Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Vansh Mahajan of Delhi Public School (DPS) bagged gold medal in Fencing boys Under-17 sabre event in Inter-School competitions, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports at Indoor Complex, University of Jammu, here today.
Rajat Kumar of KC Public School claimed silver, while Rakshit of Police Public School clinched bronze in Under-17 sabre, while in Under-17 foil event, gold medal went to Aryan Mahajan of DPS, while silver and bronze medals were claimed by Nadeem Choudhary of Little Flower and Saniv Gupta of KV No 1 respectively.
In fencing Under-14 boys, Divansh Panday of KV No 2, Vansh Gupta of DPS and Urmesh of Shangrilla Public School claimed gold, silver and bronze medal respectively.
In Under-14 foil event, Danish Kumar of St Peters bagged gold, while silver and bronze went to Saksham and Dinkar of MHAC Nagbani and KV No 2 respectively.
In epee Under-14 boys, Ansh Sharma of SD Tarapuri claimed gold, while Manik Bral of Heritage Public School won silver and Arshit Kapoor of DPS bagged bronze.
Meanwhile, in Chess Under-14 boys, Navdeep Singh of DPS trounced Harshit of Navyug by 1-0, Varinder Chib of KC beat Rishav of Navyug by 1-0 and Pradnoor of Jodhamal outplayed Rishwar Pandit of Navyug by 1-0, while in Under-17 boys chess, Vikas Kotwal of BSF outclassed Angura Raina of Navyug by 1-0, Vilas Kotwal of BSF toppled Aditya Sudan of Navyug by 1-0 and Goverdhan of Navyug got better of Vimal of Navyug by 1-0.
The tournament was organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, under the overall supervision of Tirath Ram, DYSSO Jammu.
Vansh of DPS bags U-17 sabre gold in fencing
Mohd Akbar claims gold in Chinar Cycling Cup
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27: Student of Amar Singh College, Srinagar, Mohd Akbar Khan, bagged gold in Chinar Cycling Cup, organised by Chinar Cycling Club in collaboration with J&K Cycling Association at Kawoosa Magam, near here today.
Veteran Cyclist Ghulam Rasool Bhat was the chief guest at the flag off ceremony.
In the Senior Men category, Mohd Akbar bagged first place, while Shabir Akhoon of DYSS got second place and Anzil Mukhtar clinched third position.
Meanwhile, in Junior Section, Mansoor Ahmad and Tanveer both from Chinar Cycling Club bagged first and second place respectively. The chief guest distributed prizes among the winners on the occasion.
Mushtaq Ahmad, Joint Secretary J&K Cycling Association, was also present on the occasion.
DD pays tributes to Vijay Malla
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 26: Jammu Doordarshan organised a special programme in the memory of great singer Late Vijay Malla, who passed away recently.
A film titled “Suron Ka Behta Dariya”, produced by Jammu Doordarshan was screened on the occasion. The film has been conceived by Shabbir Mujahid, Director of Jammu Doordarshan and directed by Dr Sohan Kaul, in a most creative and poignant manner.
Renowned singers from all over the State paid musical tributes to Late Vijay Malla by singing Urdu and Kashmiri gazals and bhajans, some of which have been immortalized by Vijay Malla in his soulful and melodious voice.
The singers who participated included Waheed Jeelani, Munir Meer and Shazia Bashir from Srinagar and Sham Sajan, Jeevan Sharma, Deepali Wattal, Suraj Singh, Dharmesh Nargotra and Dr Usha Khar.
Vineet Malla, son of late Vijay Malla, also sang a composition that he has learnt from his father.
The programme was attended by artists, poets, writers and intellectuals of the city and also by the friends and family of Vijay Malla.
The whole programme was compered by Ravinder Kaul.
22 cases settled in Lok Adalats
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 26: A mega Lok Adalat was held at District Court Complex, Ramban, under the chairmanship of MA Chowdhary, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Ramban.
Two benches were constituted during the Lok Adalat. The first bench was presided over by MA Chowdhary, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Ramban and was assisted by Kusoom Pandita, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ramban.
The second bench was presided over by Kusoom Pandita, Chairman, Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Ramban and assisted by Arun Kumar, Munsiff, JMIC.
A total of 11 cases were settled and Rs 95,000 was awarded as compensation.
Meanwhile, a mega Lok Adalat was also held at Chenani court complex under the chairpersonship of Rajni Sharma, Munsiff, Judicial Magistrate (Ist Class), chairperson, Tehsil Legal Services Authority, Chenani, Udhampur.
