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Pune, Aug 22 (IANS) The stage is set for a thrilling summit clash between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Haryana in the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026, with both eyeing the coveted national title at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium near Pune on Sunday. The championship, being held from August 12-23, has witnessed intense competition among leading junior women’s hockey teams from across India. After a hard-fought campaign, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Haryana have emerged as the two finalists who will battle in the final. Jharkhand have produced a composed and determined run throughout. Led by captain Rajni Kerketta and coached by Vikas Pant, Jharkhand began with a 6-0 victory over Hockey Chandigarh, followed by a 3-1 win over Hockey Punjab. Their quarterfinal against Hockey Association of Odisha proved to be a test of character. After the teams finished 1-1 in regulation time, Jharkhand held its nerve to secure a 4-3 victory via shootout. The semifinal against Hockey Madhya Pradesh was another close encounter. The match ended 1-1 before Jharkhand again displayed exceptional composure in the shootout to win 2-1 and book their place in the final. Jharkhand's ability to remain composed under pressure, particularly in back-to-back shootouts, has been one of the defining features of their journey to the final. Hockey Haryana have been equally impressive, combining attacking firepower with defensive solidity. Led by captain Shashi Khasa and coached by Azad Singh Malik, Haryana opened with a resounding 10-1 win over Hockey Bengal. They followed it up with a convincing performance, defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 3-0 in their second pool match. In the quarterfinal, Haryana maintained their momentum with a 3-1 victory over Hockey Chandigarh, before producing an emphatic performance in the knockout stages of the semifinal. Haryana stormed past Chhattisgarh Hockey 8-0 to secure their place in the championship final. With 24 goals scored and just two conceded across their four matches, Haryana enter the final in formidable form and will be looking to carry their attacking momentum into the title clash. The final promises a contest between teams who have taken contrasting routes to the summit. Haryana have powered through with emphatic victories, while Jharkhand have showcased remarkable resilience in tight knockout encounters. With Rajni Kerketta leading Jharkhand and Shashi Khasa at the helm of Haryana, both sides will look to their leaders to inspire one final push for glory. --IANS bsk/

Gandhinagar, Aug 22 (IANS) Greater awareness of depression and mental stress is needed alongside efforts to protect people from infectious diseases, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said on Saturday as he inaugurated the 16th annual conference of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS) at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Speaking at CIDSCON 2026, being held on the theme “Addressing AMR: From Awareness to Action”, Pansheriya said mental well-being and physical health must receive equal attention, particularly amid the pressures of modern lifestyles and the impact of global infectious diseases such as COVID-19. He stressed the need to create greater awareness about serious issues such as depression and mental stress and to address them appropriately. Maintaining mental resilience, he said, had become increasingly important in the present circumstances. The minister also raised concern over the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, particularly the prescription of high-dose or stronger antibiotics for minor and common illnesses at small clinics. "Such practices could become a major public health threat in the future. The state government would soon organise a statewide awareness programme involving doctors from different systems of medicine, including allopathic, Ayurvedic and homoeopathic practitioners, to address inappropriate antibiotic use," he said. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, he said self-medication without medical advice is reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics even in common infections such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections. He urged doctors to educate patients about the importance of completing the prescribed course of antibiotics rather than stopping treatment midway. "The fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could not be left to the Health Department alone and required the collective responsibility of doctors, hospitals, pharmacists and citizens," he said. He stressed the need to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship programmes and infection-control systems in hospitals. He also said Gujarat is strengthening early-warning surveillance and laboratory-based monitoring through digital platforms such as the Gujarat State AMR Surveillance Network and the AMR Dashboard to help identify and control diseases in time. Pansheriya said doctors attending the conference would use the new knowledge and research emerging from CIDSCON 2026 to provide better, more effective treatment to patients in their respective fields. He also congratulated the organisers for conducting the conference. CIDS president Dr Subramanian Swaminathan highlighted the importance of specialised infectious disease expertise, recalling a recent case involving an 11-year-old patient who had suffered from a severe, resistant infection for nearly 11 years and had undergone treatment at several places without success. According to Dr Swaminathan, their team took up the patient's case, and a clinical pharmacologist prepared a specialised treatment. The child subsequently made a complete recovery. “The patient returned to meet us with a smile after making a complete recovery. This demonstrates that when it comes to drug resistance and complex diseases, our specialised expertise can bring about a major positive change in the lives of ordinary citizens,” he said. Dr Swaminathan said CIDS has benefited from the contributions of senior mentors who have provided their time and guidance over the past 20 years. "The younger generation of doctors had the advantage of learning from these experienced specialists, and the importance of collaboration among microbiologists, pharmacists, nurses, public health professionals and administrators is a must," he said. Organising chairman Dr Atul Patel said infectious diseases are continually evolving and creating new challenges for the medical community. With human, animal and environmental health interconnected, he said the concept of ‘One Health’ had become indispensable. Dr Patel said AMR was no longer a hypothetical threat but a reality encountered in everyday clinical practice. He warned that developments in modern medicine, including complex surgeries and cancer immunotherapy, could be jeopardised by antibiotic failure. "Doctors needed to ensure accurate diagnosis before prescribing antibiotics, strengthen microbiology services, select the appropriate medicine at the correct dosage and for the right duration, and place greater emphasis on infection prevention," he said. Pansheriya and other officials also released the book ‘Antimicrobial Stewardship Program’ during the inaugural programme. CIDS secretary Dr Neha Gupta, treasurer Dr Kavitha, scientific chairperson Dr Tanu Singhal, co-organising chairman Dr Harsh Toshniwal and other officials and organisers attended the event. Infectious disease specialists, researchers, microbiologists and physicians from India and countries including the United States and Singapore are participating in the conference. --IANS mys/dan

