Captain Amarinder Singh Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal
Chandigarh, August 14: Former Punjab Chief Minister and BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh has strongly condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal. He stated that there is no place for violence in a civilized society, and incidents like this, especially at a religious site, are extremely reprehensible. In a post on ... Read more Captain Amarinder Singh Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal
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ED Launches Raids in Money Laundering Case Involving PSIIC Officials
Chandigarh, August 13: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted a series of raids in Chandigarh and Punjab, targeting locations in Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Ludhiana. The operation also included a survey at the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIIC) office. This action is part of an investigation into a money laundering case linked to the ... Read more ED Launches Raids in Money Laundering Case Involving PSIIC Officials
Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in knife attack inside Nanded gurdwara
Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack inside a gurdwara in Maharashtras Nanded district. The incident occurred at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat when an attacker allegedly dressed in Nihang attire struck him with a kirpan, causing an injury to his hand.
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Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh is intensifying his bowling practice and rebuilding his fielding confidence during the off-season camp, aiming for an India call-up by excelling in his all-rounder role in the upcoming domestic season.
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Badal's attacker from Pune, cites Punjab drug menace
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked inside a gurdwara near Nanded, Maharashtra, by a 'sewadar' (volunteer) named Jaspal Singh. The accused, a Pune resident, has been arrested, and police are investigating his motive, though he initially cited anger over the drug menace in Punjab. Badal sustained minor injuries and is stable.
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A court allows withdrawal of the case against 25 BJP leaders and Hindu activists accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots; former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal is attacked with a sword by a Nihang in Maharashtra; Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemns a shuddhikaran ritual after his Uttarakhand visit, and more.
Shashank Singh is enhancing his bowling and fielding abilities at the Punjab Kings camp. He aims to improve his bowling consistency and regain fielding confidence for upcoming matches. The all-rounder is preparing for the next domestic season with Puducherry. Shashank believes strong performances can lead to an India call-up. He is focused on fitness and developing his all-round capabilities.
'You're Scared': BJP-AAP Leaders' Fiery Exchange Over Punjab's Drug Crisis
A heated BJP-AAP face-off erupts over Punjab's paper leak allegations, education system and the state's drug crisis. BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari and AAP leader Anmol Panwar trade sharp accusations, with the debate escalating over claims of corruption, recruitment exam irregularities and the drug situation in Punjab. The two leaders also clash over the authenticity of a video cited during the debate, leading to a fiery exchange over who is telling the truth.
Farmers Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher Criticizes Punjab Governments Unfulfilled Promises
Chandigarh, August 13: Farmers labor front leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has accused the Punjab government, led by Bhagwant Mann, of failing to fulfill promises made to farmers. He announced plans to intensify protests, stating that the Aam Aadmi Party had made several commitments to farmers before coming to power. Now is the time for the ... Read more Farmers Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher Criticizes Punjab Governments Unfulfilled Promises
Gurkeerat Singh Mann: Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has opened up about the winding road that eventually led him to the IPL, recalling how he once had to choose between pursuing cricket and joining the Punjab Police, while seven years of repeated selection setbacks tested his patience. Brar, who ultimately broke through after moving to Mohali and impressing in the domestic circuit, says the journey has strengthened his belief that opportunities arrive when their time comes. Brar was 21 and still in college in 2018 when his father, who was in the police force, encouraged him to consider following a similar career path. Instead, the youngster asked for one more year to pursue cricket. Definitely, I think of it many a time. In 2018, when I was in college, my father, who was in the police force, told me that his friends sons were in the police and that I should try too. After a lot of thinking, I told my father that I wanted to play cricket for a year, Brar told IANS in an exclusive interaction. That decision altered the course of his life. Brar got an opportunity at the district level, progressed to the state setup, and eventually established himself as a professional cricketer. At that time, I was 21 years old. I got a chance to play for the district. I did well in the district. Then I did well at the state level. That's how I got selected. I say that this is the turning point of my life, he said. Brar acknowledges that the alternative path could also have brought happiness, but believes the decision to continue with cricket remains the defining choice of his life. If I had been in the police force today, obviously, I would have liked that life, and its not like this life isnt good because I hadnt experienced a cricketers life either. But this was the turning point of my life, he added. The decision to pursue cricket did not immediately lead to success. Brar spent seven years playing association cricket and repeatedly appearing in selection matches without making the cut. Over time, however, repeated rejection began to affect him differently. When someone is rejected constantly, he loses the fear of rejection. The fear of rejection wont disturb him when hes rejected; hell be disturbed when hes selected because itll be a new feeling, a new experience, he mentioned. Brar said that while the initial rejections hurt, they eventually became part of the routine. What kept him going was not simply the hope of selection, but the enjoyment he found in playing the game. When I played for the association for 7 years, I used to play selection matches, but I wasn't selected. At first, it felt different, but then it became common. I wasn't selected every year. But I used to enjoy playing cricket. I had an interest, and it was fun to perform. It's not that I didn't perform in those 7 years. I did perform, but the circumstances were different, Brar recalled. A major breakthrough came when Brar encountered former India and IPL cricketer Gurkeerat Singh Mann during a tournament. Mann's suggestion that Brar try for Mohali would prove decisive. The district I used to play in was minor. The performance there didn't count. Then I met Gurkeerat Singh Mann paaji in a tournament. He saw my game and asked me where I lived. I told him that I lived in Mohali. Then he told me to try for Mohali, Brar said. Brar regards that move as another turning point in a career that has been shaped by a series of seemingly small but significant decisions. The turning point in my career was coming to Mohali because of Mann paaji. He has played for India and also in the IPL for 10-11 years. So that was a turning point. As I said, sometimes you get what is written in your fate, he opined. Brar's connection with cricket goes back much further. As an 11-year-old, he happened to see a flyer for a cricket academy in the market, an encounter that eventually set him on the path towards the professional game. He no longer has the physical flyer, but the idea of tracing an alternate life does not appeal to him. I dont have that flyer; I was too young, just 11 years old. I did not have a phone back then either. And its not like I can comment on what I would have done had I not been a cricketer. Instead, Brar places his journey in the context of destiny and timing. I dont believe in that. I believe that what is written in a person's destiny will definitely reach him. Yes, sometimes it can take some time. But if one is destined to reach there, he will sometime or the other. Behind that journey, Brar credits his parents, particularly his mother, whose efforts included travelling with him in the early hours and helping him navigate the practical difficulties of pursuing cricket. Brar, however, was keen to place his own story within the larger sacrifices made by parents supporting young athletes. It's not just my mother. There are a lot of mothers out there who want their kids to be successful. It's every mother's dream to have her son at her feet. Whatever I want to do, my mother will do it for my son. My mother did the same. Obviously, I am very thankful to her. I think her hard work has helped me get to where I am today. For Brar, his progress cannot be separated from his family's support and prayers. Sometimes I don't even believe that it wasn't because of me. But it was my mother's prayers that shaped my destiny this way. I am very thankful to her. I am blessed to have such thoughtful and supportive parents. I can only say this much. Everyone's parents are the same. I am just sharing my experience. Despite already establishing himself in the IPL, Brar insists he does not consider his journey complete. His conversation with childhood hero Yuvraj Singh has only reinforced the ambition that remains ahead of him. I met Yuvraj paaji 3 days ago only, when I was practising. There are no questions that I havent asked him yet. I have asked him so many questions. Whatever I feel like, I ask him. Asked if Yuvraj were to ask whether Brar has achieved everything he set out to achieve, the answer would be unequivocal. If he asks me whether I have achieved everything or not, Ill say, No, I havent. I want to play Test cricket for my country. I met Yuvraj paaji 3 days ago only, when I was practising. There are no questions that I havent asked him yet. I have asked him so many questions. Whatever I feel like, I ask him. