Excelsior Sports Correspondent
BHADERWAH, June 15: Defeating their rivals in easy contests, Ganai Brothers and Khellani Cricket Club advanced into the next round of the ongoing 2nd Edition of Champions Trophy T20 Cricket Tournament, being organized by Rashtriya Rifles located at Bhaderwah, under the aegis of the Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) and Youth Combined Cricket Club Bhaderwah at Degree College Ground, here.
Earlier, in the first match, Ganai Brothers got better of Assar Cricket Club by 2 wickets. Batting first, Assar Club scored 133 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, losing 6 wickets in the process. Hafiz scored 28 runs, while Khalid contributed 22 runs to the total. For Ganai Brothers, Momin and Vishu took 3 wickets each.
In reply, Ganai Brothers chased the target in 16.3 overs by losing 8 wickets, thus won the match by 2 wickets. Sunil and Anil contributed 39 and 21 runs to the total respectively. For Assar Club, Mahesh bagged 3 wickets, while Aqib claimed 2. Sunil was declared Reliance man of the match.
In another match, Khellani Club beat Kings XI Bhaderwah by 31 runs. Batting first, Khellani Club scored 136 runs in the stipulated 20 overs by losing 8 wickets. Sanjeet top scored with 48 runs, while Ajay contributed 28 runs to the total. For Kings XI, Kashiyan and Mohsin scalped 2 wickets each.
In reply, Kings XI managed to score 105 runs in 20 overs by losing 8 wickets, thus lost the match by 31 runs. Anzar and Mueez contributed 38 runs each. For Khellani Club, Sonu claimed 3 wickets, while Khursheed and Sunil claimed one wicket each. Sanjeet was declared Bajaj Allianz man of the match.
The matches were officiated by Usman and Mehran as umpires, while Faisal was the scorer.
Ganai Brothers, Khellani Club script wins in Champions T20
Rana calls for equitable promotion of rural sports
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, June 15: Seeking focused attention towards promotion of rural sports in Jammu and Kashmir, Provincial President National Conference Devender Singh Rana on Sunday said these hold promise for large segment of youth on larger canvass.
“Though a significant headway has been made in promotion of sports, especially during the past over five and half years, yet there is greater need for giving impetus to traditional and rural sports”, Mr Rana said while giving away winner and runners up trophies at the conclusion of Kesri Dangal Panjgrian at Nagrota this evening.
While Roshan Lal of Jammu and Kashmir Police bagged the winners’ trophy, Johny from Punjab got the runners up trophy. Eminent wrestlers from Punjab, Delhi, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir participated in the event, which was witnessed by a large number of people from the adjoining areas.
The Provincial President said traditional and rural sports continue to carry their sheen and special place in the hearts of sports lovers, who feel nostalgic while witnessing these. He said these sports have a big future and therefore need to be promoted in a big way.
Mr Rana congratulated those achieving distinction during the competition and complimented the prominent wrestlers who participated in the event.
Those present at the prize giving ceremony included Sarpanch Thoru Ram, Sarpanch Rehmat Ali, Sarpanch Liaqat Ali, Sarpanch Siraj Din, Mohammed Bashir and others.
RCC Srinagar outplays KC Sports Club in opening tie
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, June 15: RCC Srinagar got better of KC Sports Club by a margin of 47 runs in the opening match of the Chevrolet Cricket Cup, the first of its kind T20 Cricket Tournament, which got underway at KC Sports Club ground, here today.
The Tournament, in which 20 leading teams of the State are taking part is being sponsored by KC Motors.
According to the organizers, the objective of the Tournament is to harness the energy of the youth to show their talent in the cricketing field.
The Tournament is being played on league basis, with four pools consisting of 5 teams each. The organizers have provided coloured kits to the participating teams and the matches are being officiated by the panel of experts. In all, 48 matches will be played during the Tournament.
Sudershan Mahajan, Chairman of KC Group was the chief guest in the inaugural ceremony, who declared the Tournament open in a colourful and impressive function.
