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UDHAMPUR, Apr 18: Inter Zonal OPS Groups Centers and Battalions Games Competition for Volleyball and Basket Ball disciplines being organised by 137 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at District Police Line entered third day here today.
In morning session under Volleyball category, first match was played between 166 Battalion CRPF and 72 Battalion CRPF both of Chhani Himat, Jammu, in which the former inflicted defeat over the latter by two set. In another match, 6th Battalion of Katra got defeated from 121 Battalion of Kathua by two sets.
In evening session, 76 Battalion CRPF of Chhani Himat, Jammu defeated 84 Battalion CRPF of Chatta, Jammu by two sets. In the fourth match, 151 Battalion of Preet Nagar, Jammu defeated the 33 Battalion Gangyal, Jammu by 2 sets.
Moreover, in morning session under Basketball category, 187 Battal Ballian, Udhampur, trounced 152 Battalion of Chhani Himmat, Jammu while 74 Battalion of Kishtwar beat 160 Battalion of Chhani Himmat, Jammu.
Likewise in evening session in the same discipline, 126 Battalion CRPF of Reasi defeated 38 Battalion CRPF, Samailpur, Jammu while 137 Battalion CRPF of Udhampur, trounced GC Battalion of Bantalab, Jammu.

Poonch, Akhnoor Premier League commences

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JAMMU, Apr 18: Poonch Premier League (Pool C matches), organised by Army under Operation Sadbhavana in collaboration with District Sports Department commenced today at Poonch Degree College grounds here today.
The first league match of the day was played between Rajouri Miracles and Jammu Royals, in which latter emerged winner by 7 wickets.
Batting first, after winning the toss, Rajouri Miracles scored 83 runs in 19.3 overs for all out. Anksuh Gupta scored 15 runs.
For Jammu Royals side, Sudarshan Singh, scalped 3 wickets in 4 overs conceding only 18 runs.
In the second inning, Jammu Royals chased the target easily for the fall of just 3 wickets during the process. Manjit Singh was the highest scorer with 30 runs in 24 balls.
Manjit Singh was declared as man of the match for his all round performance.
In the second league match of the day, Poonch Thunderbolts thrashed Rajouri Rajas by 6 wickets.
Opting to bat first, after winning the toss, Rajouri Rajas, scored 83 runs for the loss of all out. Vikash Sharma scored 22 runs.
While replying, Poonch Thunderbolts achieved the target in 13 overs for the loss of just 4 wickets. Wasim Raja of Rajouri Rajas was adjudged as man of the match.
Harbhajan Singh gave presented man of the match awards to Manjit Singh and Wasim Raja.
Meanwhile, Jammu Janbaaz and Jammu Super Kings outplayed their opponents in their respective Pool A matches of the Akhnoor Premier League, organised by Army under Operation Sadbhavana at Army School grounds, Akhnoor.
In the first match of the day, Jammu Janbaaz routed Kathua knights by 7 wickets.
Batting first, Kathua Knights scored 157 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, which its opponent Jammu Janbaaz chased easily for the loss of just 3 wickets.
Ashu Kumar of Jammu Janbaaz, was the highest scorer with 54 runs and was adjudged as man of the match.
In another match, Jammu Super Kings outplayed Samba Soormas by 5 wickets.
Batting first, Samba Soormas, set a target of 162 runs, which its opponent Jammu Super Kings chased for the loss of just 5 wickets. Chanderkiran of Jammu Super Kings was the highest scorer with 71 runs and was declared as man of the match.
For Samba Soormas, Shiv Verma and Jaktar Singh scored 41 and 24 runs each while Sunil Sharma and Naushad Ali scalped 2 and one wickets respectively.

Ganderbal Premier League commences

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SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Intra District T20 Cricket Tournament (Ganderbal Premier League) organised by 5 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of 3 Sector Rashtriya Rifles, commenced today at Qamaria Stadium play ground, Ganderbal.
The tournament was declared open by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shaukat Ahmed Mir, in presence of SP Ganderbal, District Sports Officer, Commanding Officer, 5 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, citizens and sports lovers.
While speaking, Deputy Commissioner encouraged the participants to develop a healthy body and mind by taking part in various sports and games. He appreciated the efforts of the army for providing a platform to the youth to excel in the field of sports.
Commanding Officer, 5 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, in his speech said that, 68 local teams from district Ganderbal are participating in the tournament and the same will be played over a stretch of 25 days at Gadura and Qamaria stadium.
He further stated that the event will be conducted on knock out cum league basis and the talented players will be selected to field one of the team of the forthcoming Kashmir Premier League scheduled to be held in the month of June.
The inaugural match was played between Kachan XI and Yangoora XI, in which latter emerged winner by 13 runs in a keenly contested match.

