Baramulla, Dec. 19 -- The district administration of Baramulla has announced plans to upgrade sports infrastructure across the region, including the installation of day-night facilities at the General Bipin Rawat Stadium, officials said on Friday.

Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa said that this year, the administration is focusing on improving the district's cricketing facilities, with the General Bipin Rawat Stadium hosting the maximum number of matches.

"This year, we have sanctioned lights worth over Rs 35 lakh to enable day and night games. By March next year, our main ground will have four day-night lights, making it a standard facility," he said.

Sherpa added that other stadiums are also being upgraded. "Khushal Stadium's turfing...