Kanpur: Starting its campaign in the under-19 for Cooch Behar Trophy from November 17, UP will clash with Himachal Pradesh.To select the best team from available talent, UPCA conducted a fitness-cum-trial coaching camp for the under-19 which concluded at Kamla Club ground here on Saturday.Kapil Dev Pandey, head of the junior selection committee, and others witnessed the aspirants fitness and cricketskills on the ground during the last seven days.As many as 64 young players participated in the trial matches held during the camp.Talking to TOI, Kapil Pandey said that the selection committee would sit in a couple of days to select the UP team for Cooch Behar Trophy for the under-19 cricket tournament scheduled to commence from November 17.UP, which is in elite Group D with Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Karnataka and Uttarakhand, will play against Himachal Pradesh at Victoria Park Meerut.Nov. 17 to 20: UP v/s Himachal Pradesh in MeerutNov. 24 to 27: UP v/s J&K in JammuDec. 1 to 4: UP v/s Delhi in MeerutDec. 8 to 11: UP v/s Karnataka in MysoreDec.15 to 18: UP v/s Uttarakhand in Kashipur. TNNWe also published the following articles recentlyHimachal Pradesh worst-hit this monsoon; Maharashtra & Uttarakhand nextIndia experienced 544 instances of floods and heavy rains during the monsoon season this year. Himachal Pradesh was the worst affected state, with 123 extreme weather incidents, followed by Maharashtra with 69 events. Uttarakhand ranked third with 68 extreme weather events. Himachal Pradesh witnessed three major intense heavy rainfall spells, resulting in nearly 400 deaths. Maharashtra had excess rain activity in three districts, while Uttarakhand experienced heavy rainfall in different periods. The country had the second-highest number of heavy rain events since 2019, with half of them occurring in July.Himachal Pradesh, administration launches Catch the Rain campaignThe district administration in Kangra has launched the Catch the Rain initiative to address the low groundwater levels in the area. The initiative includes the construction of rainwater harvesting structures and check dams in affected areas. A task force has been formed at the block and panchayat levels to ensure water conservation. Additionally, the central government is working on conserving and beautifying ponds under the Amrit Sarovar Yojana to increase water levels. Rainwater harvesting structures will also be developed in government institutions and offices.People visiting Himachal Pradesh to get acquainted with states culture at Tourist VillageThe government of Himachal Pradesh in India is aiming to boost its tourism sector by showcasing the states rich culture and heritage. They plan to establish a tourist village that will emphasize local art, culture, handicrafts, and music, providing employment opportunities for local youth. The government also plans to develop a world-class Golf Course and a large zoo, as well as water sports activities in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank. Additionally, they have unveiled a comprehensive tourism development scheme worth Rs 1311 crore, which includes various projects to enhance tourist facilities. The government is committed to creating permanent employment opportunities for local youth and training them in tourism and hospitality.

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