Nalin Acharya elected Chandigarh Press Club president

    CHANDIGARH, MARCH 28

Nalin Acharya defeated  Ramesh Handa by 11 votes to become new president of the Chandigarh Press Club in the annual general elections held today. Nalin Acharya polled  294 votes. Three votes were invalid. Ramesh Handa got 283 votes.
Saurabh Duggal, who got 349 votes was declared winner as Senior Vice President. He defeated Sandeep Sharma who received 226, by 123 votes. Five votes were invalid.  
Rajinder Nagarkoti polled 339 votes  against Rakesh Gupta (234). Seven votes were declared invalid. Nagarkoti emerged winner with an impressive margin of 105 votes for the post of secretary general.
Umesh Sharma (318) defated Ramanjit Singh (256) by  60 votes. Eight votes were invalid.
Results
President: Ramesh Handa (294) beat Ramesh Handa (283) by 11 votes. Three votes were invalid.
Senior Vice-President: Saurabh Duggal (349) and Sandeep Sharma (226). Invalid 5.
Vice-president (reserved for women): Mona I316) and Aarti Agnihotri (253). 11 invalid. Mona wins  by 65 votes.
Vice-president: Rajesh Dhall (301)and Amar Singh Walia (266). 12 invalid. Rajesh wins by 34 votes..
Secretary General: Rajinder Nagarkoti (339) and Rakesh Gupta 234). 7 invalid. Nagarkoti wins by 105.
Secretary: Mansa Ram Rawat (298) and Rajinder Dhawan (273). 9 invalid. Rawat wins by 25.
Joint secretary I: Dushyant Pundir (309) and Yuvraj Kaushal (262). Invalid 9. Dushyant wins by 47.
Joint secretary II: Karnail Singh Rana (319) and Kuljinder Sood (253). Invalid 8. Karnail wins by 66.
Treasurer: Umesh Sharma (318) and Ramanjit Singh (256). Invalid 8. Umesh wins by 60.
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Bopanna-Paire lose in doubles first round in ATP Masters Miami Open

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 27 

Rohan Bopanna of India, partnering  Bemoit Paire of France lost to eighth seed Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut of France in straight sets in the doubles first round match in the  $ 4,299,205 ATP Masters 1000 Miami Open in Miami (Florida). Herbert and Mahut win 6-3, 6-2 in 56 minutes on court No.5.
P. Herbert and N. Mahut broke the second serve of  Rohan Bopanna for the breakthrough. The French pair led  4-2. Herbert and Mahut increased the lead by winning their service game in the seventh game 5-2. In the eighth game, Paire committed two double faults but managed  to win the service game (3-5).
 Herbert served his first ace, second for the team.  and had three set points in the ninth game.  Herbert/ Mahut clinched the first set  at 6-3.
Herbert/ Mahut broke Bopanna's serve in the first game of the second set to take a 1-0 advantage. Hobert served in the second set as the French pair lef 30-15 before Bopanna-Paire made it 30-30 and had a chance to break Herbert as they led 40-30. Herbert and Mahut made it 40-40, first deuce. P. Herbert and. Mahut won the point on the second serve of P. Herbert to lead  2-0.
Bopanna and Paire win the point on the 1st serve of Paire to win the third game.  Herbert and Mahut won  the fourth game to lead 3-1.
With Bopanna and Paire won the fifth game on Bopanna's serve to make it 2-3. Herbert was serving  in the sixth game and trailed 0-30 but levelled the score at 30-30. At 40-30 Herbert and Mahut enjoyed two game points and won the game for a 4-2 lead.
 Herbert and Mahut won the point on the second  serve of  Paire for three three breakpoints. Paire's service was broken and the French combination was in a commanding position having gained a 5-2 lead.
Mahut served in the eighth game and led 30-15 and increased it to 40-30.  Herbert and Mahut won the game (6-2), the set and the match.
RAJEEV RAM WINS IN DOUBLES: In another doubles first round fixture three Grand Slam winner Rajeev Ram of USA , partnering Joe Salisbury of United Kingdom, defeated Austin Krajicek of USA and Franco  Skugor of Croatia by 6-2, 7-6 (5) in one hour and 31 minutes.
Rajeev Ram, whose parents hail from Chennai, and Salisbury saved a crucial  breakpoint on Salibury's service (30-40) in the 12 game of the second set to make it 6-6. In the match tie-breaker Austin-Franco led 3-0 before Ram-Joe  won their first point and took 5-4 lead before wrapping the match by winning 7-5 in match tie-breaker and the set 7-6 (5)..

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SAI Academy beat MP Hockey Academy to lift trophy

Victorious SAI Academy team

BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 26

Sports Authority of India  Academy claimed a thrilling 2 – 1 victory over Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy in the Final of the inaugural Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 to become the winners of the inaugural edition of the competition. In the 3rd/4thplace match, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre defeated Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) 5 – 1 to claim third place.

 Both teams entered the final with a 100% record in the competition, winning all of their matches on route to the final showdown. SAI – Academy got off to a quick start in the final, with Sanjna Horo giving her team the lead in the seventh minute of the first quarter. Sanjna Horo then doubled her tally and gave her team a 2 – 0 lead when she found the back of the net again in the 23rd minute. Yogita Verma then got one goal back for Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy in the 25th minute to set up a nail-biting contest in the second half. SAI – Academy retained their one goal advantage and saw out the remainder of the match professionally to become the champions, 
 Earlier in the day, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre defeated Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) 5 – 1 to clinch third place in the competition. Taranpreet Kaur gave Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) a 1 – 0 lead in the 17th minute. However, the home side Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre rallied together to rack up five goals from that point onwards, with goals from Captain Jyoti Chhatri (21st, 48th), Tanu Kishan (28th, 38th) and Kamla Singh (31st).

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CM announces 100% waiver of penal interest on Industrial plots

CHANDIGARH, MARCH  26

: Haryana Government’s unique initiative of ‘Vivaadon Ka Samadhan’ today turned into Holi bonanza for Industrialists owning Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (HSIIDC) plots as the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while presiding over a meeting with Industrialists held late evening announced major relief in outstanding payment of interest and penalties.

           During the meeting Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala and Minister of State for Labour and Employment Department, Sh. Anoop Dhanak were also present. 

          The Chief Minister announced that the State Government has decided to introduce a settlement scheme for clearance of entire outstanding dues, which will benefit more than 2250 industrialists. As per the announcement, if the industrialists pay outstanding plot cost and enhanced cost in one go, with waiver of 25 percent on overdue interest and 100 percent waiver of penal interest and by freezing the interest liability up to March 31, 2021, provided the entire balance amount is paid by June 30, 2021. There is an outstanding amount of approximately Rs. 1500 crore. The benefit that is likely to be provided is expected to be Rs. 225 crore, informed the Chief Minister.

 Rationalization of Extension fee structure

The Chief Minister also announced rationalization of Extension fee structure with effect from April, 1, 2021.  As per the announcement, the period for completion of the project beyond the initial period of three years would be deemed extended for a further period of three years on payment of rationalised extension fee, to be decided by Board of Directors of HSIIDC, for three categories of Estates i.e. A, B and C. He hinted that for A category Estates, the 4th& 5th year extension fee would be Rs.50 per sq. meter, for B category Estates it will be Rs. 25 per sq. meter and for category C, it will be Rs.10 per sq. meter.

 330 allottees to be benefitted

           The Chief Minister further informed that presently an amount of approx. Rs.636 crore is outstanding because of extension fees from approximately 330 allottees. He announced that it has now been decided that HSIIDC shall waive 50 percent of the outstanding amount because of extension fee. Upon clearance of default because of extension fees as on March 31, 2021, the allottees shall be entitled to further extension on payment of the applicable fees as per revised norms. For existing allottees where the extension is beyond 6 years, the allottee can avail an additional year for completion of project at the extension fee for the 5 years and will then be covered under the new extension policy.

 No extension beyond 6 years

Giving major relief to the industrialists in outstanding extension fee, the Chief Minister announced that no extension beyond six years shall be permissible and plot shall be mandatorily put to auction.