Earlier, winning the toss and batting first, RCC Srinagar scored a decent total of 183 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, losing 4 wickets in the process. Ishan scored 55 runs off 30 balls, studded with 4 fours and 5 sixes, while Jatin contributed 38 runs off 38 balls including 3 fours and 3 sixes. Satish and Rohit Bhat contributed 37 and 29 runs to the total respectively. For KC Sports Club, Abhishek took 2 wickets, while Ramandep and Akash claimed one wicket each.
KC Sports Club, in reply, bundled out for 136 runs, thus lost the match by 47 runs. Ashwani Bhat was the top scorer with 49 runs off 31 balls, while Amrit Pal Singh and Suryansh contributed 30 and 17 runs to the total respectively. For RCC Srinagar, Satish, Amit and Aman bagged 2 wickets each, while Dilbagh and Jatin claimed one wicket each. Satish was declared man of the match for his all-round display and was presented a cash prize of Rs 1000 by the organizes.
The match was officiated by Sadiq Hussain Malik and Rajinder Singh as umpires, while Sandeep Manchanda was the scorer.
Udhampur Police organizes T20 Cricket Tournament
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, June 15: As a sequel to the activities being carried out by District Police Udhampur on the celebration of Raising Day of J&K Police, Udhampur Police today organized T20 Tournament at Sports Stadium which will continue up to June 17, 2014.
The Tournament was inaugurated by Mohd Suleman Choudhary, SSP Udhampur.
The other officers present during the inaugural ceremony were Khaleel Ahmed Poswal, ASP Udhampur; DySP Hqrs Udhampur, Gourav Mahajan; DySP DAR DPL Udhampur, Mohd Aslam and SHO PS Udhampur, Mahesh Sharma.
The Tournament was organized to promote the essence of sportsmanship among the youth to help them not to derail from the main stream and channelize their positive energy.
The initiative taken by District Police Udhampur was appreciated by the general public who want the Police Department to continue such drive which is aimed at ensuring betterment of the society at large.
SGFI meet concludes; J&K to hosts Roll Ball, Badminton Association
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 15: Two day 60th Executive Committee and General Council meeting of School Games Federation of India (SGFI) concluded at Banquet Hall, Srinagar today.
President, SGFI Padmashree Satpal presided over the meeting and Director General Youth Services and Sports Navin Aggarwal was the chief guest on the occasion.
Threadbare discussion was held on various issues including National calendar of sports activities to be conducted during the year 2014-15. Various decisions were taken with regard to conduct of such activities. The Apex Committee finalized the calendar and allotment of various events to be conducted in different States whereas State of Jammu and Kashmir has been allotted two Nationals in the disciplines of Roll Ball and Badminton.
DG, YSS Mr. Aggarwal said that SGFI serves to nurture talent and acts as its source for India to strengthen its position in events like Olympics, Common Wealth Games and at other levels. He said efforts are on to provide more and more facilities to the youth of the State so that they explore their talent and bring laurels to India and the State.
Mr. Aggarwal while appreciating SGFI for publishing the result booklet of 59th National School Games for the year 2013-14, stressed upon the organization to continue such valuable efforts to enhance transparency in the system and promotion of sports and games.
Addressing the meeting, the President, SGFI called for development of best sports practices and other facilities for conducting National events in different States. He asked the delegates to come up with the proposal for hosting of the 60th National School Games under various disciplines including Chess, athletics and others.
Among others, Secretary General, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Deputy Director, YSS Haji Mirza and Kanchan Balla.
Pak onslaught against Taliban
ISLAMABAD, June 15:
Pakistan today launched the much-awaited military operation against foreign and local militants hiding in sanctuaries near the Afghan border, a week after the Pakistani Taliban brazenly attacked the Karachi airport.
Military spokesman Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa said that on the directions of the Government, Armed forces of Pakistan have launched the “comprehensive operation” against terrorists hiding in sanctuaries in the country’s restive North Waziristan Agency.
“The operation has been named Zarb-e-Azb,” he said.
He did not elaborate on Zarb-e-Azb which means attack by a sharp sword. Azb was the name of sword used by Prophet Mohammed in one of the wars during his life time.
Pakistani fighter jets earlier today pounded insurgent hideouts in North Waziristan, killing about 80 militants in an aggressive response targeting those believed to be responsible for attacking the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi last Sunday.
