Auckland, Jan 24: Their campaign in tatters after two consecutive defeats, India need to regroup quickly and find the right combination as they go into a must-win match against a gutsy New Zealand in the third cricket one-dayer here tomorrow.
Down 0-2 and having lost the world no. 1 tag, the Indian team would be desperate to make amends and stamp their authority in what will be their last chance to make a come back into the five-match series.
If Dhoni’s men fail to win here tomorrow, it will be their second consecutive series loss after South Africa outside the subcontinent.
The visitors lost the first ODI at Napier by 24 runs and then went down in the second one-dayer by 15 runs (D/L method) at Hamilton, which dethroned India from the number one ranking in the ODIs.
Overall, Dhoni and Co. Have lost four of their last five One-dayers, all of which were played outside the sub-continent. This has undoubtedly opened up a number of points for the concerned team to ponder upon.
The fact that the Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni likes to chase, opting to bowl first in both matches so far, the size of Eden Park here should be another worry for him. (PTI)
India in a do-or-die situation against NZ
Saina, Sindhu, Srikanth book semifinal berths
Lucknow, Jan 24:Top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu and national champion K Srikanth continued their rampaging run with contrasting victories to reach the semifinals of the USD 120,000 Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold tournament here today.
London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina was on course for her first title of the season when she registered a 21-15 21-15 victory over fifth seed Bellaetrix Manuputty of Indonesia in the women’s singles quarterfinals today. She will next take on sixth seed Xuan Deng of China tomorrow.
World championship bronze medallist, Sindhu too was on course for her first final appearance of the season as she took just 34 minutes to pack off Indonesia’s seventh seed Hera Desi 21-11, 21-13.
She will now take on fourth seed Lindaweni Fanetri who had little trouble in packing off Arundhati Pantawane 21-10, 21-7 in another women’s singles quarterfinal match.
With all the top four seeds knocked out of the men’s draw, Srikanth was the highest seed in action today and the rising shuttler survived a scare from 11th seed B Sai Praneeth before prevailing 21-18, 20-22, 21-12 in a hour and 12 minutes match. (PTI)
Court rejects bail application in attempt to murder case
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JAMMU, Jan 24: Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu, S C Katal rejected the bail application of one Prince Kumar, who was arrested for murderous attack on one Sham Lal over a land dispute.
After hearing CPO Sanjay Kohli for the State, CJM observed, “the case is still under investigation and as per the police weapons of offence are yet to be recovered from the accused persons”.
“If the accused is granted bail there is every possible chance that he will try to influence the prosecution witnesses. Moreover, the injured is till admitted in hospital as such the case is exceptional one”, the court said, adding “at this initial stage of investigation bail cannot not be given to accused person”.
With these observations, court dismissed the bail application.
Supervisors frame body for PWD Unit
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 24: All J&K Works Supervisors’ Association today framed its body for PWD (R&B) Unit Jammu, in a meeting of the Association held here today.
The meeting, which was held under the leadership of Association general secretary, RK Tickoo, elected Amar Deep Bakshi as president, Neelam Singh as senior vice-president, Karan Singh as secretary, Vikram Singh as organizer, Tilak Raj Saini as cashier and Darshan Lal Sharma as office secretary.
Besides, the meeting elected Madan Lal Sharma, Subhash Sharma, Pawan Khajuria, Rash Pal Chand and Sanjev Gupta as executive members of the newly framed body.
Mehbooba constitutes campaign committees to interacts with KP migrants
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JAMMU, Jan 24: Keeping in view the upcoming Parliamentary and Assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, president of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti, has constituted Campaign Committees to specifically interact with the Kashmiri Pandit migrants and redress their grievances.
The committees will function under the overall convenership of Ramesh Kaul Karihaloo and coordination of Ashok Bhat. It is expected that ground work executed by chosen members shall be disciplined and not always rigidly within their designated geographical boundaries.