In the Lok Adalat 22 cases of different nature were taken up, out of them, 11 cases were decided. A fine of Rs 6500 was realized on spot.
The bench comprised Munsiff Chenani, Bar President, Advocate Sohan Lal and Advocates G M Shan, S K Sharma and Balwan Singh.
‘Vera’ brand has gripped consumers
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 26: ‘Vera’, the Kachi Ghani Oil, which had been recently launched by Muktsar based Vijay Oil Mills has created a niche among the consumers in a very small time due to its high quality and purity. The brand is being consumed daily and its taste has attracted the consumers.
In an interview to media persons, National Sales Head, M/s Vijay Oil Mills, Sunil Ghai reiterated that their goal is to provide pure Sarson oil to the consumers to enhance their health and well being.
He informed that the method used to extract Sarson oil from pure Sarson not only protects the natural ingredients but also helps in controlling cholestrol.
“After being appreciated by consumers of Northern Indian States like J&K, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi, their aim is to reach other states of India”, said Sunil Ghai, adding that the Brand ‘Vera’ will be a boon for housewives if they are serious about the health of their family.
Balwant Thakur’s ‘Tagore in Dogri’ reaches Rajouri
Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, May 26 : Natrang’s Mega Theatre show ‘Suno Tagore Di’ (Listen to Tagore) written and directed by Balwant Thakur reached this border district today and was performed at Raina Auditorium.
Sougat Biswas District Development Commissioner, Rajouri was the chief guest on the occasion where as Mubassir Latifi, SP Rajouri was the guest of honor.
Natrang is currently doing a series of ten shows of the play ‘Suno Tagore Di’ to commemorate 150th year of Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore with the support of Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Ministry of Tourism and Culture J&K Government.
Balwant Thakur has evolved a Dogri play based on the short stories, novels and plays of Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore focusing his vision about women in India. “GUDDI’ central character of this play represents the major section of rural lower middle class adolescent young girls who is forced into matrimony at a very tender age. Guddi represents the most of the characters portrayed by Tagore in his prose, short stories, poetry and dramas.
As a protagonist, Guddi is fully prepared to fight it out and is aware of the strains of early marriage, as it has taken its toll in untimely death of her mother. She wants to grow and get educated before she takes up the responsibility of married life. The play in a local idiom rooted in the soil of Dogri language and culture beautifully portrays the fate of rural and semi urban women today and the treatment being given to her by the so-called civilized society.
Artists who outshined brilliantly in the play and gave engrossing performance included Suresh Kumar, Anil Tickoo, Sanjeev Gupta, Neeraj Kant, Dimple Sharma, Rahul Singh, Tajasvi Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Mohd.. Yaseen, Balwinder Singh, Stanzin Paldan, Sunil Sharma, Sushil Raina, Vinay Manhas, Atin Tikka, Sakshi Prakash, Vishal Sharma, Ashwani Bali and Shivika Verma. The light and sound was looked after by Shummy Kalotra, Ashu Kalotra, Rahul Bhat and Karan Kumar.
Private educational institutions supplement Govt’s efforts: Malik
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, May 26: Appreciating the efforts of private educational institutions in supplementing Government’s efforts of achieving cent percent literacy in the State, Minister for Higher Education, Labour and Employment, Abdul Gani Malik, today underlined the need of further encouraging these establishments in a big way.
The Minister, who was the chief guest at Annual Day function of Bhartiya College of Education, Udhampur, said that efforts are being made to introduce new academic courses in higher education sector to meet the emerging challenges of today’s world of knowledge explosion.
“We have to move to new areas for achieving academic excellence and colleges are being given more opportunities to improve the teaching standards and skill upgradation for national development”, the Minister said.
Referring to the significance of organizing annual day functions in educational institutions, the Minister said that such occasions provide platform to the students to present their hidden talent besides showcasing the culture and heritage of the State.
Complementing the college management for holding such an impressive function, Malik exhorted upon the teaching fraternity to put in sincere and dedicated efforts in providing quality education to students so that they could excel in every sphere of life.
The Minister also released the maiden issue of college News Letter entitled “Bhartiya News” and distributed prizes among the students of the college who have excelled in academics and co-curricular activities.
Earlier, Principal of the College, Prof Sukham Chand highlighted achievements of the college registered during the last financial year.
On the occasion, a captivating cultural programme was presented by the students of the college which was highly appreciated by the audience. The folk dances like Garbha, Dogri, Bhangra and Mime got loud applause from the audience.
