Punjab, Chandigarh weather today: Check latest updates on orange alert, hail and thunderstorms
Punjab and Chandigarh are under an IMD orange alert for Thursday, October 15, as thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms are forecast. A yellow alert has been issued for Friday. The weather warning comes as harvested paddy lies exposed at grain markets across Punjab, raising concerns about crop damage. Conditions are expected to improve over the weekend.
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai begin with a bang, but fielding needs a fix
Skipper Siddhesh Lad & Co have done well to dominate Chandigarh first up, but a repetition of last seasons poor catching remains an area of concern, while theres room for improvement in the batting department too
No one involved in Jhotas murder will be spared: Mann
Repeated questions from Bihar exam did not vitiate Haryana test: HC
Dj vu for Mansa: Jhota killing revives memories of Moosewala murder
Bulldozer and then mob justice in Mansa: Crowd takes over demolition of accuseds shop
All opposition parties, farm unions back Punjab Bandh
Killing puts spotlight on easy availability of habit-forming drugs; Punjab steps up chemist checks
Pregabalin Restrictions To Kick In On Nov 12
Sukhu pushes for introduction of moral edu in school curriculum
BJP state executive meet on polls tomorrow
Smuggled fuel adds to UPI woes: Punjab petrol dealers
Murthal food outing ends in road crash; 2 dead
12-year-old booked for murder after classmate dies of gunshot wound in Hisar
Mohali builder ordered to pay 75k, 9% interest over flat flaws
New direct flights to Goa, Bengaluru from Dec 1
3 Pkl temples receive Rs 21L in Navratri donations
PMDA razes farmhouses, warehouse in Barwala
Eight rounds fired at former Cong councillors house
Key accused held in Mumbai over Punjab LGBTQ influencer murder
BJP stages protest in Patiala, demands CBI probe in Jhotas murder
Solar power project new symbol of devp in Spiti Valley: Sukhu
Sukhu promises survey, DPR for tunnel under Kunzum Pass
Cop posted at anti-drone system held with 16kg heroin near border
Separate beds, clean toilets: Haryana tightens rules for mental health units
DC cracks down on traffic congestion, directs time-bound action
Malerkotla cops bust illegal firecracker unit, three booked
Russian delegation meets Saini for talks on drone ventures in Hansi
Panchkula Ayurveda institute gets approval for 70 PG seats
ED attaches Rs 136cr assets in Ocean Seven Buildtech case
GST fraud network involving Rs 429cr tax evasion unearthed, FIR registered: Cheema
Yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning in parts of HP
HP forms commission for reorganising administrative units
Gujarat CM urges Chandigarh students to share states development story
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 14 (IANS) A 40-member student delegation from Chandigarh is visiting Gujarat to study its culture, industrial development and technological initiatives under the Centres 'Yuva Sangam' programme, with the students meeting Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. The delegation, accompanied by institutional representatives, is in Gujarat from October 10 to 16 as part of Yuva Sangam, an initiative under the Union Ministry of Educations Department of Higher Education to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding among young people from different states and Union Territories. During their meeting with Patel, the students were encouraged to maintain a positive outlook and share their experiences of Gujarats development with people in their home state. The chief minister also highlighted the features of Gujarats development model under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The interaction was attended by the chief ministers Chief Advisor, Hasmukh Adhia, and Secretary Ajay Kumar. Yuva Sangam is part of the Centres Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, which seeks to strengthen national unity and encourage young people to understand the diversity, traditions and development experiences of other parts of the country. The programme is structured around five themes tourism, traditions, progress, people-to-people connect and technology. Through visits to different states, students are given opportunities to learn about local customs, historical heritage, development models, industrial achievements and technological advancements. Gujarat Central University is hosting the Chandigarh delegation and facilitating its exposure to the states historical and tourist destinations, local culture and traditions, industrial development and government initiatives. The programme also seeks to establish lasting relationships among students from different parts of the country and encourage dialogue on the role of technology and innovation across sectors. As part of the reciprocal exchange, a 50-member delegation of students from Gujarat will visit Punjab from October 22 to 29. The students were selected through a prescribed process from around 5,000 applications received for the programme. The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, will serve as the nodal institution for the Gujarat delegations visit to Punjab.
