Sarita Devi

Seventy families have been relocated from subsidence-hit Tandabadi village to Belgaria township, with Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) prioritizing their safety and rehabilitation. Despite efforts, some villagers accuse authorities of failing to provide timely relief and compensation following a recent land subsidence that claimed lives and destroyed homes.

In Bihar, the ban on alcohol has ignited a wave of creativity in rehabilitation initiatives, successfully transforming former liquor sellers and toddy tappers into thriving business owners. Programs such as SJY are providing women with vital financial resources and entrepreneurial training, while the Neera Samvardhan Yojana turns the collection of palm sap into a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage.

A 50-year-old man, his 16-year-old daughter, and a neighbor were buried alive when their house subsided in Dhanbad. Rescue efforts were hampered by a power outage, with villagers blaming illegal mining for the frequent land subsidence. The district administration has set up relief camps for affected families.

Tragedy struck in Kushinagar as a tractor-trolley carrying devotees to a Ram Navami mela overturned into a canal, claiming four lives and injuring 17. The vehicle reportedly lost control after its hook snapped, plunging into the Gandak canal. Locals and emergency services rushed to the scene for rescue operations.

In an inspiring story from Nalanda district, three remarkable Class X students, Anand Kumar, Divya Kumari, and Satya Raj, have clinched spots in the prestigious BSEB Top 10 despite their humble beginnings. Their outstanding achievements not only reflect their hard work and resilience in overcoming financial hurdles but also serve as a beacon of hope for their communities.

Sports ministry has appealed to the Amateur International Boxing Association to revoke the suspension imposed on Indian boxer L sarita devi.

Satisfied with her rehab programme post a wrist surgery, boxer L sarita devi on Saturday said that India can win two medals in women's boxing in Rio Olympics.

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar will be meeting sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday to discuss sarita devi's possible ban, which could be imposed on the boxer by AIBA for refusing to accept the bronze medal during the Incheon Asian Games medal ceremony.

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday discussed the way forward with sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal and urged the entire country to support top woman boxer L sarita devi, who is facing a possible life ban from AIBA for refusing her bronze medal at the Incheon Asiad.

The journey from working in paddy fields and collecting firewoods as a child to winning laurels in boxing at international level has been just incredible for sarita devi.

"I was influenced by militants to move towards insurgency and transported weapons for them, but sports changed me and motivated me to work for the glory of my country," champion boxer Laishram sarita devi said on Tuesday.

Former world champion boxer L sarita devi on Monday tested positive for COVID-19 along with her husband Thoiba Singh but both of them are asymptomatic. The couple is based in Imphal and have a son, Tomthin, who has tested negative.

Boxing India on Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court it cannot appeal against the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) decision to suspend boxer sarita devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea.

Boxer L sarita devi, who was provisionally suspended last month by the governing body of the world boxing, has got support from none other than Tendulkar.

L sarita devi, returning to action after her one-year ban, who knocked out Akter Saki of Bangladesh in a flash even before the lensmen could capture an action picture.

International Boxing Association on Wednesday banned boxer Laishram sarita devi for one year for refusing to accept her bronze medal at the Asian Games.

Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) is to support woman boxer Laishram sarita devi and rising rifle shooter Apurvi Chandela in the run up to their participation in the July 23-August 3 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and the September-October Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

After lending strong support to her cause, Sachin Tendulkar met CWG silver-medallist woman boxer L sarita devi, who is serving a one-year ban for her emotionally-charged protest at the Asiad.

The government has written to AIBA to revoke the suspension of boxer sarita devi, sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Wednesday.

sarita devi returned home with a silver medal from the Commonwealth Games but faced the harsh truth of life when her two-year-old son refused to recognize her.

Jabs and hooks were galore, and so were the cheers as MC Mary Kom took the ring for the first time in the second edition of India Open Boxing here on Tuesday.

sarita devi advanced to the next round of the 7th AIBA World Women Boxing Championships in the 60 kgs weight category by defeating Ayzanat Hajiyeva.

Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom, L sarita devi and Aruna Mishra, among others, booked their place in the final round of the South Asian Games qualifiers on Thursday.

Sarita is a former world champion and four-time Asian champion boxer who has spent the past 15 years inside the square ring. But there is life beyond the ring, and it was on full display when she met some friends and fans.

Cricketer-turned-Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday urged the International Boxing Federation (AIBA) to be lenient with boxer sarita devi

Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said that he has instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to take up L sarita devi's suspension at the international forum and push for withdrawing the ban imposed on the Indian woman boxer.