Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, July 1: All-round performance by Satish Kumar, coupled with a good batting show by Ishan Gupta and Rahul Mussa and a fabulous bowling display by Kuldeep Kumar and Rohit Bhat helped Rainawari Cricket Club thrash Kaccha Talab Cricket Club by 67 runs to consolidate their position for the quarterfinal stage in the ongoing Chevrolet Cricket Cup 2014 tournament sponsored by KC Motors Jammu and being played at KC Public School ground adjacent to KC Sports Club.
Winning the toss and batting first, RCC scored a good total of 167 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the stipulated 15 overs as the number of overs was reduced because of overnight rains. Satish was the top scorer with 38 runs off 22 balls, studded with 3 fours and 2 sixes, while Ishan contributed 35 runs off 16 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes and Rahul Mussa scored 25 runs 10 balls, which included 2 fours and 2 sixes. Romy chipped in with 6-ball 18 runs. For KTCC, Mukesh, Tony and Sunil claimed one wicket each.
In reply, KTCC bundled out for a meagre total of 96 runs, thus lost the match by a margin of 67 runs. Amit and Ankush contributed 30 and 19 runs to the total respectively. For RCC Srinagar, skipper Kuldeep Kumar, Rohit Bhat and Satish Kumar shared 3 wickets each. Satish was adjudged man of the match for his all-round show.
In another match, Yankees Cricket Club defeated Star Eleven Cricket Club by a big margin of 84 runs.
Yankees CC opted to bat first and scored 166/6 in 20 overs. Manpreet Singh, Abhay and Kapil contributed 32, 29 and 23 runs to the total. Zulfi and Nasir took 2 wickets each for Star Eleven, while Sanju and Robin claimed one wicket each.
In reply, Star Eleven collapsed at 82 runs in 18.1 overs, thus lost the match by 84 runs. Vishal and Robin contributed 36 and 24 runs respectively. Jerry was the pick of the bowlers for Yankees Club, who took 4 important wickets by conceding just 9 runs in his 4 overs, while Romil claimed 3 wickets. Bharat and Kapil took one wicket each. Jerry of Yankees Club was declared man of the match for superb bowling display. The matches were officiated by Abhijyot Singh Bedi, Sandeep Manchanda and Sohail Yusuf.
Westside Coupons worth Rs 1000 each were presented to the winners of man of the match awards. The prizes are being sponsored by KC Motors, Narwal, Jammu.
Satish helps RCC Srinagar to thrash KTCC by 67 runs
Agri Technocrats of Jammu condemn Govt’s attitude
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 1: A meeting of Agriculture Employees Association was held under the chairmanship of Uttam Chand Sharma, president of the Association in which all the executive members participated.
In the meeting members of the Association condemned the attitude of the Government towards ReZs of the Jammu.
While speaking S Amrik Singh, chief spokesman and senior leaders of EJAC showed resentment over the higher authorities for not issuing the orders of ReZ of Jammu Division.
They said it is very unfortunate that the Government is using different yard stick for Jammu Division in issuing the order of ReZs.
Concluding the meeting, S Amrik Singh appealed the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah to kindly look into the matter personally.
Other members of the association who were present in the meeting were Naresh Sharma, J P Verma, V N Khajuria, Deep Kumar, Pawan Singh, Ajay Kumar, Isam Din and others.
166 Military Hospital celebrates 44th Raising Day
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 1: The 166 Military Hospital today celebrated its 44th Raising Day with great fervour and zeal.
On the occasion, Lieutenant General KH Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps inaugurated the programme by cutting the cake.
The celebrations began with cake cutting followed by an interactive session on Life Style diseases and photo exhibition on the history of the hospital.
While speaking, Lieutenant General KH Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps said that the doctors are life saviors, who work relentlessly to cure soldiers and their families.
On this special occasion we express gratitude to all doctors of Armed Forces who have been doing so much for us throughout the year, he added.
Brigadier Man Mohan Harjai, Commandant of 166 Military Hospital said that the celebrations of ‘Hospital Raising Day’ is a time for our soldiers to show their appreciation and express gratitude to the doctors who care for them and their families when they are away on borders.
He added that the hospital has put in honest and untiring efforts to maintain the highest standards of services, both qualitatively and quantitatively which are at par with the quality medical care provided to the patients at apex armed forces hospitals.
The hospital has conducted a number of health activities during preceding one year, including a medical camp for civilians at Thanamandi, district Rajouri during which almost 800 patients were screened for various diseases and treated free of cost. A medical camp was also held in Pallanwala for civilian population, during which specialists of different speciality took part, screened and treated all patients. As part of Sadhbhavna initiative, medical camps was held at Jagti in December 2013 and approx 1106 patients were examined and treated. Free of cost Cataract surgery was also carried out in 112 civilian patients.
The 166 Military Hospital is largest Garrison hospital for troops in Jammu, Nagrota and adjoining areas. Keeping pace with rapid technological advances, 166 MH has left no stone unturned in providing latest specialised services and looks for new challenges.
