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Punjab raised demand for central assistance to strengthen its police infrastructure and security efforts in border districts, with a grant of Rs 1,000 crore. Industrial incentives similar to those provided to Jammu & Kashmir and neighboring hill states were also sought to support MSMEs in Punjab’s border and sub-mountainous regions, during the pre-budget meeting held at Jaisalmer with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Revealing this in a press communique issued here on Sunday, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state has strongly raised the demand to restore NABARD’s Short-Term Seasonal Agricultural Operations (ST-SAO) limit to Rs 3,041 crore, from the reduced limit of Rs 1,100 crore for FY 2024-25. Advertisement He said that this restoration is vital to prevent farmers from turning to moneylenders, aligning with the “Sahakar se Samriddhi” principle. He said that several states raised this issue and it was discussed at length. Advertisement For road connectivity under PM Gati Shakti in Rajpura, the Government of Punjab has requested Rs 100 crore to construct a 5.6 km, 45m wide approach road connecting NH 44 to the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Rajpura. This funding is essential for the timely completion of road construction and the successful implementation of the industrial cluster. Expressing gratitude for the Vande Bharat train connecting Amritsar with New Delhi, Punjab government requested another Vande Bharat train to connect Bathinda, Punjab’s agricultural and commercial hub, with the national capital. This would ensure seamless connectivity for the Malwa region of Punjab. Minister Cheema also proposed financial support to address crop residue management in Punjab. He said despite providing 1.45 lakh Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines since 2018, high operational costs remain a challenge. The Punjab Government has proposed an incentive of Rs 2,500 per acre, with Rs 2,000 per acre from the Government of India and Rs 500 per acre from the state. The total cost of this initiative is estimated at Rs 2,000 crore, with the Government of India requested to provide Rs 1,600 crore as budgetary support. Furthermore, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema requested a special budget allocation for paddy diversification. Diversifying paddy cultivation across 10 lakh hectares could result in substantial savings of over Rs 30,000 crore. The government has proposed allocating a portion of these savings towards a comprehensive diversification package. In addressing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) scheme, Finance Minister Cheema proposed enhancing the grant from Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh per beneficiary to accommodate rising construction costs. The minister also highlighted the need to release pending funds under the National Health Mission (NHM), amounting to Rs 1,119 crore, and requested an increase in the honorarium for cook-cum-helpers under the PM Poshan Abhiyaan from Rs 600 to Rs 2,000 per month. Additionally, Punjab sought support for urban transportation e-Bus services, requesting Rs 300 crore for the procurement of 250 new electric buses and the installation of charging points. The state also called for reimbursement of procurement costs by the Government of India, modernization of driving license testing with advanced technology, and reimbursement of pending Rural Development Fee (RDF) amounting to Rs 6,857 crore. Expressing sincere gratitude to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for providing Punjab the opportunity to present its suggestions, Finance Minister Cheema said that Punjab’s demand for an incentive package to address the unique challenges faced by the state, particularly due to its proximity to a hostile border with Pakistan is crucial to bolster the state’s infrastructure and security measures. He expressed hope that the upcoming Union Budget will act as a catalyst for fostering citizen welfare, driving regional development, and spurring economic growth. AdvertisementArmy-Navy game has added buzz
