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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Lajong FC to face Malaysian Armed Forces
Local favourites Shillong Lajong FC will set the ball rolling for Group E of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup tomorrow when they take on Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM FA), here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong. The match will kick off after the opening ceremony which will be inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma. The local I-League side will look to build on their 2024 Durand campaign, where they stunned East Bengal in the quarter-finals before bowing out in the semi-finals to eventual champions NorthEast United FC. The Red Dragons squad features a blend of youthful homegrown talent and experienced international names. The attacking line will be led by Douglas Tardin, with local stars Figo Syndai, Phrangki Buam, and Kenstar Kharshong expected to play key roles. 'We are very excited to play our first match of the Durand Cup at home. The team is well-prepared and eager to give it our all. The environment in the camp is very positive, the boys are looking sharp, focused, and ready to step up,' says Birendra Thapa, Head Coach of Shillong Lajong Their opponents, Malaysian Armed Forces, are participating in the Durand Cup for the very first time. Representing the armed forces of Malaysia, the team is expected to bring strong discipline, fitness, and intensity to their play, making them a potentially tricky opponent for any side in the group. Speaking on the eve of the match, Malaysian Armed Forces Assistant Head Coach Masrizar bin Mizalan said, 'We are looking forward to starting our Durand Cup campaign. It's always special to represent the Malaysian Armed Forces on an international stage. The team has trained hard, and the players are motivated to perform well. Our focus is on executing our plans and playing disciplined football. SOURCE: Organisers Live on Sony Sports at 4pm
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Facing budget deficit, RIPTA proposes cuts to most bus routes, eliminating 16 routes altogether
The RIPTA board of directors will then hold a special board meeting to vote on the proposed reductions, according to the agency, which did not specify a date for that meeting on Thursday. If approved, the changes would take effect on Sept. 13. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up 'A first-class transit system is essential for driving economic development in our state,' RIPTA CEO Christopher Durand said in a statement. 'Unfortunately, revenues have not kept up with operating costs and with federal COVID relief funding being fully spent, the Authority must now amend our services to align with the resources we have.' Advertisement Through the proposed cuts, RIPTA is seeking to eliminate 16 routes altogether, including a mix of regular routes, flex, and park and ride services. (Those routes are listed below). Other changes include reductions in trip frequency or numbers of trips on 30 routes, elimination of all weekend service on nine routes, elimination of some weekend service on eight routes, and the cancellation of some entire segments on six routes, RIPTA said. Advertisement RIPTA officials said the agency relied on an independent efficiency study conducted this year to determine the proposed reductions and cuts. 'We closely analyzed key performance metrics, including ridership levels, service productivity and the cost per passenger trip of every route,' RIPTA spokesperson Cristy Raposo Perry wrote in an email when asked how RIPTA chose which routes to consider eliminating, and where service rollbacks could be made. 'Wherever possible, we spread the reductions across the system to minimize the impact on any one area,' Raposo Perry said. Last month, Durand said RIPTA would also turn to raising fares and laying off as many as On Thursday, officials said RIPTA will conduct a study to analyze impacts of a potential fare increase on 'ridership, revenue, and equity.' 'The study will help determine whether fare adjustments could be implemented in a way that supports the agency's long-term financial sustainability while minimizing hardship for riders,' RIPTA said. Asked about the potential for layoffs, Raposo Perry wrote RIPTA is 'still finalizing our plan and are taking into consideration things like retaining the employees hired to resolve the 'With the mandated RIde Anywhere program becoming permanent, we need to grow our paratransit division,' Raposo Perry wrote. 'There is also an opportunity to improve the quality of service provided by the paratransit program by reducing the number of trips outsourced. Collectively these changes will reduce the number of employees that we may have to layoff. Our goal is zero, but we are still analyzing the final budget due to these factors.' Advertisement RIPTA was left with The agency initially faced a Last month, Durand said RIPTA was able to Durand said in his statement Thursday the agency also tapped on one-time federal reimbursements and reallocated federal funding. 'While the timely implementation of these service changes is necessary, we will continue to do everything we can to preserve services that help people get to work, educational and training opportunities, and medical appointments,' Durand said. 'As we prepare for these changes, please monitor our With public hearings on the proposal days away, some transit advocates who spoke at Thursday's RIPTA board meeting before the potential cuts were unveiled said bus riders haven't been given enough time to consider what's being proposed. Advertisement 'This should have been publicized a lot better. It should have been made more transparent,' said Randall Rose, of the Kennedy Plaza Resilience Coalition. 