Centre sanctions Rs 14 crore for sports in J&K
New Delhi, June 12: The Centre on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 14.30 crore to promote block level sports in Jammu and Kashmir.
The amount has been sanctioned under the 'Khelo India' scheme by the Union Sports Ministry.
Implementation of this scheme was announced by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to the state on June 7 and 8.
A Home Ministry statement said an amount of Rs 10 lakh per block will be spent under the scheme in all the 143 blocks of 22 districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
"The Central grant will be used to provide soft support in terms of coaches, equipments, consumables, technical support, organising competitions including boarding and lodging facilities and travelling expenses for the participants," said the statement.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