          Sharing more details in this regard, he said that in case the allottees are not able to complete their projects, now they can apply for placing the plot for sale by auction through HSIIDC before the commencement of the sixth year. HSIIDC shall place the plot on auction and after deduction of its charges; the profit on sale shall split equally with the allottee. In case it is not sold in the auction the plot would be resumed as per policy of HSIIDC.

 Process of getting Occupation Certificate simplified

The Chief Minister further announced that in cases where the allottees had applied for issue of Occupation Certificate (OC) and requirements for issue of Occupation Certificate were found to be complete but OC was not issued on account of default in payments, in such case, now it has been decided that where department had conducted inspection within the period of six months from the date when the allottee had applied for OC, then the extension fee would be charged till the date of inspection. If the department conducted inspection after six months or had not conducted inspection, then in that case extension fee would be charged till the date of application of OC, said the Chief Minister. This provision of OC will come into force when the applicant clears the outstanding payment.

 Exit Route from Prestigious Project

          Giving a major relief to the industrialist who had invested in Prestigious Project, the Chief Minister announced that in case of prestigious projects, if the allottee avails the one-time settlement scheme and pays the outstanding dues and extension fee under the scheme, then such projects will be extended the benefit of the Amnesty Scheme announced by BoD/HSIIDC in August, 2019 for the Exit Route from prestigious project category for falling short of the investment committed at the time of allotment. For the purpose of opting Exit Route, the allottee must have started commercial production with investment of at least 25 percent of proposed Fixed Capital Investment.

          The Chief Minister also announced rationalisation of refund rules upon surrender/resumption of plots. Divulging more details in this regard, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mr. V. Umashankar, said that this decision has been taken because due to the present economic conditions, some allottees of HSIIDC are not in a position to execute their projects and intend to surrender the plots. HSIIDC shall amend its refund rules upon surrender/resumption of plots/sites, to provide for a deduction of 10 percent of plot price and interest/ delayed interest paid by the allottees on instalments, if any, shall also be forfeited subject to maximum of 10 percent price of the plot.

          He clarified that this will apply to surrender applications made with effect from March 25, 2021. In cases where plots are liable for resumption on account of non-payment of dues of HSIIDC or non-implementation of projects, before resumption of plot, the allottee shall be given an option to authorize HSIIDC to sell the plot in open market through auction, in which case the allottee shall be entitled to receive 50 percent  of the premium earned over and above the allotment price after the deduction of unpaid interest/ delayed interest, in addition to amount payable upon resumption as per refund rules.

          The Chief Minister announced another major incentive, whereby, HSIIDC will allow rebate of 10 percent in plot cost, if the entire cost of the plot is paid in lump sum within a period of 45 days from the date of issuance of allotment letter.

Term Lending Schemes for HSIIDC

Managing Director, HSIIDC Sh. Anurag Agarwal  shared that the Chef Minister had also announced that in case of HSIIDC default cases in term lending, wherein security is available, such cases shall be settled at settlement amount which shall be the outstanding amount on the date the account became doubtful (that is Principal plus interest upto this date) less the amount recovered from the date of the account becoming doubtful plus simple interest from the date it became doubtful till the final payment plus miscellaneous expenses.  However, such settlements shall be limited to the value of security available as assessed by the Corporation. The above formula shall also apply in case of loan accounts exceeding Rs. 25.00 lakh in case of HFC, said Sh. Anurag Agarwal.

          He said that in such cases additional rebate for making lump sum payment of OTS amount shall be provided as per the time schedule of making the payment. As per this if the payment is made within 30 days time then 3 percent interest rebate on 13.5 percent P.A while calculating simple interest from the date, the loan was classified as doubtful.

          Further if the payment is made within 60 days time 2 percent interest rebate on 13.5 percent P.A while calculating simple interest from the date, the loan was classified as doubtful. While, no rebate would be given beyond 60 days. The scheme will be in place till September 30, 2021, he added.

  Term Lending Schemes for HFC

Sh. Anurag Agarwal said that as per announcement made by Chief Minister in case of HFC term lending cases where the loan amount availed is less than Rs.25.00 lakh such cases shall be settled at double the outstanding amount on the date the account became doubtful (principal plus interest less any payment made after the loan account was categorized as doubtful) irrespective of the value of the security of the mortgaged assets available as assessed by the Corporation. Misc. expenses incurred if any by the Corporation shall be waived off.

          He said that in cases of both HSIIDC and HFC where the security available has already been sold off by the Corporation, such cases shall be settled at principal outstanding amount as calculated after appropriating the sale proceeds of the securities mortgaged. All other dues viz interest and expenses shall be waived off.

          On this occasion, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr. V. Umashankar, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department. Mr.  Vijayendra Kumar, Labour Commissioner, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Director General Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr. Vikas Gupta, Director General, Industries and Commerce Department Dr.Saket Kumar and Mr. Sunil Sharma, Chief Coordinator Industry Haryana Cum HOD Estates, HSIIDC were also present.

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11 demands of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh accepted

  CHANDIGARH, MARCH 26

Haryana Chief Minister  Manohar Lal while accepting 11 major demands raised by Haryana unit of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh today gave bonanza to Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS) employees.

         The Chief Minister, while presiding  over a meeting with members of Haryana unit of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh and officers concerned here today directed the officers to ensure that PACS employees get the benefits of Ex-gratia and cashless medical scheme.  Besides this, Mr. Manohar Lal also directed the officers to resolve the issue of promotion of PACS employees in Central Cooperative Banks.

         In the meeting, while seriously considering the demand for release of pending salaries of rural tubewell operators, Chief Minister directed the officers concerned to resolve this matter within 15 days.

         The Chief Minister directed the Panchayat Department to resolve this matter of bringing Chowkidars deputed in rural areas under the purview of PF rules.

         The Chief Minister also directed the officers to ensure the benefit of additional incentive amount to the ANM working in Urban Health Center from September 2019.

         The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh demanded removal of discrepancies in different departments in the matter of minimum wages and withdrawal of court cases registered against computer operators in Karnal who had taken part in the strike.

         On this, the Chief Minister directed the officers to immediately withdraw the cases registered against the computer operators in Karnal.

         On the demand for revising the minimum wage, the Chief Minister asked the officers to take action on this matter as soon as possible.

         On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management and Consolidation Department, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, Additional Chief Secretary, Labour Department, Mr  V. S. Kundu, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Department, Mr P. K. Das, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning Departments, Mr .T.V. S.N. Prasad, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr. V. Umashanakar Principal Secretary, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Mr. Vineet Garg, Labour Commissioner, Haryana, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Transport Department, Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur, Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd, Mr T.L. Satyaprakash, Special Secretary, Health Department and Mission Director, National Health Mission, Haryana, Mr. Prabhjot Singh, Prabhjot Singh were present.

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CM promises to provide jobs to local youth

Chief Minister meets industrialist, major industrial chambers; seeks suggestion on 75 per cent quota policy; will make the policy industry friendly, ready to amend if required, says Chief Minister

 Chandigarh, March 26

The Haryana Chief Minister, Mr  Manohar Lal Khattar, said that State Government is committed for providing ample employment opportunities to the local youth along with ensuring education and skill development of every youth. Therefore Haryana has introduced Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy (HEEP) 2020.

         The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting with major Industrial Associations, Chambers, Entrepreneurs and other stakeholders held here late evening. Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala and Minister of State for Labour and Employment Department, Sh. Anoop Dhanak were also present in the meeting.

“As Industry plays a pivotal role in State’s development, therefore during the meeting many important and valuable suggestions were shared by the stakeholders which would certainly be incorporated before framing the Policy. If required, amendments in the Policy would be made so as to ensure that it becomes industry friendly,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

         During the meeting Chief Minister said that the main purpose of this meeting is to seek suggestions and feedback from the stakeholders prior to framing rules for this new policy mandating 75 per cent job reservation for local candidates.

