Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The first ever ‘K-Lounge for her’, a trendsetting fashion retail chain meant for women, was opened today at Dogra Chowk, near City Square Mall by M/S Rohmetra’s.
Speaking on the occasion, proprietor of the Showroom, Amit Gupta said the portfolio of brands have revolutionized Indian casual wear and fashion wear with Killer, Lawman Pg3 Chica, Easies femme and Integriti Galz.
Showcasing the brands, Gupta said ‘Killer for her’ is a youthful, trendy and vibrant international Indian brand, which is created focussing 16-25 years segment. About Lawman Pg3, he said it is a premium western wear brand, which offers stylish and fitted garments in wide range of colours and gives elegant look to every chic. It caters the age group of 16-25 years.
“Integriti Galz, a western wear, completely represents the attitude of an integriti girl whereas the brand Easies Femme, a semi-formal range is special designed for the young women executives of the modern era”, said the owner of the showroom.
‘K- Lounge for her’ now in Jammu
NYC Volunteers’ indefinite hunger strike from today
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27: As part of their State wide agitation programme the National Youth Corps (NYC) volunteers would start the indefinite hunger strike here from tomorrow.
A delegation of NYC volunteers working as support staff in different Government departments while talking to Excelsior said that the hunger strike is being carried out to remind the State Government of its repeated assurance that the problems of NYC volunteers would be solved.
“We are not demanding moon or stars from the Government. We want them to extend our contracts that are expiring soon. We are not demanding any permanent job. Our demand is extension of contracts. Till now we have received mere promises and no action has followed these promises,” said the NYC volunteers.
Scores of NYC volunteers are likely to join the hunger strike programme scheduled to be carried out at the youth hostel in the morning on May 28. Some of the volunteers may carry out a sit in at the press enclave and raise strong protest in support of their demands.
Meanwhile, the NYCs of Budgam district have taken a strong exception to the enforced registration of 64 volunteers under the Udaan scheme launched by the Central Government for skilled un-employed youth of the State. They termed the action unwarranted and asked the volunteers to de-register with the Udaan scheme.
25 year old succumbs to burn injuries
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: A 25 years old woman succumbed to her burn injuries at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) here this evening.
According to reports, the woman namely Santuri, wife of Billa, resident of Bihar, at present, Gum Pul, set herself ablaze at her home.
She was rushed to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) with 97 per cent burn injuries, where she failed to respond to the treatment and died.
However, reason behind such extreme step cannot be ascertained yet while a case under relevant sections stands registered at concerned Police Station.
JKCA Reds thrash Star Club in U-14 Cricket Tournament
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) Reds thrashed Star Cricket Club by a huge margin of 126 runs in the inaugural match of the Under-14 boys Knock-Out Cricket Tournament, which got underway at Science College Hostel ground, here today.
Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, Mohd Aslam Goni, inaugurated the tournament in a well attended function.
Speaking on the occasion, Goni appreciated the efforts of JKCA Jammu wing for organizing the tournament despite financial crunch and reiterated the resolve of JKCA in providing quality cricket and healthy competition. He said the objective of the tournament was to catch them young and hone their skill at a tender age to explore the talent at grass-root level.
Hardev Singh, Joint Secretary JKCA, Jammu wing, gave brief report of the tournament while speaking on the occasion.
Prominent among others present on the occasion were Mithun Manhas, Ashok Singh, Shahid Parvez, Ashwani Gupta, Rohit Malhotra, Vijay Sharma, Dr Vinod Bakshi, Dinesh Jasrotia, Vinod Sharma, Pardeep Khajuria, Munish Gupta, Ashok Dutta, Randhir Singh Jamwal, KB Kaw, Ashok Gupta, Harsh Nayyar, Ajit Singh Silwal, Saleem-ur-Rehman, Jagtar Singh and Suresh Singh.
Earlier, electing to bat first after winning the toss, JKCA Reds scored a decent total of 186 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 30 overs. Sahil Mahotra was the top scorer with 37 runs including 3 boundaries, while Vansh Sharma contributed 27 runs with the help of 3 fours. Tushar Anthral smashed power-packed 18-ball 26 runs with the help of 5 boundaries, while Vivrant Sharma and Sahil Lotra contributed 17 and 14 runs to the total respectively. Rakshit Didwal and Anshuman Singh chipped in 12 runs each. For Star Club, Arun and Rohit claimed 2 wickets each, while Ankush took one wicket.
