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RCA, Rajasthan Royals sign venue agreement at SMS Stadium
Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) After a gap of four years, the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Stadium here will again bask under the floodlights and echo with the sounds of claps and cheer as the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) and Rajasthan Royals signed a venue agreement on Wednesday for hosting the 2018 edition of the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL).
RCA President C.P. Joshi and Chairman Ranjeet Barthakur signed the agreement in the presence of Rajasthan Sports Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar.
With the signing of this agreement, it was officially confirmed that SMS stadium will host seven IPL matches during this edition.
BCCI had assigned March 5 as the deadline for RCA to finish all pending tasks in the stadium. Its officials have been visiting the stadium at frequent intervals to review the preparations undergoing here. After being satisfied on all fronts, this agreement was signed.
Joshi said that working as a team, they have managed to overcome all challenges. “The joint efforts of RCA helped in terminating the dry patch and resolve the issues with BCCI. Finally ‘acche din’ for cricket are back,” he added.
As the SMS stadium is all ready to host IPL marches once again, it comes as a big victory of RCA as well as the people of Jaipur who were deprived of watching one of the biggest club cricket here, he said, adding that the RCA will take efforts to develop cricket in the state at all levels.
Khimsar confirmed that the state government will extend all the required cooperation which can help generate new employment opportunities while entertaining sports fans in Rajasthan. He expressed his gratitude to BCCI, RCA and Rajasthan Royals on the occasion for organising IPL matches in Jaipur.
Speaking to media, Rajasthan Royals chairman Ranjeet Barthakur congratulated state government and RCA for hosting Rajasthan Royals at its home ground.
“The entire team is quite excited to play their next innings in Jaipur as they have earned immense laurels here on the pitch. They have the credit of winning the first IPL here, which speaks volumes of the kind of emotional relationship they share with SMS stadium, he added.
On this occasion, Dr Joshi along with Barthakur also reviewed the arrangements being made in the stadium. They were accompanied by RCA officers, RCA advisory committee members and others.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.