         Sh. Manohar Lal said that maintaining a perfect balance between progress of the industry, economy along with creating a favourable employment environment especially for the youth of the State is the need of the hour and both the state government and industrialists should jointly work in this direction.

         The Chief Minister assured that no industrial units would face any problem in Haryana and for this dedicated efforts would be made to ensure that skilled local youth are employed in the industries as per its needs and demands.

         Industrialists and other stakeholders while lauding Mr. Manohar Lal led State Government for being a progressive state in Ease of Doing Business said that Haryana holds a very significant position in terms of investment.

         Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the basic idea of inviting the suggestions is to ensure that more and more employment is given to local candidates and also ensuring maximum Industrial Investment in Haryana.

         "Haryana  Government is committed to working hand in hand with the Industrial Association and Chambers to ensure the betterment of the State and for the State", said Mr  Dushyant Chautala.

         He said that Haryana has flourished in the industrial sector in the past few years. Therefore the State Government from time to time seeks consultation from the industrial stakeholders for reviewing the industrial ecosystem in Haryana, added Sh. Dushyant Chautala.

         Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Mr. Vijayendra Kumar said that Haryana's new Industrial Policy targets to attract Rs. One lakh crore investment thereby further strengthening to establish Haryana as a favoured investment destination.

"To provide a big boost to investment, seven thrust sectors have been identified that include Auto, Auto components, Agro-Based, Food Processing and Allied Industry, Textiles and Apparels, Electronics System Design, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Medic Devices as well as Chemical And Petrochemicals,” shared Sh. Vijayendra Kumar.

         On this occasion, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr. V. Umashankar, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department. Mr. Vijayendra Kumar, Labour Commissioner, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Director General Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr. Vikas Gupta, Director General, Industries and Commerce Department Mr. Saket Kumar and Mr. Sunil Sharma, Chief Coordinator Industry Haryana cum HOD Estates.

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Punjab XI claim Trident Cup Championship

  CHANDIGARH, MARCH 26 

Punjab XI clinched the PCA Trident Cup Championship by winning the three-final series with a 2-1 margin at the Inderjit Singh Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali today. In the final match of the series, Punjab XI registered an exciting 12-run victory to emerge champions.
The thrilling triumph was made possible due to brilliant batting by Punjab openers Prabhjot Singh and Abhjeet Garg. They were associated in a 235-run partnership for the opening wicket stand. Prabhjot Singh 158 played a strokeful innings of 158 which was studded with 15 boundaries and two brilliant sixes. He faced 147 deliveries. His partner Abhjeet Garg slammed 100 with 10 hits to the fence. He faced 183 balls.
Batting first, Punjab XI scored an  impressive total of 335 for 4 in allotted 50 overs. The second wicket partnership between Abhinav Sharma (27) and Prabhjot Singh yielded 55 runs.  Ikjot Singh Thind (3 for 55) was the main wicket-taker for Punjab.
Chasing a victory target of 336, Punjab Red put up a good show but fell short of the victory target by 12 runs as they were dismissed for 323 in 49.1 overs.
Openers Mandeep Inder Bawa (9) and Vishwanath Pratap Singh (74, 7x4s, 116 balls) put on 39 runs. At the fall of Bawa's wicket Vishwanath was joined by Kashish Pasneja (56). They took the score to 147 before Kashish was run out. This pair made 108 runs for second wicket
Salil Arora (22) and Gitansh Khera (82,  11x4s, 1x6) contributed 46 runs for fourth stand. Gitansh Khera was also associated in a valuable partnership for the eighth wicket. He and Sumit Sharma (38) made a contribution of 71 runs.
Gurnoor Brar (3 for 60) and Abhinav Sharma (2 for 78) bowled but could not prevent Punjab XI winning the trophy.
Victorious  Punjab XI received a cash prize of Rs 2  lakh while runners-up Punjab Red team got a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh . Abhijeet Garg of Punjab XI was declared the best player of the tournament. Abhinav Sharma  of  Punjab XI was adjudged the best bowler, Prabhjot Singh of  Punjab XI was declared the best batsman. Gaurav Chaudhary of Punjab XI received the best all- rounder award.  The best wicketkeeper award went  to Salil Arora of Punjab Red. Ramandeep Singh of  Punjab XI was adjudged  the best fielder of the tournament.
Brief scores:
Punjab XI: 335 for 4 in 50 overs (Prabhjot Singh 158, 15x4s, 2x6s, 147 balls, Abhjeet Garg 100, 10x4s, 183 balls, Abhnav Sharma 27, Ramandeep Singh 10, Ikjot Singh Thind 3 for 55, Preti Dutta 1 for 48).
Punjab Red: 323 in 49.4 overs (Vishwanath Pratap Singh 74, 7x4s, Kashish Pasneja 56, 5x4s, Gitansh Khera 82, 11x4s, 1x6, Salil Arora 22, Sumit Sharma 38, 3x4s, 1x6, Gurnoor Brar 3 for 60, Abhinav Sharma 2 for 78, Ramandeep Malinga 1 for 73, Vinay Chaudhary 1 for 27, Gaurav Chaudhary 1 for 44).
Man of the Match: Prabhjot Singh.

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Punjab XI lose despite Ramandeep slamming century

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 25  

Despite Ramandeep Singh slamming a brilliant century (100, 12x4s) and his 122-run sixth wicket partnership with Abhinav Sharma (66, 6x4s, 2x6s) Punjab XI were beaten  by 28 runs by Punjab Red in the second of the three finals series in the PCA Trident Cup Championship at the Inderjit Singh Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali today.
Chasing a target of 259 for victory in the 50-over-a-side match, Punjab XI were dismissed for 230 in 47.1 overs. For Punjab Red Ikjot Singh Thind (2 for 44), Preit Dutta (2 for 39), Sumit Sharma (2 for 47) and Deepin Chitkara (2 for 42) frustrated the Punjab batsmen to achieve the victory target.
Ealier, Punjab XI won the toss and decided to chase. Punjab Red piled up 258 before being bowled out in 48.1 overs. Mandeep Inder Bawa (15) and Vishwanath Pratap Singh (31) gave  them a good start by putting a 42-run partnership for the opening wicket stand.
  Kunwar Pathak (21) and  top scorer Salil Arora (77 , 6x4s, 1x6) were associated in a 47-run partnership for the fifth wicket. They took the  score to 137 before this partnership was broken.
 Ikjot Singh Thind (55, 6x4s, 1x6) and Sumit Sharma (12) propped their innings as they stitched a 45-run valuavle partnership for eighth wicket partnership.
Ramandeep Malinga (3 for 32), Vijay Choudhary (3 for 38), Gurnoor (2 for 43) and Abhinav Sharma (2 for 31) were the wicket takers for Punjab XI.
Brief scores: Punjab Red: 258 in 48.1 overs (Mandeep Inder Bajwa 15 Vishwanath Pratap Singh 31, Salil Arora 77, 6x4s, 1x6, Kunwar Pathak 21, Deepin Chitkara 14, Ikjot Singh Thind 55, 6x4s, 1x6, Sumit Sharma 12, Ramandeep Malinga 3 for 32, Vijay Choudhary 3 for 38, Gurnoor 2 for 43, Abhinav Sharma 2 for 31).
Punjab XI: 230 in 47.1 overs (Prabhjot Singh 10,  Ramandeep Singh 100, 12x4s, Parth Aggarwal 17, Gaurav Chaudhary 20, Abhinav Sharma 66, 6x4s, 2x6s, Ikjot Singh Thind 2 for 44, Preit Dutta 2 for 39, Sumit Sharma 2 for 47, Deepin Chitkara 2 for 42).

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SAI Academy face Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy in final

 

Results: SAI – Academy beat Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre 6 – 0;  Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) 2 – 1 

BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 25

Sports Authority of India Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy are through to the final of the inaugural Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 after winning their respective semi-final matches earlier today. 

