KOLKATA: West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader John Barla on Thursday took a veiled swipe at the party’s Alipurduar MP for mismanaging the organisation ahead of the November 13 bypoll but countered speculation that he was about to cross over to the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying he had no such plans at the moment. Former minister John Barla said the BJP has completely mismanaged its organisation in this region (X/johnbarlabjp) Barla, a former union minister, has been unhappy for months over the party’s decision to field Manoj Tigga for the Lok Sabha elections from the Alipurduar seat in north Bengal rather than repeat him. Barla represented Alipurduar in the Lok Sabha between 2019 and 2024. But the buzz about his possible exit picked up on Wednesday after he was spotted exchanging pleasantries with Jay Prakash Toppo, the TMC candidate from the Madarihat assembly seat, for the November 13 bypoll. Barla has adopted a hands-off approach to the bypoll. “I am staying aloof these days because my party has completely mismanaged its organisation in this region. Everything is being controlled by one man these days. I am concentrating on tribal welfare issues, something I was always associated with,” Barla said, indirectly targeting Tigga. Asked if he plans to join the TMC, Barla said: “There are no such plans at the moment. I was travelling when I heard that the TMC candidate was having tea at a local cafe. He is like my brother. I stopped by and exchanged pleasantries.” The TMC has not commented on Barla. A local TMC leader, Dwipen Pramanik, did visit Barla at home on Monday evening. “I have known Pramanik for a long time. It was a courtesy call,” Barla said. BJP leaders confirmed that Barla was not campaigning for Rahul Lohar, the BJP candidate from Madarihat. Bengal BJP’s chief spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said: “In the BJP, individuals are never more important than the organisation. We are keeping a watch on the developments.” Madarihat is one of the seven assembly segments that constitute the Alipurduar Lok Sabha seat. The Madarihat seat fell vacant this year after Manoj Tigga, a two-time MLA, quit following his election to the Lok Sabha. THE first thing that stood out for me, in the second round of the BARLA National Cup, is that holders Thatto Heath Crusaders and last year’s runners-up Orrell St James both won. Thatto beat St Helens neighbours Pilkington Recs and Orrell St James prevailed at Westhoughton Lions, both by comfortable margins, in ties played on Thursday evening. That suggests a repeat of the 2024 decider can’t be ruled out when the final takes place in early November. Who the Crusaders and the Saints will meet in the third round (quarter-finals) on the August Bank Holiday weekend has yet to be determined, the draw having not yet been made (BARLA has, so far, still to announce the date for that) but whoever gets paired with either side will clearly have a job on. Sadly, there were three ‘walkovers’ in the weekend’s eight ties, with 18-0 results registered against Folly Lane (at Sharlston Rovers), Wigan St Judes (at King Cross Park) and Wigan St Patricks (at Woolston Rovers). That’s very unfortunate and another indication, perhaps, of the Bank Holiday blues that seem to affect team sports these days, and to which I referred last week. Let’s hope there are no repeats in the quarter-finals. Those blues appear to have also affected the semi-finals of the Barrow and District League’s Barton Townley Cup, with Ulverston conceding Saturday’s tie against Millom at the Northern Competitions Stadium (aka Craven Park). The Woolybacks are therefore through to the final (which is also scheduled for Barrow Raiders’ grand old stadium in another August Bank Holiday special), where they will meet Dalton, who edged Hindpool Tigers in the game that actually went ahead in what should have been an enthralling double-header. There were no such blights surrounding the Oldham and District League’s Standard Cup final, in which Waterhead Warriors eventually saw off St Annes in a pulsating affair played out before a big Boundary Park crowd. The Barton Townley and Standard Cup finals are, I’d say, the most prestigious of local deciders in the grassroots and I’m very grateful to veteran journos Paddy McAteer and Roger Halstead for sending reports to me. The President’s Cup got off to a grand start on Wednesday when holders England Universities beat Great Britain Teachers 26-16. This year’s competition is a three-team affair, with Great Britain Police having not entered this time for procedural reasons and UK Armed Forces due to play the Teachers next month. The Students’ manager David Butler, who kindly submitted a match report, made the point that his team only beat the Teachers by eight points last year. There’s clearly very little between the two teams, which I suppose is one of the strengths of the President’s Cup in its relatively recent guise. I’m looking forward the clash between the Armed Forces (who are unable to yet name their squad, given global concerns) and the Teachers, which will be played at Orrell St James on Wednesday, May 14. And I’m also awaiting with keen anticipation the tri-series’ closing game, when the Students and the Armed Forces will meet in London, at a venue yet to be announced. Let’s hope all the games are as closely contested as last week’s was. An ongoing issue for as long as I can remember during the decades I’ve covered the grassroots game is the way that professional clubs pillage amateur sides in their pursuit of young talent. There’s nothing wrong at all, of course, in Betfred Super League outfits (or, for that matter, those in the Championship or League One) giving young players the chance to progress as far as they can in Rugby League. Indeed, I’d say they have an obligation to do just that. But it doesn’t always quite work out that way, does it? Let’s nail the situation – which hails back throughout the sport’s history – shall