Kannada Sangha Bahrain's ‘KSB champions trophy 2024’ inaugurated
Bahrain: Cricket tournament, ‘KSB champions trophy 2024’ hosted by the ‘Kannada Sangha Bahrain’ was inaugurated on Saturday (January 6) at the Indian Club Grounds here.
The 7A side softball cricket tournament will feature 50 teams playing in acrossthree categories, Men's (open to Indian expat players), Ladies (open to all women players), and Under 16 Boys (open to all).
Former top Indian Pace Bowler and current ICC (International Cricket Council) Referee, Javagal Srinath will grace as the Chief Guest at the finals which will take place on January 26 at the Indian Club Grounds.
‘Kannada Sangha Bahrain’ will felicitate Srinath at the Kannada Bhavana on January 26, where Indian Ambassador His Excellency Vinod K Jacob will be present as the Chief Guest.
The Kannada Sangha will also award the winning teams and individual performances.
Mithun of BFC, Cassius Pereira- President Indian Club, Mahesh Kumar- Acting President of KSB , Ramprasad Ammenadka- General Secretary of KSB, Pradeep Shetty- former President of KSB, Kiran Upadhyaya-former General Secretary of KSB, Ajith Bangera- former President of Bahrain Billawas, Nithin Shetty- President of Bunts President, Guruprasad Yekkar Basappa- President of Kulals Bahrain, Ajay Kumar- Cricket Secretary of Indian Club Bahrain, John Deepak D'Sa- Sports Secretary of KSB, D. Ramesh- Chief Coordinator of KSB Champions Trophy, Coordinators- Ashwin Poojary, Hemanth Salian, Remi Pinto, Hithin Poojary, Scorer and Executive Committee members of KSB, and others were present during the inauguration ceremony.
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Army Havaldar Anoop Poojary cremated with full honours in Udupi
Udupi (Karnataka), Dec 26: Lance Havaldar Anoop Poojary (33), who died in an army vehicle accident in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, was cremated with full state and military honours in his native village of Beejady in Udupi district on Thursday.
Anoop, serving with the 11 Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, lost his life along with four other soldiers in the accident on Tuesday evening.
His remains were received at Mangaluru International Airport on Thursday morning. The body was then transported to Beejady, where crowds lined the streets to offer their tributes.
At key road intersections, villagers, schoolchildren, and dignitaries, including Udupi Additional Deputy Commissioner Mamatha Devi G S and Additional SP S T Siddalingappa, paid homage to the soldier.
Anoop's family members, including his mother Chandu Poojarthi and wife Manjushree were inconsolable.
Anoop joined the Indian Army 13 years ago after completing his pre-university education. Known for his bravery and dedication, he primarily served in Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur during his career.