In the first semi-final, SAI – Academy overpowered Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre 6 – 0 to advance to the Final. Goals from Sanjna Horo (5’, 34’), Poonam Mundu (19’, 47’), Hina Bano (20’) and Bhavani Madugula (58’) ensured comfortable passage for SAI – Academy through to the final. 
In the second semi-final match, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy edged out a narrow 2 – 1 victory over Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar). Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy entered into the contest as the highest and second highest scoring teams of the competition respectively, however, goals were at a premium in this closely fought encounter. 

Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy scored two quick-fire goals in the second quarter through Nirupama Thounoujam Devi (27’) and Hritika Singh (28’). Taranpreet Kaur (45’) pulled one goal back for Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) to make the last quarter an intense affair, but Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy held on to their advantage. 

SAI – Academy will now take on Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy in the final ,while Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre will face Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) to determine the third and fourth position in the competition.

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SAI-Academy clinch Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship

 

Results:SAI-Academy beat Odisha Naval Tata High Performance Centre 5-4 via shootout; Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 8-0 in 3rd/4th place match  

BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 25

Sports Authority of India Academy defeated Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre 5-4 via shootout after both teams were locked at 2-2 in regulation time to clinch the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 title here  today.
SAI- Academy yet again held their nerves to emerge as champions of the inaugural edition of the tournament after putting up a remarkable fightback in the regulation time. The team twice came from behind in the match to deny the hosts a victory in the 60 minutes as Captain Sonam (38') and Kirti (55') scored goals for SAI-Academy. The hosts Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre took the lead twice through goals from Preet Aman Kaur (8') and Priya Toppo (42').  
After being locked again at 4-4 in the shootout, it was Puja Sahoo who scored the winning goal for SAI-Academy in the sudden death to help her team win the championship.     
Earlier in the day, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 8-0 to finish third in the inaugural edition of the tournament. Swati (28', 33', 38', 57') smashed four goals while Captain Bhumiksha Sahu (36', 45') bagged a fine brace. Huda Khan (46') and Sneha Patel (60') also scored a goal each in what was a dominant win for Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy.  
Skipper Bhumiksha Sahu finished the tournament on the top of the goalscorers' list, scoring as many as 21 goals in six matches whereas her teammate Swati, who scored16 goals, capped off the tournament as the second-highest goalscorer. 

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Jharkhand got the better of Haryana in shootout to win trophy

 

Jharkhand team

Haryana team

JIND (HARYANA), MARCH 25

Hockey Jharkhand beat Hockey Haryana 3-1 via a shootout to clinch the 11^th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 here in Jind, Haryana today.

 The final match between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Haryana ended goalless after 60 minutes. Identical to Hockey Jharkhand’s semi-final performance against Uttar Pradesh Hockey, goalkeeper Duga Munda emerged as the hero once again, saving three of his opponents’ attempts. Asim Ekka, Deepak Soreng and Roshan Reetik Lakra scored in the shootout for Hockey Jharkhand.
 Hockey Jharkhand coach Adam Horo was delighted with the composure his side displayed in the final. “I am proud of this team. It’s a phenomenal achievement for all of us as we had very little time to train. Duga was once again outstanding in the shootout. What stood out was the boys' confidence,” he said.
 Horo added: “We expected a tough game against Hockey Haryana. I was happy with the way the team played in the first three quarters. We lost a little bit of momentum in the final quarter but the boys kept their cool during the shootout. Hockey Jharkhand are champions for the first time. This win is a testament to the way we have worked with the tribal community over the years. I am sure they will bring many more laurels.” 
 Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Hockey clinched third spot in the 11^th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 with a magnificent 23-0 win against Manipur Hockey. Ankit Kumar Prajapati (7’, 14’, 30’, 47’, 49’, 55’) was the star of the show with a six-goal haul. Nitish Bhardwaj (12’, 13’, 34’, 42’ 46’) smashed five goals whereas Fahad Khan (18’, 23’, 26’) and Ajeet Yadav (8’, 10’, 50’) scored three goals each. Uttar Pradesh Hockey Captain Chandan Yadav (5’, 36’) and Ajeet Kumar (52’, 53’) each scored two goals. Prashant Shukla (17’) and Abhishek Yadav (57’) bagged a goal each. 

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Odisha Naval Tata Hockey oust Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy

  

Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High vs Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 

Results: SAI-Academy beat Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy 4-3 via shootout; Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre beat Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 8-0.

 Bhubaneswar March 24

 SAI-Academy and Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre stormed into the Final of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 with remarkable victories here in Bhubaneswar today..
In the first semi-final, SAI-Academy held their nerves to register a thrilling 4-3 win in the shootout against Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, following a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the regulation time. SAI-Academy's two goalscorers of the nail-biting contest were Kirti (41') and Captain Sonam (57') who led their team's fightback after their opponents Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy had taken the lead twice through a brace from their skipper Bhumiksha Sahu (9', 49').
In the second semi-final, the hosts Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre romped to a clinical 8-0 win against Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and booked their place in the Final of the inaugural edition of the tournament. Ashima Rout (3', 41', 48', 54') grabbed four goals, while Captain Munmuni Das (9', 26') scored two goals. Babyrani Sandam (44') and Priya Toppo (52') scored a goal each to help the team continue their unbeaten run in the tournament.
The 3rd/4th place match between Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy and Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy will begin at 4.30 p.m while both the unbeaten teams SAI- Academy and Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre square off against each other in the final 6.30 p.m tomorrow.h227@gmail.com

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Haryana and Jharkhand in Sub Junior Men National Hockey final

 

Scores: Hockey Haryana beat Manipur Hockey 7-0;  Hockey Jharkhand beat Uttar Pradesh Hockey 3-1 via shootout . 

Jind (Haryana), March 24

 Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand registered wins in the semi-final of the 11th^h Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 here  today.  
 Hockey Haryana booked their place in the summit event with a resounding 7-0 win against Manipur Hockey in the first Semi Final. Prikshit Panchal (7’, 29’) scored two goals while Jeetpal (15’), Sumit (24’), Amit Khasa (46’), Sukhwinder (58’) and Amandeep (60’) scored a goal each to complete Hockey Haryana’s commanding win.
 Hockey Haryana coach Gurvinder Singh was elated after his team reached the Final, and was confident of lifting the trophy.
 He said, “We prepared very well before the start of the tournament and I couldn’t have asked more from the boys in the semi-final against Manipur Hockey, who are a good team. Today we showed a lot of fight. We need to be wary of Hockey Jharkhand’s threat in the Final. But I am confident that we can win the trophy.”
 In the second semi-final, Hockey Jharkhand beat Uttar Pradesh Hockey 3-1 in a shootout to enter the final after it finished 2-2 in regulation time.
 Hockey Jharkhand were in control after taking a 2-0 lead in the first half through goals from Nmit Dohdray (3’) and Abhishek Tigga (16’). Uttar Pradesh Hockey pulled one back in the fourth quarter with Raza Ali (50') scoring a field goal. With just one minute left for full time, Shahrukh Ali (59’) scored to level scores 2-2. Hockey Jharkhand goalkeeper Duga Munda saved three of Uttar Pradesh Hockey’s attempts in the shootout. 
 “Our target was to reach the Semi Final but I’m delighted that the boys held their nerve today,” Hockey Jharkhand coach Adam Horo said after his side’s thrilling win in the Semi Final.  “I am delighted that we have reached the final. Honestly, I was nervous before the shootout as we didn’t get enough practice time but our goalkeeper was fantastic. As a coach, I am proud of my boys,” Horo added.
 The third/fourth place match between Manipur Hockey and Uttar Pradesh Hockey will start at 9 a.m on Thursday.  25th March 2021. The final match between Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand will commence at 1600 hours tomorrow.

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Khalsa Hockey Academy of Amritsar enter semi-final

Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) vs Jai Bharat Hockey Academy

 Results: Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre beat HAR Hockey Academy 2 – 1;  Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta 15 – 0;  SAI – Academy beat Salute Hockey Academy 6 – 2 and Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) beat Jai Bharat Hockey Academy 4 – 1. 

Bhubaneswar, March 23

Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, SAI – Academy and Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) won their respective Quarter Final matches today to advance to the semi final of the 1^st Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 here in Bhubaneswar today.