Grand welcome for world champion Pankaj Advani
Bangalore, July 1:
Pankaj Advani was accorded a grand welcome at the airport here today when the cue sport champion arrived after winning the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship in Egypt.
The Khel Ratna awardee, who created history by becoming the only player to win the shorter and the longer formats world of billiards and snooker, alongwith with statemate and bronze medal winner in the ladies event Vidya Pillai was received by SBA and BSFI officials, along with DYSS Director Ramesh and 50 students from the sports hostel. (PTI)
HC directs Govt to compensate Kunan-Poshpora victims
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 1: High Court today directed the Home Department to explore possibility of granting relief to the Kunan-Poshpora victims as per the State Human Rights Commission recommendations and to investigate the crime as per the directions issued by the Judicial Magistrate Kupwara.
A Division Bench of the High Court comprising Chief Justice MM Kumar and Justice Hasnain Masoodi while hearing a petition on in famous mass rape case of Kunan-Poshpora which occurred in 1991 did not agree with the 18th empowered committee which was held on deliberation of the State Human Rights Commission’s recommendations.
“Investigation to be carried out by an officer not below the rank of SSP should be completed in terms of the directions issued by the concerned Judicial Magistrate,” the court directed.
The closure report filed by the investigating agency was rejected and returned by the Magistrate which has been challenged before the court of sessions Judge Kupwara, but no stay has been granted by the court till date.
The SHRC in February 2012 had made recommendation for granting compensation of Rs 2 lakhs to the victims’ families and had also quashed the earlier investigation, which was held under the supervision of the then Director Prosecution in a hush-hush manner, according to the commission.
Government had in its empowered committed denied granting compensation to the victims’ families on the ground that the incident does not fall within the purview of its policy.
However, court referred to the section 545A of Code of Criminal procedure which recognizes that the victims who suffered loss or injury are to be given compensation.
The court recognized the State’s constitutional and statutory responsibility for the crimes committed in Kunan-Poshpora and observed “that the women were subjected to cruelty and lawlessness.”
The bench observed the SHRC recommendations were supported by evidence and ordered the Government to explore the possibilities of payment of compensation within three weeks.
The petition filed before the High Court by the survivors of the Kunan-Poshpora mass rape and torture case of 23/24 February 1991 has sought court-monitored investigations by a SIT, and that the SHRC recommendations on compensation be processed by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Shriya, Shine, Vineek blossom in dance competition
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 1: The trio of Shriya Bhat, Shine and Vineek blossomed by clinching first position in the dance competition, organized by Friends Dance Institute during a Summer Camp at Shemrock Playway School, Roopnagar, here.
Children enjoyed various activities held during the Camp.
Principal of the School, Bharti Bharadwaj distributed prizes among the winners on the occasion, who while speaking lauded the efforts of the children for outstanding display in various activities.
Head of Friends Dance Institute, Shashi Gupta assured the School Management that more and more such competitions will be organized in the School in future also.
Raj Shree’s Book on Mathematics ‘Gateway to Complex Analysis’ released
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 1: The Mathematics book ‘Gateway to Complex Analysis’ written by the author Dr Raj Shree Dhar, Nodal Officer, J and K Institute of Mathematical Analysis, Sub-office Jammu was released by Minister for Higher Education, Mohd Akbar Lone in presence of Prof S D Sharma, Head, Department of Mathematics, Central University, Jammu, Nodal Principal, Prof Nutan Rasotra, Principals and staff members from the Colleges in an impressive and well attended function organized at GGM Science College, here today.
In his address, Mohd Akbar Lone said that total evolution of life is based on Mathematics and from times immemorial it has been used in all the aspects.
He stressed upon all the students and the teachers to learn latest trends in Mathematics and apply them accordingly and also brought forward the idea of establishing an independent institution of Mathematics JKIMS.
The Minister also congratulated Dr Dhar for contributing towards the society by writing books on Mathematics.
In author’s speech, Dr Dhar said that the present book introduces the knowledge of complex analysis, which is a powerful tool and beautiful part of Mathematics and forms the basis of many techniques employed in many branches of Mathematics and Physics.
He said the interesting part of the book is that it gradually develops the subject with historical background and the applications of well-known results.
Prof SD Sharma as Subject expert in his speech elaborated on the importance of Study of Mathematics.
Nodal Principal Prof Nutan Rasotra presented welcome address while Dr Shelly Gupta conducted the proceedings of the programme.
It is pertinent to mention here that the publications of Dr Dhar include a book An Inquiry Into Evolution of Mathematics.
The books are being distributed through the web portal of the publisher of Kolkata (www.power-publishers.com and www.purshottampublishers.com), as well as online flipcart.com and e-bay.in besides available at local book sellers.
Medicos blame Health Deptt for violating transfer policy
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 1: Doctors have accused the Health Department of “brazenly violating” the transfer policy which was adopted in the interest of patient care and smooth functioning of health institutions especially those located in far flung areas.
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) president Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan said the policy states that the postings of doctors shall be made on rotational basis to sensitive and non sensitive posts.
