Arjun slams unbeaten ton

Visakhapatnam: Anantapur opener P Arjun Tendulkar slammed an unbeaten century before rain stopped the first day’s play against Kadapa in the ACA South zone under-23 inter-district tournament in Kadapa on Sunday.Brief scores: South zone at Kadapa: Anantapur 139 for no loss in 24.3 overs (P Arjun Tendulkar 102*) vs Kadapa. Chittoor 72/2 in 15 overs vs Kurnool. Central zone: Matches abandoned due to rain.North zone: First day washed out.Central zone top tableCentral Zone topped the table with seven points while South Zone pipped North Zone to take the second place with their better run quotient and Rest of Andhra finished fourth with three points after the final day’s play was also washed out in the ACA inter-zone multi-day matches tournament at Vizianagaram on Sunday.Good response for Duleep Trophy passesA number of cricket fans turned up to collect the free passes for the Duleep Trophy matches to be held at the RDT grounds in Anantapur from September 5 to 22. About 10,000 passes were distributed. Spectators having passes will be allowed only into the A ground between 830 am and 10.30 am only.Navy honours JyothiThe Eastern Naval Command felicitated Y Jyothi, who represented India in the women’s 100M hurdles at the Paris Olympics, at a function organised by INS Satavahana here on Saturday. The district athletics association’s president D Nageswara Rao, secretary M Narayana Rao and vice-president MV Pavan Kartheek were also present.

New zones for paid parking notified at Miramar, St Inez

The government has implemented designated paid parking areas in Panaji, covering locations such as Miramar and St Inez. Reserved spaces will be available for persons with disabilities and emergency vehicles. Clear signage and attendants will oversee the scheme. Fish market vehicles are barred due to hygiene issues. This initiative aims for improved parking management and convenience.

UP to set up rooftop solar projects in industry zones

Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) plans to expand green energy by setting up rooftop solar projects in 53 industrial areas. This move follows a successful project at its Kanpur headquarters, resulting in substantial energy savings. The initiative aims to align with the Solar Energy Policy 2022 and promote renewable energy in industrial zones.

Viveka murder case approver meets Kadapa S

Shaik Dasthagiri, the approver in Vivekananda Reddy's murder case, approached Kadapa SP V Harshavardhan Raju to investigate allegations of harassment at Kadapa central prison. Dasthagiri claimed that he faced coercion from the accused's relatives and mistreatment when he refused to change his testimony, implicating police officers under pressure from the previous YSRCP government.