In the first Quarter Final match of the day, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre edged past HAR Hockey Academy 2 – 1 in a closely fought encounter. Nikita Toppo opened the scoring for Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre in the 1^st minute. HAR Hockey Academy then levelled the score towards the end of the first quarter through Tannu (15’). Kamla Singh then scored the winning goal for her team in the 27^th minute to see Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre through to the semi final.

In the second Quarter Final Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy overpowered Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy Bhagta 15 – 0. Captain Akshita Yadav led from the front with 4 goals (19’, 25’, 44’, 45’), while Hritika Singh (5’, 16’, 32’), Soniya Kumre (1’, 37’), Yogita Verma (3’), Priyanka Yadav (6’), Aashrita Thakur (29’), Sakshi Jain (46’), Divya Yadav (48’) and Lovedeep Kaur Gill (52’) also got on the score sheet to see Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy through to the Semi Final.

In the third Quarter Final match, SAI – Academy defeated Salute Hockey Academy 6 – 2 to book their place in the Semi Final. Jyothi Edula (14’, 39’), Anisha Dungdung (23’), Poonam Mundu (31’), Sanjna Horo (41’) and Bhavani Madugula (54’) were among the goal scorers for SAI – Academy. Pooja (7’) and Captain Rajbala (57’) got on the score sheet for Salute Hockey Academy.

In the fourth Quarter Final match, Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) earned a 4 -1 victory over Jai Bharat Hockey Academy thanks to a hat-trick from Taranpreet Kaur (17’, 40’, 49’) and one goal from Sneha Sabharwal (60’). Muskan Ahlawat (37’) got on the score sheet for Jai Bharat Hockey Academy.

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My girls will give their 100% in the semis: Punjab coach Jyoti Kamboj

Punjab team

Bhubaneswar, March 23

An exciting inaugural edition of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 is about to conclude as we head into the Semi-Final on Wednesday. SAI- Academy, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre and Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy are the top four teams, who have made it to the semi-final of the tournament.
Having finished first in the Pool A table and winning each four of their league stage matches, SAI Academy will look to keep the momentum going in the knockout stage when they take on Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy in the first semi-final of the day at the iconic Kalinga Stadium.
 SAI-Academy coach Pradeep Kumar Sarangi expressed that their semi-final match will be a challenging one, and the team will overcome it only if they approach the game positively.

"I am happy with the team's performance so far considering they didn't get much time to prepare for the tournament. However, the results of the league stage match won't be deciding our fate in the Semi-Final. It will only depend on how the team approaches the game. I think Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy are a very good team and it's definitely going to be a challenging one. But, my team is capable of overcoming any kind of challenge, but they will deal with the situations positively. I also believe if they play with the same intent, they can win the trophy as well," said SAI-Academy coach, Sarangi.
 Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, on the other hand, won three of four league stage matches and finished second in Pool B. Having scored as many as 57 goals, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy are the top goal scorers of the tournament. They also registered a monumental 42-0 win in the tournament, which came against Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy.

Speaking about the team's overall performance and the prospect of playing Semi-Final against an unbeaten side, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy coach Paramjit Singh said, "A lot of players in the team are playing their first ever tournament of their life. Our target before coming here was to be in the top four, which I think we have achieved. So, there's no pressure of winning or losing anymore. Or any kind of fear as such of playing against an unbeaten team in the semi-finals. I want my girls to enjoy the game, and make the most out of it".
The second semi-final will witness Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre square off against Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, who are coming off from a remarkable come-from-behind 5-3 win over Markandeshwar Hockey Academy in their last league stage match.
Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy coach Jyoti Kamboj was overwhelmed with her side making it to the semi-finals at the very last moment.
"I am so overwhelmed with the team's performance. We were not fully prepared for the tournament because of the pandemic situations, and then earning a spot in the Semi-Final, especially after win in the last match made our campaign a memorable one. I am proud of how my team responded to the situation and showed great character to turn things around in their favour at the last minute. It has boosted the team's morale and confidence and I am sure my girls will give their 100% in the semi-final as well", she said.
Meanwhile, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre coach Sandeep Kaur expressed that the team is confident of winning the match.
"Girls have been performing so well and hope they continue to do so. They are confident enough to win the match. Of course, it is going to be a challenging game for us because everyone wants to win, and I feel those who will play well will definitely win", said Sandeep Kaur.
The first semi-final between SAI- Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy starts at 16:30 hours, while the second Semi-Final match is scheduled to get underway at 18:30 hours on  March 24.

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Clean sweep by Haryana in Junior and Sub-Junior National Wrestling

 CHANDIGARH, MARCH 24

Haryana made a clean sweep by winning all twenty gold medals, including 10 in junior girls section, in the 2021 Sub-Junior (Cadet) Girls and Junior Women National Wrestling Championships at Inspire Institute of Sports, Bellary (Karnataka)..Bellary, Karnataka. 

Sweety (50 kg), Pinki (53 kg), Usha (55 kg), Manisha (57 kg), Sanju (59 kg), Priyanka (62 kg), Bhateri (65 kg), Arju (68 kg), Reetika (72 kg) and Pooja (76 kg) won gold medals in their respective categories to help Haryana claim the team trophy in the Junior Championships. Haryana also earned two silver and four bronze medals.

Uttar Pradesh logged 112 points to finish runners-up while Maharashtra collected 108 sh third.  Delhi and Punjab were tied with 84 points apiece. 

In the Sub-Junior (Cadet) Girls competitions, Kajal (40 kg), Tannu (43 kg), Komal (46 kg), Aarti (49 kg), Antim (53 kg), Jyoti (57 kg), Nikita (61 kg), Kiran (65 kg), Harshita (69 kg) and Saneh (73 kg) clinched gold medals fot Haryana.

Dominating the sub-junior category Haryana secureed 240 points to grab the team trophy.    Delhi  and  Maharashtra  bagged 143  and 130 points to finish runners-up and third, respective;y.

Results

Junior women:

53 kg: 1 Pinki (Har), 2 Sapna Kumari (Punjab), 3 Sadhna (UP) and Pooja (MP).

55 kg: 1 Usha (Haryana), 2 Sita (Haryana), 3  Vishranti (Maharashtra) and Bhavika Patel (Gujarat).

57 kg: 1 Manisha (Har), 2 Veerpal Kaur (Punjab), 3Asna Sarena (Karnataka) and Priyanka (Har).

62 kg: 1 Priyanka (Haryana), 2 Shrusti (Mah), 3 Sonika (Har) and Pooja (Raj).

65 kg: 1 Bhateri (Har), 2  Gauri (Mah), 3 Rekha Jaat (MP), 3 Sumit Kumari (Har) and Manvika (UP).

68 kg: 1 Arju (Har), 2 Dinesh (Del), 3 Nisha (Chandigarh) and Anshu (UP).

72 kg: 1 Reetika (Har), 2 Bipasha (Del), 3 Manju (Har) ans Esha Punia (Chd).

Team Championship: 1 Haryana 250 pts,  2 UP 112 pts   3 Maharashtra 108 pts. 4  Delhi and Punjab 84 pts each, 6 MP 83 pts, 7 Karnataka 43 pts;  8 Gujarat 37 pts; 9 Chandigarh and Kerala 30 pts

Sub-Junior (Cadet) Girls: 

43 kg:  1 Tannu (Har), 2 Shruti (Mah).

46 kg: 1 Komal (Haryana), 2 Madhuri (MP), 3 Neha (Mah).

57 kg: 1 Jyoti (Har), 2 Shikha (Delhi), 3 Hasaben (MP).

65 kg: 1. Kiran (Hay), 2. Situ (Har), 3 Siddhi (Mah).

 69 kg: 1 Harashita (Har), 2 Bhumi (Har), 3 Tannu (Del).

73 kg: 1 Saneh (Har), 2 Riya (Del), 3 Himanshi (MP).

Team championship: 1 Haryana 240 pts, 2  New Delhi  143 and 3 Maharashtra  130.

