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News in Short - 18-August-2019
Indian cyclists script history in Frankfurt
Date: 18 August 2019 Tags: Sports- Indian men's team comprising of Esow Alben, Ronaldo Singh and Rojit Singh created history recently as they clinched the Team Sprint gold medal at the World Junior Track Cycling Championships in Frankfurt, Germany.
- This is India’s first gold at any global cycling event.
- The Indian team defeated Australia in the final, clocking 44.681 seconds to claim the Gold medal. Great Britain took home the bronze.
Ravindra Jadeja nominated for Arjuna award
Date: 18 August 2019 Tags: Sports- Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has been nominated for the prestigious Arjuna award along with other sportspersons by the Ministry of Sports.
- Women’s team cricketer Poonam Yadav has also been selected for Arjuna award.
- Arjuna awards are given for outstanding achievement in sports.
DD news anchor Neelum Sharma passes away
Date: 18 August 2019 Tags: Obituaries- Veteran TV anchor and well known face of Doordarshan (DD) News, Neelum Sharma passed away on 17-8-19. She was associated with DD for over two decades.
- She was the recipient of Nari Shakti award given towards women empowerment.
- She has hosted many shows such as 'Badi Charcha' and 'Tejasvini' apart from being a regular anchor with DD.
National Tribal Festival in Leh
Date: 18 August 2019 Tags:- The event known as Aadi Mahotsav will be held in Ladakh and will be organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- The 9 day festival will showcase dance, skills, artsand crafts along with herbal medicine from this region.