Warring seeks answers from BJP over smuggling of drugs into India Says, saffron party playing friendly match with its B-team in Punjab on drugs Asserts, buck stops at union Home Minister Amit Shah Chandigarh 17 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the centre over the smuggling of huge quantity of drugs into India, particularly through Punjab borders, saying that the buck stops at the union Home Minister Amit Shah, who controls the Border Security Force. Reacting to the proposed ‘yatra’ of the BJP against drugs in Punjab, Warring said, it is indeed a fact that the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has not only failed to curb the drugs, but has added to the problem. He said, the AAP has been a complete disaster in curbing the drugs. But, he added, the BJP government at the centre cannot escape the responsibility either. He pointed out, almost all the drugs are being smugg...
More than 25,000 rural players to compete in Punjab:
Village Sports Festival organised by Roundglass Foundation
Football and volleyball festival to bring together more than 2000 teams across more than 70 venues, grand finals to be held in Mohali in November
Chandigarh 17 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : More than 25,000 young players from villages across Punjab will take to the football fields and volleyball courts as the third edition of the Village Sports Festival 2026 being organised by Roundglass Foundation gets underway on September 19. This initiative is giving rural children an opportunity to compete, showcase their talent and experience the spirit of organised sport. The festival will bring together more than 2,000 teams from over 1,400 villages across more than 70 venues. The competition will progress through cluster, block and zonal rounds before culminating in the grand finals in Mohali in November. The festival will feature football for U-14 and U-17 teams, and volleyball for U-14, U-17 and U-21 teams, bringing young athletes from across Punjab together on one statewide grassroots sporting platform.
The opening ceremony will be held on September 19 at 4 pm at Kalewal PDC Sports Ground, Majri, Kharar-Kurali bypass followed by an Under-14 football match. Beyond competition, the festival aims to make sport more accessible to children in rural Punjab and create a platform where young players can develop confidence, discipline, teamwork and leadership. For many participants, it will also provide an opportunity to play in a structured competitive environment and be seen beyond their villages. The festival is part of a wider effort to strengthen grassroots sport in rural Punjab. Through its Sports Centers programme, Roundglass Foundation has been working with communities to provide children regular access to football and volleyball, with local coaches and volunteers supporting training and participation.
“The Village Sports Festival is an important step toward expanding access to quality sports experiences for children in rural Punjab,” said Abhay Sharma, Senior Lead, Roundglass Foundation. “Through sport, we want children to build confidence, discipline and leadership while feeling supported to pursue their potential.” Speaking about the growth of the festival, Akash Sharma, Lead, Sports Centers, said, “The Village Sports Festival has grown with every edition. We started with football, added volleyball last year, and this year, we are taking it to an even bigger scale, reaching more villages and bringing together more children and teams. Our aim is to reignite Punjab’s sporting spirit and restore its identity as India’s sporting state. We are giving our best to build a movement where every child gets the opportunity to play, compete and shine.”
Speaking on the occasion, Anupam Dasgupta, Lead, Tournaments, Punjab Sports Centers, said, “The third season of the Roundglass Village Sports Festival is an important milestone in our journey to strengthen grassroots sport in Punjab. With 25,000+ participants from 1,400 villages, it reflects the incredible sporting energy within our communities. Our aim is to create opportunities for young athletes to participate, compete and be discovered.”
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