• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

Mumbai Indians Clinch Nail-Biting 15-Run Victory Over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL Thriller

Published on April 4, 2025

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In a high-octane Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Mumbai Indians (MI) emerged victorious against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by a narrow margin of 15 runs. After winning the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya decided to field first. However, LSG put up a formidable total of 215 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a scintillating innings from Nicholas Pooran, who hammered 75 runs off just 35 deliveries, and a solid half-century by captain KL Rahul (58 runs off 42 balls).

Chasing a challenging target, Mumbai Indians began aggressively. Ishan Kishan provided a brisk start, scoring 45 runs in just 25 balls. However, the innings revolved around a magnificent century from Suryakumar Yadav. He played a breathtaking knock of 112 runs off a mere 58 balls, hitting 12 boundaries and 5 towering sixes. Despite a late surge by the LSG bowlers, MI managed to reach the target, scoring 216 runs for the loss of 5 wickets with just 3 balls to spare.

Speaking after the match, stand-in MI captain Hardik Pandya lauded the team’s fighting spirit and praised Suryakumar Yadav for his exceptional batting performance. LSG skipper KL Rahul acknowledged his team’s strong batting display but felt they couldn’t get crucial breakthroughs with the ball at key moments.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.