we? Professional clubs want to sign the best players they can, and for as little outlay as possible. Again, there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with that. It’s the nature of business, after all. At the same time, ambitious young players (not to mention their parents or guardians) want to further their careers as far as they can. Where it goes wrong, and has done for far too long, is when the professional outfits simply trawl through amateur teams, taking just about every player regardless of whether they genuinely think they will make it or not, leaving a wilderness behind. Any farmer (or anyone who, as a child, learned at school that land should be nurtured not ravaged) will tell you that’s not only wrong, but plain stupid. Why the Rugby Football League consistently fail to get a grip on this is absolutely beyond me. After all, even if those at the Etihad don’t give a stuff about the amateur game – which I do not think for a moment is the case – they should appreciate that without the grassroots, there is no professional game. As such, professional clubs should not be allowed to destroy what ultimately sustains the entire sport in this country. I was reminded – yet again – of all this when I bumped into a friend of mine last week who has long been involved with a leading National Conference League outfit. He reiterated concerns which have been made to me, by many others, over the years. And I somehow suspect that if nothing is done to resolve the matter (and on past performance I can’t see that happening) the same worries will be expressed to me 20 years from now, if I’m still alive to listen that is and (more importantly) if we still have a game. I’m sick and tired of blokes whose views I respect telling of how lads come back to them from Academies ruined (if they come back at all) by, all too often, tick-box coaching. And don’t get me started on the Scholarships, which were never meant to be ‘playing’ competitions and which have further undermined our amateur clubs which, if those at our governing body were more (or at all) prudent, would be left to get on with a job they generally do very well, which is producing as many players as possible and, perhaps with the help of local professional clubs, making them as good as they can be. Perhaps this is another issue I can raise with Nigel Wood once he’s got his foot under the table. Meanwhile a thought occurred when I was watching the cracking televised Super League games on Good Friday, when commentators discussed the dismissal of Hull FC’s Cade Cust in the derby with Hull KR, and the sinbinning of Wigan’s Sam Walters, both for high tackles which, as several rightly said, wouldn’t have been sanctioned at all back in the day. I know where they were coming from and I agree with the general sentiment, which is that we’re in different times and that’s how it is now. It’s an issue that mainly affects the professional game, but there could also be an impact at amateur level. My thought is – if the current approach continues, it could very well be possible for so many players to be red or yellow carded that a team could be reduced to eight, and then what? The match would have to be abandoned, I think. I wonder whether that’s where we are headed? It’s not beyond the bounds of possibility, is it? This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. THE draw for the quarter-finals of the BARLA National Cup (ties to be played Saturday, August 23) is: Kippax Welfare v Brighouse Rangers; Orrell St James v Wath Brow Hornets; King Cross Park v Thatto Heath Crusaders; Sharlston Rovers v Woolston Rovers. The final will be played in early November, at a venue to be confirmed. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union minister John Barla attended an administrative meeting of chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, sparking speculation about his plan to join West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (X) “Mamata Banerjee came here because she wants development of this region. She called me,” Barla told journalists. Banerjee and Barla exchanged pleasantries before the meeting in North Bengal’s Alipurduar district. Wait and see, Barla said when asked about his plan to join TMC. TMC leaders, bureaucrats, and locals attended the meeting like all administrative meetings Banerjee holds in districts. Barla, a tribal leader, represented the Alipurduar Lok Sabha seat from 2019 to 2024. TMC office bearers have been meeting him since the BJP denied him the ticket for last year’s Lok Sabha polls, prompting him to distance himself from the party. He challenged BJP party for not fielding him for the second time from the seat reserved for tribals. In November, Barla posed with Jay Prakash Toppo, the TMC candidate for the Madarihat assembly by-poll in Alipurduar. Barla did not campaign for Rahul Lohar, the BJP candidate for the by-poll, which Toppo won. West Bengal BJP’s chief spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya downplayed Barla’s presence at Banerjee’s meeting. “In BJP individuals are never more important than the party. Barla is still a BJP member. Today’s development has only proved how relevant the BJP is in Bengal politics.” In the 2021 assembly polls, BJP bagged 30 of the 54 seats in the eight north Bengal districts. TMC overall won 215 of the state’s 294 seats. 