Day: March 18, 2021

Team India qualifies for ITPF World Cup

10:26 pm March 18, 2021

Greater Noida: The Indian tent pegging team has secured a place in ITPF (International Tent Pegging Federation) World Cup after a stupendous show at the qualifiers. Out of seven competitions held at qualifiers, India claimed six gold medals and one bronze. India finished first in the tournament with a total of 515 points. Pakistan came […]

Two get lifer for ‘rape’ of teen in TN

10:21 pm March 18, 2021

Udhagamandalam(TN): A court here on Thursday sentenced two persons to life for their alleged involvement in the gangrape of a teenage girl in Kothagiri 11 years ago. Mahila Court judge Arunchalam awarded the life sentence to both. The quantum of sentence will be announced after deducting the number of days they already served in prison, […]

Vijender aims to extend unbeaten run in ‘Battle on Ship’

10:18 pm March 18, 2021

Panaji: Unconquered thus far, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh would look to extend his unblemished record in professional circuit when he spars with tall Russian opponent, Artysh Lopsan, in what is being billed as the ‘Battle on Ship’ here on Friday. The 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze medallist has not lost a bout since turning professional, […]

Noted artist Laxman Pai cremated in Goa

10:15 pm March 18, 2021

Panaji: Award-winning artist Laxman Pai was cremated with full state honours in Goa on Thursday. Pai, 95, died at his home in Dona Paula near here on March 14. The final rites were performed at Hindu Crematorium in Margao town, 35 km from here. A decorated artist, Pai was a recipient of several honours, including […]

Two kids among six injured in fire at Noida home

8:38 pm March 18, 2021

Noida (UP): Six members of a family including two children and a woman suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out Thursday at their home in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida, police said. Two members of the family that lives in Sector 28 were discharged after basic treatment while the remaining have been referred to Delhi for […]