Maiden National Para Beach Volleyball tourney from Sept 27 at Malpe
Udupi, September 25: Indian Paralympics Volleyball Federation President H. Chandrashekar said that the first Para Beach Volleyball Senior Standing National Championship would be conducted in association with the Federation at the Malpe Beach from September 27-29.
Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, he said that total 16 para beach volleyball teams would participate in the three days event which was organized for the first time in association with the Karnataka State Physically Disabled Volleyball Association.
Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Jharkhand and Delhi teams have confirmed their participation in the event. Two teams could play from each state, he said.
Normally beach volleyball team would have two players in each team. But in this event, each team would have three players and they would play both by sitting and standing. But in this event, the players would play by standing, he said.
Each team could have three men or two men and a woman. But because of the dress code in the beach volleyball, women in India would not prefer the match, he said.
Youth in the coastal area should evince interest in the tournament for which, a demonstration would be conducted at Malpe beach since morning on September 26 and interested youth could participate in it.
District Minister Dr. Jayamala would inaugurate the tournament at 10 am. MP Shobha Karandlaje, MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat, ZP President Dinakar Babu, DC Priyanka Mary Francis, CEO Shivananda Kapasi would be present. The valedictory programme would be held in the evening on September 29, he said.
The event would be conducted under the World Para Volleyball norms and Rs 1 lakh cash prize would be distributed to the winners. In the end of the event, Indian National Para Beach Volleyball team would be selected and it would participate in the world para beach volleyball tournament to be held in Goa in February 2019.
NICF Director Dr. Jagannathan, Federation marketing head Ranjith Martin, Shivakumar Shetty, Uday Kumar Shetty, CMC Commissioner Janardhan, District Youth Empowerment and Sports Officer Dr. Roshan Kumar Shetty and others were present.
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J&K CM Abdullah inaugurates upgraded hospital, key road link during Rajouri visit
Nowshera/Jammu (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a vital upgraded road and a 100-bedded sub-district hospital during his visit to the border belt of Nowshera in Rajouri district, emphasising that public office is a responsibility to serve the people and improve their quality of life.
The chief minister received a rousing welcome on his arrival, with people lining both sides of the road, showering flower petals.
Soon after he arrived in Nowshera, Abdullah inaugurated a vital road link from the highway bridge to Nowshera town and the 100-bedded sub-district hospital during his tour of the area.
The visit of the chief minister, along with his cabinet colleagues, marked a major push towards strengthening connectivity and healthcare infrastructure in the region.
The upgraded road project, executed by the PWD department for Rs 7.99 crore, is expected to significantly improve connectivity, streamline traffic movement and reduce travel time for commuters, officials said.
The chief minister also inaugurated the upgraded 100-bedded sub-district hospital, developed at an estimated cost of Rs 18.18 crore. The facility is equipped with modern healthcare infrastructure aimed at enhancing patient care and expanding access to quality medical services for the people of Nowshera and adjoining areas, they said.
During his visit, Abdullah took a detailed tour of the hospital and inspected key sections, including X-ray, ECG and ultrasound rooms, examination rooms, and the blood storage unit. He interacted with doctors, staff and patients, enquiring about the availability and quality of healthcare services.
Addressing a massive public gathering, Abdullah emphasised that public office is a responsibility to serve the people and improve their quality of life.
"Positions of power are not meant for personal comfort but to bring relief to the people and make their lives easier. Our priority is to strengthen schools, hospitals, roads, and address unemployment and poverty," he said.
He highlighted key initiatives aimed at boosting connectivity, healthcare and overall socio-economic growth in Rajouri and adjoining areas.
Interacting with the public, he assured that the voices and aspirations of the people of the Pir Panjal region would continue to guide policy decisions and drive responsive governance on the ground.
The chief minister reiterated the government’s commitment to regularising daily wagers and ensuring justice for Anganwadi and ASHA workers through improved wages and stipends.
He also highlighted various welfare initiatives, including the provision of free gas cylinders to the poorest households, electricity support and free bus travel for women.
Highlighting recent developmental achievements, he noted that projects like the Nowshera road and hospital, which had remained pending for years, were completed due to the focused efforts of the present government.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said that key infrastructure projects in the region have been realised under the leadership of the chief minister, reaffirming the government's commitment to balanced and equitable development across Jammu and Kashmir.