1201 S. State Street, Big Rapids, Michigan USA 49307 (231) 591-2000 © Media contacts: Emily Gowdey-Backus and Nancy Cicco Known as the “Iron Lady of Jharkhand,” Indigenous peoples and climate justice and activist Dayamani Barla has been named UMass Lowell’s 2023 Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies feminist and resistance leader who works to end the displacement of India’s Indigenous peoples due to state violence and industrial expansion She will visit the university next month to lead programs for students and the public that spotlight this cause and the many others she advances “The University of Massachusetts Lowell is thrilled to welcome Dayamani Barla as the 2023 Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies environmental and gender justice reminds us that the struggle for a more peaceful world unites us all,” said UMass Lowell’s Sue Kim an English professor who co-directs the university’s Center for Asian American Studies and serves as the associate dean of undergraduate studies in the College of Fine Arts Barla’s activism is rooted in the Adivasi peoples’ right to self-determination she has led political movements against multinational corporations proposing hydroelectric power and steel plant projects which would displace the Adivasi people and destroy the forests and waterways integral to their way of life exposing the exploitation of and violence committed against Adivasi women “We Indigenous communities believe that our history our identity and history cannot ever be rehabilitated Nor can it ever be compensated for,” Barla said Barla will visit classrooms across campus to meet with students and share her story She will also be the keynote speaker at three upcoming events in Lowell:  “Barla’s life offers powerful insights into how climate justice is deeply tied to Indigenous peoples’ rights to self-determination Her feminist journalism and activism have important implications globally as we grapple with the ever-pressing issue of climate disasters,” said Urmitapa Dutta chair of the Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies Board and a UMass Lowell associate professor of psychology Greeley Scholars are selected for their achievements as humanitarians and their efforts promoting peace and conflict resolution at the local, regional, national or international level. With the honor, Barla joins a list of distinguished past recipients who was a longtime Unitarian Universalist minister in Concord The Greeley Scholar Program is funded by the Greeley Endowment for Peace Studies established with a gift from the Dana McLean Greeley Foundation for Peace and Justice and a contribution from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via the UMass Foundation this year’s programs are sponsored by UMass Lowell’s College of Fine Arts Map and DirectionsContact Us UMass System Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Accessibility Statement For an optimum web experience we recommend the latest version of Firefox Please use one of the links below to install a supported browser Every Celeb at Met Gala 2025 - See All Red Carpet Photos & Full Guest List (Updating Live All Night) Rihanna Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With A$AP Rocky! 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She has previously worked with Feminism in India as a Senior Digital Editor Saloni has studied electronic media and has a keen interest in photography If you like what you're reading and find value in our articles India Development Review is published by the Forum for Knowledge and Social Impact a not-for-profit company registered under Section 8 of the Company Act Fire at Bailey Road shopping mall doused Some banks hit by capital squeeze Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype? Chinmoy shown arrested in Saiful murder case Even after 54 years of independence, the brutal massacre of December 13, 1971 still haunts the remote village of Barla in Kendua upazila, Netrokona. The families of the victims continue to live with unbearable grief and deep emotional scars and yet the massacre is not officially acknowledged or recorded. Barla was different from other villages of Kendua. It was a quiet, secluded place with no transportation access other than by foot from Netrokona. This geographical isolation made it an ideal stronghold for freedom fighters during the Liberation War. According to a surviving war hero, Barla was a significant resistance base, housing over a hundred freedom fighters who fought against the Pakistani military. There were three camps at the houses of Rahman Bhuiyan, Khalek Bhuiyan, and Abdur Rashid Bhuiyan. The story goes that the local freedom fighters had captured a notorious collaborator from the village called Moijja. This enraged the Pakistani forces after another collaborator from Atharbari informed them about the resistance in Barla. On Thursday, December 13, 1971, most freedom fighters were away on an operation. Taking advantage of their absence, the Pakistani army launched a ruthless attack. They killed four innocent villagers—Majdhar Miah, Abdul Khalek, Juskam Uddin, and Sujon Miah—by shooting them in cold blood. The entire village was set on fire, and looting followed. Women and children were not spared from the brutal violence. Laila, a young girl at the time, still vividly recalls the harrowing scenes. She said, "I saw them killing people right before my eyes. They killed my brother, my father. We were too scared to speak, only trying to save ourselves. Many women and children were tortured. The Pakistanis shot two more villagers. We were hiding, only hearing the screams and cries... Oh, the agony! Everyone was running wherever they could. When the country became free, we returned to find everything gone." It seemed as though Barla had turned into a land of death that day. The Barla massacre remains a dark chapter of history. However, despite the passage of so many years, this tragic event has not been officially recognised. The locals demand that the government take necessary steps to preserve this bit of history for future generations. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Imdadul Haque Talukdar said, "The brutal history of Barla village during the Liberation War has not yet been documented, which is truly unfortunate. We will make every effort to bring it under the patronage of the state." The people of Barla have only one demand—official recognition of the massacre and the construction of a memorial. 