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I have already had a conversation with him about this. I will work hard and have a great season to achieve my dream and my goal as soon as possible, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
No Such Thing As An Off-season; Shreyas Is One Of The Best Minds I've Seen: Trevor Gonsalves
With Indian Premier League: A franchise like Punjab Kings used to be perpetually trapped in the cycle of mid-table rebuilds till a grand change at the top happened in 2025. Under head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS reached the summit clash, but fell short of the trophy. Their quest to win the title began brightly in 2026 before an unbeaten run in the first half made way for six straight losses. Though they won their final league game against Lucknow Super Giants, the unimpressive second half meant PBKS finished right outside the first four spots in the points tally. With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 still a fair bit away, PBKS have hit the ground running in terms of preparations via an ongoing off-season camp in New Chandigarh. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Gonsalves breaks down the reasoning behind off-season camps, different needs of players to keep themselves sharp and match-ready, evolution of the franchise, 'positive-only' leadership of Shreyas Iyer, and more. Excerpts: - Q. What are the core objectives you are trying to achieve through this off-season camp? A. As of today, I really don't see anything as off-season. Cricket is being played throughout, and you may be aware that even the Sher-e-Punjab is starting in a few days, and we carry a few Punjab players with us. Many more state leagues are also on, or about to start. You have the Kerala Premier League and had the Andhra one getting over. Now you have the UP Premier League, and it's really about keeping the players in shape and keeping them in touch. We also look forward to our players performing in all these tournaments that are coming up. At the same time, you've also seen that a few of our players have been elevated and gone up to the Indian side. So, it's about keeping them fit and in touch with the game. It's good that we come around for a week or so in a period of 25 or one month or so. So, it's a good period that's carrying on going up to the IPL. Q. This camp features the likes of Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera. How do you tailor individual technical work for these players who are at very different stages in their careers? A. Well, see, it is not about the drill sessions at this moment. It is about, again, all the names that you mentioned are all professional cricketers, right? So, Prabh is about to play for the side in a few days. Shashank is ironing out a few of his problems that were there earlier on and is still trying to be in shape, and the same with Nehal. So, we have a specific mode now with only six or seven guys here around. We are giving them all the phases that usually come in the game. So, that's how we are going about it. It's not about being too specific about anything. But yes, they are having their own plans. We are executing a few plans and a few match scenarios. Well, I am in one-to-one touch with Ricky. Ricky is aware of everything that's going on, and he gets a report on a day-to-day basis. Q. You've been with the team since the 2022 season. What sort of shift has happened from 2025 in terms of personnel, mindset and ethos of the Punjab Kings? A. Going back to when I joined in 2022, when Trevor Bayliss was also the coach, I think it's about picking and getting into the right combination. The most important part that I see is about the home players and the picks in the overseas brackets. The person that we have in command now, Ponting, has been around for a decade. He's been around for a very long time, and he's an excellent, excellent person who knows all the players in and out. Being with the IPLs and various franchises for so long. So, he knows everyone in and out. That cuts our problems a lot in picking the right players for the right spot. Now, as of today, we boast of a team that can really do this - we have two sets of players. We have a backup for every single player on this team. So, even if one player goes down, the next player is always ready there and is as good as the first player applying to the eleven. So, it's really about picking the right slots, getting in the right players, and then working on it. Q. At PBKS, theres a lot of faith shown in young Indian batting talent like Prabhsimran, Wadhera and Priyansh Arya since 2025. How do you see this trend? A. We in India have totally different wickets compared to what we have overseas. If it's in England or in Australia, the wickets in India can be really challenging. It's the same as when an Indian player goes out; it's very challenging for them because, year-round, and when you speak about the Indian batsmen, yes, it's very difficult for an outsider to come and settle on the Indian wickets. Its because you can have less bounce, you can have a little bit of turn, you can have a little bit of grip on it, which is usually not the case on English and Australian wickets. So, really, yes, the Indian players form the majority of the great IPL teams that are there now. If you notice, the better the Indian players, the better the team performs, with due respect to the overseas players and all of them. But yes, you have to have a strong Indian batting line-up for me. That's it. Q. Shreyas Iyer's leadership at PBKS so far has been a revelation, and he now captains India in T20Is? What makes him a standout skipper? A. Shreyas and Ricky have been working for a long time now, even before coming to Punjab Kings. When they both got here, and now when you're talking about Shreyas, Shreyas is totally an amazing personality, and the biggest thing is he's such a good listener. When I talk about communicating with Shreyas, he's such a good listener that any single person in the team- he may be the 25th person in the team- can just go out and speak to Shreyas, and this guy will always have time for you. He will always have time for you. Shreyas is one of the best minds I have seen in cricket so far. What a level-headed guy, and a good head on your shoulders. He's one person who backs every single player, and the best part I like about him is that in the meetings or at personal levels or in the field or at practice, you can't speak a negative line. However bad the situation is, you've got to take out a positive line from it and speak it if you want to. But there is no speaking negatively when any player or anybody is concerned, and Shreyas is in front of you. It's got to be positive. If the feedback is there, it's got to be positive. So that's a very good thing. He is only talking positively and well. Nothing more than that. Yes, mistakes do happen, and everyone realises that a mistake was made. So you don't need to go up to his face and tell him that you made a mistake. They are all mature and highly experienced players. So that's a very good point that I like about Shreyas. He is an amazing human being, has very good ears, and is always ready to hear you out. Q. From a coaching perspective, how critical are these camps in keeping players sharp compared to just monitoring them during the domestic season? A. Not all the players are international players, and not necessarily all the players play domestic cricket. So now, if we don't have these camps, a lot of players would be missing out on really good cricket. We know that if a player has to practice alone in his hometown, we don't know the quality of wickets he's going to get there. What is the quality of the bowlers he's going to face there? Or if he's a bowler, what quality of batsmen is he bowling to? Will he get that quality of balls that we are providing, the Kookaburra balls? Maybe not. So it is more about facilitating these players and getting them ready, because the remaining players who come from overseas or international cricket or state duties are ready. So what about the players who are not in the state category and international side? It's more important for them as well. These are the reasons why we have planned this now. This season is going to be alarmingly long for us because we have a terrific, terrific schedule in place. We have a lot of camps coming up, and these camps really do help because it's all about coming together, meeting the person, trying to understand what's going on in his mind. It's not only all about cricket. It's all about the mindset and the frame of mind that he's in. How is he going? What's his body language? How positive is he? What's his attitude? A lot is being worked on also on their mindsets, and having these camps off and on is really, really important. We know time flies, and very soon we'll be into the 2027 season. So what about the players who are not in the state category and international side? It's more important for them as well. These are the reasons why we have planned this now. This season is going to be alarmingly long for us because we have a terrific, terrific schedule in place. We have a lot of camps coming up, and these camps really do help because it's all about coming together, meeting the person, trying to understand what's going on in his mind. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A. You can speak and get away with it. But data is the truth. You can't run away from the data. The data shows what the person has done, and I wouldn't say that we are 100 percent reliant on it. But yes, data in today's life plays an important role. We can't run away from the data. The data speaks volumes, and we do rely on it. Yes, data does have an important place as far as we are concerned, and yes, data helps. Article Source: IANS
Had Certain Expectations In IPL 2026; It Just Didn't Click, Admits Nehal Wadhera
The Punjab Kings: The Punjab Kings' off-season camp in New Chandigarh has been a stretch of open net sessions and practice games, though rain has made an appearance. Somewhere in the middle of all the games played by Mother Nature, Nehal Wadhera is working his way back from a season he is in no hurry to forget. A year ago, Wadhera was one of the stories of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 -- a young left-hander finishing games for Punjab Kings, as seen from his unbeaten 33 in the rain-hit group stage clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. That season saw him amass 369 runs in 16 games, though he was scratchy in the final, as RCB won the title in Ahmedabad. But this year told a different story for Wadhera the easy-on-the-eye timing and rhythm deserted him, as he made only 65 runs in eight games. Ask him about it now, months after he faced the last ball in IPL 2026, and he doesn't reach for the usual language players use to soften a bad season. I mean, I just couldn't click this year. So, I wouldn't say that I definitely worked on my game before the IPL, and I've had certain expectations out of me. But, yes, it didn't click - so it didn't click. But I definitely learned a lot of things out of it, and I'm working on it now. So, every player goes through such patches in their career. This season was one of those times when I couldn't do well, Wadhera said in an exclusive conversation with IANS on Thursday. There's no attempt to make it sound better than it was. It didn't click, and Wadhera has swiftly moved to having a better time with PBKS next year. What stands out is how little interest he has in complaining about the runs that didn't come off his willow or the games he watched from the dugout. So, I'm not someone who complains that I couldn't do something or anything like that. But, yes, I'm happy that I could learn something from it like how to be consistent, take the game forward, and how to win games when the team is certainly not in a good position. I tried to grab as much as I could from this season - all those games where I couldn't do well and also the games I didn't play. I used to just make notes out of it, and be mindful that if I was playing what I would have done. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, it just doesn't click. So, it was just one of those seasons. But, yes, I'm in a good headspace now, he said. That good headspace, Wadhera says, comes through the conversations he kept having with skipper Shreyas Iyer, now Indias T20I skipper, and head coach Ricky Ponting, even as PBKS' season nosedived in the second half. Shreyas has been doing really well for the past two-three IPL seasons. He deserves to be where he is today. The chats we had were always really positive. I mean, I did not do well, and yes, I did not deserve to be playing all those games. I did get my chances and could not grab them. So, I don't have any regrets that I did not play much. I did not complain, nothing of that sort. Rather, I was having some conversations with Shreyas and Ricky on how I could improve. What did they think I was lacking in or anything like that? But the same responses came from them, which were the things going on in my mind - that sometimes it just doesn't click no matter how hard you try. In practice also, when I was batting, I was batting really well. Even Ricky was really happy with the way I was batting. But it was the same response from him -that it just doesn't click sometimes. I was like, Okay, I'm fine with it. I'm trying my best, putting my best foot forward and giving my 100 percent. If it's still not working, it's fine. But still, if there's something I can learn out of it, I did, and I was practising even harder in the nets. But it's fine. I mean, no complaints, no regrets. I was giving my best, but it didn't happen. At the ongoing off-season camp, where the overall mood has been positive, the focus of Wadhera and others like Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh has been on honing their strengths and the areas that need work, keeping in mind not just IPL 2027, but also the upcoming domestic season, where the left-hander will turn out for Himachal Pradesh. The work of turning a lean season into a better one is happening in a fairly unglamorous fashion for Wadhera under the eyes of assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves, who keeps the rest of the PBKS coaching staff informed about day-to-day proceedings. Whenever we are having our sessions, he is always standing there and recording us. Hes always showing us our videos to see where we can improve, and that conversation is always going on. He also tries to dig in and bring out conversations from us about where we feel that we can improve our game. Then, we end up being in such a place that we meet at a centre point that says, Yes, this is where you need to improve. This is where your strengths are. These camps help us because we have such quality bowlers - all the cream of Punjab bowlers are collected, and they are also being tested for IPL. So, they also bring their best game forward while they are bowling to us, and its a really good challenge. We also sometimes play practice games, but it's raining here, and we are not able to play that right now, but we are having some open net sessions. It's fun as Trevor is just sharing his experiences with us and we're really happy working with him. The bigger picture, for Wadhera, who was briefly in India A set-up, is that none of this is optional extra effort on his part - it's PBKS choosing not to leave players to fend for themselves between seasons. Obviously, when we get a call for the camp, we as players get really excited. But it's a really great initiative by Punjab Kings because they don't want players to be left to practice on their own. They're also keen to improve every player's game. That's why they constantly have their camps because they want to see where the player is improving his game, where he can fit into the eleven and can win games for the team. In the many camps they conduct, it's not something that, if we feel that we need to work on this, we need certain two or three hours of batting - they're always there, and we don't have a time limit, so it's really good. Also, we are practising with the best bowlers out there, and we are more than happy when we get those calls for the camp. We are really excited because we know that Punjab Kings are there and they are going to provide us with everything. That's why they constantly have their camps because they want to see where the player is improving his game, where he can fit into the eleven and can win games for the team. In the many camps they conduct, it's not something that, if we feel that we need to work on this, we need certain two or three hours of batting - they're always there, and we don't have a time limit, so it's really good. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Wadhera doesnt offer any grand promise about whether IPL 2027 will mirror his breakout 2025 or his tough 2026 season. Instead, he is honest in talking about his difficult season, the support he got from PBKS, and renewing his belief in coming good whenever the next IPL comes. I've practised well, and I know if I'm brought into this similar situation again, I'll end up doing well, he signed off. Article Source: IANS
Who is Jaspal Singh, 62-year-old lawyer, arrested for attacking Sukhbir Singh Badal?
Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief MinisterSukhbir Singh Badal was on Thursday attacked with a kirpaninside a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded. He was attacked by a as 62-year-old Jaspal Singh Tejpal who...