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Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy prevail over Markandeshwar HA 5-3

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy vs  Markandeshwar HA 

Results: SAI- Academy beat Dhyan Chand Hockey Academy 16-0; Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy beat Markandeshwar Hockey Academy 5-3; Jai Bharat Hockey Academy beat Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy 12-0; ~Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Olympian Vivek Singh Hockey Academy 5-0.

 Bhubaneswar, March 22

Sports Authority of India-Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Jai Bharat Hockey Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy earned victories on day six of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 here  today.

SAI- Academy continued their sublime form in the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 as they beat Dhyan Chand Hockey Academy 16-0 to finish on the top of Pool A. Manju (2', 24', 59') bagged a hat-trick while Captain Sonam (5', 48'), Kirti (21', 54'), Pria (12', 37'), Tanuja Toppo (13', 34') and Anju Majhi (41', 44') each netted twice in the first match of the day. Sunelita Toppo (26'), Nikita (38') and Puja Sahoo (60') scored a goal each in what was SAI-Academy's fourth consecutive win of the tournament.
In another Pool A match of the day, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy fought valiantly to register a come-from-behind 5-3 win over Markandeshwar Hockey Academy. Kajal's hat-trick (7', 20', 48') for Markandeshwar Hockey Academy was overpowered as Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy's resurgence in the final 10 minutes ensured them a 5-3 win in their final league stage match. Namneet Kaur (52', 59') bagged two goals while Amritpal (21'), Amandpreet Kaur (51'), and Gulnar Kaur (60') scored a goal each to help Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy earn a spot in the semi-final.  
In Pool B, Jai Bharat Hockey Academy registered a comprehensive 12-0 win against Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy. Captain Navneet Kaur (8', 37', 38', 39', 60') was the star of the show with her staggering five-goal haul. Renu (23', 25') and Snehpal (43', 50') bagged two goals each while Abeer Kaur (28'), Jiya (42') and Bhoomi Tiwari (45') scored a goal each to help Jai Bharat Hockey Academy end their campaign on a winning note. 
In the final league stage match of the tournament, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy defeated Olympian Vivek Singh Hockey Academy 5-0. Captain Bhumiksha Sahu (6', 21', 35') starred with a fine hat-trick while Kirshna Sharma (12') and Swati (18') chipped in with a goal each ensuring Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy a spot in the Semi Final of the inaugural edition of the tournament. 
The first semi-final will be played between SAI-Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy while the second will be played between Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre and Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy on Wednesday.

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Khalsa Hockey Academy blank Raja Karan Hockey Academy 15 – 0

 

Khalsa Hockey Academy vs Raja Karan Hockey Academy

Results: Salute Hockey Academy beat Dhyan Chand Hockey Academy 5 – 1; Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) beat Raja Karan Hockey Academy 15 – 0; SAI – Academy beat Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy 10 – 0; Jai Bharat Hockey Academy beat Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 5 – 1. 

Bhubaneswar, March 22

Salute Hockey Academy, Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar), SAI – Academy and Jai Bharat Hockey Academy made progress by winning their respective matches on day six of the 1^st Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021.
 In Pool C, Salute Hockey Academy emerged with a 5 – 1 victory over Dhyan Chand Hockey Academy in the first match of the day. Captain Rajbala (3’), Mamta (7’), Anushka (28’), Pooja (40’) and Savita (50’) scored one goal each for Salute Hockey Academy, while Nilam Kachhap scored the only goal (18’) for Dhyan Chand Hockey Academy.
 In the second Pool C match, Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) defeated Raja Karan Hockey Academy 15 – 0 thanks to goals from Taranpreet Kaur (8’, 11’, 27’, 47’, 51’, 59’), Captain Simranjeet Kaur (25’, 54’, 58’), Sneha Sabharwal (45’, 49’, 56’), Chewang Tamang (19’), Palak Kaur (28’) and Sukhpreet Kaur (32’). Captain Simranjeet Kaur and Taranpreet Kaur are the joint top scorers of the competition at this stage with 11 goals each to their name.
 In Pool D, SAI – Academy also racked up double figures to defeat Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy 10 – 0. Pooja Yadav (4’, 21’, 34’, 56’), Sanjna Horo (11’, 13’, 26’), Hina Bano (2’), Sakshi Shukla (24’) and Bhavani Madugula (25’) scored the goals for SAI – Academy.
 In the second Pool D match, Jai Bharat Hockey Academy beat Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 5 – 1. Khushi (24’, 44’), Khushi (28’, 51’) and Muskan Ahlawat (38’) scored for Jai Bharat Hockey Academy, while Gurleen Kaur scored one goal (48’) for Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy.

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Haryana prevail over Punjab on way to semi-final

 

 Results:Manipur Hockey beat Hockey Odisha 2-0 (s/o); Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Hockey Bihar 3-0; Hockey Jharkhand beat Hockey Chandigarh 7-0;  Hockey Haryana beat Hockey Punjab 2-0.

Jind (Haryana), March 22

Manipur Hockey, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Haryana advanced to the semi-final of the 11th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2021 with victories here today.

The semi-final line-up is: Manipur Hockey vs Hockey Haryana.Uttar Pradesh Hockey vs Hockey Jharkhand. Both semifinal matches will be played on Tuesday..
 Manipur Hockey became the first team to progress to the semi-final after edging out Hockey Odisha in a shootout after the match ended goalless after 60 minutes. Manipur Hockey won the shootout 2-0 with Rohit Singh Ningthoujam and Dilip Konthoujam finding the target. Manipur Hockey Goalkeeper Dawin Luwang Koijam denied all four attempts from Odisha Hockey in the shootout.
 In the second quarter-final, Uttar Pradesh Hockey eased to a 3-0 win against Hockey Bihar. Fahad Khan (9’, 52’) scored a couple of goals while Manoj Yadav (54’) scored his side’s third goal late in the match.
 Hockey Jharkhand were in fine form as they marched into the last-four stage with a comprehensive 7-0 win against Hockey Chandigarh. Deepak Soreng (17’, 25’, 30’) starred with a hat-trick while Binit Toppo (27’), Roshan Reetik Lakra (28’), Nmit Dohdray (42’), and Adisan Minj (47’) scored a goal each.
 In the last quarter-final clash, Hockey Haryana beat Hockey Punjab by a 2-0 margin. Sukhwinder (14’) and Amit Khasa (25’) gave Hockey Haryana a two-goal lead at half-time, which they held onto admirably in the second half to book their place in the Semi Final.
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Hockey Karnataka beat Hockey Bengal 4-0

 

 Jind (Haryana),  March 21

 Hockey Karnataka beat Hockey Bengal 4-0 on day five of the 11th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship here today.
 In the only pool match that was played today, Kesu Pavan Jadhav (29’), Pavan DR (35’), Harsha HR (43’) and Captain Dhanush Kaveriappa MA (46’) scored for Hockey Karnataka as they eased to a win against Hockey Bengal.
 Pool matches between Hockey Andhra Pradesh & Hockey Jammu & Kashmir, and Hockey Rajasthan & Telangana Hockey were forfeited.
 The quarterfinals will start on Monday.

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Haryana Chief Minister reiterates Govt’s commitment of ‘Sabka Vikas’

  

 Dedicates, lays foundation stones of projects worth Rs. 1411 crore in 22 districts; Focuses on Edu, Health, Sports, Road Connectivity, Water, Power etc

 Chandigarh March 21

 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal while once again reiterating state government’s commitment  of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’  went on an inauguration spree and dedicated various development projects  worth Rs. 1411 crore including Education, Health, Sports, Strengthening Road Connectivity,  Water, Power etc to the people of the State.

            The Chief Minister during a state level programme held through video conferencing from Chandigarh today inaugurated and laid foundation stones of as many as 163 projects in 22 districts. This includes inauguration of 80 projects worth Rs. 475 crore and laying foundation stones of 83 projects worth Rs. 935 crore.

            By dedicating various projects amounting to crores time and again the Chief Minister has restated his belief of ensuring equitable development of the state thereby taking Haryana swiftly on the  development track.