The army claimed to have killed the Uzbek mastermind of the airport attack in today’s assault.
“Around 80 terrorists, mostly Uzbek foreigners were killed in the strikes. An ammunition dump has also been destroyed,” the army said.
Pressure had been mounting on Pakistan to respond to the attack. The strikes were the first military response to last Sunday’s assault on Karachi airport.
Using North Waziristan as a base, the terrorists had waged a war against Pakistan and had been disrupting normal life in all its dimensions, stunting our economic growth and causing enormous loss of life and property, he said.
“They had also paralysed life within the agency and had perpetually terrorised the entire peace loving and patriotic local population.”
“Our valiant armed forces have been tasked to eliminate these terrorists regardless of hue and colour, along with their sanctuaries,” the military spokesman said.
He said with the support of the entire nation, and in coordination with other state institutions and law enforcement agencies, these enemies of the state will be neutralised across Pakistan.
The long-awaited operation came after the Taliban attacked Karachi airport, considered a key asset of the country, killing at least 39 persons, including all the 10 Uzbek terrorists.
Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had claimed responsibility for the attack.
The operation in North Waziristan was long overdue and it was one of the main source of friction between the US and Pakistan.
Washington has been pressing Pakistan for a long time to flush the militants from North Waziristan as they use the region to launch attacks at the western forces in Afghanistan.
Pakistan refused the pressure saying that its forces were thinly spread.
A security official said that the ground offensive is important part of the operation.
It is believed that Pakistan will not differentiate between so called good and bad Taliban this time as military spokesman said that terrorist will be targeted regardless of “hues and colour”.
It shows that the Haqqani network, which was involved in several attacks including one at the Indian embassy in Kabul, will also be targeted.
North Waziristan was the only out of seven tribal region where formal operation was not launched.
The security forces have already flushed out militants from Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai and South Waziristan tribal regions, also called agencies.
On January 29, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had announced the formation of a committee to hold talks with the TTP to find a solution to end the over a decade of terrorism and militancy that has left more than 40,000 people dead.
Following the attack in Karachi, the army had submitted a “range of options” to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to crush terrorism with an iron hand.
Sharif too had a held high-level meeting on June 10 with his national security team following a surge in assaults by Talibani fighters, who had again started owning attacks in Pakistan. (PTI)
Rajouri Police organizes ‘Sham-e-Mousiqee’
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
RAJOURI, June 15: District Police Rajouri organized a colourful cultural programme ‘Sham-e-Mousiqee’ at District Police Lines on the eve of Police Raising Day celebrations under Civic Action Programme, in which various artists displayed their talent in Singing, Sufiana Kalam and Gazals.
On this occasion, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rajouri-Poonch Range, A K Atri was the chief guest.
The programme was attended by a large number of prominent citizens and senior Civil and Police Officers.
The artists who performed in the programme included Sanjay Pashi, Vijay Anand and Party of Jammu including Mehran Shah, Sahil Mehra and Ashfaq Mir and the party of Rajouri, who mesmerized the audience with their singing talent.
Pervez Malik conducted the programme.
The DIG of Police, while speaking on the occasion said that J&K Police is organizing these programmes to nourish local talent in cultural and sports activities and emphasized greater co-operation with public.
Speaking on the occasion, Mubassir Lattifi, SP Rajouri highlighted the significance of celebrating Police Raising Day and also highlighted the objectives for organizing such programmes.
He also thanked participants as well as audience for attending the programme in large number and assured that in future also District Police would organize more sports and other cultural activities for harnessing the talent of youth and providing an appropriate platform to them for exhibiting their skills and talents.
BMO suspends 4 employees
Excelsior Correspondent
MENDHAR, June 15: Four employees of Medical Department were placed under suspension by Block Medical Officer (BMO) Mendhar Dr Parvez Ahmed Khan for being absent from duty.