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JAMMU, Apr 18: RM College of Education, Chowadhi, Sainik Colony, organised a national seminar on “Role of Education in Building Nation and Blending its role in the Fraternity of Nations for Sustained Peaceful Co-existence”.
During the inaugural session, Minister of State for Forest, Shabir Ahmed Khan, was the chief guest while Muker Ji Sharma, APCCF, Director Soil Conservation, presided over the function. Chairman of the College Rameshwar Mengi, Trustee Rita Mengi, Principal PK Dhar, guests, principals and faculty members of other college besides students were also present.
In his inaugural speech, Shabir Ahmed Khan, said that there is a need to reflect the role of teacher and role of private sector. Education is a major instrument, which transforms the society, he added.
Earlier, Rameshwar Mengi presented the welcome address.
Prof Lokesh Verma, Dean and HoD Education, University of Jammu, presented keynote address and said that the nation has witnessed education growth both in quantitative and qualitative terms over the last six decades.
On the occasion, College newsletter “BAGISHA”, was also released by the dignitaries.
More than forty delegates across the country participated in the seminar and there were three technical sessions.
On the valedictory function, Minister for Technical Education, Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, RS Chib, was the chief guest.
While speaking, RS Chib, congratulated the Principal and staff of the college for providing a platform to the scholars, intellectuals, teacher educators to come forward and make the deliberations based on their experience and research.
Chib along with other dignitaries gave away certificates among the participants, who presented papers in the seminar.
Students also presented a colourful extravaganza, which was highly applauded by the audience with thundering applauses.

‘Enrolment Campaign’ concluded at Vijaypur

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SAMBA, Apr 18: “Enrolment Campaign” concluded today at Government Middle Schools, Ranjari, where students from different schools of the zone participated.
During the campaign, sports activities were organised in which students from various schools participated and exhibited their talent.
On the valedictory function, ZEO Vijaypur, Gopal Khajuria, was the chief guest, who declared the “Enrolment Campaign” open in presence of Chanderlekha, Headmaster of Government Middle School Ranjari, Rajiv Kumar DEO, Rattan Lal, Ashanand, Gulam Mohd, Shakuntla Devi, Haider Hussain, Suman Sharma, Sham Lal, Sudesh Kumari and faculty members.
While speaking, Khajuira impressed upon the participants to take active part in games. He also highlighted the importance of sports in day today life.
Badal Naik of Government Middle School Ranjari bagged first in Boys 100 meter race while as Kania Rajput of Government Middle School Dhamore, was adjudged first in Girls 100 meter race.
The students who were adjudged first in Boys 200 meter race were Prince from Government Middle School Patti and Babli of Government Middle School Bari Brahmana in Girls 200 meter race.
Jagtar Singh from Government Middle School Ranjari was adjudged first in Shotput whereas Babli from Government Middle School Bari Brahmana emerged victorious in Girls category.

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JAMMU, Apr 18: Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate (MHAC) School organised a “Salad Competition”, in the school premises, in which students of class IX, X, XI and XII participated and exhibited their skills.
During the competition, entries were grouped under raw salads, dressed salads and vegetable craft and a team of two students was allowed to work for one entry. Students prepared various types of fruit and vegetable salads in different combination, styles and tempting ways comprising of Russian, Italian and India salads.
On the occasion, Vivek Sharma, general manager, White Hotel Katra and Sanjay Jamwal, Executive Chef from White Hotel Katra were the judges, who adjudged the performance of the students based on nutrition value, palatability, freshness and presentation of the salad.
Around 30 entries were adjudged as first, second, third and commendable.
Vivek Sharma and Sanjay Jamwal, appreciated the efforts put in by all the students. They congratulated the Principal of the school, Yogesh Khosla, for such a presentation of his school students.
After judgment the show was thrown open to the parents and students.

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JAMMU, Apr 18: Three day Training programme on “Skill Enhancement for Radio Industry” at Government Women College (GCW), Parade concluded today.
On the valedictory function, Tanveer Jehan, Commissioner/ Secretary, Higher Education/ Health was the chief guest while Prof Muqbil Chisti, Director Colleges, Dr Kiran Bakshi, Principal of the College, faculty members and students were also present.
While speaking, Dr Kiran Bakshi, Principal of the college, presented the welcome address and emphasized on imbibing new skills and convergent learning, as the same is required to survive well in this highly competitive world.
Tanveer Jehan, Commissioner/ Secretary, Higher Education/ Health, in her speech appreciated the indicatives taken by the college to train the students for future life.
She said that this kind of training would enable them to select a full time or part time career in radio industry.
Dr Sakshi Koul, HoD, Home Science, expressed that living and working at the cutting edge and keeping abreast with new technologies and acquiring new skills, is the need of the hour.
At the end, Dr Aruna Dubey, presented vote of thanks.