Lalduhoma meets youth delegates from Goa, Chandigarh in Mizoram
Jakhar hails Punjab SIR, accuses Cong of targeting constitutional institutions
Mad Sandhu murder case: Key operative arrested in Mumbais Chembur with 3 sophisticated pistols
BJP to prepare roadmap for 2027 Assembly polls in Punjab
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 14 (IANS) Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the senior leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a state executive meeting in Sangrur town on October 16. According to the partys state General Secretary Anil Sareen, the meeting, to be held under the leadership of state chief Kewal Singh Dhillon, will focus on preparing the partys roadmap to contest elections in all 117 Assembly constituencies of Punjab. Union Minister Jitendra Singh will also attend the meeting. He said the meeting would deliberate on the prevailing political, economic and social situation in Punjab. Party leaders will discuss key public issues and determine the BJPs priorities for the upcoming Assembly elections. Farmers concerns, the growing drug menace, pending dearness allowance (DA) of government employees, the deteriorating law and order situation, womens safety and related issues, and Punjabs economic condition will be among the major topics of discussion. Resolutions on various issues concerning the state will also be passed, he said. Besides the state president, Punjab BJP in-charge Satish Poonia, co-in-charges Varinder Sachdeva and MPs Alka Gurjar and Tarun Chugh are likely to address various sessions at the meeting. Senior BJP leaders will assess the prevailing situation in the state, review the partys organisational preparedness and deliberate on a strategy to strengthen its presence across all 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab. The discussions will help outline the key issues the BJP intends to prioritise ahead of the elections. At a rally in Jalandhar on September 30, Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised to make Punjab free of the illicit chitta (synthetic drug) trade before December 31, 2029, saying the BJP would contest the next Assembly elections in the state primarily on the issue of a drug-free Punjab. Addressing a massive anti-drug rally, he had urged the mothers and the youth of Punjab to extend support to the BJP in the next Assembly elections by voting for the lotus symbol, promising to free the state from the illicit drug trade. Why has the need arisen today to make Punjab drug-free? Because the Aam Aadmi Party government has allowed the chitta trade to operate openly, he had said.
Punjab Bandh after activists killing: Trucks on roadside, barricades on all roads to Mansa
National Hockey: Haryana, Maharashtra Secure Victories
Haryana, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh secured victories in their respective Division 'A' pool matches at the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship in Jhansi on Wednesday. Tamil Nadu and Bengal played to a draw, while Kerala and Arunachal also registered wins in Division 'B'.
PIL in SC seeks uniform judicial terms, abbreviations and court fees across India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Law Commission of India to prepare a comprehensive report in consultation with the apex court and all High Courts to standardise judicial terminology, abbreviations, phrases, norms, court fee structures, and case registration processes across the country. The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay under Article 32 of the Constitution, alternatively sought the constitution of an expert committee or directions to the Union Law Ministry to prepare a report to ensure uniformity in judicial procedures and nomenclature. The petition, which has arrayed the Union government, the Secretary General of the Supreme Court, the Registrars General of all High Courts, and the Law Commission of India as respondents, contended that significant variations in judicial terminology, case classifications, abbreviations, procedures and court fees across High Courts cause inconvenience to litigants, advocates and authorities, despite courts operating under the same constitutional and legal framework. The terminology used by different High Courts for different types of cases is not uniform. This causes inconvenience not only to the general public but also to advocates and the authorities as well, the petition stated. It further said that even where courts deal with similar categories of cases, the terms and abbreviations used to identify them differ, making the existing system difficult to navigate. Citing examples from various High Courts, the petition pointed out that criminal appeals are abbreviated as CRA, CR.A, CRAPL and CRL.A in different jurisdictions, while contempt appeals are referred to as CONTA, CONTAPP, CPTA, and ConApp. The plea also highlighted variations in the classification of writ petitions, stating that the Delhi High Court has multiple categories of writ petitions, while the Gujarat High Court deals with such matters under a single category of WRIT PETITION (PIL). Similarly, the petition said, the Gauhati and Himachal Pradesh High Courts have several categories of writ petitions, while the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court follows its own classification system. It also flagged differences in the nomenclature of company matters, with COMPET used in the Gauhati High Court, COMP in the Gujarat High Court, and COP in the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The plea referred to further inconsistencies within the Bombay High Court and its Benches at Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Panaji, arguing that different terminologies and descriptions for similar case types create difficulties for advocates practising across these jurisdictions. According to the petition, the Bombay High Court's principal seat has 330 case types with descriptions but without abbreviations, while its Nagpur and Aurangabad benches have 77 and 