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Remarkable athlete, PM Modi congratulates Nishad Kumar for winning silver at Tokyo Paralympics

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 'JanaJana Ke Ram' Ramayana Conclave organized by the Department of Tourism and Culture on Sunday.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Sunday, August 29, 2021 - 23:46
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 29) congratulated Bhavina Patel and Nishad Kumar for winning a silver medal in Table Tennis at the Paralympics Games in Tokyo. 

PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "The remarkable Bhavina Patel has scripted history! She brings home a historic Silver medal. Congratulations to her for it. Her life journey is motivating and will also draw more youngsters towards sports. #Paralympics."

Nishad Kumar jumped 2.06m in the finals of the men's high jump T45-T47 class at the ongoing Paralympics in Tokyo to help India secure its second medal at the event.

The effort by the Indian saw him clinch a silver medal at the showpiece event. His 2.06m mark also saw him create a new Asian record in men's high jump T45-T47 category. 

PM Modi congratulated Nishad Kumar for his victory on Twitter, "More joyful news comes from Tokyo! Absolutely delighted that Nishad Kumar wins the Silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47. He is a remarkable athlete with outstanding skills and tenacity. Congratulations to him."

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29 August 2021, 23:43 PM

West Bengal: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested one person and seized a truck with 1344.100 kg of ganja concealed as scrap near Baigachhi village in Kolkata, yesterday.

29 August 2021, 23:42 PM

Uttarakhand: The Niti border road connecting the India-China border in Joshimath in Chamoli district has been opened for vehicular movement after 17 days. The road was blocked due to a landslide.
 

29 August 2021, 23:01 PM

Mumbai | 18 children have tested positive for COVID-19 at a children's home in Mankhurd. All children have been shifted to an isolation ward at a COVID centre in Vashi Naka: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

29 August 2021, 23:01 PM

Himachal Pradesh govt announces a reward of Rs 1 crore for high jumper Nishad Kumar after he won a silver medal in Tokyo #Paralympics . "I hope he'll inspire other people in the future to perform better in sports. Many congratulations to him," says HP CM Jairam Thakur.

29 August 2021, 23:00 PM

My heartfelt congratulations to Nishad Kumar for winning super silver. He created a new Asian record & gave his personal best. He debuted in 2019 in sports & look at the way he has taken his game high up in high jump: Deepa Malik, President, Paralympic Committee of India.

29 August 2021, 22:59 PM

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani spoke to para-paddler Bhavina Patel via video call earlier today and congratulated her for winning the silver medal in Tokyo #Paralympics . He also spoke to Patel's parents and conveyed his congratulations to them.

29 August 2021, 21:32 PM

There is a difference between having the qualities to become PM & filing a claiming to be one. PM material means he (Nitish Kumar) has the capabilities & capacity to lead the country. We are a small party, how will we claim for it: Lalan Singh, JD(U) national president.

29 August 2021, 21:32 PM

Maharashtra: People thronged in huge numbers to Mumbai's Marine Drive after relaxations in COVID-19 guidelines "Marine Drive is connected to every Mumbaikar's heart. People used to come and relax here. People are feeling free now after relaxations in COVID curbs," says a local.

29 August 2021, 21:31 PM

Himachal Pradesh has become the first state to administer first dose of vaccines to 100% of the adult population. The state's performance in vaccinations has been very good. We will administer 2nd dose to 100% population by November 30: State Health Minister Rajiv Saizal (28.08)

29 August 2021, 21:30 PM

Uttarakhand: IMD issues an orange alert in Dehradun and all hill districts for the next three days. Vehicular movement at five national highways, 15 state highways, and over 200 roads have been blocked due to incessant rainfall.

29 August 2021, 21:30 PM

Maharashtra: Juhu Beach in Mumbai witnesses a huge footfall after the state government eased COVID-19 restrictions.

29 August 2021, 20:38 PM

Congratulations to Vinod Kumar for winning bronze at Paralympics. You have done India proud with your podium finish. I appreciate your grit and determination. May you scale greater heights of success: President Ram Nath Kovind

29 August 2021, 20:37 PM

MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai visited ITBP Border Outpost (BOP) Lukung in Ladakh, earlier today

29 August 2021, 20:36 PM

West Bengal: Sikha Mitra, former MLA and wife of late former WB Congress President Somen Mitra, joined TMC earlier today. "I joined TMC to serve the public. My husband was also a TMC MP before going to Congress," she said.