Star Cricket Club, in reply bundled out for a meagre total of 60 runs, thus lost the match by 126 runs. Hardeep and Gagandeep were the only two batsmen to cross the double figure mark, scoring 17 and 14 runs respectively. Aryan contributed 7 runs to the paltry total. Pavit Singh Ishar was pick of the bowlers for JKCA Reds, who claimed 2 wickets by conceding just 2 runs in his 3 overs, while Dheeraj and Sampark Gupta also bagged 2 wickets each. Abdul Samad and Tushar also picked one wicket apiece.
The match was officiated by Sandeep Singh and Paras Sharma as umpires, while Ashwani Kumar acted as a scorer.
Eight teams drawn from different institutions are participating in this tournament, which is being played on a knock-out basis.
Karate Taekwondo Belt Grading Examination conducted
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: All India Taekwondo Union and Sports Karate Association J&K organized Belt Grading Examination at Sai Palace Trikuta Nagar, here today.
A total of 210 students from various schools of Jammu province participated in the test. Students of J.P World, DRS Kids Trikuta Nagar, Kids Planet, Roots Montessorie House, Aglow Kids, Little Flower, Little Champs, DRS Kids Talab Tillo, Taawishi Public School, Jodhamal Public School were awarded different colour belts. Out of 210 students, 195 were promoted to the next rank colour by Anil Nanda, Technical Director and Sanjay Kumar, President All India Taekwondo Union.
Indra Bhalla was chief guest on the occasion, while Shobha Sharma member of JKSBA was the guest of honour. They distributed prizes among those who qualified the colour belt certificates. Ronika Rathore Treasurer Association, Amit Kour, Neeru Manhas, Amandeep Kour, Kider Jeet Kour, Sahil Janjua organizing members were present on the occasion. Sunny Nanda, General Secretary Taekwondo Association and Speed Ball Association was also present on the occasion.
Group-A : Abhirath Balotra, Harnoor Singh, Tavisha Singh, Suhani Jagotra, Ishavi Gupta, Jatin Paul Singh, Yagya Dubey, Jagteshwar Paul Singh, Pragun Sharma, Utsav Dogra, Prajin Chopra, Shouriyan Billowria, Adhiveer Sharma, Harsh Vardan Singh, Parth Gadoo, Himanshu Bhat, Hardik Pandita, Zia Noor, Raj Vansh Sharma, Swaran Shulendraitya, Manpreet Singh, Neel Bhan, Prajwal Singh and Harleen Kour,
Group–B: Ridhima, Aryan Gupta, Navtej Singh, Abhijai Pratap Singh, Rahini Sharma, Kanav Kour, Aarzoo Gupta, Nidha-Ul-Nisa, Samreen Kour, Aparna Khajuria, Aryan Zutshi, Charvi Gupta, Tanisha Jaggi, Raghav Banga, Keshav Aggarwal, Harshit Singh Sandy, Ananya Aggarwal, Sanvi Gandotra, Suvan Gupta, Aarzu Manhas, Anish Arora, Sharanya Sharma, Akhilesh Khajuria, Arul Arora, Wamya Gupta, Monoshree Mahajan, Jeevitesh Singh, Parth Bhatia, Ojas Kapur, Angel Choudhary, Arshit Kapoor, Samrat Ashok, Atin Sandeep Wazir, Gokul Gupta, Prabhpreet Kour, Suryansh, Pranay Gupta, Aimanpreet Kaur, Manmohit Singh, Manthan Pandoh, Spandana Fotedar and Alisha Raj Singh.