61 such case types, respectively. The petitioner also raised concerns over the absence of uniformity in court fees for similar matters of comparable valuation across different states and High Courts, arguing that such disparities adversely affect access to justice. Judicial equality is a matter of constitutional right, its differentiation based on the jurisdiction of courts violates the Right to Equality enshrined under Articles 14-15 of the Constitution, the plea stated. Citing examples, the petition said that a criminal miscellaneous application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, attracts a court fee of Rs 2.65 in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, compared with Rs 2.50 in the Delhi High Court. It further highlighted that the court fee for a first appeal in matrimonial cases is Rs 19.50 in Punjab and Chandigarh, while the same appeal attracts a fee of Rs 24.50 in Haryana. The plea also highlighted differences in fees for transfer applications and company petitions, arguing that litigants are required to pay different amounts for similar legal proceedings depending on the jurisdiction. Unequal Court Fees in different States discriminate among citizens based on their place of birth and residence, the petition contended, adding that such differences also promote regionalism. It further referred to various state-specific amendments to the Court Fees Act, 1870, arguing that the resulting disparities underscore the need for a uniform court fee structure. The petition stated that the petitioner had submitted a representation to the Chairman of the Law Commission on September 5, seeking uniformity in judicial terminology, abbreviations, norms, phrases, court fees and case registration processes. However, claiming that the authorities had not taken steps to address the issue, the plea said the need for judicial standardisation continued to remain unaddressed. The petitioner has sought directions for a comprehensive exercise involving the Supreme Court and all High Courts to establish uniform standards for case classifications, judicial terminology, abbreviations, court fees and registration procedures across the country.
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026
Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (GMCH Chandigarh) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 242 vacancies across various posts. Online applications will be accepted till 28 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, gmch.gov.in. The recruitment drive includes Junior Resident, Senior Resident, Casualty Medical Officer, Resident Anaesthetist, and other positions.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Interacts With Youth Delegates From Goa And Chandigarh
AIZAWL, Oct 14: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday interacted with 70 youth delegates from Goa and Chandigarh participating in youth exchange initiatives at the CM Conference Hall in Aizawl. The delegation comprised 50 youths from Goa under the Government of Indias Yuva Sangam Youth Exchange Programme and 20 youths from Chandigarh under the Ashta... The post Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Interacts With Youth Delegates From Goa And Chandigarh first appeared on Northeast Today .
Air India cancelled flight, passengers left stranded; commission orders Rs 1.34L payout
The Chandigarh state consumer commission upheld a ruling requiring Air India and Thakural Travels to refund a passenger. This followed the cancellation of a connecting flight from New Delhi to Toronto without proper notification. The complainant had previously booked the journey and incurred additional costs due to the cancellation. The commission found that the companies exhibited deficiency in service and unfair trade practices.
Mad Sandhu murder: Punjab Police arrests key accused from Mumbai
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 14 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in the high-profile LGBTQ content creator Mad Sandhu murder case, Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence wing in Jalandhar, in coordination with the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has arrested key accused Jobanpreet from Mumbai and recovered three pistols, five magazines and 11 cartridges from his possession. According to Punjab Police, preliminary investigation has revealed that Jobanpreet allegedly played a role in the movement of weapons, financing and providing logistical support to the shooters at the behest of foreign-based handlers. The accused has also confessed to his alleged involvement in three firing incidents linked to extortion in Tarn Taran district, Punjab's Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. The arrest is being seen as a significant development in the investigation into the murder of influencer Madhusudan Sandhu, popularly known as Mad Sandhu, who was shot dead in Amritsar on October 3. Investigators are now probing the wider network allegedly operating behind the crime, including the supply and movement of illegal weapons, the financing of criminal activities and the role of handlers based abroad. The recovery of firearms and ammunition is expected to assist investigators in establishing further links between the accused and other individuals suspected of involvement in the case. DGP Yadav said further investigation is underway to uncover the broader network and establish its backward and forward linkages. The arrest is expected to provide investigators with further leads into the alleged conspiracy surrounding Mad Sandhus murder and other extortion-related firing incidents in the region. Earlier, Commissionerate Police Amritsar arrested two accused -- Harsimran Singh and Fateh Singh -- from Gujarat. Both accused are residents of Sanghe village in Tarn Taran, and allegedly played a role in conducting recce in connection with the murder, police said. Following the murder, Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Gujarat Police, had arrested six accused.