29 August 2021, 20:34 PM

Happy to win silver medal at #Paralympics .I cleared 2.06 m in 2nd attempt. I want to thank SAI, PM Modi, Himachal Pradesh CM&others for their support. I received training under Satyanarayan in Bengaluru for last 2 yrs. Hope more players will come up for Paralympics: Nishad Kumar

29 August 2021, 20:33 PM

Tamil Nadu reports 1,538 new COVID19 cases, 1,753 recoveries and 22 deaths

Active cases: 17,322

Total recoveries: 25,59,637

Death toll: 34,878

29 August 2021, 20:31 PM

"August 27 was a historic day for India as more than 1 crore #COVID19 vaccinations were administered in a single day. We salute our health care workers for making this possible," tweets Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

29 August 2021, 18:58 PM

Himachal Pradesh: Family of high jumper Nishad Kumar celebrates at their home in Badaun village of Una district on his silver medal win at Tokyo Paralympics "The family always supported his decision to pursue athletics as a career. He has made all of us proud," says his mother.

29 August 2021, 18:13 PM

It's a Bronze for India as Vinod Kumar's best throw of 19.91m in the Men's Discus Throw F52 final earns the nation their THIRD medal of the day.

He also set a new Asian record!

29 August 2021, 18:10 PM

Vinod Kumar wins bronze medal in Discus Throw F52 at Tokyo.

29 August 2021, 18:09 PM

Delhi Police Special Cell arrested an inter-state arms supplier in Rohini area & seized 20 pistols & 50 live cartridges from his possession: Delhi Police Special Cell.

29 August 2021, 18:07 PM

Tamil Nadu: Kodaikanal Boat and Rowing Club reopens for tourists in wake of new relaxations in COVID-19 guidelines. "I wanted to visit the Club for a long time. It's pretty safe around here. Police are checking vaccination certificates, masks and sanitisers," says a tourist.

29 August 2021, 18:04 PM

Gujarat: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday (August 29) congratulated Bhavina Patel, for her silver medal win at Tokyo Paralympics and announced a Rs 3 crore reward for the paddler.

The reward was announced under the state government`s Divyang Khel Pratibha Protsahan Puraskar Yojana.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders have also extended their congratulations to India`s para table tennis player.

Bhavinaben Hasmukhbhai Patel lost the match to China`s Zhou Ying 3-0 in the women`s singles - Class 4 here at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium -- Table 6 today.

With this silver medal, Bhavina became the first medal winner for India in this edition of the Games.

29 August 2021, 18:01 PM

Nishad Kumar jumped 2.06m in the finals of the men's high jump T45-T47 class at the ongoing Paralympics in Tokyo to help India secure its second medal at the event. The effort by the Indian saw him clinch a silver medal at the showpiece event. His 2.06m mark also saw him create a new Asian record in men's high jump T45-T47 category.

29 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Rahul Gandhi shares a tweet congratulating Nishad Kumar for winning the Silver medal at 2021 Tokyo Paralymoics. "Another #Silver for India on National Sports Day. Congratulations to Nishad Kumar for the stellar performance. You’ve done our country proud."

29 August 2021, 17:58 PM

PM Narendra Modi congratulated Nishad Kumar for winning Silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics 2021. "More joyful news comes from Tokyo! Absolutely delighted that Nishad Kumar wins the Silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47. He is a remarkable athlete with outstanding skills and tenacity. Congratulations to him," PM Modi tweeted. 

29 August 2021, 17:17 PM

After offering prayers at Hanuman Garhi & Ram Temple, President Ram Nath Kovind along with First Lady Savita Kovind leaves from Ayodhya to Lucknow by a special train

29 August 2021, 17:16 PM

Mumbai: A total of 15 people were injured, including 5 seriously injured in the cylinder blast in Dharavi.

29 August 2021, 17:16 PM

Former Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra have been shifted from Delhi's Tihar Jail to Arthur Road Jail and Taloja Central Jail in Mumbai as per a court order: Director-General, Tihar Jail

29 August 2021, 17:15 PM

Any problem can be resolved by talks only, not by suppressing people's voices. There must be a high-level inquiry into whatever happened yesterday. Culprits must be punished: Congress leader & former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda on lathi-charge on protesting farmers in Karnal

29 August 2021, 17:15 PM

Participants of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) cycle rally on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, from Gogra to Rajghat, completed 121 km (via-Gogra-Bao Nala- Lukung-Pangong Tso-Durbuk) distance till today: ITBP

29 August 2021, 17:14 PM

Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurated Antha Prerna -- a startup conclave and entrepreneurship summit -- at Atal Incubation Centre, Goa Institute of Management earlier today. "My vision is to take Goa to the top in Asia by 2025 in startup ecosystems," he said.

29 August 2021, 17:13 PM

Chandigarh: Police use water cannon after protesting members of AAP Punjab Women Wing tried to enter the BJP Punjab office. Many women workers were later detained by the police.

