Chandigarh/New Delhi: Amid flak from the sporting fraternity over its move asking sportspersons to deposit one third of their earnings with the Haryana Sports Council, the state government on Friday defended its decision to do so. Informed sources in the government said the April 30 notification was as per the[Read More…]
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UP to felicitate CWG medal winners from state
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government will be soon honouring five sportspersons from the state who won medals at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) held in Australia, an official said on Thursday. The gold medallists will get Rs 50 lakh each, while the silver medallists will get Rs 30 lakh each[Read More…]
Himachal Pradesh: Election Commission to rope in celebs, sportspersons to boost voters
The Election Commission will rope in Bollywood stars and sportspersons to boost polling percentage in the forthcoming polls in Himachal Pradesh. The model code of conduct will come into force in the first week of October in the state. Thus, the EC has approached many Bollywood stars from the state,[Read More…]