'It's not reasonable to expect the public to comment when this information is not being unveiled yet.' Rose said he places the blame for the cuts squarely on state lawmakers – not RIPTA. 'They chose to put RIPTA through this,' Rose said. Here are the routes that may be eliminated Regular Routes: Route 23 (Arctic/Crompton/Centre of New England) Route 68 (CCRI Newport/Memorial Boulevard/First Beach) Route 69 (Narragansett/Galilee) Route 73 (Mineral Spring/Twin River/CCRI) Route 75 (Dexter/Lincoln Mall) Route 76 (Central Avenue); Route 80 (Armistice Blvd.) Route 88 (Simmons Village Service) Route 89 (Walmart Cranston) Flex Service Routes: Flex 231 (South Aquidneck) Flex 301 Rural Ride (Westerly/Hope Valley) Park & Ride Routes : Route 9x (Pascoag Park & Ride) Route 12x (Arctic/117 Express Park & Ride) Route 59x (North Smithfield/Lincoln Mall Park & Ride) Route 65x (Wakefield Park & Ride) Route 95x (Westerly Park & Ride) Route 61x, or the 'Tiverton/East Bay Park & Ride,' will have two weekday roundtrips eliminated Christopher Gavin can be reached at
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Durand Cup: How the oldest football league outside British Isles has evolved over time
The 134th edition of the Durand Cup, the oldest extant football tournament outside the British Isles, began in Kolkata on Wednesday. Established in 1888, Durand Cup was the most prestigious tournament in Indian football until the late twentieth century. Here's a brief history. The tournament is named after Sir Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat best known for drawing the contentious international border between British India (now Pakistan) and Afghanistan. Durand instituted the tournament in 1888 as recreation for British troops: the first edition saw the participation of six British and two Scottish regimental teams. Till 1940, the Durand Cup was held each September in Shimla, the summer capital of the Raj. Matches were played with full military pomp and pageantry in the picturesque meadow of Annandale. 'Smartly attired military bands played tuneful marching tunes before the match and during the interval. Pennants of the participating British regimental teams fluttered in the sun. The Viceroy of India would personally hand over the prizes,' Novy Kapadia, the legendary Indian football writer, wrote in Barefoot to Boots: The Many Lives of Indian Football (2017). In 1922, Calcutta-based Mohun Bagan became the first civilian side to take part in the tournament, paving the way for Indian participation. But in these initial years, the mostly barefoot Indian teams could not cope with superior British opposition. 'Realising this, Durand authorities came up with a unique idea in 1937, to have a separate tournament for all teams knocked out in the first round. This competition was known as the Little Durand, or 'Chhota' Durand, and was held concurrently with the main tournament,' Kapadia wrote. Another Calcutta-based club, Mohammedan Sporting, broke the British monopoly on the Durand Cup in 1940, the year the tournament moved to Delhi. In front of a 1,00,000-strong crowd at the Irwin Amphitheatre (now the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium), the team of 11 Muslims beat the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 2-1 in the final. After a break due to World War II, Independence, and Partition, the tournament resumed in 1950. Beginning with Dr Rajendra Prasad, a football enthusiast, the President of India took over the role of the erstwhile Viceroy in the final. 'Six Indian Presidents, from Rajendra Prasad to Neelam Sanjiva Reddy graced the Durand final and watched the complete match. During half-time they would have tea with the captains… [and] chat about football and sports…,' Kapadia wrote. While regimental teams of the Indian Army continued to take part — the Army still plays a central role in organising the Durand Cup — civilian clubs have been more dominant the post-Independence era. Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, with 17 and 16 wins respectively, have been the most successful teams in the tournament's history, followed by the Border Security Force team with seven wins. Punjab-based JCT has won five times. The Hyderabad City Police team was a formidable force in the 1950s and early-1960s, with four wins. 'For about four decades, till the end of the 1980s, the greatness of a player and even clubs was judged by how many Durand finals they had played in and how many Durand titles they had won,' Kapadia wrote. In the 1990s, attendance at the games, held in the Delhi Gate Stadium (later renamed Ambedkar Stadium), began dropping, which coincided with a general decline in interest in Indian football. The reasons, according to commentators, include the exposure on television to vastly superior foreign leagues, and the surge in the interest in cricket. As other leagues emerged — notably the I-League in the 1990s and the Indian Super League in the 2010s — big clubs such as Mohun Bagan and East Bengal gradually lost interest, often sending B-teams to Durand, or not sending sides at all. Since 2019, the tournament has been primarily hosted by Kolkata which remains the bastion of football in India. Although recent editions have managed to attract big sides, Durand nowadays is effectively a glorified pre-season tournament, providing managers an opportunity to fine-tune tactics and players before the domestic season begins.