 

Jind gets 33 projects worth Rs. 145.73 crore

            As many as 33 developmental projects worth Rs. 145.73 crore were dedicated to the people of Jind district. Out of these,  Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated nine projects worth Rs. 27.82 crore and laid foundation stones of 24 other projects amounting to Rs. 117.91 crore. 

            The list of inaugurated projects include 33 KV Sub Station, Sedha Majra, Uchana,  Re-Construction of DR Bridge at Hansi Branch, Re-Construction of Pump House at Gatauli Karela Link Drain outfalling at Sunder Sub Branch, Re-Construction of Shamlo Pump House at Sunder Sub Branch, Community Centre, village Kharal, Independent Water Works, village Igrah, Independent Canal Based Water Works, village Mehrara, Primary Health Centre including Residences, Shamlo Kalan, and Primary Health Centre including Residences, Siwanamal.

            The Chief Minister laid foundation stones of 24 other projects that include special repair of Jind - Safidon road Km. 64.500 to 66.700 (Dalamwala Hospital Chowk), Reconstruction of Julana - Nandgarh Approach Road, Construction of Primary Health Centre (PHC) including Residences, Lijwana Kalan, Upgradation of road from Narwana to Frain Kalan to Nehra to Kahardwal to Saimain, NH-52 (SDO Civil Complex Narwana) to Railway Station to Ismilpur to Dablain to Badowal NH-52, Upgradation of road from Main Road Alewa to Government School South Side (MB Roads) to Shamdo to Thua to Sandil to Kamalpur Road, Upgradation of road from Naguran Village to Dilluwala to Hasanpur to Chhurpur to Dahola to Naguran, Special repair on Uchana to JalabKheri Road, Upgradation of road from NH-352 (Jhanj) Barodi – Mohangarh – Bhonsla – Kasoon,  Special repair on Alewa to Rajound road and construction of Bal Bhawan, Narwana.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of 13 roads in the district Jind. This includes construction of road from Pegan to Popran, from Kachrana Kalan to Kalta, from Alewa to Churupur, from Alewa to Hassanpur, from Alipura to Tarkha, from Alewa to Gohian, from Kabercha to Sudkain Khurd, from Khanda to Mohammad Khera - Popran Road, from Jheel to Dohana Khera, from Ghogiran – Chattar road to Ghogrian – Karsindhu road, village Ghograin, from Dilluwala – Hassanpur road, village MandiKhurd, from  village Pegan to Canal Rest House, Pegan, from Gohian to Alewa – Dhatrath road.

 

Rohtak gets 18 projects worth Rs. 132 crore

            As many as 18 developmental projects worth Rs. 132 crore were dedicated to the people of Rohtak district. Out of these, Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated eight projects worth Rs. 24.12 crore and laid foundation stones of 10 other projects amounting to Rs. 107.89 crore.

            The list of inaugurated projects include Building of Veterinary Hospital, Datour, PHC Paksma with Residential Accommodation, Public Lift System adjoining to Dr. Mangal Sen RoB, New 33 KV Sub Station Mokhra, Community Centre Sector-2, Urban Estate Rohtak, Multi Level Car Parking-cum-Commercial Complex, Old Police Station Site, Rohtak, Intern Hostel, Dighal,  Central Air Conditioning, MCH Block.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of 10 projects, which includes Building of Veterinary  Hospital, Kahnaur, construction of link road from village Nigana Phirni which connects the four other villages namely Gudhan, Katesara, Sangahera  and Pilana, Construction of link road from village Anwal – Patwapur road to Kahanaur Branch/Canal, village Anwal, construction of 2nd Water Works, villages Bahu Akbarpur, Construction of Independent Water Works, village Behlba, Residential Quarters for Faculty Members, Faculty Guest House, Entry Gate of University and Admn Block, Hospital Kitchen, Hospital Laundry.

 

Fatehabad gets 15 projects worth Rs. 52.59 crore

            As many as 15 developmental projects worth Rs. 52.59 crore were dedicated to the people of Fatehabad district. Out of these,  Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated ten projects worth Rs. 27.53 crore and laid foundation stones of five other projects amounting to Rs. 25.06 crore.

            The list of inaugurated projects includes buildings of Government Veterinary Dispensary at Sinthla, Banmandori, Chinder, Chobara, Digoh Indochoi.  Providing and installation of independent canal based water works, village Rehanwali Tehsil Tohana, construction of Independent Canal Based Water Works, village Sidhani, construction of approaches of RoB at level crossing No. C-123 on Rewari Bhatinda Railway Section X-ng Bhattu Ludesar Jamal Road, Bhattu Kalan, Upgradation of KGBV (for 9th to 12th) for existing School and Hostel building, village Jamalpur Shekhan, Block Tohana.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of five projects including  two 33 KV Sub Stations in Ratia at  Shekhupur Sotter and Norki Ali, Block Office Buildings at Ratia and Bhuna, construction of Storm Water Disposal, laying of Pipe from Chilli lake to Rangoi Nala and deepening  and renovation of Chilli Lake, Fatehabad.

 

Sirsa gets 11 projects worth Rs. 41.96 crore

            As many as 11 developmental projects worth Rs.  41.96 crore were dedicated to the people of Sirsa district. Out of these,  Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated six projects worth Rs. 22.25 crore and laid foundation stones of five other projects amounting to Rs.  19.71 crore.   

            The list of inaugurated projects includes three 33 KV Sub Stations at village Panniwala Mota, Kelnia and Baruwali. Besides this, Sh. Manohar Lal also inaugurated other projects including providing Independent Canal Based Water Supply Scheme in village Bharolianwali, providing 2nd Canal Based Water Works in village Mallekan and providing Water Supply Scheme in villages that is Bahiya  and Haripura. 

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of five projects that includes  construction of Sports Ground and Beautification by landscaping and other works in Ambedkar Government College, Dabwali, providing Independent  Canal Based Water Works at village Darewala for villages Darewala and Bukharakhera, construction of road from Risaliakhera to Keharwala, providing IPB and widening and strengthening on Kharia to Dhottar Road and widening and strengthening of Kharia to Bhuna (Khai Shergarh Road).

 

Nuh gets 10 projects worth Rs.16.55 crore

            Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated as many as 10 developmental projects worth Rs. 16.55 crore in Nuh  district. The list of projects include  Ayush Wing Centre, Firozepur Jhirka, PHC in Bai, 36 Additional Class Rooms (ACRs) in various Schools of Block Tauru, 79 ACRs in various school, Block Punhana,  Up-gradation of GHS Tapkan, Nuh nine ACRs in GSSS Meoli Kalan, eight ACR  in GHS Mandikhera, Nagina and three Bal Bhawan Buildings in  Nuh Firozepur Jhirka, and Pinangwan

 

Rewari gets eight projects worth Rs. 117.42 crore

            As many as eight developmental projects worth Rs. 117.42 crore were dedicated to the people of Rewari district. Out of these,   Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated four projects worth Rs. 87.12 crore and laid foundation stones of four other projects amounting to Rs. 30.30 crore. 

            The list of inaugurated projects includes, completion of Government  Women College, Pali, Bawal, providing Canal Based Water Works for Sanpli  and Kasola to provide water in 23 villages and four  Dhanis, construction of Civil Rest House, Bawal,  boys Hostel,  RBS Engineering  College, Zainabad.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of four projects that includes construction of FOB between Civil Hospital  and Trauma Centre, Rewari, construction of road and parking in the campus of Sainik School, Gothra Tappa Khori, new School Building, GGSSS, Rewari, new School Building, GHS, Janti.

 

Sonipat gets seven projects worth Rs. 47.58 crore

            As many as  seven developmental projects worth Rs. 47.58 crore were dedicated to the people of Sonipat district. Out of these,  Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated three projects worth Rs. 4.70 crore and laid foundation stones of four other projects amounting to Rs. 42.88 crore. 

