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JAMMU, Apr 30: Pouni Chak panchayat thrashed Akalpur panchayat in the finals by 17-03 points and claimed the title trophy of Kabaddi event of Inter Panchayat Block Level Tournament organised by Department of Youth Services and Sports under centrally sponsored scheme Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abyan (PYKKA) at Government Higher Secondary School, Domana.
In Kho-Kho finals, Kalyanpur panchayat beat Gho Manhasa panchayat by 5-2 points and lifted the trophy whereas in Volleyball finals, Kanachak panchayat outplayed Jaswan panchayat by straight 2-0 sets and secured the trophy.
Earlier, Tirath Ram, District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) declared the tournament open, in presence of Govind Ram Sharma, Principal of the school, students and faculty members.
While speaking, Tirath Ram encouraged the participants to take part in such games, which provide beneficial and fruitful platform to the youth of the rural and backward areas.
Meanwhile, Inter Panchayart Tournament of Block RS Pura in different disciplines, organised by Department of Youth Services and Sports, commenced at Government High School Kotli Shah Dullah.
The Touranament was declared open by Government Higher Secondary School, Miran Sahib, BD Gorkha, who was the chief guest in presence of Kamla Devi, Chairperson of the Tournament. A total of 308 players from 17 panchayats of Block RS Pura took part in today’s competitions.
In Kho-Kho, Dhinday Kalan Lower panchayat claimed the title by defeating their opponent Dhinday Kalan Upper panchayat by two innings.
In Kabaddi, Badyal Brahmana Lower panchayat outplayed Bansultan panchayat by 24 points.
In Volleyball, Maralian panchayat thrashed Malik Pur panchayat by 2-1 sets and remained winner.
In Wrestling (48 kg category), Mohd Mustaq of Mian Fateh panchayat defeated Deepak Kumar of Kirpind panchayat. In 43kg category, Pinku Kaith of Kirpind panchayat thrashed Inter Singh of Kotli Mian fateh panchayat, In 38 kg category, Raman Kumar of Kotli Mian fateh panchayat routed Raj Kumar of Kirpind panchayat.
In Hockey only one team of Dinday Kalan lower panchayat reported on the venue, which has been selected for Inter Block Level.
The matches were officiated by Kulbir Singh, Narinder Singh, Hardeep Kour, Balwan Singh, Amolak Singh, Ravinder Singh, Gurcharan Kour and Jugal Kishore.
The tournament was organised under the supervision of S Harcharan Singh, Lecturer, ZPEO, Miran Sahib.

Jammu Varsity organizes “Darohar”

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JAMMU, Apr 30: “Darohar”, a programme of marriage songs including Suhag, Ghorian and Sithnian, was organised by the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, at Brigadier Rajinder Singh Auditorium.
On the occasion, Prof Naresh Padha, Registrar, University of Jammu, was the chief guest, while Prof Jasbir Singh, Chairman, Campus Cultural Committee, presided over the function and Prof Neeru Sharma, Co-chairperson, was the guest of honour.
While speaking, Prof Padha said that the culture is essence of life and identity of the society. Presently the Indian cultural is being invaded by the satellite, so every possible efforts is required to be made to preserve it, Prof Padha added.
In his presenditial address, Prof Jasbir Singh, eulogized the efforts of the Department of Students Welfare for providing a suitable platform to showcase our rich cultural heritage.
The young participants from various institutions mesmerized the audience with their superb performances.
Pangs of separation of a daughter from her family in Suhag “Mein Tugi Aakhi Rayeean Babalji, Dhiyan Door Nayeen Deyo”, “Paawe”-Paawe Door Vi Na Dayeen Babla, Jitther Kaan Uddya Vi Na Jaave”, “Babal Dharma Karendeya Migi Rakhi Lai Ajj Di Raat Ve”, “Meri Bedi De Bolde Ne Tote, Tusi Bolde Kyon Nayee”, “Dhiyan Hoyian Lat-Banwarian, Kusai Naukar De Lad Laa”, virtually moved the audience.
Cosmic College of Education, Lakhanpur and Kalra College of Education, Kud, Patnitop, shared first position while the team from Government Women College, Parade and Trikuta College of Education were adjudged second and third respectively.
Among others present were Dr Samridhi Arora, Dr Aruna Thakur, Dr Savita Nayyar, Dr Seema Sharma, Pooja Langeh, joint secretary, Students Cultural Committee, teacher incharge, faculty members, college teachers, research scholars and students.
The programme was compered by Rani Kumari, secretary, Students Cultural Council and at the end, vote of thanks was presented by Prof NK Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, University of Jammu.