A K Sidha has been appointed as president, Nanaji Wattal, Sushil Ji Wali, Maharaj Krishan from Anantnag, P K Sharma, R K Pardesi, S K Raina, and Sunil Ji Bhat from Kulgam, K B Kaw from Shopian, Chand Ji Khar from Shopian, Pran Nath Zutshi, from Pulwama, Shadi Lal Koul, Yog Raj, R K Tickoo, Babloo Sinbgh, Naresh Koul from Srinagar, Gangaji from Badgam, Dwarka Nath from Kupwara, Vijayji from Kupwara, A K Raina and Bansi Lal from Baramulla, Vijay Kaul from Nagrotra, Handwara, Ashok Sumbli from Bandipora, Anju Bhan, women coordinator Jammu.
Committee for Jagti Township included, Veerji Raina, president, Satish Thaploo, Balbloo Singh, Ashokji Koul, Yog Rajji, Jawahir Lal Raina, Ramesh Koul, Bansi Lal Koul, Raj Kumar Tickoo, Prademan Krishen Koul, Chandji Bhat, Rajinder Tickoo, Chand Kumar Nehru, Vijay Kumar Mahajan, Omkar Nath Dhar, Pintooji, Vinod Fotedar, Ashok Sumbli, Balbir Singh, Sohan Lal Mattu, Santosh Kumar Santosh, Satishji Saproo, Chand Kr Bhat, Rajinder Kr Bhat, Rakesh Bhan, Pyare Lal Koul, Pawan Tickoo, Satish Koul, Babu, Vinod Koul, Hari Krishan and Chuni Lal Kulgam.
Govt re-constitutes State Innovation Council
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JAMMU, Jan 24: the State Government has re-constituted the State Innovation Council
for promoting innovation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Headed by the Chief Secretary as its Chairman, the 23-member Council comprises of Administrative Secretaries of different departments, Vice-Chancellors of five State universities, Directors of different institutes and presidents of Chamber of Commerce Jammu /Kashmir.
The council will encourage young talent and local universitiesc Colleges, medium and small scale industries and R&D Institutes besides preparing an innovation roadmap 2010-2020 for the State. It will map opportunities for innovation in the State and identify and reward talent in innovation and disseminate success stories.
Further, the council will organize seminars, lecturers and workshops on innovations to educate public at large and serve as a platform for exchange of information on innovation among concerned stakeholders.
Administrative Secretaries of Planning and Development Department, Finance, Science and Technology, Agriculture, R&B, RDD and Panchayti Raj, Health and Medical Education, Higher Education Department, Youth Services and Sports, Tourism Department are the members of this Innovation Council.
The Vice-Chancellors of Jammu University, Kashmir University, SKUAST-Jammu, SKUAST-Kashmir and SMVDU, representative of National Innovation Council and Directors of SKIMS Srinagar, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Jammu, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Development Institute and Director National Institute of Technology, Srinagar are other members of this Council.
Speaker nominates members of BAC
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 24: Speaker Legislative Assembly Mubarak Gul today nominated members of Business Advisory Committee (BAC).
The members are Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, Minister for Agriculture Production, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Mir Saifullah, Deputy Speaker, Legislative Assembly Mohammad Sartaj Madni, Legislators, Mehbooba Mufti, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta, Harshdev Singh and M. Y. Tarigami.
MLAs Hakeem Mohammad Yasin, Tsetan Namgyal, Ashok Kumar and Ashwani Kumar Sharma would be special invitees.
Republic Day celebrations: Radio Kashmir Jammu organizes ‘Sham-e-Gazal’
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JAMMU, Jan 24: Setting the ball rolling for series of events chalked out in a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister, to commemorate the Republic Day celebrations in the winter capital, Radio Kashmir Jammu, organized a ‘Sham-e-Gazal’ at the Police Auditorium, here today.
Today’s concert which figured well known invited Gazal singers, was a treat for the audience who enjoyed soulful rendition of poetry of well known Urdu poets of the country.