29 August 2021, 16:30 PM

Punjab: Farmers blocked the road leading to Ferozepur in Ludhiana earlier today in protest against lathi charge on protesting farmers in Haryana's Karnal yesterday "Police have made all security arrangements. We've diverted traffic," said Paramdeep Singh, SHO, Sarabha Nagar PS

29 August 2021, 16:26 PM

Madhya Pradesh: Two persons arrested for allegedly thrashing a man over suspicion of stealing vehicle batteries in Transport Nagar, Rewa "A case has been registered. Search for two absconding accused is underway," says Sachindra Prasad, Rewa City SP

29 August 2021, 16:25 PM

On one hand, Central Govt is asking us to take appropriate measures (to contain COVID spread), on the other, it is asking four newly-inducted ministers (from Maharashtra) to take out rallies/yatras. Gathering at these rallies will obviously impact COVID spread: Dy CM Ajit Pawar

29 August 2021, 16:24 PM

In the coming days, we will see the effect of these rallies wherever they are taking place. If it happens (COVID cases rise) where the rallies are taking place, who will be responsible for it?: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

29 August 2021, 16:21 PM

Haryana: Yesterday, an officer ordered (policemen) to hit farmers on their heads. They call us Khalistani. If you would call us Khalistani & Pakistani, we would say 'Sarkari Talibani' has occupied the country. They are 'Sarkari Talibanis. The officers who speak about cracking farmers' heads should be posted in Naxal-affected areas. That IAS officer (Karnal SDM Ayush Sinha) is commander of 'Sarkari Talibani': BKU leader Rakesh Tikait in Nuh, Haryana

29 August 2021, 15:51 PM

Ayodhya: President Ram Nath Kovind and his family members Sunday offered prayers to Ram Lalla at a makeshift temple in Ayodhya. The president also planted a sapling and was presented with a miniature replica of the upcoming Ram temple. Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya also offered prayers to Ram Lalla.

29 August 2021, 15:31 PM

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur jumps a skipping rope during the launch of FIT INDIA mobile application in Delhi.

29 August 2021, 15:31 PM

Devotees will not be permitted to visit temples on Janamashtami as DDMA guidelines prohibit religious gatherings. We will urge people to celebrate it at their homes & not to gather at temples. Action will be taken against those violating guidelines: RP Meena, DCP South-East, Delhi.

29 August 2021, 15:30 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind along with First Lady Savita Kovind and CM Yogi Adityanath visits the Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya.

29 August 2021, 14:51 PM

India: "The changing equation in Afghanistan is a challenge for us. These situations have forced our country to rethink its strategy. We are changing our strategy and the formation of QUAD underlines this strategy," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the Defence Services Staff Colleges.

Defence Ministry is very seriously considering the formation of Integrated Battle Groups amid these developments, said Singh. "These `Integrated Battle Groups` will be new groups to fight against the enemies. Under this, extremely lethal, brigade-sized agile and self-reliant fighter formations will be made," he added. "Quick decision-making is an important factor during wars. These groups will not only facilitate faster decision-making but also increase the number of integrated fighting units," stated Singh. (ANI)

29 August 2021, 14:50 PM

Delhi: Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice Chairman Raghav Chadha Sunday inaugurated water purification plants capable of dispensing 500 litres of water every hour at two schools.

As per a statement by DJB, the reverse osmosis (RO) plants at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, F block, Inderpuri and Sarvodaya Kanya Vidayalaya, C block, Naraina Vihar, will fulfill potable water demand of about 11,000 individuals.

29 August 2021, 14:49 PM

Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya is nothing without Lord Ram, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Sunday as he visited the city, where a Ram temple is under construction.

"Without Ram, Ayodhya is not Ayodhya. Ayodhya exists where there is Ram. Lord Ram resides permanently in this city, and hence in the true sense, this place is Ayodhya," the president said while inaugurating a Ramayan conclave. (PTI)

29 August 2021, 13:57 PM

Uttar Pradesh: "Publicity of Ramayana is important because the inherent values of life it offers will always remain relevant for humanity. Along with philosophy, Ramayana also offers the model code of conduct that guides in all aspects of our lives," said President Ram Nath Kovind. 

29 August 2021, 13:57 PM

Uttar Pradesh: "I commend CM Yogi Adityanath and his team for the campaign that has been launched by UP Govt today to take Ramayana to common people through art and culture by organising Ramayana Conclave," said President Ram Nath Kovind after inaugurating Ramayana Conclave in Ayodhya. 

29 August 2021, 13:19 PM

Rajasthan: The second phase of elections to Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti recorded 13 percent turnout toll 10 am on Sunday. The Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, which are taking place in six districts of Rajasthan, will decide the fate of 1,680 candidates. 

Polling began peacefully at 7.30 am in the districts of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa and Sirohi, officials said. State Election Commissioner P S Mehra said ten candidates have already been elected unopposed.

 

29 August 2021, 12:44 PM

Delhi: Union Minister I&B and Youth Affairs & Sports, Anurag Thakur launches the FIT INDIA mobile application. "This is a free mobile application which will help monitor fitness. One must not forget the 'Fitness Ka Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz' slogan", he says.

29 August 2021, 12:44 PM

West Bengal post-poll violence: CBI registers seven more FIRs, taking the total number of FIRs in the matter to 28. The central agency is conducting an investigation into the matter on the order of the Calcutta High Court. (ANI)

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