Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has honoured badminton player Lakshya Sen for his achievement at the BWF World Championships, 2021 held in Spain.

Handing over a cheque for Rs 15 lakh to the 20-year-old shuttler on Sunday, Dhami said by winning a medal at the international event, Sen had brought laurels to the country and the state.

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Sen, who won a bronze medal at the championship, belongs to Almora district in Uttarakhand.

The chief minister also honoured the his parents and wished that Sen wins a gold medal at the next world badminton championships.

He also spoke about the state government's new sports policy that aims at giving more opportunities to budding sportspersons to hone their skills.

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A sports university is being established in the state, besides a women's sports college in Udham Singh Nagar district, Dhami said.&nbsp;

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has honoured badminton player Lakshya Sen for his achievement at the BWF World Championships, 2021 held in Spain. Handing over a cheque for Rs 15 lakh to the 20-year-old shuttler on Sunday, Dhami said by winning a medal at the international event, Sen had brought laurels to the country and the state.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has honoured badminton player Lakshya Sen for his achievement at the BWF World Championships, 2021 held in Spain. Handing over a cheque for Rs 15 lakh to the 20-year-old shuttler on Sunday, Dhami said by winning a medal at the international event, Sen had brought laurels to the country and the state. IN PICS: PV Sindhu to Kidambi Srikanth: Indians who have won medals at BWF World Championships Sen, who won a bronze medal at the championship, belongs to Almora district in Uttarakhand. The chief minister also honoured the his parents and wished that Sen wins a gold medal at the next world badminton championships. He also spoke about the state government's new sports policy that aims at giving more opportunities to budding sportspersons to hone their skills. ALSO READ: Not satisfied with world championships bronze, next time I will go for the gold: Lakshya Sen A sports university is being established in the state, besides a women's sports college in Udham Singh Nagar district, Dhami said.

Uttrakhand CM rewards shuttler Lakshya Sen for BWF World Championships heroics

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has directed officials to properly verify COVID-free certificates of tourists coming into the state. The instruction came after some tourists provided fake COVID-free certificates.

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According to Uttarakhand Chief Minister`s Office (CMO), "Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that it has come to our knowledge that some tourists have come to our state with fake COVID-free certificates."

"All officers are directed to ensure proper checking of the certificates of all tourists while also seeing that no tourist faces problems," it added.

According to the Union Health Ministry, there are a total of 4,276 cases of coronavirus in the state so far. While the active cases stand at 1,143, the numbers of patients cured or discharged are 3,081. The death toll due to the infection in the state is at 52.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has directed officials to properly verify COVID-free certificates of tourists coming into the state. The instruction came after some tourists provided fake COVID-free certificates.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has directed officials to properly verify COVID-free certificates of tourists coming into the state. The instruction came after some tourists provided fake COVID-free certificates. Also read: Courts in India have rapidly adopted digital technology amid COVID-19: Ravi Shankar Prasad According to Uttarakhand Chief Minister`s Office (CMO), "Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that it has come to our knowledge that some tourists have come to our state with fake COVID-free certificates." "All officers are directed to ensure proper checking of the certificates of all tourists while also seeing that no tourist faces problems," it added. According to the Union Health Ministry, there are a total of 4,276 cases of coronavirus in the state so far. While the active cases stand at 1,143, the numbers of patients cured or discharged are 3,081. The death toll due to the infection in the state is at 52.

Uttarakhand CM directs officials to verify COVID-free certificates of tourists entering state

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Uttrakhand CM rewards shuttler Lakshya Sen for BWF World Championships heroics

Uttarakhand CM directs officials to verify COVID-free certificates of tourists entering state