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It helped the players recover both physically and mentally while those carrying injuries have used this time to bounce back and now we are fully recharged and focused on the playoff." "This is a completely different game from the league phase We must approach it with a positive mindset We know our past results against NorthEast United and we are ready to step up and take responsibility and now it’s time to show our best on the pitch." Returning to Shillong as a Former NorthEast United Coach Shillong has always been close to my heart and playing in this environment is always special I have great memories from my time at NorthEast United but now my focus is entirely on Jamshedpur FC and ensuring we get the right result." Overcoming Past Defeats Against NorthEast United they deserved their wins against us in the league This match is all or nothing—we either win and are fully prepared to turn things around." Lazar and Pratik Chaudhari will not be available the rest of the squad is fit and ready for the challenge ahead." "The mood in the squad is full of confidence and we are fully focused on delivering a strong performance." this match holds special significance for me and I want to create great memories from this experience Playing in such a high-stakes match is a big moment There are no second chances in this match—if we lose The entire team is determined to leave everything on the pitch." clubs Bengaluru FC Khalid Jamil shared his thoughts on the game after Jamshedpur FC's 2-1 victory over Punjab FC which helped them climb to the sixth spot in the table Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil lauded his players for their relentless efforts as they secured a hard-fought victory over Punjab FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday The Men of Steel were dominant from the outset consistently creating chances and putting pressure on the Punjab FC defence Their dangerous crosses and long throw-in routines tested the visitors throughout the first half they were finally rewarded when Javier Siverio finished off a well-executed throw-in to give Jamshedpur FC the lead Match Report: Jamshedpur FC 2-1 Punjab FC Punjab FC responded swiftly after the break with Ezequiel Vidal finding the equaliser just 50 seconds into the second half But as the match appeared to be heading for a draw scoring a clinical header to seal the win for his side “The most important thing is that we got three points Everybody worked very hard (to get this result),” Jamil said during the post-match press conference they know how to deal with the situation during the game that is the most important thing,” he added who replaced Mohammed Sanan in the 82nd minute Barla delivered a perfectly measured cross to Siverio at the far post He got this opportunity; it is very important for him.” Jamshedpur FC moved up to sixth place in the points table the Men of Steel secured their fifth home win of the season having won five out of the six matches played at the Furnace “I want to say that keep supporting Jamshedpur FC because © 2025 Indian Super League - All Rights Reserved Bhubaneswar: Veteran hockey player from Odisha Lazarus Barla received the Lifetime Achievement Award on National Sports Day The National Sports day is observed on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyanchand It is worth mentioning that Lazarus Barla from Odisha was a popular former international hockey player who represented played for the Indian National Hockey team On winning the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ the former international hockey player Lazarus Barla told ANI Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyanchand also the National Sports Day is a huge deal.” The former international hockey player further said “The CM urged all senior players to contribute to the state in the field of our respective sports so that more and more people get the opportunity to represent the country in the world…” Further detailed reports awaited in this regard Kalinga TV a 24-hour Odia news channel is part of Kalinga Media & Entertainment Pvt was founded by philanthropist and educationist Dr Himansu Sekhar Khatua the noted film maker at it’s helm as the Managing Director Kalinga TV is a 24-hour news channel and plans to be the premiere news channel in Odisha with special emphasis on social development The company was incorporated on 24.04.2013 under the Companies Act of 1956 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Beloved husband of the late Donna Ann Soos; 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Privacy Statement Phone: 01768 862313Email: admin@cumbriacrack.com Registered in England as Barrnon Media Limited No: 12475190VAT registration number: 343486488 © 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme February 22: Jamshedpur FC’s Nikhil Barla had a night to remember as he scored his first-ever Indian Super League (ISL) goal in the team’s 2-0 victory over Mohammedan SC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan sealed the win with a composed finish in the 82nd minute "Scoring my first ISL goal was an incredible feeling but doing it for Jamshedpur FC made it even more special and it motivates me to keep improving and helping the team in every possible way," Barla said The Men of Steel dominated proceedings against Mohammedan SC with Ritwik Das giving them an early lead in the sixth minute creating multiple chances through Jordan Murray and Javi Siverio Their persistence paid off late in the game when Barla latched onto a precise pass from Imran Khan and smashed the ball into the net With just three matches remaining in the season Barla is focused on maintaining his fitness and form as Jamshedpur FC push for a strong finish so I’m focusing on staying fit and healthy It’s important to take care of myself and aim for victory in every match," he said The 20-year-old has enjoyed a smooth transition into the Jamshedpur FC squad crediting the club for making him feel at home "My journey with Jamshedpur FC has been incredible I want to keep growing with Jamshedpur and continue representing the team in the future," he shared Barla also acknowledged the influence of head coach Khalid Jamil in his development His guidance has helped me improve my game and build confidence He always encourages us to express our quality on the field and play with freedom representing Jamshedpur FC is a matter of pride "It’s a proud moment for me to represent Jamshedpur FC and it feels amazing to contribute to the team Playing for my home state club is an honor and I want to make the fans proud," he said Jamshedpur FC face Kerala Blasters in the next away match on March 1.  Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil faced a pressing issue in defence with the right-back position becoming a clear vulnerability for opponents to exploit tasking him with adapting to the right-back role The decision has since proven to be a success with Barla emerging as a key figure in Jamshedpur’s resurgence Barla has embraced the challenge with determination showcasing exceptional versatility and confidence in silencing experienced wingers From being a substitute earlier in the season to becoming a dependable starter Barla has earned praise from teammates and fans alike for his impressive performances “I’m comfortable playing in both positions but it depends on the situation and where the coach wants me to play The young defender recently squared off against Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri and the explosive Noah Sadaoui “It was a good experience because both are top-level players I was confident facing them because I know their playing style,” he shared Barla’s roots as a winger have brought attacking flair to his game as a right-back and he his cross was instrumental in Murray's goal in the famous comeback win against Bengaluru FC However he remains grounded in his defensive duties and has already assisted “It’s not possible to attack all the time as a right-back because my first job is defending I love attacking whenever I get the chance,” he explained As Jamshedpur prepares for their next clash against Mumbai FC Aware of the competition’s tight points table “This match is also important because most of the teams are on almost the same points I’m not thinking about the players that much because if I do my job well everything will be perfect,” Barla said with confidence Union minister of state for minority affairs and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha member from Alipurduar has publicly challenged his party’s decision not to field him from the seat for the second time indicating a sign of trouble for the saffron camp in north Bengal region (File) Barla is the only incumbent MP in Bengal who did not find a place among the first 20 candidates the BJP central leadership announced on March 2 the sitting legislator from the region’s Madarihat assembly segment nobody will be able to win this (Alipurduar) seat tractors and earth movers?” a visibly agitated Barla told the local media at Alipurduar on Wednesday afternoon but the MP left shortly before Tigga’s arrival The two met later in the afternoon at the local BJP office and Barla flared up in front of others Barla faced the media while leaving the party office I want to see how he wins this seat,” he said Tigga was busy campaigning and could not be contacted Bengal BJPs chief spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said: “The party’s decision is final Tigga is a very popular leader because he is honest and upright The BJP central leadership fielded him because of his qualities The leadership will deal with this situation in the right manner.” making the region its strongest base in Bengal the BJP bagged 30 of the 54 seats in the eight north Bengal districts although the Trinamool Congress (TMC) won 215 of the state’s 294 seats Jamshedpur FC's winger and local lad Nikhil Barla recently visited RMS School Balichela sharing his inspiring journey with the students From his humble beginnings in Joba village to joining the prestigious Tata Football Academy and eventually becoming a key player for Jamshedpur FC Nikhil's story left the young audience filled with inspiration The students were thrilled to meet their hero eagerly seeking autographs and selfies to cherish the moment forever Nikhil's visit was a testament to the power of hard work and determination encouraging the students to chase their dreams with unwavering dedication The event took an exciting turn with a drawing competition where students showcased their artistic skills on the topics "My Favourite Player" and "JRD Tata Sports Complex" Nikhil was impressed by the talent on display rewarding the winners with official JFC merchandise The highlight of the visit was Nikhil's impressive display of football skills and football made the visit an unforgettable experience for the students with the first match scheduled at the Furnace on September 21st fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to cheer on their heroes Nikhil's visit to RMS Balichela reinforced Jamshedpur FC's commitment to giving back to the community and inspiring the next generation of football enthusiasts fans can't wait to support their team at the Furnace Nikhil Barla's journey serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and determination inspiring countless young minds to chase their dreams This weekend, the guys will head about an hour east to Monaco for the ninth race of the Formuala 1 season. Pierre and Esteban are set to compete in the 2024 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco, which kicks off with previews on Thursday (May 23). The race weekend officially begins on Friday (May 24) with the first two practice sessions, followed by a third practice session and the qualifying round on Saturday, and the race on Sunday (May 24) at 9am ET! Alpine is currently placed eighth in the constructor standings with just one point, which was earned by Esteban in Miami, where he placed 10th. FYI: Pierre is wearing a full Dior look. Esteban is wearing Berluti. Flavy is wearing Yanina Couture with Christian Louboutin