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Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked while visiting a Gurdwara in Nanded. According to officials, a man allegedly approached him with a knife during his visit
Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has played down the talk surrounding his on-field exchanges with Virat Kohli, insisting there is no rivalry between the two and that a bowler's focus should remain firmly on the job at hand, regardless of who is batting at the other end. Brar, who has previously dismissed Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL), said the intensity seen between the two players is part of the competitive nature of franchise cricket and not a personal contest. For Brar, the respect for Kohli remains unchanged even when the two find themselves on opposite sides in an IPL game. It's not like that. It's good for the team. Theres nothing like a rivalry. Its all a social media gimmick which starts there and dies there. I play for PBKS, he plays for RCB. I have only played franchise cricket with him. We both want to do good for the team, Brar told IANS in an exclusive conversation on Thursday. Brar believes Kohli's enduring competitiveness is one of the qualities that has made him such a significant figure in Indian cricket. The spinner has also viewed that intensity as something younger players can learn from. He has played so many matches, and he plays the same way as he did when he was 18. His aggression on the ground is still the same. We have also learnt these things from him, he said. According to Brar, respect does not disappear simply because the two are competing. But it's not like that. He is a legend of this game. He is one of the legends. Respect is the same for him on and off the field. At the same time, Brar believes competitive cricket leaves little room for sentiment once the game begins. The objective, he said, is to perform for one's own side, irrespective of personal relationships. But we do our job on the field. And we have learnt it from him only. He will never give an excuse saying, He is my friend, so I wont hit him for a four or six. It's not like that. It's not possible. He wants to do well for his team; its all jokes and fun. We have always learnt from him, and he is a great example for the future youngsters as to how cricket should be played, he added. Brar's own history with Kohli adds another layer to their encounters. The PBKS spinner famously dismissed the former RCB captain in the same spell in which he also removed Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers. But Brar said the identity of the batter does not change his responsibility as a bowler. You should always have that current in you as a bowler; it doesnt matter if its Virat Kohli batting in front of you or a youngster. As a bowler, my duty is to take his wicket or bowl a good over for my team. That should be the motto. For him, even the intimidating aura associated with Kohli should have no bearing on a bowler's mindset. Someone giving a death stare should not bother a bowler. Brar also dismissed the idea that Kohli is necessarily staring directly at him during such moments, pointing instead to the way television cameras capture interactions on the field. I have never seen him staring at me. The camera angles are like this. When we are on the ground. It feels like they are staring at me, but theyre not. You can only hear the conversation around the stump mic. You can't hear anything else. But it's not like that, as far as staring is concerned. Brar pointed out that intense reactions from captains and players are a routine part of competitive cricket, though Kohli's profile naturally means his expressions attract greater attention. I have never seen him staring at me. The camera angles are like this. When we are on the ground. It feels like they are staring at me, but theyre not. You can only hear the conversation around the stump mic. You can't hear anything else. But it's not like that, as far as staring is concerned. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The spinner offered one final reminder that what viewers interpret from a television broadcast may not necessarily reflect what is happening between players. He doesn't need to be staring at me; he could be staring at someone else too, he concluded on a fun note. Article Source: IANS
Who Is the Man Behind the Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal? Here's Why Did He Attack Him
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack inside Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday. The accused, identified as Jaspal Singh, was immediately overpowered
Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings batter Pyla Avinash believes his fearless approach can make him a match-winner in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the young Andhra cricketer looks to build on the domestic performances that earned him his maiden opportunity in the league. Picked by PBKS for Rs. 30 lakh after a standout run in the Andhra Premier League, Avinash says he wants to retain his attacking instinct while learning to temper it with greater responsibility in the high-pressure environment of the IPL. Avinash's rise to the Punjab Kings setup came after three consistent seasons in the Andhra Premier League, culminating in a stunning unbeaten 105 off 58 balls, an innings that included 11 sixes. Yet, despite that performance, he said an IPL call-up was not something he had begun planning for. After scoring that 100, I never thought that I'd be in the IPL setup because it was just all instincts. I wasn't thinking long enough. I mean, okay, I'm just going match by match and not thinking about the result of the IPL. So, yeah, it was all disbelief until I went to the trials. I did well in the trials, in the Punjab trials. So, I got shortlisted at the start, and I felt very happy for that. And later, after they picked me, I was really happy, and I was literally shocked. So, yeah, it's a different kind of feeling which I can't explain, Avinash told IANS in an exclusive interaction. PBKS' decision to invest in Avinash came when he was still largely outside the national spotlight. For the youngster, being identified by the franchise at that stage was a major moment in his career. First of all, I'm very lucky to be picked by the Punjab Kings. Then, I was doing really well in the Andhra Premier League. That was my third season. I was doing consistently well in all three seasons, where I scored a century when they picked me, the batter said. The IPL call-up brought both excitement and the awareness that the level of expectation would change. I can say both, where expectations are also higher, and responsibility comes from it. So it brought both. The franchise, however, ensured that the transition did not become overwhelming for a player entering the IPL environment for the first time. Avinash said the PBKS management and coaching staff helped him settle into the surroundings. PBKS owners kept me in a very good space in Punjab. To be honest, I was never kept aside, nor were they ever treated me in such a way. But they were really good to me. They were very kind to me in all scenarios. Our head coach, our owners, and all the staff looked after me very well because it was my inaugural season for the IPL. So, for me, there's a lot of pressure coming to the IPL setup because I don't know how the setup will be, how strong or how things will be here with our own people, with all the legends surrounding you. There are so many instances where they kept me really good, really comfortable in all the situations while on and off the field as well, he added. The innings that accelerated Avinash's journey came with an extraordinary display of power-hitting. During his unbeaten 105, he struck five sixes in an over, a sequence that showcased the natural aggression that has become a defining part of his batting. It was just instinct. I hit five sixes in that over where, on the second ball, two runs came. There's no chance for me to hit six sixes, Avinash said of the knock. The reference to six sixes inevitably brings Yuvraj Singh's famous feat into the conversation, but Avinash has no hesitation in admitting that achieving the same landmark remains an ambition. Obviously, it's a dream for anyone to hit six sixes in an over in any format or at any time of the game. I'm looking forward to having one in my bag. Avinash's challenge in the IPL is not to abandon the aggression that brought him this far, but to understand when to unleash it. The batter said he has spent the last two years observing established players and studying how they assess bowlers and situations. The last two years, I've been developing, you know, looking after so many players in the team. How they take on the bowlers, in what situation, at what point in time. I'm constantly learning from sitting in the dugout, though I didn't get any chance. But I still feel fearless is my thing, which I don't want to stop. But yeah, I can't be more reckless about it. So, I want to be more responsible and fearless, he expressed. For Avinash, that mindset does not depend on whether he is facing the first ball of an innings or the final delivery. His emphasis is on clarity and trusting the instincts developed through repetition. I'll have a clear mind while batting, even if it is the first ball or the last ball. I have a clear mind. So, it's just the instinct we get from practising a lot and executing well in the match. So, yeah, it's just all instinct, and it's just a clear mind and doing what you are doing since all your life, he mentioned. While Avinash has been identified primarily for his aggressive batting, he does not want his ambitions to end with simply becoming a power-hitter. He aims to be the player who can alter the course of a match when his team is under pressure. I can change the, you know, course of the game really well. Even if the team is in a losing situation, I can step up then because I've done those things so many times. So, I can describe it like that. If I am there in the race, the match is ours. I think of myself as a match winner, Avinash noted. That confidence is being shaped by an IPL environment in which Avinash has had the opportunity to observe some of the game's most experienced figures. One of those