“The minimum tenure of a doctor on a post shall be two years or a maximum period of three years. Every doctor has to compulsorily serve for a minimum of two years in category “A” (very difficult) and for five years in category “B/C” (difficult) Health Institutions in his/her first ten years of service. Those doctors who do not serve in these indicated health institutions for the required period will not be considered for time bound promotions,” Dr Nisar said.
He said the transfer policy further states that doctors selected in Health Department against RBA category shall to serve in such areas for a period of no less than seven years.
“Blue eyed doctors enjoy the privilege of prize postings in and around Srinagar city or to their places of convenience. The favourite doctors remain posted on their places of choice for decades thus violating the very idea of transfer policy,” DAK president said.
Sri Sarthal Devi Mata Yatra arrangements finalized
Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, July 1: In the wake of Annual Yatra of Sri Sarthal Devi Mata falling on 5th and 6th of July 2014, a meeting to finalize the arrangements regarding the same was held by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Mohd Hanief Malik here today.
Tehsildar Kishtwar, ASP, ARTO, CEO KDA, X-En PHE, AD CA&PD besides officers of PDD, Health, Information, CRPF, Fire Services and representatives of Sri Sarthal Devi Trust were present in the meeting.
In the meeting, the members of the Trust apprised the ADC that the Yatra will proceed towards Sarthal Shrine from Gori Shankar Mandir Sarkoot on July 5, 6 2014, the chhari will be offered to Devi at Sarthal Mandir. Hawan will be held on the same day and on July 7, the yatra will return to Kishtwar.
Life ban for Vincent after fixing confession
London/Wellington, July 1:
“I am a cheat,” New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent said today while admitting that he had indulged in fixing several matches, including one involving Kolkata Knight Riders, after which he was banned from cricket for life.
Vincent, who played 23 Test matches and 102 ODIs for New Zealand, said he had accepted money for fixing matches in England as also in India-driven Champions League T20 (CLT20) for several years as also the now-defunct Indian Cricket League.
The Kolkata Knight Riders Champions League match in which Vincent was involved in spot-fixing took place on October 15, 2012 at Cape Town in which he was playing for Auckland Aces.
“Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) today announced that former Auckland Aces batsman Lou Vincent has been banned for life from participating in the tournament after pleading guilty to seven charges relating to spot fixing,” CLT20 said in a statement.
It was found that Vincent attempted to corrupt two matches involving the Auckland Aces during the October 2012 CLT20 played in South Africa by entering into agreements with a bookmaker for financial gains.
“Six charges related to Vincent’s conduct in the 10 October 2012 match between the Aces and Hampshire at Centurion and 15 October 2012 match between the Aces and Kolkata Knight Riders at Cape Town,” the statement said.
“He faced a further charge from his conduct during the 2011 CLT20, where he failed to report an approach from a bookmaker,” it said.
The England and Wales cricket Board also banned Vincent for life after he admitted breaching the ECB’s anti-corruption regulations.
“Mr Vincent pleaded guilty to 18 breaches of the regulations in total. Four breaches related to a Twenty20 match between Lancashire and Durham in June 2008. The remaining 14 charges related to two fixtures played at Hove in August 2011, namely a Sussex v Lancashire Twenty20 match and a Sussex v Kent CB40 match,” it added.
Vincent had also indulged in accepting bribes for fixing
games during the now-defunct Indian Cricket League. He has also been held guilty for failing to report approaches by bookies during the Bangladesh Premier League last year.
The ECB said 11 of the 18 charges against Vincent called for life bans.
“In accordance with the ECB Anti-Corruption Code, Mr Vincent has accepted an agreed sanction of a life ban from all forms of cricket, in the form of concurrent life bans for each of the 11 offences which carried a life ban,” the ECB said.
“The terms of the ban, which required the approval of the ECB’s independent Cricket Discipline Commission, will prevent him from playing, coaching or participating in any form of cricket which is recognised or sanctioned by ECB, the ICC or any other National Cricket Federation.”
ECB Chief Executive David Collier said Vincent was brought to book due to the effective coordination between his Board and the ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit.
“This has been a complex case which has crossed different cricketing jurisdictions and required close collaboration and intelligence-sharing between both our own anti-corruption unit, other domestic boards and the ICC’s ACSU,” he said.
“We are extremely pleased that the matter has now been brought to a satisfactory conclusion and that an individual who repeatedly sought to involve others in corrupt activity for his own personal gain has accepted that his conduct warrants a lifetime ban from cricket,” he asserted.
An emotional Vincent issued a statement confessing his involvement in fixing and offering his deepest apologies for shaming the game and his country.
“My name is Lou Vincent and I am a cheat. I have abused my position as a professional sportsman on a number of occasions by choosing to accept money in fixing,” Vincent said in a statement.
“I have lived with this dark secret for so many years, but months ago I reached the point where I decided I had to come forward and tell the truth.
“It’s a truth that has rightly caused uproar and controversy in New Zealand and around the world. I have shamed my country, I have shamed my sport, I have shamed those close to me. And for that, I am not proud,” he added. (PTI)