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IPL 2021 suspended owing to increase in Covid-19 cases

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(Asian News Hub) – The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended owing to an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases within the bio-bubble.

BCCI’s vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed the development. “IPL has been suspended, we will see whether we can reschedule it, it is not cancelled. It is just suspended for now,” he said.

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Earlier on Tuesday, SunRisers Hyderabad’s wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha tested positive for Covid-19.

Sources within the SRH camp confirmed to ANI that Saha was the lone person in the SRH unit to have tested positive and as a result, the entire team was.

“Yes, Wriddhiman Saha has tested positive for the coronavirus. Our entire team is now under isolation and there are no other positive reports, rest are all negative,” the member of the team management said.

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SRH was slated to square off against Mumbai Indians later on Tuesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This comes after two KKR players — Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier — tested positive for Covid-19 and two members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent.

The IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) slated to be played on Monday evening was rescheduled for a later date and the game between CSK and Rajasthan Royals was also set to be officially postponed as the CSK unit is in isolation.

The BCCI issued a release on the twin cases in KKR and said: “Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID-19.”

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DGP R R Swain visits Martyr Insp. Masroor’s home expresses condolences

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Also visits BB Cantt Hospital to enquire about injured Police official

The Director General of Police, J&K, R R Swain paid a solemn visit to the home of the martyr Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani in Srinagar this evening and expressed deep condolences and shared grief with the bereaved family.

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DGP was accompanied by ADGP Law and Order Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir V. K. Birdi and other officers to share the grief of the family, according to statement issued to Asian News Hub.

The DGP met the father and other members of the family and conveyed that J&K Police family will remember the supreme sacrifice of the martyr for decades to come. He assured that the institutional strength of J&K Police will take care of the family.

The DGP J&K conveyed the unwavering support and gratitude of the entire law enforcement community for the ultimate sacrifice made by the martyr.

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He alongwith the officers prayed for the peace of martyr.

R R Swain along with other officers also visited Military Hospital BB Cantt. Srinagar to enquire about the health of the injured Police Selection Grade Constable Mohammad Hafeez who was fired upon by terrorist yesterday evening on his right arm and right side abdomen.

The DGP met the doctors treating the official and impressed for all possible treatment for his early recovery. He assured the injured that all possible help and assistance will be provided.

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Govt teacher on examination duty dies of cardiac arrest in Anantnag

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A government teacher died of suspected cardiac arrest while dispensing duties during JKSSB’s Panchayat Secretary examination in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday.

Quoting officials news agency Kashmir Scroll reported that Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Khaliq Dar, a resident of Nanil, posted at Boys Middle School Muniwar Anantnag, fell unconscious while on duty at Al-Sarwat School Krangsoo.

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Also Read: Meet Insha Manzoor, first female photographer from Sopore

The teacher was immediately taken to DH Anantnag, where the doctors declared him as brought dead on arrival.

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Meet Insha Manzoor, first female photographer from Sopore

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Insha Manzoor [21] currently working with JB Studio. Insha is pursuing BBA from Baramulla College and resides in Sopore and completed her 12th grade from Welkin Sopore.

Insha developed an interest in photography since the 8th grade, initially using an Android phone for school and nature photography. She actively participated in photography contests, winning accolades. Insha’s parents, especially her sister, provided her significant support. After completing her Bachelor’s, Insha aspires to pursue filmmaking.

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Currently, Insha continues her photography using a phone, showcasing her talent on Instagram. Her reels have garnered millions of views, and she has amassed 6,500 followers on Instagram. Insha, a humble individual, promotes north Kashmir through her talents. Insha expresses her determination to continue this work, shining a light on her parents and the entire Kashmir region.

Insha’s message to upcoming photographers is that one can turn photography into a fulfilling profession.

Insha attributes her success to her mentor, Junaid Bhat Photographer, Kashmir Based Photojournalist, acknowledging him as her guide who played a crucial role in her learning journey. Insha Manzoor is not just a photographer; she’s a visionary capturing the essence of Sopore through her lens, breaking stereotypesand pavingthe way for aspiring photographers in the region.

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Note: Apart from the headline, no other changes were made in the article; the writer can be reached at Junaidphotojournalist@gmail.com.

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