figures is Ricky Ponting, whom Avinash grew up watching as a batter before eventually finding himself working under him as a coach. The transition from watching the Australian great on television to discussing the game with him has been one of the more surreal aspects of his early IPL journey. His attitude and, you know, commitment towards the game really surprised me. In his whole career, he played really good innings. I used to watch him bat. And after I was picked, obviously Ricky Ponting is the head coach, and I felt it was unreal. So, there are times I used to sit and talk to him about the game, about the mindset and, you know, all the technical aspects. I am really happy that I got a chance to work with him the last two years. And about whether he has told me something about my batting, yeah, 100%. He did some technical changes and, you know, he didn't tell me so many big, big things. But he made small, small changes which really helped me in the way I am batting right now, Avinash said of working under Ponting. Behind Avinash's rapid rise is a family influence that predates the IPL, with his elder brother playing a central role in introducing him to the sport and supporting his development. Avinash believes that without his brother's own cricket journey, he may never have developed the vision or received the same support to pursue the game. Behind Avinash's rapid rise is a family influence that predates the IPL, with his elder brother playing a central role in introducing him to the sport and supporting his development. Also Read: Live Cricket Score From an Andhra Premier League hundred that he never expected to lead to the IPL, to learning under Ponting and preparing to compete alongside established names, Avinash's journey is now entering a new phase. And while the expectations have risen with his arrival in the IPL, his ambition remains rooted in the same instinctive, attacking cricket that brought him here. Article Source: IANS
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Akali Dal demands probe into attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, calls it a 'tragic incident'
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday demanded probe into the attack on for Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal, called the attack a tragic indicent. Addressing a press conference SAD leaders Daljit Cheema and...
Prime Minister Modi inquires about health of Sukhbir Badal after attack on SAD chief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about Sukhbir Singh Badal's health. Badal was injured in a knife attack inside a gurdwara in Nanded. He was attacked with a kirpan by a Nihang member. Badal's wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, spoke with the Prime Minister. This incident occurred before upcoming Punjab assembly elections.
Indian Premier League: For spinner Praveen Dubey, being part of an Indian Premier League (IPL) squad has never been the same as getting a genuine run in the playing XI. After years of waiting, learning from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket and continuing to build his game in domestic competitions, the Punjab Kings leg-spinner believes he is ready to make the most of his next opportunity. Dubey, who entered the IPL ecosystem with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2016 before moving to Delhi Capitals and now Punjab Kings (PBKS), admitted that he is yet to get enough chances to demonstrate his full potential at the highest level. Rather than allowing that frustration to weigh on him, the leg-spinner has chosen to focus on his development and remain prepared for the moment his opportunity arrives. Until now, I haven't had enough opportunities to play and show my talent or performance. So, I have started my process in the domestic and local leagues. And I am ready for any chance I get, Praveen told IANS in an exclusive interview. The wait is not unfamiliar for Dubey. His first IPL season with RCB was largely a learning experience, as the youngster spent time with senior players and tried to understand what was required to perform at the highest level. So, my first year was a very good learning experience for me. I was selected for the IPL for the first time, he added. Among the senior figures he interacted with was Virat Kohli, with Dubey using those conversations to work on the mental side of his game while waiting for his opportunity. At that time, I had Virat with me. I used to talk to him about how I could improve my mindset. And in between, I used to think that whenever I get a chance to play, I should do well, Dubey stated. After spending two years around the RCB setup without getting a consistent opportunity, Dubey moved to DC. His chance eventually came soon after joining the franchise, and he was able to carry the confidence of his domestic performances into the IPL. When I didn't get a chance to play for a year or two, then I went to DC. I got a chance to play there only after two matches. So, I was with the players for 2 years during my time at RCB. And I was trying to do what I did in my domestic career. And after playing, it turned out very well. And then I played in the 2020 finals. So, that experience was very good, he mentioned. At Punjab Kings, Dubey has another opportunity to learn from an established leg-spinner, with Yuzvendra Chahal now part of the same bowling group. The relationship between the two goes back to their RCB days, giving Dubey an experienced teammate with whom he can discuss the finer details of T20 bowling. I was with Yuzi in RCB as well. We used to talk a lot. And obviously, it feels good to bowl with him. And you get to learn a lot, too. He has played so many matches. He is the highest wicket-taker in the IPL, he opined. While Chahal's presence provides a valuable learning opportunity, Dubey also believes the two could potentially operate together if conditions favour spin, as he stated, But at the same time, I thought that if the ground conditions are such that the spinners get more help, then maybe we can play together as well. Their conversations also extend to specific match-ups and game situations, with Dubey saying Chahal's experience has proved useful during practice sessions, as he added, But in practice, whenever we bowl together, we talk a lot. And he keeps telling me how to bowl to which batsman, what to do in which situation. So, it's very helpful to bowl with him. While waiting for his next IPL opportunity, Dubey has continued to refine his bowling philosophy. The leg-spinner believes that looking for wickets rather than simply trying to contain runs gives him a better chance of creating pressure. I feel that most of the time, the bowling that I am doing right now, I am only looking to take wickets. If I am going to save a lot, then that is a negative thing. And there are runs as well. Recently, I have also played in the Maharaja Trophy. So, my main focus was to go for the wicket. And that thing was helping me as well, Dubey said. For Dubey, the idea is to make aggressive batters uncomfortable and force them into taking risks. After going for a wicket, the batsmen automatically go into defensive mode, and we can attack more. And it depends on which batsman- right-handed batsman or left-handed batsman- I have for which wicket-taking ball. So, I bowl according to that. I feel that if I bowl my best ball to the most attacking batsmen and don't give them boundaries easily, they will try something extra, which will increase my chances of getting a wicket, he noted. That attacking mindset also means accepting that boundaries will come. Dubey believes the key is not to let one expensive delivery change his approach. T20 is such a game that even good balls have boundaries. And nowadays, as you can see in cricket, T20 is being played so easily. So, my mindset is to focus on my strengths. I will try to bowl my best ball. If there are boundaries or anything, then I don't have a problem. But if I get a mark on a good ball, then I don't have a problem. I will focus on that only, he expressed. Dubey's preparations have not been limited to bowling. His recent stint in the Maharaja Trophy also saw him put considerable emphasis on his batting, with the aim of making himself a more useful all-round option. Recently, I played the Maharaja Trophy, and I have also worked a lot on batting. So, I do bowl, but I have also won a lot of matches. So, as an all-rounder, I can play in the team. I will also contribute in bowling and 100% in batting. That additional dimension could become important for Dubey as he looks to make himself harder to leave out when an opportunity comes his way. Recently, I played the Maharaja Trophy, and I have also worked a lot on batting. So, I do bowl, but I have also won a lot of matches. So, as an all-rounder, I can play in the team. I will also contribute in bowling and 100% in batting. Also Read: Live Cricket Score That advice has shaped his approach to the latest phase of his IPL journey. So, I am doing the same thing. I am focusing on the process and waiting for my chance. Whenever I get a chance, I will do my best for the team and win, Dubey concluded. Article Source: IANS
Kejriwals Resignation Demanded After Court Ruling, Says BJP Spokesperson
New Delhi, August 13: Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rajya Sabha MP, addressed the media at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday. He called for the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal, following a ruling by the Punjab-Haryana High Court, which accused the Punjab government of lying in court. ... Read more Kejriwals Resignation Demanded After Court Ruling, Says BJP Spokesperson
Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | Watch
Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near Mata Sahib Gurdwara at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra. The incident took place around 11:30 am when an assailant allegedly approached Badal with a sharp-edged weapon. Police intervened immediately, but Badal suffered an injury to his hand. A police personnel was also injured during the scuffle. Badal was rushed to a private hospital for treatment. The attack has triggered serious questions over security arrangements at the religious site, while police investigate the assailant and the motive behind the incident.
