Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred wins historic women's 100m gold at Paris Olympics
First ever Olympic medal for Saint Lucia
Paris: Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred made history by winning the country's first-ever Olympic medal, clinching gold in the women's 100 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Alfred crossed the finish line in 10.72 seconds, overcoming heavy rain and a puddled track at Stade de France.
In a dramatic race, Alfred narrowly edged out Sha'Carri Richardson, who finished second with a time of 10.87 seconds. Richardson's training partner, Melissa Jefferson, secured the bronze medal with a time of 10.92 seconds.
Richardson, the reigning world champion, was making her Olympic debut after being sidelined from Tokyo 2020 due to a positive marijuana test. The absence of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who withdrew from the semifinal, opened the field for Richardson and Alfred.
Earlier in the day, Noah Lyles advanced to the semifinals of the men's 100 meters after finishing second in his qualifying heat. The semifinals and finals for the men’s 100 meters are scheduled for Sunday.
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NIA registers case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal
New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday registered a case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal, officials said.
The move came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, they said.
In pursuance to the home ministry's order, the anti-terror agency on Sunday registered a case, which was originally filed at Uttar Kashi police station, Bhangar division, Kolkata on Saturday, and took up the investigation, an NIA spokesperson said in a late night statement.
"The case pertains to recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property," the spokesperson said.
Earlier in the day, the Election Commission had directed the West Bengal Police to launch a special drive to arrest those involved in illegal manufacturing of crude bombs in the poll-bound state, an official said.
It asserted that all cases related to the making of any such explosive would be probed by the National Investigation Agency, the official said.
The directive came after the police recovered a large number of crude bombs from the house of a person, allegedly a TMC worker, at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, days ahead of the second and final phase of the assembly polls in the state.
The explosives were recovered during a search at the residence of Rafikul Islam following specific inputs, the official said.
The poll panel also issued a warning to senior police officers across the state over any lapse in maintaining law and order before the April 29 polling.
The first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
A record 93.19 per cent turnout has been recorded in the first round of polling. Bhangar will vote in the second phase.
