Officials said because of the non-availability of local labourers and the difficulties in maintaining the track from the base camp to the cave shrine, Yatra 2020 will be performed by using helicopters from Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district to the cave shrine.
"Secondly, they were prepared to spend BDT 2 crore for that match. From an ethical point of view it is not right considering our first-class cricket players are not getting paid enough," he added. "Honestly speaking, it seemed that there was a rush to bid me farewell and it was certainly hurting," Mortaza said.
India on Friday launched its campaign to secure an elected seat at the UN Security Council, saying that it can play a constructive global role by offering inclusive solutions to overcome old and new fault lines in the world. Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar launching the bid said India will seek responsible and inclusive solutions.
"We have to wait for people to return to normal life. And when it does, wait to see how the virus evolves and how the situation is going to be in New York in a couple of months. Because, of course, New York has been one of the places that have been very strongly hit by the virus. So let's see."
It was earlier being reported that Messi had picked-up a long-term injury after he missed few training sessions recently. Barcelona, however, quashed any such concerns but did concede that Messi had indeed sustained a thigh injury.
After the incident, Phogat also ensured that Singh wrote an apology letter. In his apology to Phogat, Singh wrote, "Due to some personal reason, I used some obscene language against her and also misbehaved with her. I apologise to her for the same."
The former Union Minister had allegedly gone on record to say that “Mallapuram is known for its intense criminal activity, specially with regards to animals. No action has ever been taken against a single poacher or wildlife killer so they keep doing it.”
The Secretary of Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and three more staffers from the Assembly have tested positive for the coronavirus infection. Speaking to IANS, Goel said he himself has tested negative for the infection, as per the reports which came on Friday.
Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran, who recently tested negative for COVID-19, has finally reunited with his family. Prithviraj took to Instagram to share a family photograph. In the image he is seen posing with wife Supriya and their daughter Alankrita.
Kerala film producers on Friday claimed that the Malayalam film industry was facing its 'worst ever crisis" and the only way forward was to cut by half the production cost of films. Speaking to the media after a meeting of Kerala Film Producers Association
Actor Daya Shankar Pandey, who has featured in movies like "Lagaan" and "Swades", says he preferred playing the starring role of Lord Shani in a TV show over a role he was offered in Ashutosh Gowariker's 2008 hit, "Jodhaa Akbar". "I had some financial need at that time.
Actress Janhvi Kapoor dug into her old phone and shared some old memories stored in it on social media. Janhvi shared photos and videos from her previous phone on Instagram.
Hollywood star Ben Affleck is on Instagram -- his fan has found his private account, which is followed by his girlfriend Ana de Armas and former wife, actress Jennifer Garner. Social media user and journalist Kelsey Weekman has unearthed Affleck's secret Instagram account, reports mirror.co.uk.
Big-name European stars in the past have joined teams in the MLS during the fag end of their careers. David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bastian Schweinsteiger are few serial winners who graced the football league in the USA. Antoine Griezmann expressed his desire to play in the MLS if opportunity arises in the future.
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has thanked and expressed gratitude to the jawans of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for taking care of people during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
After entertaining the audience in its first season, the web series "Never Kiss Your Best Friend" is set to return with a lockdown special edition. "Never Kiss Your Best Friend" featured Nakuul Mehta and Anya Singh in lead roles.
Punjabi pop sensation Guru Randhawa's maiden Spanish number titled "Mueve La Cintura" along with international singer Pitbull is set to drop on June 8. Guru, known for numbers like "Lagdi Lahore di", "High rated gabru" and "Patola" among many others, took to Instagram, where he shared a still from the song featuring Guru along with Pitbull.
Indian YouTube sensation Prajakta Koli will be a part of the virtual graduation ceremony, "Dear Class of 2020", headlined by former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Organised by YouTube, the virtual event will give a farewell to students who won't be able to get an in-person farewell due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Actress Gabrielle Union has filed a complaint against producers and the network behind "America's Got Talent", asking authorities to examine racism on the set of the reality show. The actress has filed the complaint with California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), reports hollywoodreporter.com.
This year''s theme will be ''Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family'', officials said, which will enable people to observe the day at home with family members at 7 am on June 21. "Earlier we had planned Yoga Day in a big way with the Prime Minister attending it in Leh but due to the pandemic situation all plans are suspended. It is also not clear if the PM will go to Leh or not."
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