The Florida Gators face the Stanford Cardinal in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division I volleyball tournament on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 (12/12/24) at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV . You can also watch via a subscription to Sling TV , which is offering half off your first month. — DirecTV Stream is offering $30 off on Entertainment with Sports Pack featuring NFL RedZone, Big Ten Network and more. — fuboTV plans start at $79.99 per month. — Sling TV is offering plans for as low as $20 for your first month Here’s what you need to know: What: NCAA volleyball Sweet 16 Who: Florida vs. Stanford When: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 Where: Freedom Hall Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) *** Regional semifinals schedule (All times Eastern Standard) Thursday, Dec. 12 No. 3 Missouri vs. No. 3 Kentucky, 1 p.m. | ESPN2 No. 4 Oregon vs. No.1 Pitt, 30 min. after Missouri-Kentucky | ESPN2 No. 6 Florida vs. No. 2 Stanford, 7 p.m. | ESPN2 No. 4 Purdue vs. No. 1 Louisville, 30 min. after Florida-Stanford | ESPN2 Friday, Dec. 13 No. 3 Texas vs. No. 2 Creighton, 1 p.m. | ESPN2 No. 5 Marquette vs. No. 1 Penn State, 30 min. after Texas-Creighton | ESPN2 No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 2 Wisconsin, 7 p.m. | ESPN2 No. 5 Dayton vs. No. 1 Nebraska, 30 min. after Texas A&M-Wisconsin | ESPN2 *** Loyola Chicago 3, No. 5 BYU 0 No. 6 Minnesota 3, Western Kentucky 1 No. 7 Missouri 3, Texas State 0 No. 6 Southern Cal 3, UT Arlington 0 Mississippi 3, No. 7 Florida St. 2 No. 5 Dayton 3, South Carolina 1 No. 7 Georgia Tech 3, Tennessee 2 No. 4 Purdue 3, Western Michigan 0 No. 5 Marquette 3, Florida Gulf Coast 0 No. 5 TCU 3, Hawaii 0 No. 3 Kentucky 3, Cleveland St. 0 No. 3 Texas 3, Texas A&M-CC 0 No. 2 Creighton 3, South Dakota 0 No. 2 Wisconsin 3, Fairfield 0 No. 2 SMU 3, Wichita 0 No. 4 Baylor 3, Wofford 0 No. 4 Oregon 3, High Point 0 No. 4 Utah 3, Charleston 0 No. 8 Oklahoma 3, UTEP 2 No. 8 N. Iowa 3, Illinois 1 No. 6 Florida 3, NC State 0 No. 8 North Carolina 3, Yale 1 No. 8 Miami 3, South Dakota St. 0 No. 6 Texas A&M 3, Colorado St. 1 No. 1 Pittsburgh 3, Morehead St. 0 No. 1 Louisville 3, Chicago St. 0 No. 3 Kansas 3, Colgate 0 No. 7 Loyola Marymount 3, Washington 2 No. 1 Penn State 3, Delaware St. 0 No. 1 Nebraska 3, Florida A&M 0 No. 3 Arizona St. 3,New Hampshire 0 No. 2 Stanford 3, Sacramento St. 0 No. 4 Purdue 3, Loyola Chicago 0 No. 1 Texas 3, No. 6 Southern California 0 No. 7 Missouri 3, No. 2 SMU 1 No. 3 Kentucky 3, No. 6 Minnesota 1 No. 2 Creighton 3, Mississippi 0 No. 2 Wisconsin 3, No. 7 Georgia Tech 1 No. 5 Dayton 3, No. 4 Baylor 2 No. 5 Marquette 3, No. 4 Utah 2 No. 4 Oregon 3, No. 3 TCU 1 No. 1 Louisville 3, No. 8 N. Iowa 2 No. 1 Penn St. 3, No. 8 North Carolina 1 No. 1 Pittsburgh 3, No. 8 Oklahoma 0 No. 6 Florida 3, No. 3 Kansas 2 No. 1 Nebraska 3, No. 8 Miami 0 No. 6 Texas A&M 3, No. 3 Arizona St, 1 No. 2 Stanford 3, No. 7 Loyola Marymount 0 *** Final Top 25 NCAA Volleyball Rankings Games through Dec. 2, 2024 1, Pitt; 2, Penn State; 3, Nebraska; 4, Louisville; 5, Stanford; 6, Creighton; 7, Wisconsin; 8, Arizona State; 9, Purdue; 10, SMU; 11, Kentucky; 12, Kansas; 13, Teas; 14, Oregon; 15, Minnesota; 16, Baylor; 17, Utah; 18, Georgia Tech; 19, Southern California; 20, TCU; 21, Florida State; 22, Florida; 23, Dayton; 24, BYU; 25, Missouri. *** Here are the best streaming options for college sports: Fubo TV (free trial): fuboTV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS. DirecTV Stream (free trial) : DirecTV Stream carries ESPN, FOX, NBC and CBS. Sling TV - Sling TV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC and NBC. ESPN+ ($11.99 a month): ESPN+ carries college basketball games each week for only $11.99 a month. These games are exclusive to the platform. Peacock TV ($7.99 a month): Peacock is the exclusive home of 75-plus Big Ten men’s and women’s basketball games for the 2024-25 season. The streaming service will also broadcast several Big East men’s basketball and Atlantic 10 men’s women’s basketball contests. Paramount+ (free trial): Paramount Plus will live stream college football games airing on CBS this year. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription
NoneNoneBOULDER, Colo. — A 72-year-old lifelong Colorado fan with end-stage kidney failure waited to the side of the field in his wheelchair for Travis Hunter and the rest of the Buffaloes. One by one, players strolled over and signed a football for Riley Rhoades, his face lighting up with each signature. Standing close by and taking in the scene was Jeremy Bloom. He's become a wish facilitator for older adults. Bloom, the former Colorado wide receiver and Olympic freestyle skier, started the Wish of a Lifetime foundation in 2008, which has made thousands of aspirations turn into reality for older adults. The list of granted wishes range from taking veterans back to the beaches of Normandy to helping late-in-life authors publish a book. He's staged concerts for musicians, assisted some in daredevil feats such as jumping out of an airplane and even lined up a meeting between an Olympic medalist and former President Barack Obama. For Rhoades, his wish was simply to return to Folsom Field again, the place where he used to have season tickets but hasn't attended a game since 2004. "Everybody has somebody in their life —a grandparent, friend, neighbor — at that age where you wish you had more resources to help," said Bloom, whose college career was cut short two decades ago when the NCAA denied his reinstatement to play football and still ski professionally after receiving endorsement money to fuel his Olympic dreams. "Nothing can compare to seeing someone else's eyes light up because you helped make their dream come true." The foundation is a tribute to his grandparents. But the concept began to take root when he was a teenager. He was in Japan for a World Cup freestyle skiing competition when a woman tried to hop on a crowded bus. There was no room, but everyone in front rose from their seats to make space. That stuck with him, along with seeing these acts of kindness for older adults all over Europe and Asia as he traveled. An idea formed — bring that same level of appreciation to the United States, with a wish-granting element. Bloom's organization has been a charitable affiliate of AARP since 2020. It was the yearning of Rhoades that brought the two of them to Folsom Field last weekend. Rhoades, who had season tickets at Colorado for 27 years, wanted to see the Buffaloes in person after watching the team's resurgence on television. A few years ago, Rhoades, who was born with spina bifida, was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure. Being among the 54,646 fans Saturday stirred up plenty of emotions for Rhoades, as he watched the 16th-ranked Buffaloes (8-2, 6-1 Big 12, No. 16 CFP) beat Utah. Colorado remains in the race for not only a conference title but a spot in the College Football Playoff. "It's just great to be back here again," Rhoades said as he pointed out the section where he used to watch games. "It's just ... so cool." For Bloom, the success that coach Deion Sanders has brought to the program means more reunions with teammates as they pass through town. "I've been through many years where nobody comes to visit," Bloom said. "It's fun that Boulder has become the epicenter of college football." Leading the way for Colorado this season have been quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Hunter, who's the Heisman Trophy frontrunner. But what particularly pleases Bloom is that Sanders, Hunter and the rest of college football players are able to finally profit through name, image and likeness. In his day, Bloom got caught in the NCAA crosshairs for wanting to play both sports and to have sponsors in one (skiing) so he could fund his Olympic aspirations. How time have changed. "I'm just really grateful that this generation of athletes gets to monetize their skills and ability," said Bloom, who finished sixth in moguls at the 2006 Winter Games in Italy. "It's the right thing." He's thrown his passion into fulfilling wishes such as learning ballet, riding in a Formula 1 pace car or taking a flight in a fighter jet. He's also helped reconnect families and friends, including a reunion for a trio of centenarian sisters who hadn't seen each other in more than a decade. This granted wish has stuck with Bloom: A person in Alabama wasn't able to travel after being diagnosed with end-of-life emphysema. So he asked for postcards to be sent, just to learn what made someone's town so special. He received 2,000 postcards from 26 different countries. "There's no end to the things that they've done for us in the world," Bloom said of older adults. "We're one of the organizations that reminds them that their dreams still do matter and that we still appreciate them and we cherish them." Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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