shoes and Barth Monte Carlo jewelry. Browse through the gallery to see more photos of Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon at Cannes Film Festival with their girlfriends… Wind‘Chinese offshore wind technology is accelerating – I expect 25MW turbines soon’OPINION | There's no reason to expect a slowdown in the frenetic pace that has driven China's manufacturers to power ratings well beyond their western peers €25.00Add to cart 15 year-old Monegasque Kimy Barla is a rising star in the Padel world and was recently crowned as the national champion “A big congratulations to our player Kimy Barla and her partner Eloïse Marais for their title of champions of France U16 The entire Monegasque Federation is very proud of you,” said the Monegasque Padel Association on social media The 2022 French Interleague Youth Championships took place at the Toulouse Padel Club between 24 to 26 August The youth championships saw 12 leagues compete for boys and 5 leagues for girls Kimy Barla and her partner Eloïse Marais battled it out in an intense and magnificent final match with scores of 6-3 who had also trained Kimy Barla in tennis from the ages of 9-13 years old Kimy Barla was first drawn to panel because she found it fun accessible to everyone and she loved that it includes a team spirit Currently studying sports at the Don Bosco high school in Nice Kimy Barla dreams of one day becoming a professional panel athlete Kimy Barla and team-mate Laborie Lacry won the P100 Ladies championship during the first ever Eze Padel Club tournament which took place in mid-July on the Cote d’Azur 148 teams registered for the major tournament which celebrated the site’s re-opening after renovation work on its four padel courts Padel is a racket sport typically played in doubles on an enclosed court roughly one-third the size of a tennis court Scoring is the same as tennis and the balls used are similar but with a little less pressure The main difference is that the court has walls and the balls can be played off them (like in squash) Rackets used in padel are solid and stringless Nikhil Barla reflected on his breakthrough season and outlined his goals for the new season in this exclusive interview Jamshedpur FC winger Nikhil Barla is aiming for big achievements in the Indian Super League (ISL) The Jharkhand native made his ISL debut against Odisha FC in the 2022-23 season's final league match but his real breakthrough came in the following season Barla was shifted to a right-winger position by coach Steve Cooper and the 21-year-old was given a more attacking role under Khalid Jamil Barla clocked 954 minutes in 19 ISL appearances frequently making dangerous crosses from the right flank He also became a valuable substitute in several matches racking up four assists throughout the season "It has been a great experience playing in the ISL and I would like to thank Jamshedpur FC and the coach for giving me the opportunity,” Barla said in an interview with indiansuperleague.com “I have gained a lot of confidence playing in the ISL and I want to achieve even more this season,” he said Since Jamil’s appointment in December, the Men of Steel delivered several spirited performances, climbing up the table and staying in the playoff race. However, difficult results in their final phase of the league games saw the 2021-22 ISL Shield winners finish outside the top six for the second consecutive season. “I’m a local boy from Jamshedpur FC, and we will try to get results and make the fans happy this season,” Barla stated. Having risen through the ranks at Jamshedpur FC, Barla understands the fans' sentiments and the importance of delivering results. The upcoming season is pivotal not only for the team but also for Barla, who is determined to make a significant impact. He sees this as a crucial chance to advance his career and move closer to his ultimate goal of representing the national team. “I was in the Tata Football Academy for four years. Back then, we used to play practice matches against ISL teams, which boosted our motivation and helped us grow as a player. Now that I'm playing in the ISL, it's a great feeling,” he said. “I want to do well this season and improve further in the seasons to come. My goal is to play for the Indian national team,” Barla commented. © 2025 Indian Super League - All Rights Reserved. The young Nikhil Barla has renewed his contract with Jamshedpur till May 2028 has been making rapid strides moving through the ranks in the Jamshedpur FC youth setup to the first team He has been impressing fans and coaches alike with his versatility Capable of playing across various positions on the right wing Barla has already shown his prowess in the Indian Super League (ISL) with three assists last season His impressive performances have earned him increasingly more playing time with his confidence growing each game Nikhil is the third player from Jharkhand in Jamshedpur Nikhil Barla expressed his delight at extending his stay with the Khalid Jamil-led side "I'm overjoyed to continue my journey with Jamshedpur FC My priority is to deliver outstanding performances in every match leveraging Coach Khalid Jamil's expertise to enhance my skills I'm determined to repay the trust he's placed in me with performances on the field The club's faith in me has boosted my confidence and I'm eager to make the vociferous fans of Jharkhand proud.” Nikhil Barla's football journey began at the esteemed Tata Football Academy (TFA) in 2018 Barla represented Jamshedpur FC in the Durand Cup (2020-21) and the Reliance Foundation Development League (2021-22) He also donned the Jharkhand jersey in the Santosh Trophy (2021-22) Barla made his ISL debut with Jamshedpur FC in the 2022-23 season rapidly gaining confidence and showcasing his prowess as a young forward His impressive performances resulted in three assists in the 2023-24 ISL season Head Coach Khalid Jamil shared his enthusiasm about the signing “Nikhil Barla is a talented young player who offers versatility with