Main accused in murder of anti-drug Punjab activist held in Rajasthan
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 14 (IANS) The main accused in the murder of Punjab-based anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota has been arrested in Rajasthan, a major breakthrough in the sensitive case that triggered protests in Mansa town. The accused, Ashwani Kumar, a medical store owner, was arrested in Salasar, Rajasthan, late Tuesday night, a senior police officer said. The police also recovered the pistol allegedly used in the crime. Another person suspected of helping the accused flee after the crime scene has also been apprehended. Jhota was shot dead in broad daylight on Tuesday, following a confrontation at a medical store over the alleged sale of addictive substances. The activist had been campaigning against drug abuse and the alleged illegal sale of intoxicating medicines through chemist shops. According to the police, Jhota confronted Kumar after allegedly finding him selling drugs to an elderly man. The confrontation escalated into an argument, during which the accused allegedly opened fire. The incident was captured during Jhotas Facebook Live session, drawing widespread outrage. Jhota had previously confronted the same chemist in 2023 over alleged drug sales. The earlier incident reportedly led to a prolonged dispute between the two men. Police had indicated that personal enmity was among the possible motives being investigated. The killing sparked anger among Jhotas supporters and local residents, who demanded swift action against those responsible. His family and supporters staged a protest and reportedly refused to cremate his body until their demands were addressed. On the killing of the anti-drug activist, state Congress former President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said the people are worried that Punjab is sinking deeper into the drug menace, which has claimed countless young lives. Successive governments have made promises to eradicate drugs, but little has changed. He told the media that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had promised to eliminate drugs within one-and-half months. The Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign was launched with much publicity, and crores of rupees were spent, but it was merely a show that fooled the people. Meanwhile, tension prevailed in parts of Mansa following the incident, prompting the deployment of additional police personnel. Reports said the accuseds medical store was vandalised amid the protests. Jhota was known for publicly confronting those he suspected of selling prohibited or addictive substances and documenting such confrontations on social media. His killing has renewed concerns over the safety of activists campaigning against drug abuse in the state.
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai emerge victorious by an innings and 155 runs against Chandi
Skipper Siddhesh Lad delighted to see new set of Mumbai players deliver dominant innings-and-155-run win over Chandigarh in Ranji Trophy season-opener at Wankhede; insists this shows the 42-time champs are fully focused on winning the prestigious title again
Accused in Punjab anti-drug activist's murder arrested in Rajasthan
Ranji Trophy: Hamstring injury rules Mhatre out for six weeks
Mhatre sustained the injury while batting on the opening day against Chandigarh
Activist confronts chemist over sale of synthetic drugs, shot dead on cam
BJP writes to governor for CBI probe into Jhota murder case
Congress to protest outside Mansa SSP office over anti-drug activists killing
HC proposes Rs 20 lakh costs on Haryana officials citing red-tapism, inaction
HC issues notice to Punjab over transfer of road works from PWD to mandi board
My son was killed for fighting drugs. Ill continue his battle till my last breath
FIR against Haryana cop for taking Rs 7L to secure jobs for 3 women
ED files case against Manns OSD; AAP questions urgency
Anti-drugs activist shot dead on live cam in Punjab town
Killing due to personal reasons: Cheema
Punjab records 51 stubble-burning cases in a day; tally rises to 174
BJP, INLD mock Deepender over snub from Rahul during SIR protest
Of eradicating drugs in Punjab: 4 deadlines, none met
Cash, jewellery, bidi bundles gone in weekend theft spree
Man gets life term for pushing live-in partner into canal
Amid praise for Punjab SIR, Congress says didnt give consent, flags deletion of 13 lakh votes
Hisar woman held for husbands murder
