Karun Nair Looking At A Test XI Comeback After More Than 3000 Days
Karun Nair is all set to make a comeback to the India playing XI for the Headingley Test against England. No doubt his comeback is the result of his determination and hard work but there are many other stories in Indian cricket, which didnt result in a happy comeback. On the top, there are two instances of making a comeback to the Test side, even after more than 17 years. George Gunn of England didnt play any Test between 2 March 1912 and 10 January 1930 i.e. 6524 days but his comeback resulted in adding only four more Tests to his record. Younis Ahmed of Pakistan played only 4 Tests in his entire Test career spread over more than more than 17 years but surprisingly he played two Tests in 1969 and two more in 1987, making a comeback to the Test side. He was absent from the Test playing XI for 6319 days. Karun Nair is not going to match their record, but he will join the club of cricketers who were absent from Test cricket for 3000 days or more. His last Test for India was against Australia at Dharamsala which finished on 28 March 2017. So, as expected, if he plays at Headingly, he shall create a record of being absent from Test cricket for 3005 days. *For India, so far only three players have made a comeback to the Test playing XI after remaining absent for more than 3000 days: -JD Unadkat was absent from Test cricket between 21 December 2010 and 21 December 2022 i.e. 4384 days. - KD Karthik was absent from Test cricket between 22 January 2010 and 13 June 2018 i.e. 3065 days. - PA Patel was absent from Test cricket between 12 August 2008 and 25 Nov 2016 i.e. 3028 days. Incidentally, none of the above enjoyed a very fruitful Test career, after making a comeback. Jaydev Unadkat played only three Tests after making a comeback and could claim only 3 wickets (which includes none in the last two Tests). Dinesh Karthik was also unsuccessful in his comeback stint and added only 3 more Tests to his tally, scoring only 25 runs in five innings and was out for duck in two out of them. The comeback of PA Patel was different and is an interesting story. More than eight years after his previous Test match, and four years after his last international, wicket keeper Paarthiv earned a recall to the Test XI at Mohali in November 2016 in the Test against England. Incidentally at 17 years and 153 days, he was Test cricket's youngest wicket keeper when he made his debut in 2002 and at Mohali in his comeback Test, he was the second-oldest member of the side. His recall was a result of the injury to the regular wicket keeper Wriddhiman Saha, and injury to Lokesh Rahul on the eve of the Test further assigned him the openers role. He grabbed the opportunity with both hands, effected five dismissals and scored 42 during a testing spell from the English bowlers in the first innings. Also slammed a quickfire half-century in the second innings and India won the Test. India needed only 103 to win. Parthiv was an instant hit with the public and took only 54 balls to score 67 not out. However, Parthiv also played only five Tests, including Mohali, after making a comeback. Karun Nair is India's only other triple-centurion in Tests after Virender Sehwag. Life came full circle for him when this year he was picked for the tour of England. Karun has bitter memories of his last England tour in 2018, when he was benched for all the five Tests. India won the third Test but were still trailing 1-2 and the side was enforced with the addition of Prithvi Shaw and Hanuma Vihari. A vacancy came when Hardik Pandya was dropped for the fifth Test at The Oval, but Vihari made his debut and once again Karun was a silent spectator. One of the big talking points before the Headingley Test is Karun Nairs return to the Test XI after a gap of more than 8 years. A big challenge awaits him. He however knows the art of comebacks. He was dropped from the Karnataka team and made a comeback. In 2023, he was unsold in the IPL auction and even struggled to get a county contract. For IPL 2025, Karun joined DC but was not in the scheme of things and was expected to be more of a squad player. However, got a chance and played his first IPL match since the 2022 season for Rajasthan Royals. He made a grand comeback, in an IPL game after 1077 days, scoring a 40-ball 89 in an unsuccessful chase to Mumbai Indians target of 206 and stamped his class. Now he is making another comeback and probably the most important comeback of his cricket career. At 33, he looks reborn. In July 2016, he survived a boat accident in river Pampa in Kerala during a thanksgiving temple visit after making his ODI debut. Another survival awaits him. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Charanpal Singh Sobti
Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stirred controversy by claiming that Pakistani cyber experts were behind the floodlight failure at an IPL match in Dharamsala. He linked the outage to a broader cyber attack on Indian infrastructure, just days after India launched Operation Sindoor. The match was officially called off due to a regional technical fault, but Asifs statement quickly went viraland not for the right reasons. Online users mocked the claims, questioning both the science and the seriousness behind them.
