Neeraj Chopra bags Gold at Asian Games 2023 in Javelin throw, Kishore Jena gets Silver
New Delhi: India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra reasserted his dominance in the men's javelin throw final event at the ongoing Asian Games 2023, surpassing his compatriot Kishore Jena to clinch the gold medal.
Chopra delivered a spectacular performance, achieving his season-best distance of 88.88 meters, outshining Jena's personal best of 86.77 meters.
In an event marked by intense competition, Chopra's remarkable achievement was momentarily marred by a technical malfunction during his first attempt. Although he executed a brilliant throw, the distance could not be officially recorded due to the glitch. However, undeterred by the setback, Chopra showcased his exceptional skills in subsequent attempts, securing the top position with his impressive throw of 88.88 meters.
Kishore Jena, another talented Indian javelin thrower, demonstrated his prowess by achieving a personal best distance of 87.54 meters, earning him the silver medal. The podium was completed by Japan's Genki Dean, who won the bronze medal with his best throw reaching 82.68 meters.
Meanwhile, India's Harmilan Bains (women's 800m), Avinash Sable (men's 5000m) and women's 4x400m relay teams have won silver medals.
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CM Siddaramaiah orders action against hoarding, black marketing of essential commodities
Bengaluru, May 10 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday directed officials to crackdown on illegal stockpiling and black marketing of essential commodities in the state.
Chairing a meeting with officials of various deparmtents, he highlighted the need to combat fake news and keep a close watch on those inciting communal tensions.
“There should be continuous monitoring of illegal stockpiling and black market activities, and attempts to increase the price of goods unnecessarily should be prevented,” he said.
He also directed all Deputy Commissioners (DC) and Superintendents of Police (SP) to hold daily media briefings until the ongoing crisis is brought under control.
“All DCs and SPs should prepare a list of all those who are exploiting the situation to threaten the harmony of the country and the state, inciting communal sentiments, creating communal divisions, and conspiring to endanger the security of the country, and to subject them to legal action,” the CM said.
At the meeting, officials were directed to take strict action against attempts to disrupt communal harmony. The list of communal mongers should be updated and they should be kept under surveillance.
Siddaramaiah stressed the need to curb fake news in the state and initiate strict action against those spreading it.
“Be careful to avoid spreading fake news in the media and social media. Nothing is bigger than the law and order of the state. Give first priority to the protection of the people of the state.”
Regarding security related exercises, he said mock drills should be conducted at important places.
“Instructions have already been given to take strict security measures along with law and order. Be prepared to face any situation. Guidelines should be prepared at the state and district levels in this regard,” Siddaramaiah said.
He also emphasised strengthening the intelligence network to ensure better security at public service delivery sites.
“Recruitment of volunteers for civil defence system should begin in all districts. Arrangements should be made for online registration. Security should be tightened along the coast. Continuous patrolling should be arranged at all important places,” the Chief Minister said in the meeting.
Siddaramaiah said fire brigade stations should be on a standby round-the-clock till normalcy returns. Further, help centres should be opened in all districts and helplines should be started.
