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Update regarding the election process for the presidency of LALIGA
Mumbai: The Electoral Commission of the National Professional Football League (LALIGA), met this morning and in accordance with the provisions of the statutes, regulations and the electoral calendar, has adopted the following resolutions in relation to the elections convened for the presidency of LALIGA:
Having examined the candidacy presented by Javier Tebas Medrano, and having verified that it was presented in due time and form and that it complies with the statutory and regulatory precepts applicable to this effect, and with there being no other candidates, to provisionally proclaim LALIGA president Javier Tebas Medrano.
To order the secretary of the electoral commission, in the application of the provisions of the first paragraph of Article four of Book II of the general regulations of the National Professional Football League, to notify the resolution adopted to Javier Tebas Medrano, as well as to all LALIGA members, and to publish it on the website.
Under the provisions of the electoral calendar, 14 December 2023 is the next meeting date for the electoral commission, to resolve any appeals or, where appropriate, to proclaim the president final. However, in the event that no appeals are lodged against the resolutions of the electoral commission, it may unanimously bring forward its meeting to 12 December 2023 following the 8:00 p.m. deadline for lodging appeals.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