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Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in kirpan attack in Nanded; one held
Nanded, Aug 13: Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack inside a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday, police said. A Nihang (member of a martial order of Sikhs) attacked Badal with a kirpan (curved dagger) inside the gurdwara, Nanded SP Neelabh Rohan told PTI. The assailant has been taken into custody, the IPS officer said. Badal has been admitted to a hospital, he added. A local official said Badal received two to three stitches on his hand. Badal was attacked inside the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat around 1.45 pm. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the attack on Badal, an official said. Fadnavis called up Badal and enquired about his health, he added. Fadnavis sought information about the incident from the Nanded Superintendent of Police and directed the police to investigate the motive behind the attack, sources said. Senior BJP leader R P Singh strongly condemned the attack on Badal and said such an act of violence is completely unacceptable. He appealed to Fadnavis to ensure that this incident is thoroughly and impartially investigated. I strongly condemn the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal Ji in Nanded. Such an act of violence is completely unacceptable and has no place whatsoever in a democratic society. Political differences and disagreements are a natural part of democracy, but resorting to violence can never be justified, Singh said in a post on X. In December 2024, Badal survived an assassination attempt while he was performing 'sewadar duty at the Golden Temple in Amritsar after the Akal Takht pronounced the 'tankhah' (religious punishment) for mistakes committed during the party's rule in Punjab from 2007 to 2017.
Total Failure Of Intelligence: Akali Dal Leaders On Sukhbir Badal Attack
Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday, police said.
Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal: Maharashtra CM Orders Investigation
Nanded, August 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sought information regarding the attack on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, which occurred in Nanded. The Chief Minister has directed the police to investigate the motives behind the attack and conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident. Nandeds ... Read more Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal: Maharashtra CM Orders Investigation
Left AAP as I wasn't being heard, don't care about labels: Harbhajan
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SAD chief Sukhbir Badal attacked near gurdwara in Maharashtra
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Raj Kundra recalls Shilpa Shetty asking, Will The Great Punjab Robbery work in Punjab?
Raj Kundra has marked his second Punjabi release with The Great Punjab Robbery, a film that is currently enjoying a successful run in theatres. Speaking about the project, the actor recalled wife and actress Shilpa Shettys reaction upon hearing the films narration. Kundra said, When I shared the story of The Great Punjab Robbery with Shilpa, she asked, Will it work in Punjab? He continued, Because ideally, what works there is vibrancy, weddings, food And I said that we wont be able to figure it out till we put it to the test. Kundra shared that it is after quite some time that a gripping heist drama film has been released in Punjabi cinema, and the influencers have already described it as Money Heist of Punjab. It is a huge compliment, he said, and continued, The film has a deep message, and Im playing the role of a journalist. The story is how a journalist turns into a robber, and why? The story is interesting, and we have tried to cover relevant concepts. The takeaway will be how do we make Punjab great again! Calling The Great Punjab Robbery a family entertainer, Kundra shared that the film caters to all kinds of audiences. Everyone will find something appealing in the film. There are no slurs, no obscenity. It is an entirely clean film, he concluded. Also Read: Raj Kundra laughs off rumours with hilarious post: Theyre more interesting than my actual life
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A house-hunting outing in Patiala, Punjab turned into a horrific ordeal after a couple was attacked by a pitbull while visiting a property with a real estate dealer.The husband and wife had gone to inspect the house when the dog suddenly lunged at them after they rang the doorbell of one of the houses. Local residents rushed in and intervened to help rescue the couple. Both have sustained multiple bite injuries on different parts of their bodies and were taken to a private hospital in Patiala for treatment.The incident raises concerns over safety around aggressive dogs in residential premises.
Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal attacked near Nanded gurdwara: Police
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Sukhbir Badal Attacked in Nanded (Maharashtra)
SAD (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. He sustained a hand injury and has been hospitalized for primary treatment. The post Sukhbir Badal Attacked in Nanded (Maharashtra) appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
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The BJP criticised Arvind Kejriwal after a court stayed Punjab's pharmacy officer appointments. This court order raises serious questions about the state government's recruitment process. The BJP questioned Kejriwal's silence on issues affecting students in Punjab and Jharkhand. Opposition disruptions in Parliament were also criticised by the BJP spokesperson. Politicians claiming to champion students' interests lack genuine concern, the BJP stated.