his ability to play in multiple positions I believe he should aim high and dream big as he has the potential to achieve great things he got ample game time to showcase his skills and I'm confident that this season will be even better for him He needs to build on the last season and cement his place in the starting line up with consistent performances" Nikhil Barla is set to don the jersey number 77 As he prepares to take the field once again fans can expect more exciting performances from the talented local boy Jamshedpur FC had their foot on the pedal right from the start of the game Their offensive actions showed cohesion early on as they made a breakthrough into the Mohammedan SC half as early as in the second minute from the flank courtesy of Imran Khan who made a rather straightforward pass for Jordan Murray away from the box and the attacker’s shot was quickly blocked by the home side before it could trouble the goalkeeper The Red Miners did not have to wait for long to land the ball into the Mohammedan SC net though Imran again found an opening as his precise eye for Murray meant that he delivered him a sumptuous cross that the latter headed from the right side of the six-yard box © 2025 Cricket Kriti Sanon aces power dressing ina black gingham three-piece suit with a burgundy tie How to easily grow 'Arabian jasmine' in a small pot or container In pics: Nayanthara looks radiant in her red saree and is ready for this Navratri season Alia Bhatt to Ananya Panday: Celeb-inspired lehenga cholis for Garba nights Krithi Shetty shows how to own black with unmatched style From Aishwarya Rai to Rani Mukerji: Best makeup looks for Durga Puja 2024 11 types of popular dal recipes enjoyed across India Our Privacy Policy has been revised. Please review updated ';P+='Privacy Policy Here';P+=' Hugo Boumous has reunited with head coach Sergio Lobera with the midfielder joining the Kalinga Warriors on a multi-year deal Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC on Friday announced the signing of star midfielder Hugo Boumous on a three-year deal until the end of the 2026–27 season This move marks a reunion for Boumous with head coach Sergio Lobera under whose guidance he previously flourished at FC Goa and Mumbai City FC who has thrived in Lobera's attacking system is all set to showcase his creative sparks with the Kalinga Warriors head coach Sergio Lobera said: “In my opinion Boumous is the best player in the league in his position and we know that we need each other to be successful I hope we can be successful together again I am delighted that he has decided to join us.” The 28-year-old midfielder brings a wealth of experience to Odisha FC having established himself as a key player in the ISL since his arrival in 2018 He has made 133 appearances in Indian football Boumous has impressed with his attacking prowess contributing a significant 37 goals and 49 assists Boumous boasts an impressive trophy cabinet with two ISL League Shields earning him the coveted ISL Golden Ball in the 2019–20 season and solidifying his status as an elite midfielder “I am excited to join Odisha FC for the next three seasons A growing club with an ambitious project where I will look to bring value to the team a coach with whom I had a lot of success in the past Looking forward to meeting my teammates and everyone at Odisha FC to get ready for the new season His arrival also signifies a heartwarming reunion with familiar faces in the Odisha FC dressing room Boumous will link up with midfield partner Ahmed Jahouh and defenders Mourtada Fall and Amey Ranawade with whom he played at FC Goa and Mumbai City FC This sense of camaraderie will undoubtedly aid Boumous in settling in quickly and replicating his past success “We are thrilled to welcome Hugo Boumous to Odisha FC and proven track record in the ISL make him a valuable addition to our squad He has demonstrated leadership qualities at his previous clubs which will be important in forging strong partnerships with our players his understanding of Coach Sergio will be a significant asset.” Nikhil Barla extends his stay with Jamshedpur FC ISL side Jamshedpur FC on Friday extended Nikhil Barla’s contract until May 2028 moving through the ranks in the Jamshedpur FC youth setup to the first team Barla has already shown his prowess in the ISL with three assists last season His impressive performances have earned him increasingly more playing time Barla is the third player from Jharkhand in Jamshedpur FC "I'm overjoyed to continue my journey with Jamshedpur FC leveraging coach Khalid Jamil's expertise to enhance my skills and I'm eager to make the vociferous fans of Jharkhand proud.” Barla's football journey began at the esteemed Tata Football Academy (TFA) in 2018 Barla represented Jamshedpur FC in the Durand Cup (2020–21) and the Reliance Foundation Development League (2021–22) He also donned the Jharkhand jersey in the Santosh Trophy (2021–22) Barla made his ISL debut with Jamshedpur FC in the 2022–23 season His impressive performances resulted in three assists in the 2023–24 ISL season Head coach Khalid Jamil shared his enthusiasm about the signing “Nikhil Barla is a talented young player who offers versatility with his ability to play in multiple positions He needs to build on the last season and cement his place in the starting lineup with consistent performances." Bengaluru FC part ways with Keziah Veendorp Bengaluru FC on Friday announced the departure of midfielder Veendorp ahead of the upcoming season The Dutch international joined the Blues last year on a two-year deal Bengaluru FC thanks Dutch midfielder Keziah Veendorp for his contributions to the club, and wishes him well for all that the future holds. Thank you, Keziah. 