Four dead in separate Himachal Pradesh tragedies; three drown, one killed in accident
CHANDIGARH: Four people lost their lives in separate incidents across Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, three due to drowning and one in a tragic road accident. In the first incident, two Kashmiri youths drowned in Baner Khad in Gram Panchayat Gahlian near Ranital in Kangra district. The deceased were identified as Rajendra Kumar (36) and Ashok Kumar (21), both from Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. They had been working as woodcutters and were living in a rented accommodation in Gahlian. Sources said the two, along with two friends, had gone to the ravine to wash clothes. Afterward, they entered the water to bathe but ventured into the deeper section and drowned. When they did not return for a long time, their other two friends started searching for them and found their clothes and mobile phones lying on the banks of Baner Khad. When they raised an alarm, the local people, including the Panchayat Pradhan and Deputy Pradhan, reached the spot and with the help of the people, divers took out the bodies, said an official. Police reached the spot, took custody of the bodies, and sent them for post-mortem examination at Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College and Hospital in Tanda. In a separate drowning incident, 21-year-old Sheetal, a local girl, died while bathing in Jabbar Khad along the Defence Road in Dhakki village under the Nurpur police station area. Police took her body into custody, conducted a post-mortem examination, and handed it over to the family for cremation. In both drowning incidents, police have initiated inquest proceedings. Meanwhile, tragedy struck in Una district when a pick-up van fell into a 24-foot-deep gorge near the Peer Nigahe area, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to 29 others. The victims were from Punjab and were returning after visiting shrines, including Baba Balak Nath and other local pilgrimage centres, when the accident occurred on Thursday night. Locals rescued the injured from the gorge and rushed them to Una hospital, where one of them succumbed to injuries. Two critically injured persons were referred to PGI Chandigarh. A case has been registered, and investigations are underway. On a separate note, light rainfall lashed Shimla on Thursday afternoon, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast rain and thunderstorms in the area, which finally arrived, ending a prolonged dry spell. Rain accompanied by thunderstorm was also reported in Dharamsala, McLeodganj and the surrounding areas.
'Im comfortable': Mitchell Starc ready to face consequences of IPL 2025 withdrawal
Delhi Capitals pacer Mitchell Starc stands by his choice to withdraw from IPL 2025 after its mid-season postponement due to India-Pakistan tensions. Citing concerns before a scheduled match in Dharamsala which is near the border and the Delhi team's difficult travel experiences, Starc prioritised his well-being and shifted focus to red-ball cricket.
Blow for DC as Mitchell Starc Decides Against Returning for Remainder of IPL
According to the 'Australian Associated Press', Starc has told the franchise that he wouldn't be rejoining the team a week after being part of the match in Dharamsala that was called off due to security reasons following air raid alerts in nearby areas.
It Was Complete Madness, We Were Crammed into Vans: Healy Recalls IPL Halt
The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway in Dharamsala due to air raid sirens in neighbouring cities
We had to evacuate 25,000 people without pressing panic button: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal
During a Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals IPL match in Dharamsala, air raid sirens in nearby cities prompted IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal to initiate a swift evacuation of 25,000 spectators. Dhumal coordinated with local authorities and team management to ensure a calm and orderly departure, prioritizing safety amidst security concerns following drone attacks.
Centre extends closure of 24 airports for civilian flights till May 15
NEW DELHI: At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Airlines on Friday said that their flights have been cancelled due to the temporary closure of airports till May 15. The sources said at least 24 airports have been closed for civilian flights till 05:29 hours of May 15. The airports include Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhuntar, Kishengarh, Patiala, Shimla, Dharamsala, and Bathinda. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Leh, Bikaner, Pathankot, Jammu, Jamnagar, and Bhuj are among the other airports that have been temporarily closed for civilian flights. Following a notification from aviation authorities on continued closure of multiple airports in India, Air India flights to and from the following stations -- Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bhuj, Jamnagar and Rajkot -- are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 15 May, the airline said in a post on X. Air India also said customers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations. In a post on X, IndiGo said in accordance with the latest directives from the relevant authorities, all flights to and from 10 destinations will remain cancelled until 0529 hours on May 15 due to temporary airport closures. The airports are Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Bikaner, Rajkot, Jodhpur and Kishangarh. These precautionary measures have been instituted with your safety and security as our highest priority, the airline said. The military conflict between India and Pakistan has intensified. Under Operation Sindoor, armed forces had carried out strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack that had killed at least 26 people last month.
IPL suspended indefinitely amid rising Indo-Pak tensions
New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday suspended indefinitely due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the future of the ongoing edition since the cancellation of Thursdays match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala midway following air raid alerts in neighbouring [] The post IPL suspended indefinitely amid rising Indo-Pak tensions appeared first on Northlines .