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'Ramayana': Suhail Nayyar reveals why Nitesh Tiwari cast him
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Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US
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Withdrawal of Suspensions | Talks fail as J&K power employees, engineers announce protest from today
Jammu and Kashmir Power Employees and Engineers Coordination Committee (JKPEECC) on Wednesday held multiple rounds of talks to end the stalemate but Managing Director remained adamant on his illegitimate suspensions and decision to withhold salaries on account of Surya Ghar performances. JKPEECC, as per a statement issued, put a Strong resentment Before Managing Director over his Order Nos. 187-192 of MD/JPDCL of 2026 dated 06.08.2026 placing officers/officials under suspension despite the factual record demonstrates action taken against defaulters and does not disclose any misconduct on part of the employees. The JKPEECC in a strong words condemned the arbitrary and illegitimate action on part of Managing Director JPDCL to suspend the officers/officials of Power Development Department and justifying it through concealment of important Action Taken record before the Higher authorities. Due to the failure of MD JPDCL to address the legitimate issues, the J&K Power Employees and Engineers have been constrained to sit on protest from 13th AUG 2026 till the matter is resolved, and responsibility of such situation shall purely be of the management of JPDCL. The act of the Managing Director suffers from malice and without any technical report on fixing of responsibility for an act of an electricity user who is an habitual offender as per the ground reports of the inspecting agencies that have inspected such areas from time to time. In fact without perusing the available record in totality, Engineers and officials have been made scape goats. JKPEECC demands immediate revocation of the suspension orders on the basis of the Action taken reports submitted by the concerned Chief Engineer Distribution and Superintending Engineer O&M Circle-I in the instant case vide Chief Engineer & Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle, JPDCL, Jammu letter No. SE-J/O&M/4062-64 dated 25.06.2026 & 3/07/2026 and 19.07.2026.However it is astonishing to note that Managing Director chooses to conceal this important action taken report submitted by the Technical heads of the Hierarchy and push for a case , that is totally unwarranted. The fact remains that The record supplied to JKEEGA demonstrates that the matter was not ignored by the field establishment. The communications reveal action at several levels even before the inspections by the Special Enforcement Team, intimation to register FIR against same list of consumers of that area has been on record since 2024, detection of unauthorised use/theft, assessment and imposition of penalties, disconnection of unauthorised supplies, removal of illegal service connections, recovery proceedings, repeated enforcement drives, requests for registration of FIRs, interaction with Police authorities, joint inspections with Police, transfer of the concerned Meter Reader, directions for intensified inspections, strengthening of post-disconnection monitoring; and action against habitual offenders. Therefore, the basic premise that recurrence of theft necessarily demonstrates failure of the Engineers/officials is not borne out by the record. Further the situation is so grim that nearly 30000 smart meters in JPDCL are damaged or non-communicating resulting in lack of proper billing of such consumers, including the fact that due to non-replacement of such smart meters by the Project implementing agency i.e REC and its contractors Techno, Anvil and Genus, in proportion to the damage rate, has resulted in a big chaos for the billing engineers of JPDCL. The bills as per the JERC , for damaged meter can be assessed for three months only on average demand/usage charge basis. However worthy Managing Director has not been able to prevail on these central agencies to replace the meters and there are damaged meters of 2023 which are also not replaced as on date, leading to the meters having been bypassed for supplying power to consumers by REC/its contractors only. The responsibility needs to be fixed of REC/ GENUS/ANVIL/TECHNO for causing loss of revenue to JPDCL which is also reflecting poorly on our performance. JKPEECC seeks immediate accountability for the damaged/non communicating 25000 smart meters Secondly Immediate action be taken for registration of FIRs in all pending cases of electricity theft where the requisite cases have already been submitted by the concerned SDOs to the respective Police Stations/SHOs. The Association understands that approximately 2,000 such cases are awaiting registration. If Engineers and officials are being held accountable for theft, the statutory enforcement mechanism must simultaneously be made functional. Further despite hard work, for reducing AT&C losses in JAMMU region to below 30%, instead of accolades, suspension orders are being issued against our officers and officials. The Salary of Engineers and officials in various divisions/sub divisions of JPDCL has been withheld since last two months on account of not being able to meet the targets set by JPDCL for solar installations. In an emergency General Council meeting of JKEEGA and other Unions of JKPDD post the failure of meeting held with MD JPDCL on the issues, it was decided that sufficient time was given to the Managing Director JPDCL to withdraw the Suspension orders on immediate basis, register FIR against the habitual offenders involved in Electricity theft cases on basis of such complaint letters written by SDOs to SHOs, take penal action against the Smart metering project implementing agencies for their failure to replace the damaged smart meters for period even exceeding twenty four months, frame and officially circulate SOPs for the registration of FIRs by the police authorities on the reports of theft submitted to them by SDOs and circulate SOPs for the instructions on billing of such consumers who continue to run the power through damaged meters bypassing the meters, due to non-replacement within three months of such damage. Further the salary of all officers/officials withheld on account of relatively lesser progress in SOLAR Ghar scheme must be immediately released. Due to failure of MD JPDCL to address the legitimate issues, the J&K Power Employees and Engineers have been constrained to sit on protest from 13th AUG 2026, till the matter is resolved and responsibility of such situation shall purely be of the management of JPDCL. JKPEECC has appealed to the Chief Minister and worthy Financial Commissioner (ACS) JKPDD for kind intervention in the matter so that the issue projected is resolved without further loss of precious time.
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Jammu, Aug 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday summoned the autumn session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Srinagar on September 21 at 10 am. LG Sinha, through an order, has summoned the J&K Legislative Assembly to meet, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Accordingly, in terms of rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Secretary J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat, through a summon, has requested all the Members (MLAs) to attend the Session of the Legislative Assembly on the appointed date, time and place. Earlier on August 4, 2026, the J&K Council of Ministers, in its meeting presided over by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, had sent this recommendation to LG Sinha vis--vis convening of autumn session of the Union Territory legislature from September 21, 2026. After the LG Sinha issued an order summoning the session, the J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat, through a bulletin, asked the MLAs to submit notices of 8 questions (each) 4 starred and 4 unstarred and one bill (each) by or before August 25, 2026 and two resolutions each by or before September 5, 2026. The members may also send their notices (questions, bills-resolutions) on NeVA (National e- Vidhan Application digital) platform of J&K Legislative Assembly. Members of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly are requested to send notice(s) of not more than four starred and four un-starred question in relaxation of Rule 32 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly by or before August 25, 2026 and not more than one Bill in relaxation of sub-rule (3) of Rule 65 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly also by or before August 25, 2026, the bulletin read. Similarly, the MLAs, in the bulletin, have been asked to send not more than two Resolutions in terms of Rule 174 the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly by or before September 5, 2026. As per the bulletin, the members may send these notices on Neva platform of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly i.e., https//jkla.neva.gov.in or on the official email of the Secretary, J&K Legislative Assembly (secyla@rediffmail.com) in MS Word format. Now, the Speaker, Legislative Assembly will list the provisional calendar of business and sittings after deliberations with the elected government in the next two or three days. The Business Advisory Committee may, later, tweak the calendar if some changes are warranted. As per sources, the autumn session may last 10-12 days with a provision of 7-8 sittings. The session is being held almost a fortnight ahead of the expiry of the deadline i.e., October 4 of convening a session within six months of the previous session, as per the constitutional requirement. Previous session i.e., the budget session of J&K Legislative Assembly in Jammu had ended on April 4, 2026. Meanwhile, through a separate circular, the J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat, in compliance with the order of the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, has notified that the meetings as well as other affairs of the Financial and other Committees of the House will remain suspended with effect from August 22, 2026 till further orders in view of the commencement of autumn session 2026-2027 from September 21, 2026.
