SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2014 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Taj stresses on expanding Scout activities India lose to England in quarters, Excelsior Sports Correspondent day reminds us of the impor- devoted to mobilizing the cre- crash out of U-19 World Cup tance of communal harmony ative energy of the youth for DUBAI, Feb 22: still in some spot of bother at JAMMU, Feb 22: Minister 147/6. and brotherhood. He said the purposeful activities. He said Defending champions India for Medical Education, Youth occasion invites us to ponder youth are the torch bearers of India needed a push at this Services and Sports, Taj Mohi- crashed out of the Under-19 stage of the game, and they got over our common challenges, the nation who have a lot of World Cup cricket tournament responsibilities in future to it through Sarfaraz. One of the after suffering a three-wicket most consistent among Indian share. defeat at the hands of a disci- The function was organized batsmen in the tournament, plined England side in the quar- Sarfaraz not only ran the sin- by J&K State Bharat Scouts and terfinals here today. Guide Association and the gles and twos well, but also Batting first, India managed struck four boundaries to main- theme of this year's function was 221 for eight, and then saw Millennium Development Goal. tain a healthy strike-rate. England chase down the target The enterprise Sarfaraz About 300 scouts and guide stu- with five balls to spare at the dents from 35 schools took part exhibited saw India add 25 Dubai International Cricket runs in the last 13 balls, help- in the celebrations. Prize winners of French Poetry Recitation Competition posing alongwith dignitaries at KC Stadium. ing the team register a chal- Minister of Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din addressing Scouts and President J&K State Bharat On conditions favourable to Gurukul School on Saturday. Guides on Saturday. Scouts and Guide Association, lenging total, which looked seamers due to overcast condi- almost out of bounds after Roma Wani threw light on the ud-Din has stressed on expand- tions, Deepak Hooda (68) and pacer Matthew Fisher jolted KC Gurukul organizes French shared history and mutual importance of the day and gave ing the ambit of activities of Sarfaraz Khan's 46-ball 52 the Indian batting with the future. He asked the Scouts to brief resume of the activities of Scouts and Guides movement in helped India post a decent total wickets of Akhil Herwadkar, play their role and try to bridge the organization. the State. on a slowish track. But England Samson and Ricky Bhui. Poetry Recitation Competition gaps between communities and Wing Commander M M Addressing a function to cel- rode on Ben Duckett's 64-ball The start was delayed by Excelsior Correspondent namely Shilpa, Pragati Chadda, Principal of KCGPSP, Dr B groups. Joshi, G A Qureshi and other ebrate Thinking Day and World 61 and Joe Clarke's 42 off 45 half an hour due to fog and Monika Gupta, Megha Sharma R Dogra addressed the gather- Mr Taj praised the role of the office bearers were present on balls to enter the last-four stage. JAMMU, Feb 22: For boost- Brotherhood/ Sisterhood Day movement which he said is with conditions remaining judged the competition. ing and also presented the vote here today, the Minister said the the occasion. Needing four off the last overcast for a while, the ing up the competitive spirit Vandana Sharma HoD of of thanks. over, Rob Sayer slashed left- England seamers found made amongst the student community, English Deptt SMVDU was the First prize was bagged by arm seamer Chama Milind over life difficult for the Indian bats- an Inter-School French Poetry chief guest on the occasion, Abhijyot Singh of Jodhamal covers to complete the job, men. Recitation Competition was while Mamta Sharma was the Public School; Mukul Bakshi leaving his teammates jubilant. Brief Scores: India U-19 organized by KC Gurukul guest of honour. Speaking on from the host school got the However, it was the penulti- 221/8 in 50 overs (Deepak Public School Paloura, today. this occasion, the chief guest second prize. Shransh Tyagi of mate over bowled by offie Hooda 68, Sarfaraz Khan 52, 6 schools namely Delhi complimented the students and Banyan International and Insha Hooda, which cost India dear as Vijay Zol 48, Matt Fisher 3/55) Public School, KC International, the teachers for preparing them Dawood of Delhi Public he conceded 11 runs to bring England U-19 222/7 in 49.1 Banyan International, Jodhamal so well for this competition. School stood third. the equation down to a gettable overs (Ben Duckett 61, Joe Public School, Heritage School She said that such competi- Consolation Prizes were given four off six balls from 15 runs Clarke 42, Kuldeep Yadav and KCGPS Paloura participat- tions should be held every now to Jaideep of Heritage School in two overs. 