IPL 2025 suspended: What happens to your match tickets now?
The Indian Premier League faces indefinite suspension. This follows heightened military tension between India and Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India prioritises safety. A recent match in Dharamsala was disrupted by air raid alerts. This situation arose after a terror attack in Pahalgam. The attack resulted in civilian casualties. Ticket refund details are awaited.
IPL 2025 Suspended Indefinitely Amid Escalation In India-Pakistan Tensions
A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the future of the ongoing edition since the cancellation of Thursday's match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala midway following air raid...
India-Pakistan Conflict: BCCI To Make Final Decision On IPL Today
Sunday's game between Punjab and Mumbai Indians, which had been due to take place in Dharamsala, has been moved
IPL 2025 faces uncertainty amid rising Indo-Pak conflict
Dharamsala: The high-octane excitement of IPL 2025 hangs in the balance as escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan raise serious concerns over the tournaments smooth continuation. The IPL jamboree was brought to a screeching halt here on Thursday by air raid alerts in neighbouring cities, forcing the leagues administrators to pause and review the 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 .
Friday's IPL game on as of now, we are reviewing the situation: Dhumal
Match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off midway following air raid alerts in nearby cities of Jammu and Pathankot
IPL 2025 to be cancelled amid India-Pakistan tensions? Chairman Arun Dhumal gives BIG update
The IPL schedule has already been impacted by recent events, with the May 11 game between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala being relocated to Ahmedabad.
Given the escalating tensions following multiple attacks from Pakistan in various parts of India, it is imperative that the players and support staff are relocated promptly.
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL match called off in Dharamsala amid Pak's attack in nearby areas
IPL 2025: Will LSG vs RCB match be held on Friday after Pakistan attacks on India?
The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Thursday evening was stopped halfway because of a major technical issue at the stadium.
IPL match between PBKS and DC called off amid blackout in Dharamsala
The Punjab side was 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the lights went out which at first was attributed to floodlight failure
IPL match between PBKS & DC called off amid blackout in Dharamsala
Dharamsala: The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals here on Thursday was called off due to security reasons following air raid alerts in nearby areas, which forced a blackout in the hill town. The Punjab side was 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the lights went out which at first was attributed 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 .
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 match was abruptly halted midway due to a sudden failure of the floodlights.
May 11 IPL Fixture In Dharamsala Moved To Ahmedabad
BCCI requested us and we accepted. Mumbai Indians are arriving later today and travel plans of Punjab Kings will be known later, said Patel.
IPL match between PBKS vs DC called-off due to floodlight failure in Dharamsala
The Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals IPL match faced cancellation. This occurred due to floodlight issues in Dharamsala. Punjab Kings had scored 122 for one. The BCCI then shifted the Punjab Kings versus Mumbai Indians game. The match will now take place in Ahmedabad. The change is due to the closure of Dharamsala airport. This follows military action in Pakistan.
IPL 2025: PBKS vs DC match stopped at Dharamsala amid India-Pakistan war
A blackout is being observed at the Dharamshala cricket stadium. Earlier, the toss in the IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was delayed due to rain.
There are concerns about the logistics of the match in Dharamshala on Sunday due to the city's airport being shut down after Indian armed forces attacked terror sites in Pakistan and POK as part of Operation Sindoor.
IPL 2025 Live: Toss For PBKS vs DC Game In Dharamshala Delayed, Reason Is...
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Score, IPL 2025: There is a slight drizzle at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala that has delayed the toss
Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings face off in an important match at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Both teams are aiming for a win to boost their chances of making it to the playoffs, and they hope that rain does not disrupt the outcome of the game.
IPL 2025: MI vs PBKS Match Relocated As India-Pakistan Tensions Intensify
The match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings was due to take place in Dharamsala, where the airport has closed in the wake of violence between India and neighbouring Pakistan
PBKS vs DC Key Players: Punjab Kings will play Delhi Capitals in a vital IPL 2025 match. The game takes place at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. Punjab Kings need one win to secure a playoff spot. Delhi Capitals require a win to stay in contention. The Government cleared the match in Dharamsala. However, the May 11 fixture moved to Mumbai.
IPL match in Dharamsala for May 11 moved to Ahmedabad amid escalating tensions with Pakistan
The Dharamsala airport has been closed for commercial flights at least until May 10 in the wake of India's military strikes on terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians may be moved from Dharamsala to Mumbai due to increased security concerns stemming from tensions between India and Pakistan.