In view of the Pakistani firing along the LoC in Balakote and Mendhar, the BMO Mendhar conducted surprise visit to some PHCs and Health Sub Centers and found several employees absent from duty and many not following dress code. At Primary Health Centre Dhar Galoon, the BMO placed three Medical employees under suspension for being absent from duty. They are- Mohd Sayed Dental Assistant, Shafiq-ul-Rehman X-Ray Assistant, Nazir Hussain Nursing Orderly. One Lab Assistant, Tariq Mehmood from PHC Harni was also placed under suspension.
The BMO also charge-sheeted Dawasaz Mohd Ashraf and Arif Mohd Lab Tech of PHC Dhar Galoon. They had kept leave in the register but had not intimated senior and got sanctioned the leave. At PHC Bhata Durian, the BMO charged sheeted the Medical Officer Dr Rashid Mehmood and fined him and other five Medical staff members for poor performance and not keeping record. The employees were without dress code. The staff of Sub Centre Gursai Mori was also panelized and fined by the BMO.
HC’s contempt notice against CEO Rajouri
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 15: State High Court has issued contempt notice against Chief Education Officer Rajouri and directed the officer to appear in person in the court.
The contempt proceedings were initiated by Justice B L Bhat who took serious note of the alleged act of the officer Lal Hussain (CEO) for not obeying the court orders. The action was taken by the High Court on the complaint of one Showkat Hussain through advocate Abrar Ahmed Khan. Justice Bhat observed that the officer said to have torn the copy of the order dated 20-5-2014 passed by this court and made derogatory remarks against the institution. “Thus, the respondent is guilty of contumacious conduct and liable for being indicted for contempt.” Justice Bhat issued directions to the officer to appear in person in the Court on July 1, 2014.
Wrestler Harikesh of Haryana lifts 51st Aghar Jitto Dangal title
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KATRA, June 15: Wrestler Harikesh (Chota Khalli) of Rohtak in Haryana lifted the 51st Annual Aghar Jitto Kesari Dangal 2014 title, here today.
A famous and historic wrestling event was organized by Baba Jitto Development Committee in collaboration with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association at Village Aghar Jitto in Tehsil and District Reasi in the memory of great revolutionary farmer Baba Jitto Ji and Bua Kouri as part of annual 3-days Mela.
President J&K Indian style wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma inaugurated the Vishal Dangal who was accompanied by Mohan Lal Baba Ji and Sarpanch Krishan Singh (Pappu).
40 bouts were played in the event wherein local wrestlers besides wrestlers from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir participated.
Dangal was organized under the overall supervision of President J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma.
District Development Commissioner, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary was the chief guest on the occasion who gave away cash prizes to the winners and runner-up wrestlers. Treasurer Indian Style Wrestling Association of India Shiv Kumar Sharma presided over the function.
SP Katra Kulbir Singh, DySP Katra, Rumal Choudhary were the guests of honour.
The first main bout was fought between wrestler Hari Kesh of Rohtak in Haryana V/s Wrestler Vinod of Khanna in Punjab that lasted for 13 minutes.
Winner Wrestler Harikesh was awarded with cash prize of Rs. 9,000 along with traditional Silver Gurj (Gadda) and Phatta by SP Katra Kulbir Singh and Shiv Kumar Sharma while runner-up wrestler Vinod got Rs 6,000 by DySP Katra Rumal Choudhary and PO DRDA, Dr Jagdish Mehra.
2nd main bout was won by Parveen of Deli who defeated Major of Ludhiana, 3rd bout went to Ajay of Khanna who defeated Ranjeet of Ludhiana, 4th bout was won by Bagga of Mallerkotla who defeated Ajay of Khanna and 5th bout was won by Parveen of Khanna who defeated Pappu of Mallerkotla.
PO DRDA Dr. Jagdish Mehra, DPO Reasi Charanjeet Singh, Naib Tehsildar Katra Gian Chand Digra, President District Udhampur Indian Style Wrestling Association Varinder Kumar Sharma, Sarpanch Krishan Singh (Pappu), Headmaster Gupal Krishan and General Secretary District Reasi Indian Style Wrestling Association Naresh Kumar (Pappu Lakri), members of Mela Committee, prominent citizens, Sarpanchs and Panchs of Aghar Jitto, Local people and a Large number of Pilgrims witnessed the dangal.