3/46). England U-19 won by 3 ed in the event. and then for the boost up the and Damini Pandita of KC Earlier, seamer Matthew wickets. (PTI) The panel of four judges confidence among the students. International. Fisher was the most successful bowler for England, picking up three wickets for 55 runs, his Celebration of Baden Powel early blows giving his team the initial advantage. Day at KV No-1 Udhampur Left-arm chinaman bowler Excelsior Correspondent After Flag hoisting and Students of Heritage School posing for a group photograph during Annual Day celebration. Kuldeep Yadav, India's most Prayer a colourful cultural pro- impressive bowler in the event, JAMMU, Feb 22: Baden gramme was presented by Cubs, Heritage School celebrates Annual Day ‘COSMOS’ took as many wickets but, on Powel Day was celebrated with Bulbuls, Scouts and Guides. this day, he ended up being on full gusto and enthusiasm in the Speech was given by Ujjwal IX Excelsior Correspondent with lighting of the ceremonial audience were left spell- the losing side. school premises. A on Thinking day. lamp by the honorable chief bound. Their exuberant display Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts and JAMMU, Feb 22: The The seventh-wicket stand of Different yells were present- guest. The welcome address pre- of dance skills left everyone Guides participated in Day Kindergarten Wing of Heritage 51 runs between Clarke and ed by Scout Masters. Raman sented by Vandana Jasrotia, enchanted and shouting for an Camp along with their Scout School celebrated its IX Annual Rob Jones (28 not out) proved Deputy Director of Youth Services and Sports Kanchan Bala Kumar, PK Shukla, Ravi Kant Headmistress, Heritage School. encore. The entire play was Masters and Guide Captains. day ‘COSMOS’ with a spirit, to be crucial for England. Jones flagging off the Marathon on Saturday. and Lakhbir Singh. Pyramids by The highlight of the day was anchored by the tiny tots of The chief guest on this occa- festivity and merriment, here then added 23 runs with Sayer Guides and Scouts were main the play ‘COSMOS’ in which Kindergarten. It was really sion was Dr R Prasad, host today. (10) to help their side cross the Carmel Convent High School attraction. After distribution of all the students from Pre- amazing to see them deliver Principal. Dr Yogita Rana, and line. refreshment Drawing, Knots and Nursery to U.K.G. participated dialogues with such finesse. He was given guard of hon- Manicka Raj, State Opting to bat first, India First-Aid Competitions were and presented an enthralling All the children of kinder- organizes "Marathon" our by Colour Party. Representatives, NRLM, were off to a disastrous start organized. Story telling by cubs display of dance and drama. garten were compulsorily Excelsior Correspondent and back to school covering dis- Principal Dr R Prasad MORD, Govt of India. losing four wickets with just 24 and bulbuls was appreciated by ‘COSMOS’ a eulogy to the made to participate with the tance of 4 Km. accompanied by Vice Principal The other luminaries present runs on the board, including JAMMU, Feb 22: Carmel all. In the last the Scouts and beauty of earth and the splendid message that every child is This Marathon was to herald Basanti Khamnpa, Senior most on the occasion were Principal last match's top-scorer Sanju Convent High School organized Guides were divided into groups creations of God made the audi- important and has hidden tal- the message to inculcate healthy teacher Vikramaditya, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Prof (Dr) Samson. "Carmel Marathon" wherein stu- in which there was competition ence not only witness the mar- ents. habits which is the pre-reqiure- Headmistress Usha Koul, Guide Kiran Bakshi, Dr Chand Trehan Deepak Hooda tried to sta- dents from class 5th to 9th guided of writing of Flag Song, Prayer vels of Nature and its bounties It was also a day to cele- ment for the progress of the socie- Captain Neeta Moten and the renowned child psycholo- bilise the innings and played by PT Master Dheeraj Jamwal and Laws etc. but also conveyed the message brate the achievements of the ty. District Organising gist, Sunita Gupta, Chairperson, carefully along with skipper participated. Principal Dr R Prasad in his to appreciate these and enjoy children who had excelled in The young Carmelites enthu- Commissioner Sanjay Kohli. the Principal and the Vice Vijay Zol, to keep the team in The Marathon "Pragati Ki speech emphasized that Scout Nature in all its forms. scholastic and co-scholastic siastically participated in the Principal Dr R Prasad and Vice Principal, Heritage School, the hunt for a good score. Aur" was flagged by Kanchan and Guides is a movement of The Gummy Bears per- fields. The achievers of the event. The management, staff Principal were presented bou- Jammu. Zol found the fence thrice Bala, Deputy Director of Youth National, International and formed their part with such session were felicitated by the committee members and the quets. The function commenced before falling to off-spinner Services and Sports, in the pres- Universal character. dexterity and skill that the esteemed chief guests. benefactors of the school rendered After garlanding of portrait Robert Sayer in the 33rd over, ence of school Principal Maria District Organizing In her address the chief their full co-operation and support of Baden Powel, lighting of bringing an end to a fruitful 87- Suzette AC and the staff. The run- Commissioner, Sanjay Kohli guest Dr. Yogita Rana appreci- to make this event a success. lamp was performed. Heritage Public School run partnership for the fifth ners left the school gate via proposed vote of thanks. ated the spirit of all students Fr Kuriakose, manager of the wicket with Hooda. Satyam Resort towards Marble and the hard work put in by the Hooda carried on for a school gave away the prizes to the Market to Greater Kailash Chowk faculty members. while before Jonathan Tattersall winners. celebrates Annual Day The programme concluded ran the batsman out at the end Excelsior Correspondent and that too with a nominal with the vote of thanks pre- of 40th over with the holders fee. sented by the Principal, DIG Jammu organizes KATHUA, Feb 22: P S The chief guest in his Heritage School. Heritage Public School, Jarai speech appreciated the talent Road ward No-12 Kathua cele- awareness camp on drug abuse of the students who gave their Excelsior Correspondent by a