🇳🇱#WeAreBFC #ThankYouKeziah pic.twitter.com/cqLRVU5YAz Veendorp featured in 15 league matches last season The midfielder created 10 chances and attempted 14 successful dribbles while recording an assist to his name The 27-year-old footballer completed 76 recoveries and 15 clearances and also won 34 duels Six former winners of the BARLA National Cup have entered the reshaped 2024 competition said: “I would like to thank all competing clubs for buying into this year’s BARLA National Cup and hope they all enjoy the journey attempting to reach the Final in August Enquires: enquiries@rfl.co.uk  |  0330 111 1113 (Mon-Fri 10-4pm)Ticketing: ticketing@RLcommercial.co.uk  |  0844 856 1113 (Calls will cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) GameDay Support: gamedaysupport@rfl.co.uk The Rugby Football League Ltd, Gate 13, Rowsley Street, Etihad Campus, Manchester, England, M11 3FF. Company Reg No. 3845473, VAT No. 168 8110 49Copyright © 2023 - Rugby Football League - All rights reserved Sign-in to our platforms to access our extensive research data and analytics and to connect to our industry experts the top 5 turbine OEMs have reached industry consolidation Key global players are expected to surpass a combined market share of 68% by 2020 according to recent research from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables ‘Global wind turbine OEM market share forecasts H1 2019’ industry witnessed consolidation among the western turbine OEMs Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables expects consolidation to creep into the Chinese market as Tier II/III Chinese OEMs begin to lose ground in competitive auctions Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables principal analyst said: “We expect Vestas to retain its market leadership position in 2019 the 3 OEMs will capture more than 50% market share this year are popular due to product reliability and track record strengthening domestic market share in China to more than 50% Africa and APAC will see both positioned in the top 5 global OEM list.” “European pioneers Enercon and Nordex swing back into action with increased order activity over the last 12 months paving the way for a strong performance in 2020/21 outside of core European markets with cost-optimised platforms both may face an uphill battle when it comes to competing with their larger western peers.” SGRE and MHI Vestas control the global offshore sector with more than 60% cumulative share expected by 2023 while GE must focus on commercialising the Halide-X 12MW-220 in forthcoming auctions in order to win market share from competitors MingYang and Envision – command more than 90% of the market leaving just under 10% for other turbine OEMs With a strong regional presence in Guangdong - the largest offshore province in China and responsible for successful positioning of the 5.XMW platform - MingYang now resides among the leading turbine OEMs “GE’s 3 Haliade 150 turbines became operational in Fujian China in 2018 and the company’s plans to set up a manufacturing facility in Jieyang Guangdong indicate serious intentions in a market dominated by domestic OEMs “Goldwind remains the China’s undisputed leader due to track record product reliability and supply chain dependability Envision emerged as a shining star in the Chinese OEM competitive landscape thanks to a focus on low wind and ultra-low wind speed segments,” continued Mr “SGRE is working to revive its prospects in the U.S before the federal renewable electricity production tax credit (PTC) fades while NextEra and Invenergy are maintaining their historical preference for GE as a turbine supplier Vestas has been successful with utilities and IPPs from both the U.S which is illustrated in large volumes of turbines being shipped to MidAmerican “Vestas dominates the EMEARC region due to geographic diversification and a strong presence in emerging market auctions will strengthen the company’s presence in the region Nordex has been relatively successful in Germany over the last 5 years largely attributed to their focus on low wind turbines N117/2400 They are likely to repeat their low wind success story with the new Delta4000/5000 N149 series “After 2 painful transition years in India Suzlon and SGRE have captured over 50% of the market auction volume while a surge in market demand will create room for new players Vestas returned to India with 1.1GW in orders since 2017 a record for the company’s history in the country thanks to local blade manufacturing,” added Mr Understand the trends shaping local and global wind turbine supply chains Be a step ahead of the latest innovations in the wind energy industry and make informed decisions on how to run your wind turbine business in-depth and proprietary data and analyses of the global wind power industry How Should Oil And Gas Companies Prioritise Decarbonisation.pdf https://twitter.com/johnbarlabjpKochi: Union minister of state for minority affairs John Barla had an interaction with Syro-Malabar Church major archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry on Tuesday Barla termed the interaction fruitful and said “Christians are safe under Narendra Modi’s regime.” The meet-up was part of the BJP-led Centre’s Christian outreach programme in the state The meet-up also comes at a time when Cardinal Alencherry faced a setback in Supreme Court The apex court had dismissed his plea to quash the criminal cases against him in the controversial land deal case Barla in his three-day visit to Kerala has been visiting many Christian faith leaders Barla will meet the Rubber Board chairman later in the day It may be noted that the Rubber Board chairman met Thalassery archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany who was in limelight for his apparent pro-BJP remarks  Pamplany had stated that the BJP would get a Lok Sabha member from Kerala if it hiked the price of procured rubber to Rs 300 per kg many church leaders in the state recently made statements hinting at the community’s openness to consider BJP as a political party like any other party despite the anti-minority narrative The new development comes at this juncture Such comments are punishable under cyber laws The opinions expressed here are the personal opinions of readers and not that of Mathrubhumi.