KS Public School celebrates Annual Sports day

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JAMMU, Apr 18: KS Public School, Muthi, celebrated Annual Sports day with great enthusiasm and fanfare, in which students participated enthusiastically.
On the occasion, Sudesh Sharma, Chairperson of the school, was the chief guest, while Mukta Sharma, Director, was the guest of honour. Besides, parents and students were also present.
Seema Malhotra, Principal of the school, presented the welcome address and highlighted the achievements of the students in co-curricular activities.
While speaking, Sudesh Sharma and Mukta Sharma, threw light on the importance of sports and said that sports play pivotal role for the overall development of body viz mentally and physically.
In Lemon Race (Girls), Ritika, Rashika and Vishali secured first three rankings respectively whereas in Lemon Race (Boys), Manik, Suksham and Sahil bagged first, second and third positions respectively.
In 100 meter Race, Ayush, Raman and Sameer claimed first, second and third positions respectively in Boys category, whereas in Girls category, Vishali, Palak and Bhumika secured first three positions respectively.
In 200 meter Race, Naman, Rohit and Swaraj claimed first, second and third positions respectively in Boys category while Riya, Khushboo and Disha bagged first, second and third positions respectively in Girls category.
In 3 Leg Race, Sujal and Sahil, Raghunandan and Kapirarth, Chetan Wali and Bhanu secured first three rankings respectively in Boys category, whereas Sania and Bhumika, Chetan and Archana claimed first and second positions respectively in Girls category.
In Sack Race, Sahil, Karan and Anju secured first, second and third positions respectively.
In Frog Race (Boys), Danish, Vishal and Aryan secured first, second and third positions respectively whereas in Girls category, Takshika, Suhani claimed first and second positions respectively.
In Karate, Shubham, Sushant, Sourav and Shivya Chopra bagged Gold medals while Bhuvan, Paras, Chandan and Vanshika Bhadwal secured silver medals. The bronze medals was conferred to Kanav Sharma.
In Kho-Kho, Tawi house emerged winner, whereas in Kabaddi, Chenab house secured first rank.

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal crossed the first hurdle with a straight-game victory but India overall had a bitter-sweet day at the Asia Badminton Championship at Qingdao, China today.
World number five Saina thrashed China’s Kaori Imabeppu 21-9 21-12 in just 33 minutes in the women’s singles competition. The Indian will next take on China’s Xiao Jia Chen tomorrow.
World number 16 Indian pair of V Diju and Jwala Gutta notched up a 21-16 21-18 win over the Indonesian combo of Riky Widianto and Puspita Richi Dili in the mixed doubles competition. They will next take on the Korean combo of Sa Rang Kim and Hye In Choi.
Women’s doubles pair of Pradnya Gadre and Prajakta Sawant also reached the second round with a 21-13 14-21 21-16 victory over Kai Hsin Chiang and Pei-Ling Tsai of Chinese Taipei. They will face off against Duanganong Aroonkesorn and Kunchala Voravichitchaikul of Thailand.
But in men’s singles, Sai Praneeth B was the lone survivor as he notched up a brilliant straight game triumph against 11th seed Wing Ki Wong of Hong Kong. The Indian beat Wong 21-19 21-16 in 32 minutes.
Another mixed doubles pair of Akshay Dewalkar and Pradnya Gadre notched up a hard-fought 21-16 13-21 21-18 triumph over Ki Jung Kim and Kyung Eun Jung of Korea. They will meet Hong Kong’s Wai Hong Wong and Hoi Wah Chau next.
However, it was the end of the road for the rest of the Indian shuttlers.
On the threshold of qualifying for the London Olympics, 15th seed Ajay Jayaram put up a fight before going down 22-24 21-11 15-21 to Hong Kong’s Nan Wei.
World number 20 Indian pair of Jwala and Ashwini Ponnappa also found the going tough against the Indonesian pair of Vita Marissa and Nadya Melati and became first-round casualty when they lost 21-18 17-21 7-21 in a 48-minute battle of the women’s doubles competition.
In men’s doubles, top Indian pair of Rupesh Kumar and Sanave Thomas also became first-round casualty, losing 13-21 14-21 to Ki Jung Kim and Sa Rang Kim of Korea in a half an hour match.
Tarun Kona and Arun Vishnu also suffered a 14-21 11-21 defeat to top seeds Biao Chai and Zhendong Guo of China, while Pranav and Akshay lost 14-21 18-21 to sixth seed Hiroyuki Endo and Kenichi Hayakawa.
Tarun and Ashwini also failed to put it across Chinese Taipei’s Chih Hsun Yang and Tsai Yi Wen and lost 16-21 12-21 in mixed doubles. (PTI)