ED seeks FIR over alleged Rs 78cr land deal irregularities by PCA
Haryana CM unveils seven-point plan to make state drug-free
From rebuilding 719 dilapidated schools to digital labs, Saini targets school revamp
Mansa shooting: Bittu visits hospital to enquire about injured, says he was detained
9 get life term in Kurukshetra triple murder & robbery case
IIAS lecture traces Vande Matarams national impact
Jhota killing: Angry activists vandalise medical store
Pension cant negate dependency: HC sets aside med claim denial
AAP MLA accused of hurting religious sentiments, plaint lodged
Jathedar condemns anti-drug activists murder
NGT directs Himachal to clarify decision on Koksars carrying capacity
HC freezes road construction in Seraj over forest law violations
Anti-drug activist Jhotas shooting in Mansa triggers political storm
Governor pushes for preservation of HPs heritage, environment
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Ranji Trophy: Tushar Deshpandes hat-trick guides Mumbai to dominant opening win
Ranji Trophy: Tushar Deshpande takes a hat-trick and five-wicket haul as Mumbai secures a massive innings and 155-run victory over Chandigarh
Ranji Trophy: Rahul's Batting Trouble Continues; Jadeja Scalps Three Wickets After Century
Emanjot Singh Chahal: India star batter KL Rahul was dismissed for another cheap score for Karnataka as he followed his four-run outing in the first innings with one run in the second against Andhra in a Group B clash in Vijayawada. Meanwhile, another India veteran Ravindra Jadeja backed his century with a three-wicket haul for Saurashtra in the clash against Chhattisgarh in Rajkot in Group B, while Punjab have started to lose the plot in their Group B encounter against Assam. Karnataka are in trouble as they ended the third day at 176/4 and have only a 32-run lead. This could have been worse if not for an unbeaten 81 from Karun Nair, while captain Smaran Ravichandran is also unbeaten on 21. Rahul was earlier dismissed for one, while Mayank Agarwal also managed to score just 18. With one day remaining, Karnataka need some magic for an outright win, or else they can at most manage one point if the match ends in a draw, as they had a first-innings deficit. Andhra will take six points if they win (seven if they win by 10 wickets) or they will take three points if the match is drawn, as they have the first-innings lead after bowling Karnataka out for 274 and putting 418 in reply. Meanwhile, Jadeja followed his 102 from the first innings with 3-40 in the first essay with the ball to bowl Chhattisgarh out for 312. Saurashtra are 45/0 in the second innings at stumps on Day 3 and would fancy three points or a win on the final day. Punjab are seemingly losing the plot in their fixture against Assam in their Group B fixture in New Chandigarh. They ended the third day at 287/5 and trail by 86 more runs. Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal are unbeaten on 25 and 28, respectively. In Group A, Madhya Pradesh are 151/5 against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir in their second innings as Shubham Sharma went back unbeaten on 51 to help the team take their lead to 227. Puducherry were dismissed for 313 in their first innings against Vidarbha on Day 3 of the clash in Nagpur. Ritesh Gudge (95), Mohit Kale (78) and Nikhil Gangta (54) scored strong fifties, but Parth Rekhade and Aman Mokhade took three wickets each. In reply, Vidarbha are 22/1 at stumps and have a lead of 137 runs. Goa are trailing Baroda by 238 runs after being asked to follow-on as they ended Day 3 at 35/1. They were earlier dismissed for 199. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs. In Group C, Delhi trail Bengal by 88 runs after ending the day at 101/3. Bengal had earlier posted 429 on the back of Abishek Porel's 149 and Sudip Gharami's 133. Kerala are in all sorts after ending the third day at 269/6 against Jharkhand in reply to 587, trailing by 318 runs. Maharashtra lead Services in Delhi by 172 runs after ending the third day at 66/5. They had earlier bowled Services out for 227. Odisha ended Day 3 against Gujarat at 119/4 and have a four-run lead, but Gujarat took a 115-run advantage in the first innings. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Railways have a 158-run trail against Uttarakhand as they were 34/0 at stumps. They were bowled out for 278 in the first innings, while Uttarakhand made 470. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Weather Update October 14: Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday.
