Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari praised the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial hockey tournament, stating that it has raised the quality of play to international standards. He commended the teams for their competitive spirit and skills in the closely fought final, where Punjab and Sind Bank emerged victorious over the Indian Air Force. Chaudhari also highlighted the enthusiasm the tournament has generated among youth in India and neighboring countries. The tournament, held in memory of Marshal Arjan Singh, has become a significant event in India s sports calendar.
The Alipore observatory in Kolkata recorded its highest temperature in 50 years at 43 degrees Celsius, the Met Department said. Neighbouring Salt Lake recorded a maximum day temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius, while in nearby Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district the mercury touched 44.6 degrees Celsius, it said.
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