            The list of inaugurated projects includes, HSIIDC, Mega Food Park, I.E. Barhi, Phase-III, Park-cum- Vyayamshala, Dabarpur, Ganaur and Block Office Building, Murthal.

            The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stones of  four projects that includes Imp. of Chidana Samri Bajana Khurdup to Moi Majra road, village Samri Chidana, Gohana, Imp. of road from Gangesar to Sirsad Road via Mehmoodpur road, Imp. of Paramount School Road to Riwara via Bilbilan Anwali to Rithal Road and Construction of Special Home, Observation Home, Place of Safety and Child Care Home, village Jaji.

 

Bhiwani gets six projects worth Rs. 9.88 crore

            The Foundation stones of as many as six  developmental projects worth Rs. 9.88 crore was laid by the Chief Minister in Bhiwani District. These include six link roads to be constructed  from Devsar to Bajina, Baliyali to Sangwan, Kungar to Sunder Nahar via Pur-Siwara Kheri Road, Titani to Lalhana, Rodhan to Sidhanwa and Bairan to Budhera.

 

Charkhi Dadri  gets six  projects worth Rs. 25.53 crore

            As many as six developmental projects worth Rs. 25.53 crore were dedicated to the people of Charkhi Dadri district  . Out of these,   Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated three projects worth Rs.  19.45 crore and laid foundation stones of three other projects amounting to Rs. 6.08 crore.

            The list of inaugurated projects includes, construction of link road from Sarangpur to Chhapar, Additional Block of PWD B&R Rest House and Divisional Store – cum – EVM Storage Godown.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of three projects that includes construction of two link roads from Chhapar to Rampura and from Kari-Dharni to Bhandwa. This also includes construction of new 3 Bays Bus Stand, Kadma in Provincial Division, PWD B&R Branch.

 

Kaithal  gets six projects worth Rs. 20.84 crore

            As many as six developmental projects worth Rs. 20.84 crore were dedicated to the people of Kaithal district  . Out of these,   Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated five projects worth Rs. 17.59 crore and laid foundation stone of one project amounting to Rs. 3.25 crore.

            The list of inaugurated projects includes reconstruction of VR Bridge at Sirsa Branch, development of Koti Kuteshwar Tirth, village Keorak, Office Building, MC, Rajound and Shopping Complex, Rajound, Indoor and Outdoor Stadium, Pundri.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stone of construction of one number covered shed and Office Complex Kisan Rest House in Extesnion New Grain Market, Kaithal.

 

Kurkshetra  gets six  projects worth Rs. 43.02 crore

            As many as six developmental projects worth Rs. 43.02 crore were dedicated to the people of Kurukshetra district. Out of these,   Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated four projects worth Rs. 33.98 crore and laid foundation stones of two other projects amounting to Rs. 9.04 crore. 

            The list of inaugurated projects includes Saptsarswat Tirth, village Mangna, H.L. Bridge on Markanda River between village Kalsana to village Mohanpur, Government College for Women, village Palwal, 400 meter, 8 lane Synthetic Track in Dronocharya Stadium.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of two projects that includes construction of Veterinary Polyclinic at village Beholi and construction of Budha Stupa, Kurukshetra.

 

Panipat gets seven projects worth Rs. 59.86 crore

            As many as seven developmental projects were dedicated to the people of Panipat district worth Rs. 59.86 crore. Out of these, Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated one project worth Rs. 3 crore and laid foundation stones of six other projects amounting to Rs. 56.86 crore.

            The list of inaugurated projects includes construction of 33 KV Sub Station, Garhi Chhaju.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of six projects that includes, Augmentation of Water Supply and providing Sewerage Scheme in village Bapoli, Augmentation of Water Supply and providing Sewerage Scheme in village Chulkana, Augmentation of Water Supply and providing Sewerage Scheme in village Rana Majra, Construction of New Stadium in village Bhalsi, Israna, Construction of New Stadium in village Waiser, Israna, Work of 4 laning Panipat (GT Road NH-44) Dharaupto NH-709.

 

Karnal gets five projects worth Rs. 15.72 crore

            The Chief Minister dedicated  five projects worth Rs.15.72 crore to the people of Karnal district that includes  inauguration of Community Centre in village Kalampura, Stadium in village Jamba, Block Nissing, Community Centre Building, Sector-16, PHC alongwith Residential Quarters in village Barsat and 33 KV Sub Station, Jundla.

 

Gurugram gets five projects worth Rs. 72.72 crore

            The Chief Minister dedicated  five projects worth Rs. 72.72 to the people of Gurugram district. Out of these, Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated three projects worth Rs.18.13 crore and laid foundation stones of two other projects amounting to Rs. 54.59 crore.

            The list of inaugurate projects include  Kisan Training Hostel, Badshahpur, Community Centre, Sector-1, Manesar and Industrial Training Institute, Musaidpur, Pataudi.

            The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones two projects that include, Construction of Swarna Jayanti Environment Training Institute, Manesar and Up-gradation of Civil Hospital, Sector-10  from 100 beds to 200 beds, Badshahpur.

 

Palwal gets five projects worth Rs. 88.42 crore

            The Foundation stones of as many as five  developmental projects worth Rs. 88.42 crore was laid by the Chief Minister in Palwal district. These include  Upgradation of existing Water Supply Scheme and Providing Sewerage Facilities and Sewage Treatment Plant, in village Deeghot,  village  Khambi, village  Sondhad, village Aurangabad and village Bhidukl.

 

Hisar gets five projects worth Rs. 87.71 crore

            The Chief Minister dedicated  five projects worth Rs.87.71 crore to the people of Hisar district. Out of these,  Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated three projects worth Rs.  78.67 crore and laid foundation stones of two other projects amounting to Rs. 9.04 crore.

            The list of inaugurated projects includes, New 33 KV Sub Station Railway Road Hansi, PHC, Banbhori, Uklana and providing sewerage system in Civic Amenities and Infrastructure Deficient area and other approved areas including Construction of one STP based two IPS at Hisar.

 The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones two projects that includes, Barwala town estimate for providing and laying HDPE rising main for treated effluent from exiting STP to proposed pond and Construction of Boundary Wall of Shifting of Milk Dairies Complex, MC, Hisar on Bagla Road, Hisar.

 

Jhajjar  gets three projects worth Rs. 332.34 crore

            The Chief Minister dedicated  three projects worth Rs.  332.34 crore to the people of Jhajjar district. Out of these, Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated two projects worth Rs. 27 crore and laid foundation stone of one project amounting to Rs. 305.34 crore. The list of inaugurated projects include  construction of RoB on crossing of Jhajjar Kosli road (SH-22) and Community Centre, Killa Mohalla, Bahadurgarh The Chief Minister also laid foundation stone of Concrete Lining of JLN Feeder.

Panchkula, Yamunanagar gets two projects worth Rs 42.41 crore

            The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones of two projects  worth Rs. 42.41 crore for Panchkula and  Yamunanagar district.  This includes, inauguration of Link Road from Khangesra to Jaswantgarh at the cost of Rs. 4.83 crore in  Panchkula and laying foundation stone of  construction of office building of DMER, MDC, Sector-6, Panchkula at the cost of Rs.17.91 crore. Besides this Sh. Manohar Lal also inaugurated  two projects in  Yamunanagar district  amounting to Rs. 19.67 crore that include New Building of CHC Khizrabad (Partap Nagar), Jagadhri and Government College, Bilaspur (Aharwala).

 Three projects for Mahendragarh, Ambala and Faridabad

            The Chief Minister today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of three projects worth Rs 59.19 crore for Mahendragarh, Ambala and Faridabad.

            This includes inauguration of two lane RoB on Ambala-Saharanpur Section in village Koolpur on Chappar-Adhoya road, in Ambala district at a cost of Rs. 27.86 crore.  Laying foundation stone of construction of building of Government College for Women, Sihma, district Mahendragarh and construction of 66 KV Sub Station, Sector-59,  in district Faridabad at cost of Rs. 17.49 crore and Rs.13.84 crore respectively.

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