With airport shut, IPL teams face logistical challenge ahead of games in Dharamsala
New Delhi/Dharamsala, May 7: The travel plans of IPL teams which are scheduled to play in Dharamsala this week have gone for a toss due to the temporary closure of the hill towns airport after Indias missile attack on Pakistan and the BCCI is weighing its options to deal with the volatile situation. Dharamsala, which is due to host the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash on Thursday, has one more match left on schedule the May 11 game [] The post With airport shut, IPL teams face logistical challenge ahead of games in Dharamsala appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Following 'Operation Sindoor,' the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on May 11 has been relocated from Dharamshala to Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium due to the closure of the Dharamshala airport. Concerns also rise about PBKS's May 8 match against Delhi Capitals, with potential rescheduling due to flight cancellations and security considerations near the border.
IPL Teams' Travel Plans Affected as Dharamsala Airport Shut in Wake of Operation Sindoor
Dharamsala is due to host the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash on Thursday and the May 11 game between Punjab and Mumbai Indians
Operation Sindoor: IPL Teams' Travel Plans Affected As Dharamsala Airport Shut
Dharamsala, which is due to host the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash on Thursday, has one more match left on schedule -- the May 11 game between Punjab and Mumbai Indians.
IPL teams' travel plans affected as Dharamsala airport shut in wake of 'Operation Sindoor'
India's missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan have led to the temporary closure of multiple northern airports, including Dharamsala, disrupting IPL travel plans. The Punjab Kings, currently in Dharamsala, face no immediate issues, but Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians may need to alter logistics for their upcoming matches.
One killed, nine injured as unidentified aircraft crashes in village near Punjab's Bathinda
CHANDIGARH: One civilian killed and nine others injured as an unidentified aircraft caught fire and crashed in Aklian Kalan village of Bathinda district in Punjab. The deceased has been identified as Govind a farm labourer hailing from Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, sources said. The aircraft crashed around 2 am in harvested wheat fields, approximately 500 meters from the nearest residential area. There was no information about the pilot till this report was filed. After the crash, public approached the burning wreckage and discovered Govind and the other injured. As per eyewitnesses, several farm labourers were at the local grain market late Tuesday night when they noticed an aircraft flying unusually low. The eyewitnesses further added that they woke up to the loud sound of a crashing aircraft, which immediately caught fire. As aircraft was spotted which was in flames people rushed to rescue the pilots. As the villagers were rushing towards the plane, it exploded and several of them were hurt, said a local. Defence personnel and police teams cordoned off the crash site and fire tenders plunged into action at the scene. The district administration is tight-lipped about the identity of the plane stating that any comment on the incident will be issued only by the defence authorities. Senior officials of the district administration reached the crash site and also police have been stationed at the hospital. The injured Govind was immediately rushed to the public health centre in Goniana, where he was declared dead on arrival. While the other injured were taken to Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital, from where at least one was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda. Meanwhile all schools will remain closed in five border districts of Ferozepur, Fazilka, Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Pathankot of the state in the wake of tension between India and Pakistan. The Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner had issued an order that all schools in the district will remain closed on Wednesday. In Pathankot, all schools will remain shut for 72 hours. Meanwhile the flight operations from Chandigarh, Amritsar and Dharamsala airports suspended. Further, Air India announced that all flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Chandigarh, Jamnagar and Rajkot have been cancelled for May 7 till 12 noon, pending updates from authorities. Ministry of Home Affairs, bureau of immigration closes Kartarpur Corridor till further orders. 150 pilgrims , who had gathered at the Integrated check post today morning , were asked to return home after being made to wait for 90 minutes. In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack , Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. The military strikes were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians at Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir.
Photos: Pants troubles continue as Punjab Kings push LSG towards exit door
Dharamsala: Rishabh Pant lost the grip on his bat and the match simultaneously as Punjab Kings rode on heroics from the two Singhs Prabhsimran and Arshdeep to literally push Lucknow Super Giants to the brink of elimination with a 37-run win in an IPL match here on Sunday. It was Prabhsimrans 48-ball 91 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 .
