The Akashdeep Award will be conferred to eminent Hindi short-story writer Mamta Kalia in the Hindi category and renowned Manipuri author Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi in the non-Hindi Indian languages category.
As per the initial investigation, the arrested accused were acting upon the directions of Pakistan-based smuggler Rana King and smuggling consignments from across the border.
The Amritsar police on Saturday arrested Akashdeep Singh, who is a known criminal and a member of the Billa Arjan Manga gang, as per the police officials.
Eminent Hindi poet and writer Govind Mishra and renowned Gujarati poet, playwright and critic Sitanshu Yashashschandra will be honoured for their overall lifetime contribution to writing and life, with the highest honor 'Akashdeep' established by leading Hindi newsgroup Amar Ujala.
Mumbai Police investigation into the Baba Siddiqui murder case has revealed that prime suspect Akashdeep Gill, arrested in Punjab, used a labourer's mobile hotspot to communicate with key conspirators, including mastermind Anmol Bishnoi, police said.
The strong 24-member squad consists of 16 Indian players, including a mandatory four juniors (U-21), and eight overseas players. The team acquired international stars like Lars Balk in the back, Floris Wortelboer and Seve van Ass in the midfield amongst others
The Indian Team will be led by ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh and vice-captained by midfielder Hardik Singh in the five-match tour which will be a litmus test for the team in their preparations for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Nilakanta Sharma (14'), Akashdeep Singh (15'), Gurjant Singh (38') and Jugraj Singh (60') scored a goal each for the Indian Men's Hockey Team, as per a press release from Hockey India.