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New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The wait will finally be over after days of ifs and buts, with Pakistan and Nepal kickstarting the proceedings in the Asia Cup 2023 in Multan on Wednesday. The first match of the competition, which is being held, for the first time, in two different countries — Pakistan and Sri Lanka — because of geo-political considerations as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send its team across the border to play in Pakistan.Thus Pakistan, with an enviable bowling lineup, will kickstart its campaign in Match No.1 of the continental event…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said apart from mango, the other species were Triyambal (Ficus species), Toon (Toona ciliata), Padam or Pajja (Prunus cerasus), Ritha (Sapindus mukorossi) and Baan (Quercus leucotrichophora).All these six species have been brought under 10-year felling programme and these can now only be axed with the permission from the Forest Department. However, under the new regulations the felling of a maximum of five trees in a year for domestic purposes will be allowed, he said.The Chief Minister said there would be a total ban on export of timber and fuel wood of these species out of…

The plea was moved by Ramesh, who contested as an independent candidate from the same constituency.He alleged discrepancies in Lekhi’s election expenditure and accused her of corrupt election practices.Justice Sanjeev Narula rejected the plea, stating that it lacked essential “material facts” necessary to establish a cause of action.“In view of the foregoing discussion, the petition being bereft of a cause of action, is dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC. Pending applications are also disposed of,” the judge said.The court stressed on the significance of providing detailed and well-supported pleadings to ensure transparency and efficiency in the legal…

The first year student of Bengali honours died on August 10 after falling from the balcony of a students’ hostel. It is suspected that he became a victim of ragging.Meanwhile, the JU unit of Trinamool Congress’ affiliated teachers’ association has sent a letter to Sau demanding that Education Minister Bratya Basu should be invited for Friday’s meeting.The association has also demanded that for the sake of transparency, there should be live streaming of the proceedings of the meeting.However, till the time of filing this report, there was no confirmation if the JU authorities will accept the two demands.Sources said that…

Targeting the BJP, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, “A sudden slash in LPG prices by Modi. Why now, you may ask? ‘Yeh hai kissa demokursi ka’ (story of the chair). Karnataka rout of the BJP— the high price of LPG was one of the main issues of the election. Two highly successful INDIA meetings in two months and the third coming up in two days.”He further said that the Congress government in Karnataka has implemented its five guarantees in 100 days and Congress government in Rajasthan is giving LPG cylinders at Rs 500. The response has been phenomenal as…

The vote out was an intense session with the prospect of immunity granting some contestants a strong leverage over others, protecting them from elimination, but at the price of seeing their fellow Gang members getting voted out. Few have the chance to get back, and Vashu is one of the lucky ones.Or maybe, he is in fact bad luck in another guise as his chance of getting back includes Priyanka opting to let go of her hard won immunity. Either she gets lucky and Vashu gets back in, or they both pack their bags and go home.Sonu Sood has been…

The 27-year-old, who has 33 international caps to his name, has agreed a contract until the summer of 2027, with an option to extend by a further 12 months. He will wear the number 21 shirt.”I feel very good. It’s been a long transfer window, but finally, I’m here, and I’m happy to be here. It’s a big relief. I’ve talked to the manager and I just can’t wait to start training and playing,” Castagne told the club’s official website.The full-back began his senior professional career with Belgian side Genk in 2014, before moving to Serie A with Atalanta in…

BJP Spokesperson Prasad Lad said that the meeting will be held at the NSCI complex in Worli to carry out a review of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections to the 48 seats in the state which will be contested by the alliance partners jointly.Interestingly, the ruling allies’ poll meet will coincide with the upcoming National Opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s meeting scheduled here on the same for two days.The parties to attend the meet will be Shinde’s Shiv Sena, ruling allies Bharatiya Janata Party and Ajit Pawar’s breakaway Nationalist Congress Party, the NDA ally Republican Party of India (A) of Ramdas Athawale,…

In the first snap, which was taken from the couple’s 2005 wedding, the actor can be seen romantically pressing his face against Susan’s face as she looks down while wearing a silk wedding gown and holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers, reports ‘People’ magazine.Recreating their wedding photo in the second picture, Downey can again be seen pressing his face against Susan’s — this time while she wears a white T-shirt and holds a bunch of yellow sunflowers. “18 years, love still in bloom!!” Downey wrote in his Instagram caption.A number of famous friends sent their well-wishes to the…

“In the restroom, I encountered two boys already present. One of them locked the door from inside, while the other, standing next to me, subjected me to forced sexual acts,” read the FIR lodged by the Class 8 student’s family.The boy, in immense pain, pleaded with his assailants to stop. They then attempted further inappropriate actions, according to the FIR.”They desisted upon hearing approaching footsteps. They warned me against revealing anything, threatening physical harm if I did,” stated the boy.As per the FIR, the young boy confided in both the school principal and his mother. Subsequently, one of the accused…