Sending Inglis at No. 3 was Iyers call: Ponting
DHARAMSALA, May 5: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed it was skipper Shreyas Iyers tactical call to promote Josh Inglis to number 3 to counter Lucknow Super Giants tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav. To everyones surprise Inglis, who has batted mostly in the middle order this season, walked in during the very first over after opener Priyansh Arya fell cheaply and immediately set the tone for PBKS innings. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter smashed a 14-ball 30, which included four sixes [] The post Sending Inglis at No. 3 was Iyers call: Ponting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pants troubles continue as Punjab Kings push LSG towards exit door
DHARAMSALA, May 4: Rishabh Pant lost the grip on his bat and the match simultaneously as Punjab Kings rode on heroics from the two Singhs Prabhsimran and Arshdeep to literally push Lucknow Super Giants to the brink of elimination with a 37-run win in an IPL match here on Sunday. It was Prabhsimrans 48-ball 91 that formed the cornerstone of Punjab Kings unassailable 236 for 5 and any hopes of a remarkable chase was nipped in the bud [] The post Pants troubles continue as Punjab Kings push LSG towards exit door appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PBKS vs LSG Pitch Report: HPCA Stadium surface and Dharamsala weather conditions
Punjab Kings, currently fourth, will face Lucknow Super Giants, placed sixth, in a crucial match at Dharamshala. PBKS openers are in great form, but their middle order is struggling. LSG are inconsistent and heavily rely on their top order, with concerns about Pant and Miller's contributions. While PBKS bowling looks reliable, LSG's pacers have been leaking runs.
Tourists cancel Kashmir bookings, shift to Himachal after Pahalgam attack fallout
CHANDIGARH: Tourists now prefer vacationing in Himachal Pradesh over Jammu and Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed. Approximately 15-20% of both domestic and international bookings have shifted from Kashmir to Himachal's popular destinations including Manali, Shimla and Dharamshala; however, the surge in footfall is not as expected as tourists have adopted a 'wait-and-watch' policy amid prevailing uncertainties and hostilities between India and Pakistan. Ashwani Bamba, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Kangra, told TNIE that, after the terror attack, tour operators and potential tourists inquired for booking in Himachal and Uttarakhand and that they expected the surge to be significant. But, actually only 15-20% of tourists shifted from J&K to Himachal and the rest probably prefer to not venture out during this summer season owing to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Thus, the occupancy of hotels across the state at present is around 40% only, the same as last year. Bookings that were shifted were that of tourist groups traveling from Maharashtra, Gujarat and other states, not the immediate bookings in Kashmir which had gotten cancelled, he said. Bamba added that, in Himachal, Manali had the maximum number of shifted bookings at about 20%, while Dharamsala, Dalhousir and Shimla had much fewer. He said that advance bookings had already been made for the IPL matches in Dharamsala. Kashmir tourism stumbles after Pahalgam terror attack, but industry leaders remain hopeful Mohinder Seth, president of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Stakeholders Association, said that tourists are adopting a wait and watch policy due to India-Pakistan tensions. On everyone's mind, there is only one question: What will the Union government do in the coming days? The common is just waiting for that. There were a lot of inquiries after the unfortunate incident as people got diverted from the Kashmir Valley, but the actual number of bookings are very less. In May, generally, there is about 30-40% occupancy across the state, after May 15 we are expecting that it may touch 60-70% as advance bookings are already been done, he said. This tragedy not only upended the tourism sector in Kashmir, but has also impacted the neighboring states of Himachal and Uttarakhand. Ex-President of Manali Hotel Association Mukesh Thakur said that after terror attack there was lot of expectation that the tourist rush will shift to Himachal and lot of queries had also come. But the number of booking which are less as, first, the tourists have to get their booking cancelled and take a refund and then again they will think where to go. Already as predicted that the summers will be hot this year so already there are lot of booking done in advance as far as Manali is concerned. At present around 30-40% occupancy in the hotels here and after May 15 as summer intensifies the occupancy is expected to touch more than 80% as already people have booked. Also is expected that in coming days more online bookings will be done. The tourism industry contributes 7.78 per cent to the GDP of the hill state. As per the Economic Survey report for Himachal Pradesh for 2024-25, the number of domestic visitors increased to 1.8 crore in 2024 from 56.32 lakh in 2021 while the surge in foreign tourists was 83,000 in 2024 from 5000 in 2021. On the other hand the tourism industry contributes 7.2 per cent to the GDP of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pants form under scrutiny as Iyer-led Punjab eye crucial win over LSG in mid-table clash
Dharamsala, May 3: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pants woeful form with the bat and Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyers sublime touch have made Sundays mid-table clash an engrossing contestone that could decisively shape the fortunes of either side as the IPL enters its business end. Iyers understanding of game situations and his evolution as a captain, without compromising on his batting, have served PBKS well. In their last game, the PBKS captain struck his fourth half-century of the season, [] The post Pants form under scrutiny as Iyer-led Punjab eye crucial win over LSG in mid-table clash appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025 was passed by Lok Sabha. Before the bill was passed in the lower house, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is not a 'Dharamshala' and those who pose a threat to the national security will not be allowed. He slammed TMC over infiltration of Bangladeshis.
