Ruknuddin Challengers emerge winners in Nawayath Cricket League in Mangaluru; BCF runner-up
Mangaluru: The Nawayath Cricket League, held at the 'Perfect Pass' sports arena in Mangaluru, concluded on Wednesday with Ruknuddin Challengers emerging as the tournament winners, while Bhatkal Cricket Friends (BCF) secured the runners-up position.
The three-day tournament featured an intense final match between these two top-performing teams, who advanced to the final stage following an IPL-styled playoffs. Team Pinch Hitters secured the third-place position in the tournament after losing the Qualifier-2 match against BCF.
The captain of BCF Farjad Nilawar received recognition as the Best Batsman of the Tournament and was also honored as the Player of the Tournament. Additionally, Amaan Katpadi of Ruknuddin Challengers was awarded the title of Best Bowler of the Tournament.
Runner up: BCF team with their trophy
During the closing ceremony, the title sponsor, 'Spider Group,' was represented by prominent businessman Aziz Akrami. He extended his congratulations to all participating teams and players for their sportsmanship and dedication displayed throughout the tournament. He also commended the organizers for bringing together young athletes and working professionals from Bhatkal and its surrounding areas who currently reside in Mangaluru, fostering camaraderie among them despite being away from their hometowns.
The closing ceremony featured the presence of other guests, including Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Secretary Nasir Samanige, Congress member Umer Naseef, Fahad Shabandri, Gufran, Dr. Aatif, and others.
The Nawayath Cricket League is an exclusive cricket event designed for students and young professionals originating from Bhatkal and its nearby regions, currently residing in Mangaluru. The tournament received support from prominent Bhatkal businessmen Arshad Mohtisham and Imtiyaz Damda, among other notable sponsors.
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GRAP 3 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR amid dip in air pollution levels
New Delhi, Jan 12: The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Sunday revoked Stage-III curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a dip in air pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order.
Light rainfall in and around Delhi triggered by a Western Disturbance -- weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and bring winter rain and snow to northwest India -- significantly improved the city's air quality.
The national capital's air quality index (AQI) stood at 278 at 4 PM on Sunday, 72 points below the 350-mark threshold for the implementation of Stage-III curbs, which include a ban on non-essential construction work.
Another Western Disturbance is likely to affect northwest India around January 14–15.
GRAP Stage 3, which was brought back on Thursday, entails a ban on non-essential construction work. Classes up to grade V are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3. Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available.
Under Stage 3, the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars (4-wheelers) is restricted in Delhi and nearby NCR districts. Persons with disabilities are exempt.
Stage 3 also bans non-essential diesel-operated medium goods vehicles with BS-IV or older standards in Delhi.
During winters, the Delhi-NCR region enforces restrictions under GRAP, which categorizes air quality into four stages – Stage I (Poor, AQI 201-300), Stage II (Very Poor, AQI 301-400), Stage III (Severe, AQI 401-450), and Stage IV (Severe Plus, AQI above 450).
Unfavourable meteorological conditions, combined with vehicle emissions, paddy-straw burning, firecrackers, and other local pollution sources, lead to hazardous air quality levels in Delhi-NCR during winters.