Cision Canada
21-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Chorus Aviation Announces Agreement to Acquire Elisen & Associates Inc. Français
HALIFAX, NS, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Elisen & Associates Inc. ("Elisen"), a leading provider of aerospace engineering and certification services based in Montreal. Founded in 1997 by Stephane Durand and Taif Rahman, Elisen has built a strong reputation for its work on complex engineering projects spanning commercial, business and rotary aircraft modifications, defence projects and sustainable aviation development. Elisen's projects include support and development work on the Airbus A220, Bell helicopters and Bombardier, Gulfstream and Lear special mission aircraft, among others. Mr. Durand and Mr. Rahman will continue to lead Elisen following the closing of the transaction. "Elisen is a leading engineering firm located at the core of Montreal's aerospace community. Acquiring Elisen will position us to grow our defence and specialized MRO capabilities by adding valuable expertise and industry relationships," said Colin Copp, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chorus. "We are delighted that Stephane and Taif will continue to lead Elisen and look forward to welcoming the entire Elisen team." "We have had expressions of interest from several companies over the years, but none provides the alignment of culture, values and strategic vision that Chorus offers," stated Elisen Co-President, Mr. Rahman. "We are excited to work with the Chorus team to pursue a broader set of opportunities together," added Elisen Co-President, Mr. Durand. The transaction is expected to close prior to the end of this year, conditional upon the completion of certain regulatory notifications and the satisfaction of other customary conditions to closing. The transaction will be paid for using available cash and is not expected to have a material impact on Chorus' consolidated revenue, earnings or balance sheet. Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, " forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information is identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "plan", "potential", "predict", "project", "will", "would", and similar terms and phrases, including negative versions thereof. 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Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking information for a number of reasons including: the failure to satisfy any of the conditions precedent to the closing of the transaction; the impact of the transaction on Elisen's relationships with employees, customers and suppliers; changes in the aviation industry and general economic conditions; and the risk factors described in Chorus' public disclosure record available under Chorus' profile on SEDAR+ at The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Chorus' expectations as of the date of this news release (or as of the date they are otherwise stated to be made) and is subject to change after such date. Chorus disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing factors and risks are not exhaustive. About Chorus Aviation Inc. Chorus is a holding company which owns the following principal operating subsidiaries: Jazz Aviation, the largest regional operator in Canada and provider of regional air services under the Air Canada Express brand; Voyageur Aviation, a leading provider of specialty charter, aircraft modifications, parts provisioning and in-service support services; and Cygnet Aviation Academy, an industry leading accredited training academy preparing pilots for direct entry into airlines. Together, Chorus' subsidiaries provide services that encompass every stage of an aircraft's lifecycle, including: contract flying, aircraft refurbishment, engineering, modification, repurposing and transition; aircraft and component maintenance, disassembly, and parts provisioning; aircraft acquisition and leasing; and pilot training. 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News18
18-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Durand Cup 2025: Free Entry For All Matches In Jamshedpur, Organisers Announce
Last Updated: The 134th Durand Cup Organising Committee announced free public entry for all matches in Jamshedpur at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) of the 134th Durand Cup has officially announced free public entry for all matches in Jamshedpur, starting with a full-capacity opening match at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. All 22,500 seats will be made available through complimentary passes, ensuring an inclusive and festive start to Asia's oldest football tournament. This initiative reflects the city's passion for the game and the organisers' commitment to celebrating football with the community. Free ticket distribution for the first match will take place at the stadium box office on July 23rd and 24th, on a first-come, first-served basis, until all tickets are distributed. To ensure fair access, a maximum of four tickets per person will be issued. In a gesture of community outreach, complimentary tickets will also be provided to local schools and all 41 teams of the JSA League, reinforcing the Durand Cup's commitment to grassroots football and youth engagement. From the second match onwards, the tournament will adopt an open gate policy, with no ticket requirement for entry. Spectators can walk in freely through Gates 4, 5, 6, and 7, encouraging continued local participation and creating a festive football atmosphere throughout the tournament in Jamshedpur. This move is aimed at celebrating the spirit of the beautiful game. 'As Asia's oldest football tournament returns to this football-loving city, the organisers warmly invite everyone in and around Jamshedpur to be part of this historic football celebration. With thrilling action on the field and an electrifying atmosphere off it, the Durand Cup 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages," the Durand Cup Organising Committee said in a statement. What Durand Cup Matches Are In Jamshedpur? Durand Cup 2025's Group C action kicks off in Jamshedpur on July 24 with hosts Jamshedpur FC (JFC) facing Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FT at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Indian Army Football Team will play their first match on July 29, followed by 1 Ladakh FC on August 2. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