The musical evening started with Shashi Lata Virk of AIR Delhi who is presently running a music academy in Canada. She began her recital with gazal of Paras Kousar Jaipuri; “Rehne Na De Ga Chein Se Dard-e-Jigar Kahin, Dil Hai Kahin, Dimaag Kahin, Nazar Kahin”. It was followed by poems of Ahmad Faraz, Khatib Gaznabi and Khimav Akbrabadi.
Next singer Roshan Bharti, from AIR Jaipur, who gave a highly entertaining recital began with Faiz Ratalmi’s poem; ” Hum Ek Baat Kahein Aagr Bura Na Lage, Khuda Karei Tumhein Iss Dour Ki Hawa Na Lagai”. When he sang Shahid Kabir’s poetry; “Be-Sababb Baat Barhane Ki Zaroorat Kaya Hai”, followed by poems of Sagar Faraz and geets of Hasrat Jaipuri, Roshan Bharti received ovation from the audience who requested him to sing gazals of their favorite poets.
Those who gave accompaniment to singers included Sayeed Ahmed Khan, invited Sitarist from AIR, Delhi, and local musicians like Arvind on Synthesizer, Sahil Jasotra on Octapad, Rakesh Anand on Flute, Semi Feroz on Tabla and Shivinder Kumar on Guitar.
Chief Guest of today’s function was Khem Lata Wakhloo, Chairperson, J&K Social Welfare Advisory Board, while others prominent person on the occasion included Saujanya Sharma, Director Tourism, senior lawyer S S Anand, K C Dubey, former director, AIR Jammu. Today’s concert started with welcome address by Ravi Magotra, Program Head, Radio Kashmir Jammu. The proceedings of the program were conducted by Sunita Bhagat.
APS BD Bari celebrates Annual Day with pomp & show
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JAMMU, Jan 24: APS BD Bari celebrated its Annual Day with pomp and show, here today.
The programme was inaugurated by the traditional ceremony of lighting of the ceremonial lamp.
The function was presided over by the chief guest, chairman APS BD Bari , while the chairperson FWO was the guest of honour.
The welcome song by the students enthralled the audience, while ‘Ganesh Vandana’ performed by the senior wing of the school created a pious and spiritual environment.
The zest and joy of the students for the event was visibly displayed by their performance on the dance number ‘Itni si khushi’.
The highlight of the day was the dance presented by the students on the theme of ‘Patriotism’ alongwith the school band. The mesmerizing cultural show grabbed the attention of the audience.
From tiny toddlers to teenyboppers, the event encouraged and gave rewards and an opportunity to everybody to showcase their talent. Throughout the one and a half hour show of excellence the students enraptured the audience with their message driven cultural programme which was well prepared and presented.
In order to felicitate the teachers and meritorious students ‘Prize Distribution’ was organised wherein chairman APS BD Bari gave away the prizes to the rank holders in various curricular and co curricular arenas. Chairman APS BD Bari addressed the audience on the occasion.
Finally, the programme ended with the vote of thanks given by Senior CCA Coordinator.
Tanzeem Akhtar is winner of essay contest by British HC
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JAMMU, Jan 24: Tanzeem Akhtar, an undergraduate student from the Government Degree College, Poonch, was declared winner of the essay competition, which was jointly organized by Jammu University and British High Commission New Delhi.
The winner will get a chance to have first hand experience of society in the UK and to acquaint with different aspects of multi- cultural Britain.
During a function at Jammu University, here today, Richard O’Hara, Second Secretary, Political Section from British High Commission, New Delhi announced Tanzeem Akhtar as winner of the essay competition and presented her a memento. JU Vice-Chancellor Prof M P S Ishar was chief guest on this occasion.
Pradeep Dutta from Times Now, delivered expert views on the topic. Asad Mirza, Media Advisor, British High Commission, New Delhi, gave the vote of thanks while Apoorva Jamwal, Secretary Students Cultural Council, compeered the programme.