Among others, MLA Udhampur, Balwant Singh Mankotia, District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, PK Pole, Joint Director Planning, Rakesh Jamwal, Additional Superintendent of Police, Benam Tosh, Chairperson, Bhartiya College of Education, Madhu Sharma, academicians, parents and students were present on the occasion.
Zakir XI, HCC script wins to advance in Gufran T20
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DODA, May 26: Zakir XI Doda and HCC Haryana defeated Foji Eleven Doda and Khan Cricket Club Delhi (KCCD) respectively to advance in the ongoing All India 8th Gufran Memorial T20 Cricket Championship, being organized by Young Star Cricket Club, Doda played at Sports Stadium, here today.
In the first match, after winning the toss, Foji Eleven Doda bundled out for a meagre total of 83 runs in 16 overs. Ashraf and Yasir crossed the double figure mark to score 18 runs and 17 runs respectively. From Zakir Eleven Doda, first class cricketer Abid Nabi was pick of the bowlers, who captured 3 wickets, while Mudasir took 2 wickets.
In reply, Zakir Eleven Doda chased the target easily in just 7.1 overs, without losing any wicket, thus won the match by 10 wickets. Abid Nabi smashed unbeaten 60 runs, while Ashfaq contributed 14 runs to the total. Abid Nabi of Zakir Eleven was awarded man of the match for his best all-round performance who was given cash and trophy by chief guest Sunil Aggarwal.
In another match, Khan Cricket Club Delhi won the toss and opted to bat first and collapsed at 75 runs in 17.5 overs. Imran and Garan scored 19 and 16 runs respectively. From Khan Cricket Club Delhi, Rohan and Mastan took 4 and 2 wickets respectively.
In reply, Haryana Cricket Club had scored 40 runs in 7 overs when rain stopped play. As per the tournament rules, Haryana Cricket Club was declared winner on the basis of run-rate.
Rohan Paul of Haryana Cricket Club (HCC) was adjudged man of the match for his fabulous bowling display.
The matches were officiated by Amit Bansal, Sanjay Singh and Afroz Rathor as umpires while Dheerendra Singh acted as scorer.
Saleem shines again, guides Samba XI to 6-wkt win
3rd Prof Pran Nath Malhotra Memorial Cricket Tournament
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 26: After scoring 64 runs and scalping 3 wickets in the match against Poonch XI yesterday, Mohd Saleem of Samba XI again proved his sheen with both bat and ball today to guide his team to a 6-wicket win over Friends Cricket Club (FCC), Jammu in the ongoing 3rd Prof Pran Nath Malhotra Memorial One-Day Cricket Tournament, being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) at GGM Science College Hostel ground, here today.
Electing to bat first, after winning the toss, FCC bundled out for a modest total of 163 runs in 31.4 overs. Ankit Bason was the top scorer with 49 runs including 7 boundaries, while Shubam Pundir contributed 24 runs and Kunal 14. Arjun was the most successful bowler for Samba XI, who captured 3 wickets, while Mohd Saleem and Nagender claimed 2 wickets each.
Sailing on a magnificent knock of power-packed 83 runs by Mohd Saleem, Samba XI chased the target in 26 overs by losing 4 wickets in the process, thus won the match by 6 wickets. Sahil and Jaktar contributed 15 runs each to the winning cause. Kunal took 3 wickets for FCC, while Rajnesh claimed one wicket.
The match was officiated by Saleem-ur-Rehman and Mohan Lal as umpires, while Sohail acted as scorer.
Karan Singh visits DPS Katra
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 26: Member Parliament and Trustee Rajput Charitable Trust, Dr Karan Singh, visited Delhi Public School Katra, Udhampur, today.
While taking round of the school campus, he blessed the children and the staff of the school and appreciated their efforts in keeping with the standards set by the school.
Lauding the achievements of the school, he acknowledged the hard work and efforts put in by the School Management for initiating educational ventures par excellence and imparting quality education to the students.
Dr Karan Singh motivated the students to participate in nation building processes by strengthening mental, physical, emotional and spiritual powers in life. He further urged the youth of the nation to spread the message of ‘Universal Love and Brotherhood’ for global prosperity.
S Sonar, Principal DPS Jammu presented welcome address, while SS Sodhi, Director DPS Jammu conveyed his gratitude to the chief guest for sparing valuable time.
Raj Kumar Verma, Principal DPS Katra presented vote of thanks.
A colourful cultural programme was presented by the students on the occasion.