The Wushu competitions of the 70th National School Games (NSG) 2026 concluded on Sunday at Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal, after five days of intense sporting action, featuring talented athletes from approximately 35 States and Union Territories across the country. The concluding day witnessed 32 semifinal bouts, followed by 16 final bouts across different weight categories. The championship culminated in an exciting medal ceremony, celebrating the outstanding performances of young Wushu athletes from across the country. The host Jammu and Kashmir had a memorable moment as Moomin Ali Malik clinched the gold medal after defeating Maharashtra's Avinash Patil in the final bout, bringing glory to the Union Territory. In the overall medal standings, Rajasthan emerged as the top-performing contingent with five gold medals, along with two silver medals. Manipur secured three gold, three silver and one bronze medal, while Chandigarh also claimed three gold and three silver medals. Maharashtra secured two gold medals, while Haryana finished with one gold and two silver medals. Uttar Pradesh also secured one gold medal. The host contingent, Jammu and Kashmir, concluded its campaign with one gold, two silver and five bronze medals, marking a commendable performance against strong competition from across the country. The 70th National School Games Wushu Championship was organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal. The championship commenced on October 15, 2026, and was inaugurated by the Honble Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah. The event was conducted under the overall supervision and leadership of Director General, Youth Services and Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta. The Directorate ensured necessary arrangements, sporting facilities and logistical support for the smooth conduct of the championship. The successful conclusion of the national-level sporting event highlighted Jammu and Kashmir's commitment to promoting sports, nurturing young talent and providing athletes with opportunities to compete at the national level. The championship concluded on a positive note, with athletes showcasing sportsmanship, discipline and competitive spirit throughout the five-day event.
Aryans Group of College students showcase cultural diversity at Dandiya Night
Rajpura (Punjab), Oct 18: Students of Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, near Chandigarh, showcased their talent through vibrant Garba and Dandiya performances during the institutions Dandiya Night 2026 celebrations. Dressed in colourful traditional attire, students filled the campus with music, dance and festive enthusiasm during the Navratri celebrations. They also offered prayers to Maa Durga, seeking her blessings on the auspicious occasion. Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman of Aryans Group of Colleges, said the institution focused not only on academic excellence but also on the cultural and personal development of students. He said such celebrations promoted unity among students from different states and reflected Indias diversity. Students from around 20 states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh, participated in the event. Students pursuing engineering, law, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, management, computer applications, education and various medical and allied health sciences courses took part in the celebrations. The event also highlighted womens empowerment by providing female students an opportunity to display their talent, confidence and creativity beyond academics.
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