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JAMMU, Apr 30: Wrestler Benia of J&K Police outplayed Wrestler Kaka of Amritsar and lifted the 25th Annual Reasi Mahadev Kesari title, organised by Mahadev Dangal Committee, Reasi under the aegis of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association at Reasi.
On the occasion, Shiv Kumar Sharma, president, J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, was the chief guest, who distributed prizes amongst the winner and runner-up in presence of Rajesh Dogra, SI Kamal Preet Singh and Diwan Chand, who were the guests of honour.
During the championship a total of forty six bouts were fought and the technical officials were Devinder Sharma, Sanjay Dogra, Palwinder Singh, Joginder Singh, Pritam Singh, Rajinder Singh, Mohan Lal Bali, Yashwant Singh, Diwan Chand, Hazi Karam Din, Satish Kumar, Captain Lehar Singh (Rtd), Mohd Fareed and Vijay Singh.

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JAMMU, Apr 30: Kawa College of Education organised a Workshop on  Teaching Aids in the college premises.
On the occasion, Dr Meenakshi Kilam, Director, DIQA, University of Jammu, was the chief guest, who had glimpses of the Teaching Aids and Rangoli prepared by the pupil teachers of BEd.
While speaking, Dr Kilam stressed the regularity of the students and appreciated the efforts of the faculty members.
Earlier, Dr Anita Bali, Principal of the college, presented the welcome address and at the end, Richa Dubey, Lecturer in Education, presented vote of thanks.

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JAMMU, Apr 30: J&K Handball Association is conducting selection trials in men and women, mini boys and sub junior girls categories.
The selection trials will be conducted for the coaching camp of the forthcoming 14th Mini Boys National Handball Championship from May 23 to 28, 29th Sub Junior Girls National Handball Championship from May 23 to 28 and 18th North Zone (Men Women) National Handball Championship from May 25 to 28 to be held at Bilaspur, HP.
The trials of Mini Boys and Sub Junior Girls will be conducted at Dogra Ground, Shastri Nagar on May 3 and 4 at 9 am and 4 pm and the trials for North Zone (Men and Women) will be conducted at Mini Stadium Parade Ground on May 1 and 2 at 9 am and 4 pm.
All the players from affiliated units of the State should report at the venue on scheduled date and time.

CHENNAI, Apr 30:
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in the Indian Premier League here today.
Electing to bat, Chennai Super Kings set the Knight Riders a target of 140.
Brief Score:
Chennai Super Kings: 139 for five in 20 overs (Suresh Raina 44, M S Dhoni 34 not out; J Kallis 2/21).
Kolkata Knight Riders: 140 for five in 19.4 overs (Gautam Gambhir 63, Jacques Kallis 26; Dwayne Bravo 2/27). (PTI)

NEW DELHI, Apr 30:
Indian weightlifters earned two quota places for London Olympics one each in men’s and women’s sections in the Senior Asian Championships which concluded at Pyeongtaek, South Korea today.
Indian women lifters collected 93 points and stood fourth in the Championships by virtue of which the country earned a berth for the London Olympics.
N Soniya Chanu was the best performer among the seven Indian women who participated in the championships, winning a bronze in 48kg category.
The men’s team of eight lifters collected 134 points and stood fifth in the championships which also gave India a quota place for London.
This is the first Olympic quota place India has earned in men’s weightlifting after a gap of 12 years since the 2000 Sydney Games.
Thandava Murthy Muthu competed in the men’s 56kg in 2000 Sydney Olympics and finished 16 with a total lift of 245kg.
Indian Weightlifting Federation secretary general Sahdev Yadav said that the selection committee will meet shortly to pick the two lifters who will take part in the July 27-August 12 London Olympics. (PTI)

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SURANKOTE, Apr 30: To inculcate the spirit of physical fitness among children and youth, Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of Romeo Force organised “Run for Fun” competition at Daraba.
A large number of school children and youth of far flung and remote areas participated in it.
The competition was held under three age groups. In first group school children below 10 years took part in 1 km run whereas students between age group of above 11 to 13 years participated in 1.5 km run and in the third group students between age of 14-15 years took part in 2.5 km run.
The event was witnessed by citizens of the nearby villages and sports lovers of all age groups.
The participants on their part put up a fine display of sportsmanship and discipline.
Prizes were distributed to individuals securing first three positions in each category to boost their morale.
Mumtaz Begum, Principal Government Middle School Chandimar, appreciated Army’s thoughtfulness for conduct of such type of event for school going children which was enjoyed by youth as well as their parents.

COLOMBO, Apr 30:
Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka next month for three Tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty20 games, Sri Lanka Cricket said today.
The Pakistanis will kick off the six-week tour with two Twenty20 matches in the southern port town of Hambantota on June 1 and June 3.
The first two one-day internationals will be played in Pallekele on June 7 and June 9, followed by the remaining three at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo on June 13, 16 and 18 (PTI)