Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 18: Government Girls High School, Bun Doda today organised a Painting and Debate competition on the topic “Forests for Sustainable Livelihood”, in which students participated enthusiastically.
On the occasion, Chief Education Officer, Doda was the chief guest while various other officers of the education department, faculty member were also present.
In the Debate competition, Rafiq Ahmed of class 9th, Diler Kumar of class 10th and Uzma Bano of class 3rd secured first, second and third positions respectively whereas in the Painting competition, Muzaffar of class 8th, Zakir of class 2nd and Shannu of class 3rd secured the first three rankings respectively.
While speaking, CEO exhorted the teachers to cultivate necessary skills and awareness among the students.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
POONCH, May 18: The District Level Inter-Zonal Tournament in the disciplines of kho-kho, volleyball and kabaddi, under the age group of 14 and 17 years boys and girls concluded at Sports Stadium, here today.
The tournament was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, under the supervision of the organizing secretary, Nazir Charak.
Principal, Higher Secondary School Poonch was the chief guest on the valedictory function, who distributed prizes among the winners on the occasion.
Meanwhile, in kabaddi under-14 boys, Poonch zone trounced Surankote by 5 points, while in volleyball and kho-kho under-14 boys, the title went to Poonch and Surankote zones, which defeated Mendhar and Poonch zones respectively.
In under-17 boys, kabaddi, volleyball titles went to Poonch by beating Mandi and Mendhar zones respectively, while the kho-kho title was clinched by Surankote, which drubbed Poonch in the title clash by one point.
In girls category, under-14 kho-kho title was bagged by Surankote by defeating Poonch by 5 points, while volleyball title went to Poonch by outplaying Surankote in the summit clash. The kabddi under-14 girls trophy was also bagged by Poonch by drubbing Mandi in the final.
Under-17 girls, kho-kho and kabaddi titles went to Poonch, defeating Mendhar in the title clash in both events, while Harni claimed the volleyball title.
The matches were officiated by Amresh Kumar, Gurvinder Singh, Mohd Tariq, Narinder Singh, Vijay Kumar, Jasmeet Kour, Sarla Rani, Narinder Kour, Darshan Kour, Neeraj Kumar, Sourab Sharma and Pawan Kumar.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 18: With an initiative to benchmark its teaching and learning approaches at par with best in school education, especially at elementary stage, KC Public School Jammu organized a Theatre cum Leadership Workshop for 40 odd children of Primary School, here.
These children have recently been nominated to Students Council for the Academic Year 2012-13.
The purpose of the workshop was to nurture attitude and skill in these students to connect with their inherent potential for leadership through a series of theatrical activities ranging from body calisthenics to creation of original theatrical content through free ranging imagination and lateral thinking.
The children enjoyed the workshop under Pratiush Toor, a resource person from Delhi with huge experience.
Speaking on the content of this five days workshop, the resource person said that children have evolved an interesting street play using typical Indian folk theatre traditions such as Jatra, Tamasha, Nautanki and Pupperty.
Arti Chowdhary, Director of Junior School said that school was committed to innovation to make education truly child-centered.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 18: Dragmullah Dare Devils outplayed Karnah Knight Riders easily by 5 wickets to advance in the ongoing Kashmir Premier League (KPL) T20 Cricket Tournament, being organized jointly by Army, Department of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and J&K State Sports Council at various districts, here.
Earlier, electing to bat first after winning the toss, Karnah Knight Riders scored a meagre total of 93 runs in the stipulated 20 overs, losing 9 wickets in the process.
Dragmullah, in reply scored the required runs in just 13 overs by losing 5 wickets, thus won the match by 5 wickets. Feroz Ahmed of Dragmullah Dare Devils was adjudged man of the match.
Meanwhile, in another match played at Sports Stadium Budgam, Budgam XI got better of Rangareth Royals in an easy contest. Batting first, Royals scored 127 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 15 overs, which Budgam XI chased in 13 overs. Bilal Ahmed of Budgam was declared man of the match for his fabulous show.
In yet another match held at Budgam, Rangraith XI thrashed Chadoora Tigers by 43 runs in a one-sided contest. Batting first after winning the toss, Rangraith XI scored 124 runs in the allotted 20 overs, while Chadoora Tigers in reply bundled out for a paltry total of 79 runs, thus lost the match by 43 runs. Reyaz Ahmad was adjudged man of the match.
Meanwhile, according to a statement received from Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director (Central) Youth Services and Sports, most of the matches scheduled for the day could not be played due to inclement weather conditions, which would be held later-on.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 18: In an impressive and well attended programme, Air Force School Jammu held its Annual Day at Zorawar Singh Auditorium in Jammu University, here today.
Prof Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University was the chief guest on the occasion, while others present included Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Jammu, Group Captain Shashikant Pati, Chief Administrative Officer, Air Force Station Jammu, Flight Lieutenant Karishma Sethi, Executive Director Air Force School Jammu and Principal Air Force School Jammu.
The function began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the chief guest, which was followed by annual report presented by Vikesh Sandhal, Principal, Air Force School Jammu, highlighting the achievements of the school.
A cultural bonanza was presented including street play, Mime, Group Songs, Dogri dance, Bhangra and an enigmatic dance on ‘Vande Mataram’.
The awareness skit on ‘Colours of Water’ was applauded by entire audience, for its social message.
The presentation of Mime was approved for its hilarious content while the group song ‘Suraj ki Garmi’ marked a soothing effect over the audience.
The Non-Scholastic winners of the session were awarded by Air Commodore Nitin Sathe , AOC , Air Force Station Jammu for their achievements in the field of sports and other co-curricular activities.
The meritorious students for the session 2011-12, in the field of academics, were awarded prizes by the chief guest. The ‘Quarterly Newsletter’ was also released by the chief guest on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest lauded the school management for its excellence.