Group-C: Eklavya Bhau, Aanya Sharma, Aahaan Gupta, Ojas Kapoor, Eshaan Gupta, Abhway Krishan,
Deegaj Dubey, Manswar Singh, Arohi Kalla, Tapasavani Parihar, Rudrika Kapahi, Nikhil Koul, Dilpreet Singh, Vatsal Sharma, Raghav Sharma, Tanya Sharma, Tauqeer Raza, Tarika Sharma, Arya Sharma, Ishaan Verma, Areen Kichloo, Yadvi Gupta, Dhruv Goyal, Aavishi Aggarwal, Saud Rizwan, Jayesh Kapahi, Samit Mahajan,Rishik Mahajan, Aarlu Manhas, Keshav Gupta, Rahel Chandan, Krishika Mahajan, Kanishka Kapoor, Vadaanya Slathia, Bhupinder Paul Singh, Balraj Nirala, Yaagyaseni Bhat, Raaed Khanday, Rishab Kumar, Manav Jamwal, Mahim Nanda, Aditya Vir Singh, Kartik Aggarwal, Saumya Kapur, Mayank Adhikari, Anish Pandoh, Himank Nayyar, Sidh Mahajan, Akriti Sharma, Harsh Dogra, Rudresh Sharma, Akshit Kapoor, Suhani Jagotra, Ritvik Abrol, Ansh Dhar, Dipanshu Bhat, Dipanshu Bhat, Ansh Dhar, Animesh Mahajan, Sakshi Vaid, Shine Kour, Anshuman Chand, Akkashdeep Wazir, Aashi Jain, Tejashwer Singh, Moubani Mahajan.
Group-D: Suryaa Dev Singh, Samarpreet Singh, Aadi Dogra, Aagman Gupta, Shubhani Verma, Sahibnoor Kaur, Rudransh Kapahi, Vayomika Sharma, Vignesh Bhat, Kashish Pandita, Arpit Sharma, Sachi Balgotra, Jeevesh Gupta, Ojas Mattoo, Karan Vir Singh Chahal, , Aarav Saraf, Aneeka Mehra, Remi Sharma, Sukhbani Kour, Dhanvi Sachdeva, Rithisha Jagotra, Swadha Dash,Jagrit, Arpit Behl, Bhardeep Singh, Hardik Dadhich, , Hargun Singh, Aanya Mahajan, Ritvir Handa, Rudra Magotra, Paras, Priyal Kapoor, Aarush Kairni, Guhika Sachdev, Sheron Mahajan, Adavya, Rudrakshi Pandita, Jayant Wadhera, Dhruv Gulati, Karman Singh, Dhritiman Kumar, Sannat Mahajan, Tanmay Tripathi, Kshitij Goindi, Vaibhav Chandan, Aryan Chandan, Janvi Jain, Ayush Jamwal, Manik Jamwal, Aryan Koul, Rudrakshi Pandita, Akshat Trakroo. Harshkaran Singh, Aastha Bhan, Riddhima Bali, Kartik Gupta and Keshav Sharma.
Jr State Chess Championship concludes
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Organised by All J&K Chess Association, the Junior State Chess Championship concluded at Hotel Nek, here today.
The selected players would represent J&K State in the forthcoming Junior Group Nationals to be held in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand and New Delhi.
Meanwhile, in girls section, Arushi Kotwal won Under-9 title, Meenal Gupta claimed under-11, while Avni Gupta and Akriti Kotwal claimed Under-13 and Under-15 titles respectively. Under-17 and Under-19 titles went to Nayandeep Kour and Manpreet Kour respectively.
In boys section, Arpat Katoch bagged Under-7 title, while Under-9 title was bagged by Shashnat Sharma. Under-11 and Under-17 boys titles went to Vikhyat Mehta and Vilakshan Mehta respectively.
Atul Gupta, president All J&K Chess Association and Baldev Raj general secretary distributed prizes among the winners on the occasion.
The matches were conducted by Ajit Singh and Rakesh Sadhotra.
Boys Under-13, 15 and 19 events shall be held at the same venue on June 10, 2012.
2-day Karate Training Camp concludes
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Organized by Universal Martial Art Academy and Shito Ryu Seiko Kai Karate Do Association Jammu and Kashmir, the 2-day Karate Training Camp concluded at Gandhi Bhawan, here today.
The training was imparted to the karatekas by Ambedkar Gupta, Indian Karate Coach, while the instructors who accompanied him during the Camp included Tarun Sharma, Poonam Gupta, Shaveta Gupta and Anup Singh. 25 karatekas including 6 girls were selected for the regular training of karate.
Anil Gupta, Chairman, Amateur Karate Do Association was the chief guest on the closing ceremony, who distributed participation certificates among all the participants. Sham Langer, Senior Vice President Chamber of Commerce and Industries was the guest of honour. Brown Belt certificates were also awarded to Aman Sharma and Ravi Kumar.