Draw up coordinated strategy to make Haryana drug-free, says CM Saini
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday directed officers to draw up a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to make Haryana drug-free and protect its youth from addiction. He said active participation by every section of society, alongside the government, was essential to safeguard the future of young people and effectively curb the drug menace. Chairing the first meeting of the SANKALP Society here, the Chief Minister outlined seven key sankalps: Making police station jurisdictions drug-free; ensuring districts are free of drug traffickers; keeping chemist shops free of narcotic pills; securing family support in the fight against drugs; ensuring hospitals provide treatment; equipping schools to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drugs; provide student counselling and promoting a safe learning environment; and giving young people better opportunities to participate in sports and other positive activities. The Chief Minister said the governments resolve is clear: a drug-free Haryana and a secure future for the youth. He directed officers to ensure that action against drug trafficking did not stop at the person selling drugs. Investigations must establish where the drugs came from and identify the network behind their supply. He called for strict surveillance of supply sources and trafficking networks, along with effective investigations and appropriate legal action against traffickers in coordination with the police. The Chief Minister issued directions that the SANKALP Society must present concrete results of its work every month. Progress would be assessed in reducing the availability of drugs, connecting young people with treatment services and preventing relapse. Accountability, he said, must be fixed at every level. CM Saini said the government is organising marathons, cyclothons and other public awareness activities to educate young people about the harmful effects of drugs. The purpose of the campaign, however, is to secure a lasting solution to the problem.
Jasmine Sandlas sets Stage Alight at Chandigarh Concert
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Jasmine Sandlas sets Stage Alight at Chandigarh Concert Jasmine Sandlas performs at a sold-out Chandigarh concert as part of her Dream Girl India Tour, bringing Punjabi music to fans in Mohali. The post Jasmine Sandlas sets Stage Alight at Chandigarh Concert appeared first on DESIblitz .
Ranji Trophy: Siraj Leads Hyderabad To Victory; UP, Mumbai Also Win Big
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj led Hyderabad to a strong performance and a huge win over Tripura in the opening Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy, while Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai also bagged big wins inside three days of their fixtures. Siraj was named captain of Hyderabad for the first two matches and helped the team register a stellar innings and a 40-run win at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad. Siraj struck twice in the second innings, while left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan picked up a six-wicket haul to bowl Tripura out for 120. Ruthik Yadav Mende and Abhirath Reddy also picked up a wicket each. Tanay turned out to be the star of the match with the ball as he took a match haul of nine wickets, having taken three in the first innings too. Fellow left-arm spinner Aniketh Reddy picked a five-wicket haul in the first innings as Tripura were bowled out for 134 in the first innings after opting to bat first. Hyderabad batters did well enough in reply, with contributions coming from the top and then from the lower middle-order. Opener Tanmay Agarwal scored 54, while the other opener Abhirath made 32. No.3 Gahlaut Rahul Singh (5), Pragnay Reddy (0) and Kodimela Himateja (18) were removed early, but the lower order stood up. No.6 Ruthik made 61 from 150 balls, while No.7 Rahul Radesh scored 40 from 119 deliveries, as Chama V Milind made 40 from 55 to power the team to 294, which proved to be enough. UP and Mumbai also won big. Aryan Juyal-led UP defeated Bihar in their Group A clash at the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium by an innings and 267 runs as Bihar could not do much with the 540 UP had made in the first innings. Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) had scored strong centuries, while Aaradhya Yadav (84) and Zeeshan Ansari (58) hit half centuries. Sakibul Gani's Bihar were bowled out for 141 in reply, as opener Mangal Mahrour top-scored with just 25. Kartik Yadav and Karan Sharma shared eight wickets, as both took four each. UP asked Bihar to follow on, and the hosts could not do much in the second innings too. Zeeshan Ansari picked up a four-wicket haul, while Karan and Kartik scalped three and two more, respectively, to bowl Bihar out for 132 in a huge win for UP. Mumbai also made light work of Chandigarh in their Group D fixture at the Wankhede Stadium with an innings and 155-run win. Mumbai needed to bat only once and piled up 429 in the first innings after contributions flowed from several spheres. Captain Siddhesh Lad scored 86, while Musheer Khan (65), Tanush Kotian (58) and Mohit Avasthi (56) also scored half centuries. For Chandigarh, Raj Bawa and Rohit Dhanda scalped four-wicket hauls each. Tushar Deshpande starred with the ball for Mumbai as he picked up a hat-trick and followed it with a five-wicket haul to help Mumbai bowl Chandigarh out for just 78. The visitors were asked to follow on, and while they put up a fight, they were bowled out for 196, with Shams Mulani and Tanish Kotian picking up three wickets each and Tushar scalping two more. Captain Siddhesh Lad scored 86, while Musheer Khan (65), Tanush Kotian (58) and Mohit Avasthi (56) also scored half centuries. For Chandigarh, Raj Bawa and Rohit Dhanda scalped four-wicket hauls each. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
