The Lt Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir have both strongly condemned a terrorist attack that took place on Monday, resulting in the death of an ex-serviceman and injuries to two women. The LG has vowed to punish the perpetrators and provide support to the victims, while the CM has expressed condolences and called for an end to such heinous violence in their society. Other political figures, including former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and APni Party president Altaf Bukhari, have also spoken out against the attack and offered prayers for the injured.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the first train connecting Jammu to Kashmir in either the first or second week of February. The date for the inauguration has yet to be confirmed as the Railways is still awaiting approval from the Prime Minister's Office. The Prime Minister is expected to flag off the train from Katra and also visit the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab bridge, during his visit. He will then address a public rally after the inauguration.
Tral, a town known for unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, witnessed a significant transformation as it unfurled the Indian national flag for the first time on its 76th Republic Day. The joint unfurling of the flag by an elderly person, a youth, and a child signified the unity of generations and their shared commitment to the nation. This peaceful ceremony, attended by over 1000 people, was a testament to Tral's aspirations for peace, progress, and national integration. The town, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, stood tall as a beacon of hope for a 'Naya Kashmir'.
Mumbai, 24th January: Reigning Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup champions Mumbai faced a shocking defeat on their home turf against Jammu and Kashmir, led by Paras Dogra, in the sixth round of the Ranji trophy at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC. Despite the efforts of Shardul Thakur, who performed with both bat and ball in the match, Jammu and Kashmir's quick and efficient chase of the 205-run target on the third day proved to be too much for Mumbai. This win catapulted J&K to the top spot in Group A with 29 points, while Mumbai slipped to third position with 22 points. The star-studded Mumbai squad, featuring internationals like Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shreyas Iyer, had a disappointing outing with their top order failing to make an impact.
Jammu and Kashmir, considered the underdog, stunned the cricket world by beating Mumbai, the 42-time champions, in a group A league match of the ongoing Ranji Trophy. Despite a star-studded Mumbai squad, comprising of top Indian players like Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane, J&K outplayed them in a thrilling five-wicket win. With this victory, J&K almost secured their knock-out berth and currently lead the group A table. And if Baroda gets a first-innings lead in their match against J&K, Mumbai will be knocked out of the group league phase.
In a major achievement for the 'Make In India' initiative, Indian Railways conducted a successful trial run of the Vande Bharat train on the world's highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. The train, designed to operate in extreme temperatures of up to minus 30 degrees Celsius, will provide comfortable and all-weather transportation for the people of the valley. With features like Kavach technology and accessible toilets for persons with disabilities, the Vande Bharat train is expected to boost tourism, horticulture, trade, travel, and education in the region. This marks a significant step towards fulfilling the long-held dream of a train to Kashmir.
The Office of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has now officially joined X to keep citizens updated on important developments and initiatives in the region. Through this platform, residents of Jammu and Kashmir can stay informed about key policies and updates from the government. The move comes as the state continues to make strides towards progress and development. Don't miss out and follow @CM_JnK for all the latest news and updates.
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka, Punjab captain Shubman Gill proved himself as the backbone of his team after scoring a much-needed half-century in the second innings. This comes as a relief for Gill, who had been struggling to find his form after a disappointing outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The knock also holds significance as India gears up for upcoming ODIs and the ICC Champions Trophy, where Gill's performance will be closely observed. In another match, Shardul Thakur's brilliant century for Mumbai sets a target of 205 runs for Jammu & Kashmir to win. Stay updated on all the latest cricket news and download our app for more updates.
Mumbai's Shardul Thakur once again came to the rescue of his struggling team in the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. After saving Mumbai's first innings with a century, Thakur stepped up in the second innings, scoring another hundred with support from Tanush Kotian. Meanwhile, other Indian internationals like Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill struggled in their respective matches.
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's disappointing form continues as he scores just 31 runs in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir. The 37-year-old, who scored two sixes and three fours, was eventually caught out by former Mumbai Indians pacer Yudhvir Singh Charak. Despite his failure, Rohit's attacking approach in the morning session was praised by fans on social media.