Seven Thousand Volunteers to Drive 38th National Games Preparations

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. With just 37 days remaining for the 38th National Games, the Sports Department is gearing up with a plan to engage 7,000 volunteers to ensure the event’s success. Youth aged 18 and above are being encouraged to register online through a portal with around one lakh applications anticipated. The initiative aims…

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Khatima to Host Mallakhamb in National Games; Boxing in Pithoragarh, Yoga in Almora  

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Khatima in district Udham Singh Nagar has been proposed as the venue for Mallakhamb in the upcoming 38th National Games, while Pithoragarh and Almora have been chosen to host boxing and yoga, respectively. However, the final decision hinges on the inspection report by the Director of Competition (DOC), expected in the…

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Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket, bows out as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau India’s premier off-spinner, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bowing out of the game as the country’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests. Ashwin, 38, informed about his decision shortly after India drew the 3rd Gabba Test against Australia in Brisbane, bringing down curtains on a legendary 13-year-long career for India. With…

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Prithvi Shaw breaks silence on social media trolling after going unsold at IPL 2025 auction: ‘What wrong have I done?’

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw, on Monday, went unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah. He was presented on the second day of the auction, for a base price of INR 75 lakh, but attracted no bidders and was also not recalled during the accelerated round. Amid the IPL snub,…

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Pakistan might ‘withdraw’ from Champions Trophy, not play against India in ICC events: Report

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The stand-off between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to grow regarding the Champions Trophy, which is slated to be played in Pakistan in 2025. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has already confirmed to the PCB that India won’t be travelling…

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Amenity Public School Clinches National U-14 Football Title

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a thrilling final of the CBSE National Football Competition held at People’s Public School in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Amenity Public School, Rudrapur in Uttarakhand, claimed victory over Army Public School, Bengaluru, to win the Under-14 championship. The closely contested match ended with Amenity defeating Army Public School…

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Former cricketer Ajay Jadeja declared heir to Jamnagar royal throne

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has been declared the next Jam Saheb of Nawanagar, also known as Jamnagar, a princely state in Gujarat. This announcement was confirmed by Maharaja Jam Saheb of Nawanagar in a statement. In a letter shared by news agency ANI, Shatrusalyasinhji Digvijaysinhji Jadeja stated that Ajay has…

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Khel Mahakumbh returns with expanded opportunities and cash prizes, registrations open from October 4

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Khel Mahakumbh, a significant event aimed at nurturing sports talent in rural and urban areas, is scheduled to commence from October 4. The Youth Welfare Department of district Udham Singh Nagar, which organizes the event, has introduced several changes this year, including an expanded age limit and dual registration options…

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5th state olympic games 2024 conclude in Rudrapur, Haridwar’s Parth wins 5 golds

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The Fifth State Olympic Games 2024 concluded at the Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium in Udham Singh Nagar district headquarters, Rudrapur, with Divisional Commissioner Kumaon, Deepak Rawat, as the chief guest. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Rawat said that India and Uttarakhand are experiencing a “golden age of sports” with the government…

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5th State Olympic Games Kick Off with Cultural Extravaganza in Rudrapur

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The 5th State Olympic Games commenced with a vibrant cultural program at the Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium in Udham Singh Nagar district headquarters, Rudrapur, on Friday. The event will run until September 27, featuring athletes from across the state. Chief Guest for the opening ceremony was Member of Parliament (MP) and…

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