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Srinagar, Aug 12: The political temperature in Jammu and Kashmir is set to rise with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha formally summoning the Legislative Assembly to convene from September 21, paving the way for what is expected to be a high-voltage session marked by sharp exchanges between the ruling National Conference-led government and the Opposition. The formal summons follows the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, which had urged the Lieutenant Governor to convene the Assembly from September 21. Acting on the Cabinet's advice, the LG issued the order summoning the House. In preparation for the session, the Legislative Assembly Secretariat has suspended all House Committee meetings with immediate effect, allowing legislators and officials to focus on legislative business and arrangements for the forthcoming session. The September 21 sitting is expected to witness heated debates on a range of issues, including unemployment, reservation, development, power shortages, governance, public welfare, law and order, and the demand for restoration of statehood. Several important government bills and policy matters are also likely to come up for discussion. Reacting to the announcement, BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa said the Opposition would aggressively raise issues affecting the people and seek accountability from the government. The BJP is fully prepared for the Assembly session. We will raise every issue concerning the people, including unemployment, development, public grievances and the government's failures. The government will have to answer the people through the House, Randhawa said. National Conference MLA Salman Sagar said the ruling alliance welcomed the session and was prepared to respond to every issue raised by the Opposition. We are ready to face the Opposition. Debate and discussion are the essence of democracy, and we will answer every genuine issue raised in the House. The government is confident about its work and remains committed to fulfilling the promises made to the people, Sagar said. Political observers believe the session could emerge as one of the most significant sittings of the Assembly since the formation of the elected government, with both the treasury and Opposition benches preparing for a spirited contest over governance, development, and public policy. With the House set to reconvene after weeks of political activity outside the legislature, all eyes will now be on the September 21 session, which is expected to shape the political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir in the months ahead.
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Green and Neglected Grass Economy of Rural Kashmir
Kashmir's agricultural identity has been built around a handful of familiar images: the paddy fields of Pulwama and Anantnag turning gold before harvest, the apple orchards of Shopian, Sopore and Baramulla that anchor the Valley's cash economy, and the saffron fields of Pampore that lend it a distinct global identity. Horticulture today makes up a significant share of Jammu and Kashmir's economic output, and a very large proportion of rural households depend, directly or indirectly, on orchards, paddy and allied farming for their livelihood. This is the Kashmir agriculture that gets discussed in policy circles, covered in newspapers, and celebrated in government schemes. But beneath this visible economy runs a quieter one grass. It does not appear in horticulture department press releases, it has no mandi, no minimum support price, and no season of celebration. Yet from the alpine meadows of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam to the modest grazing patches along village roads, grass sustains a rural economy that is every bit as real as an apple orchard, just far less visible. An Economy Hiding in Plain Sight Call it hidden, because that is exactly what it is. Every village household that keeps a cow tied behind the house, every family that sends a few sheep up to the marg above the settlement each summer, every horse used to ferry tourists across a meadow all of this rests on grass, yet none of it shows up in the way Kashmir's economy is usually described. Milk, ghee, wool, meat and manure move through informal local markets every day of the year, and the entire chain begins with a resource nobody thinks to count. The clearest example of this hidden economy is the Gujjar and Bakarwal community, whose way of life is built entirely around the seasonal rhythm of pasture. Each summer, these pastoralist families walk their flocks from the plains of Jammu up into the high meadows of Kashmir a migration that can take over a month on foot, timed to the melting of snow and the opening up of grass at higher altitudes. Once they reach these high pastures, herds graze on the lush grasses of the Himalayan ridges at altitudes between 3,000 and 4,500 metres, close to the snowline. For a very large tribal population in Jammu and Kashmir, this is not a supplementary activity it is the entire economic base of the household, hidden from view for much of the year in remote dhoks and bahaks that most of the Valley never sees. And the output is substantial, even if uncounted. Gujjar families rearing cattle sell milk and dairy products such as ghee and cheese as their primary source of income, alongside wool and mutton. Multiply that across thousands of households scattered through forests and meadows across the Valley, and what emerges is a genuine rural industry one that has simply never been mapped, registered or valued the way an apple orchard is. Why It Stays Hidden Part of why this economy remains hidden is structural, not accidental. Unlike an orchard or a paddy field, the land grass grows on is rarely owned outright by the people who depend on it. Meadows, forest floor, roadside verges and riverbanks are commons used, but not possessed by any one household. And land that belongs to no one in particular tends to be improved by no one in particular either. Encroachment, unplanned tourism infrastructure, and the slow conversion of grazing land to other uses eat steadily into pasture area, with no single stakeholder positioned to stop it. There is also a record-keeping problem that keeps this economy hidden even from those meant to plan for it. Land records across Jammu and Kashmir, as in most of India, track cultivated area, orchard area and forest cover not pasture condition or fodder productivity. A decline that never shows up in an official number is very difficult to argue exists at all. So fodder scarcity does not announce itself as a headline statistic; it shows up quietly, as thinner cattle, falling milk yields, and herders selling off animals they can no longer feed. Climate change is now pulling this hidden crisis into the open, whether policy is ready or not. Pastoralist families have reported that natural resources, their only source of income, appear to be shrinking, with flocks having to make do with less grass each day. Erratic snowfall, early heatwaves and unpredictable rainfall are disrupting the very timing that transhumant pastoralism depends on. Researchers studying Gujjar and Bakarwal communities note that their climate-dependent lifestyle faces unprecedented challenges from shifting temperature and precipitation patterns, and argue that adaptive strategies are urgently needed to protect this way of life. When the grass fails, there is no crop insurance to fall back on; only a family with fewer animals than it had the year before. What Staying Hidden Costs The consequences of this invisibility are not abstract. Herding families across the Valley increasingly report reduced cattle numbers and declining fodder quality, forcing hard trade-offs between feeding animals and meeting other household needs. In some areas, traditional barter arrangements around grazing herders exchanging wool and ghee for access to land have already begun shifting toward cash payments, a sign that even this informal economy is being monetised, often to the disadvantage of those with the least bargaining power. There is an ecological cost hidden in here too. Healthy alpine meadows are not just fodder banks; they anchor soil on steep Himalayan slopes, regulate the water that eventually irrigates paddy fields downstream, and sustain the biodiversity that draws tourists to Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam in the first place. Degrade the grass, and the apple orchards, paddy fields and tourism economy downstream eventually feel it too. Kashmir's agricultural economy is far more interconnected than the neat line drawn between farmland and grazing land in official records suggests. Bringing It into the Light None of this calls for reinventing the wheel, only for noticing what has been there all along. Protecting common grazing land from encroachment, investing in improved and drought-tolerant fodder grass varieties, developing silvipasture models that combine trees and grass on degraded slopes, and most fundamentally, actually counting pasture area and condition in land-use surveys would go a long way toward bringing this hidden economy into policy view. So would extending to the dairy and wool economy the same institutional attention horticulture already receives: cooperatives, market linkages, veterinary support. Kashmir's rural economy has always run on more than what is harvested from a field. The grass on the hillside above a village is not empty land waiting for something else to happen to it; for a great many families, it already is the economy. It has simply been hidden from the story Kashmir tells about itself. (The author is Assistant Professor, University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab)
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