Vast scope for development of water sports in State, says Muttamsetti
The Hindu
Minister seeks funds from Centre under ‘Khelo India’ scheme
Minister for Tourism, Youth Affairs and Sports Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao on Monday said that the State government is according top priority to the promotion of sports.
Participating in a virtual conference, organised by the Ministry of Youth Services and Sport, the Minister said that the State has the second longest coastline in the country and has ample opportunities for development of water sports training. The region has produced national and international-level players. He sought allocation of the required budget for provision of infrastructure under ‘Khelo India’ scheme, for promotion of sports in a big way in the State.
Justice G. Jayachandran of the Madras High Court has said that Justice G.R. Swaminathan has exhibited bias against the State police by “showing interest in passing orders hastily without consulting the Bench partner (Justice P.B. Balaji)“ in a habeas corpus petition filed against the preventive detention of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar under the Goondas Act.