During the Camp, the trainees also got the opportunity to interact with the International players Sahil Singh, Tushar Jandyal and Sumit Sharma, who recently participated in Commonwealth Karate Championship held at Australia and World Karate Championship held at Malaysia.
Manhas bestows tips to U-16 cricketers
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Delhi Ranji trophy skipper and IPL player, Mithun Manhas, gave tips to Under-16 cricketers of Jammu district at GGM Science College Hostel ground, here today.
About 100 cricketers drawn from Government as also private institutions of Jammu district had assembled there to take part in the selection trials, being organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports for picking the team to represent Jammu district in the forthcoming Inter-District Cricket Tournament.
Manhas gave them tips on basic skills of batting, bowling and wicket-keeping, besides bestowing them ‘mantra’ of mental toughness. He taught them how to judge the line and length of the ball and shift weight accordingly while batting and also taught them how to execute, focus and concentrate during wicket-keeping.
He stressed upon the budding cricketers to always remain sincere and truthful on and off the field for achieving their personal goals and at the same time helping Jammu and Kashmir to find a place on country’s cricketing map.
The boys after listening the IPL star keenly, cleared their doubts on skills of the game. The trials are being held under the supervision of the panel of experts of the Sports Department.
Ruhullah inaugurates cricket tourney
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27: Minister for Science, Technology, Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, inaugurated the Shaheed Aga Syed Mehdi Memorial Cricket Tournament, being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police at Sports Stadium, here today.
64 teams drawn from all over Kashmir Valley are participating in the tournament, in which the inaugural match was played between Aga Ruhullah XI and Budgam Police XI.
Speaking on the occasion, Ruhullah assured the organizers of every possible support for polishing the talent of the youth and called for providing congenial sports infrastructure for the same.
The Inspector General of Police, SM Sahai, DDC Budgam Khursheed Ahmad Shah, DIG CK, Syed Afad-Ullah Mustafa, Secretary Sports Council Kiran Wattal, SSP Budgam Uttam Chand and large number of sports lovers and students were present on the occasion.
The Budgam cricket tournament organised by J&K Police was today inaugurated by MOS Aga Ruhullah Mehdi at Bugam Stadium. The tournament is being held every year since last 10 years. This year the tournament is being organised by J&K Police.
Inspector General of police SM Sahai was the Guest of Honour, who while addressing the players and people attending the inaugural function said that J&K police will sponsor the talented cricketers for training in reputed cricket academies of the country. IGP added that the youth of the Valley are talented enough to compete at national and international levels and J&K police is eager to hone and nurture this talent by organizing such sports activities. He further said that J&K police will sponsor talented cricketers for specialized training in reputed cricket academies so that we could see some of these talented youth find ways to play in IPL.
Udhampur girls win U-14 kho-kho title
Excelsior Sports Corespondent
JAMMU, May 27: Scripting a huge win over Jammu, the Udhampur district girls lifted the title trophy in Under-14 girls kho-kho event of the ongoing Divisional Level Inter-District Under-14 and Under-17 Kho-Kho Tournament, which concluded at Youth Hostel Nagrota, here today.
The tournament was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, under the overall supervision of SS Bali, Deputy Director Jammu, who was the chief guest on the valedictory function. He later-on distributed trophies and certificates among the winners and runners up teams.
While speaking on the occasion, Bali praised the participants for showing spirit, zeal, zest and valour during the tournament despite scorching heat.
Earlier, in Under-14 girls semifinals, Udhampur registered a thrilling win by one point over Reasi, while Jammu also scripted a narrow win by one point against Samba.
Meanwhile, in Under-17 girls final, Jammu outplayed Udhampur by 5 points in an easy contest.
In semifinals, Udhampur trounced Rajouri by one inning and one point, while Jammu beat Samba by 2 points.
Prominent among others present on the occasion were Dr Swaran Singh Chib, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Doda, Sukhdev Singh DYSSO, Udhampur, Pushpa Sharma, Manorama Sharma, Sarita Pandha, Veena Tickoo, Jaswant Singh, Rakesh Kakkar, Ajit Singh and Rajesh Sambyal.