Jaiswal strikes second century of series, India lead by 281 runs at tea
London, Aug 2 (PTI): Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit his sixth Test century and Akash Deep his maiden half-century as India extended their overall lead to 281 runs by taking the tea break on day three of the fifth and final match at 304 for six here Saturday.
Overnight batters Jaiswal (118) and Akash Deep (66) shared a 107-run partnership for the third wicket but other Indian batters struggled to convert starts into solid innings at The Oval.
Ravindra Jadeja (26) and Dhurv Jurel (25) were at the crease at the break.
Akash Deep was dismissed before lunch with pacer Jamie Overton taking his wicket while Jaiswal was dismissed by Josh Tongue.
Skipper Shubman Gill could contribute only 11.
India had scored 224 in the first innings, which was followed by England's 247 giving them a narrow 23-run advantage going into the second innings.
England are leading the series 2-1.
Brief Scores:
India: 224 and 304 for 6 in 71 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 118, Akash Deep 66, R Jadeja 26 batting; G Atkinson 3/99)
England 1st innings: 247 all out.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Karnataka govt seeks agency to manage rural drinking water units: Minister
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the state government is working to appoint an agency to manage clean drinking water units in rural areas.
The state Rural Development and Panchayat Raj minister was responding to a question by Hirekerur MLA U B Banakar in the legislative assembly.
"In the rural areas of the state, many clean drinking water units have been set up under corporate social responsibility (CSR) grants, including contributions by MLAs and MPs, and handed over to gram panchayats. After the maintenance period, problems have arisen in keeping these units operational," Priyank said.
He added that a proposal has been made to award a maintenance contract to one of the country’s reputed drinking water unit manufacturing companies, but so far, no companies have come forward to take up the work.
ALSO READ: Woman threatens to end life as police official refuses to accept love proposal, FIR registered
"The government is continuing its efforts and will resolve this problem soon," he said.
On a query regarding fluoride content in water, the minister said water quality testing is being conducted monthly in all zilla panchayats.
"Laboratories have been opened for this purpose. Around 6.5 lakh water samples have been tested across the state, and water testing kits have been provided to villages," he added.
