SAD to chart out programme to help distressed farmers whose wheat crop was destroyed by hail storms : Sukhbir S Badal (Asserts CM and Kejriwal constantly lying on sacrilege & providing compensation to farmers) Budhlada/Chandigarh 07 April ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the SAD would chart out a programme to help distressed farmers whose standing wheat crop had been destroyed across 1.25 lakh acres of land as they had been completely abandoned by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Addressing a massive rally here as part of the Punjab Bachao campaign along with halka incharge Dr Nishan Singh, the SAD president said “we are making a programme to provide wheat as well as green and dry fodder to affected farmers”. He said the modalities of the entire exercise would be finalised at a meeting of the party’s district presidents and halka incharges’ at Chandigarh tomorrow. Asserting that chief minister Bhagwant Mann had for...
Minerva Academy FC Script Historic MIC Cup Run, Finish Fifth in Junior Club World Cup
Chandigarh 07 April ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : In what will be remembered as a landmark campaign for Indian youth football, Minerva Academy FC delivered a historic performance at the prestigious MIC Cup U-15 tournament, finishing an impressive fifth against some of the world’s finest academies. Drawn into what many described as the “group of death,” Minerva Academy faced elite European opposition from the outset. Yet, rising to the occasion with fearless intent and tactical maturity, the young Warriors dominated the group stage—winning all three matches and topping Group B with a perfect nine points and a goal difference of +7. Carrying their momentum into the knockout stages, Minerva produced another commanding performance in the Round of 32, defeating Canadian side Braves d'Ahuntsic by 4–0 to secure their place in the Round of 16. Their journey continued to capture global attention as, in the Round of 16, Minerva stunned one of Europe’s biggest names, Liverpool FC, with a sensational 6–0 victory—an emphatic statement that echoed across the tournament and firmly established their credentials on the global stage.
The quarter-final clash against UE Figueres proved to be a fiercely contested battle. Despite a spirited performance, Minerva narrowly fell 2–1, bringing an end to their title ambitions but not before leaving an indelible mark with their style, resilience, and attacking brilliance. Beyond results, the campaign was a testament to the academy’s growing stature in world football. Notably, Raj Singh Wahengbam emerged among the tournament’s top goal scorers, sharing the spotlight with leading talents from top European academies—further highlighting the quality being nurtured within Indian football.In an interesting twist of competition dynamics, two of Minerva’s group-stage opponents—EF Santa Ana and Kaptiva Sports Academy—progressed to face each other in the consolation final, where EF Santa Ana edged a 1–0 victory, underlining the competitive strength of Minerva’s group. Finishing fifth in such an elite tournament is not just a result—it is a statement. A statement that Minerva Academy FC is no longer just participating on the international stage, but competing, dominating, and earning respect among the world’s best. This campaign will stand as a defining chapter in the academy’s journey—one that signals the arrival of Indian youth football on the global map.
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