Patna, Aug 22 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has announced the RJD’s full support for the student movement planned for August 25, including the proposed march to the Chief Minister’s residence. Asked whether he would personally join the students on the streets that day, Tejashwi said he would communicate his decision at the appropriate time. Targeting the Bihar government over the ongoing student protests at Gardanibagh in Patna, Tejashwi said students were distressed but alleged that the government was not paying attention to their concerns. He stressed that the government should hold discussions with the protesting students, arguing that their problems could not be resolved without dialogue. Tejashwi also raised concerns about Bihar’s financial condition. He claimed that the state’s finances were in serious difficulty and alleged that the government could eventually face problems in paying employees’ salaries and pensions. He further accused the government of widespread corruption and alleged that Bihar’s expenditure was exceeding its income, forcing the state to depend heavily on borrowing. On the reported reduction in the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme’s loan limit from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, Tejashwi said the scheme had been introduced under the Saat Nischay programme during the Mahagathbandhan government’s tenure. He alleged that the reduction reflected the government’s deteriorating financial position. Tejashwi also claimed that every person in Bihar carries a debt burden of around Rs 27,000, linking the figure to the state’s increasing borrowing. He questioned the government over incidents involving pellet guns and AK‐47 firing in Bihar, asking who authorised the use of force and demanding an explanation. He also alleged irregularities in extending contractual employees’ tenures and raised broader questions about the state government's functioning and administration. On rising sugar prices, Tejashwi criticised the Centre and warned that inflationary pressures could increase further. Overall, his remarks combined support for the ongoing student agitation with criticism of the Bihar government’s handling of student grievances, financial management, alleged corruption and law‐and‐order issues. --IANS ajk/dan

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gourav Vallabh on Saturday remarked that Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is "competing" with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Chief Abhijeet Dipke in matters concerning students. However, the Opposition hit back, asking the BJP to differentiate between 'goons' and 'Goonj'. It was in reference to the alleged attack on CJP members during a visit to a government school in Rajasthan. Following the LoP's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune, Gourav Vallabh said: "The way Rahul Gandhi is attempting to spread anarchy by visiting subject specific, city specific areas, giving money and calling influencers in order to create an atmosphere, I have only one question for Rahul Gandhi: why can't he hear the voice of students in Ranchi?" "In Ranchi, the Congress is a part of the coalition government. There, every examination is being cancelled. The future of an entire generation has been pushed into darkness," he told IANS. Adding to the criticism, the BJP leader said: "Rahul Gandhi is competing with the CJP, he is competing with (Abhijeet) Dipke." Addressing the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Vallabh said: "You are the Leader of Opposition, instead of going to 'Paiso Ki Goonj' you should also listen to the students who are protesting in Ranchi. We will trust your words if you talk about quitting the alliance in Jharkhand." Earlier, BJP had accused Congress of giving money to students for attending the programme. "Their (Congress') conspiracy to use students for their own political gains is being understood by the people, including students," he remarked. However, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai said: "Earlier, the BJP was saying that the (Chhatron ki Goonj) programme was a flop and had failed. Now, they are saying that influencers were brought in by spending money. Not a single penny was spent. Only a tent had been set up (during the event in Prayagraj)." He added that any student in Prayagraj can be asked if any mode of transport was provided to them or not. "All of them (students in Prayagraj) came on their own," Rai asserted. "Students across the country have now awakened and the BJP will be dethroned," he said. Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray claimed that the BJP is "afraid of students and the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'". Referring to the alleged attack on CJP members in Rajasthan, Thackeray said: "The BJP believes in 'goons', not in '(Chhatron Ki) Goonj'. Yesterday, the CJP people were attacked just because they were showing the reality of a school." "So, when the BJP learns differentiating between 'goons' and 'Goonj', only then they can speak about the students," he added. --IANS cg/khz

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