Towhid Hridoy makes Bangladesh history (Image: Cricbuzz) Bangladesh A captain Towhid Hridoy etched his name into the country’s first-class record books after becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score 350 runs in an innings. The landmark knock came at the NWC Oval in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, more than six years after Hridoy helped Bangladesh win…
Minister for Health and Family Welfare UT Khader addressing media in Mangaluru on Wednesday Mangaluru: Minister for health and family welfare UT Khader Wednesday clarified that ongoing food safety inspections across Karnataka are not aimed at shutting down businesses but at ensuring customers are not cheated and receive safe, quality food.“The intention is not to…
Former captain Ben Stokes (image: IANS) Ben Stokes is set to make his mark in the Big Bash League with the Adelaide Strikers, and coach Tim Paine believes the England all-rounder could be particularly effective if he opens the batting.Stokes’ one-year deal with the Strikers was confirmed on Tuesday, making him available for the entire…
Mangaluru: Jain seers and community leaders have renewed their demand for the establishment of a Jain Development Corporation in Karnataka. The demand was raised on Monday during an event at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru attended by Swasti Shri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Pattacharya Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Moodbidri Jain Mutt, Varur Dharmasena Bhattaraka Swamiji, Kollapur Lakshmisena Bhattaraka Swamiji…
South Zone’s captain Tilak Verma (PTI Photo) South Zone booked their place in the Duleep Trophy final with a convincing seven-wicket win over North Zone, with captain Tilak Varma finishing the job with a patient half-century at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru on Wednesday.Chasing 181 for victory, South Zone reached 182/3,…
Mangaluru: A 42-year-old man was allegedly cheated of Rs 3.8 lakh by unidentified persons who promised him a Kerala lottery prize of Rs 8 lakh, according to a complaint filed at CEN crime police station. Police said the victim received a call on Aug 14. The caller allegedly told him that he had won Rs…
New Zealand will host India A for three four-day matches in Christchurch from October 24, giving the players valuable preparation ahead of the senior teams’ two-Test series later in the year.New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed the fixtures while announcing the schedule for the country’s domestic Plunket Shield competition. The three matches will be played alongside…
Mangaluru: The city is abuzz with preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi, with socio-cultural organisations planning a range of devotional, cultural and sporting events.Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Dr Asha Jyoti Rai, trustee, Buntara Yane Nadavara Matru Sangha and the Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Pratishtana Sarvajanika Sri Ganeshotsava Samiti, Omkara Nagar, Bunts Hostel, announced the organisation’s 37th…
South Africa continued their strong run in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series with another convincing victory over Zimbabwe, securing a comfortable 43-run win in the fourth match at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Tuesday.Lhuan-dre Pretorius narrowly missed out on a maiden T20I century but produced a career-best 94 to set up South Africa’s second victory over…
Mangaluru: The CCB of Mangaluru City police arrested Sam Peter alias Danny Tarakan alias Antony,64, on Monday night for allegedly posing as an officer and director of the National Crime Investigation Bureau (NCIB) to extort and cheat people. He had been absconding for around three years after securing bail and failing to appear before the…