debate on the topic "Drug brated its Annual Day function respective performances. He with pomp and show at abuses" in which students of vari- congratulated the school man- BISHNAH, Feb 22: In order to ous participated. DIG gave away Mahajan Sabha Hall, Kathua. agement, staff and parents of eradicate the menace of drugs from On the occasion, Anirudh the trophies to the winners of the the students who presented a the society especially to keep contestant namely Harneet Kour Sharma, Block Development wonderful performance in the away the young generation from Officer was the chief guest, of Class-9th of Fatima Convent function. drug, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua High School, Diksha of Class 10th whereas Advocate Ajat Shatru The Managing Director of Range, Shakeel Ahmed Beig Sharma senior youth leader of Sir Abrahim School and Swati the school, Munish Kumar pre- organized an awareness camp at Sharma of Class 7th of Bagwati presided over the function. sented vote of thanks. Bishnah today. Manuj Keser, Editor-in- Shishu Mandir who were declared Directors of the school Large number of prominent 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the debate com- Students of Tiger Kids posing for a group photograph during citizens, Sarpanchs, Panchs and petition. Annual Day celebration. students from various schools of Tiger Kids celebrates Annual Day The winners of Senior, Junior, Master Men Handicap National Strength Lifting Championship posing for photograph Excelsior Correspondent where the tiny tots depicted on Saturday. development over the decades in JAMMU, Feb 22: Tiny tots the fields of education, science, of Tiger Army Pre-Primary defence, space technology and J&K players win 4 medals in School, Satwari celebrated their women empowerment. The two Annual Day function, here skits, ‘Sarva Shiksha’ and today. ‘Saaksharta Abhiyan’ drew huge Strength Lifting Championship General Officer rounds of applause. Excelsior Sports Correspondent Lifting and Bronze in incline Commanding, Tiger Division, The Patron in his address on bench press. the Patron was the chief guest JAMMU, Feb 22: J&K the occasion complimented the One Bronze was won by while Usha Singh Chairperson, teachers and parents for their players have won 2 Gold and 2 Raman Sharma, in 68 Wt class DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range Shakeel Ahmed Beig Family Welfare Organisation Silver medals in 20th Senior, concerted efforts towards all- in Master Men. addressing a gathering of students at Bishnah on Saturday. was the guest of honour on this round development of students. Junior, Master Men Handicap The winners were facilitat- occasion. National Strength Lifting Beig was accompanied by The Principal Archana Mishra The students posing for group photograph during Annual ed by the J&K Strength Lifting Bishnah area participated in the Little Children of the school read out the Annual Progress Championship which was held Association Headed by Vicky Rajnish Pran SP, Randhir Singh SP left the audience spell bound Day celebrations on Saturday. at Hawrah recently. camp. Hqrs Jammu, Parshotam Sharma Report of the School highlight- Mahajan, president of the Speaking on the occasion, DIG with their talents of yogasan, ing the major achievements of Chief of Kathua-Keseri was The Gold was won by association. DDP, Prashant Mahajan CPO and dare devil, skating stunts and Parkash Devi, Navritipriya, Moin Akhtar in 68 Wt Class Jammu said that such awareness Davinder Singh SDPO R.S.Pura, students at State level competi- guest of honour and Principal He praised the players on camps have been given priority martial art Wushu. tions in academics and sports. staff, students and their parents while the other Gold was won Dr. Savita Kumari, Incharge-Cum- Theme of the event was & promoter of the school, beside other prominent citi- winning the medals and under Civic Action Programmes in She also presented vote of Satish Chander as special by Bhanu Dev Singh Sambyal assured to give all possible Medical officer Drug De-addiction “India in Old and New Era”, zens of Kathua were present. in 85 Wt class in Strength order to make the young genera- and Mental Health Counselling thanks. guest. help to promote this game in tion aware about the ill effects of The students presented a the every district of the State. Centre Jammu and Anisha Dhar, drugs. Clinical Psychologist. GGM Science College celebrates wonderful cultural programme M S Katoch, working pres- DIG said that such awareness during the celebration of its ident of the association and programmes not only help eradi- KAWA Institute Annual Day. The Principal of vice president of the cating menace of drug abuses, but National Science Day the school in his welcome International Strength Lifting also help improving police-public conferred Best Excelsior Correspondent length on the impact of changes address said that he started the Federation assured to help the relation. He also said that people Institution Award in climate due to faulty agricul- school with an idea to provide players and said that an should also inform the Police if JAMMU, Feb 22: An inspir- ture practices, misuse of energy an opportunity to the children International event will also any person is indulging in drug Excelsior Correspondent ing National Science Day was and comfort giving life style. of poor people of the be organized this year at peddling in their area and strict celebrated in GGM Science Earlier, in his welcome JAMMU, Feb 22: KAWA Parliwand area to study in pri- Bangladesh. action will be taken against those College Jammu in collaboration address Dr N K Resutra, Nodal Institute of Management and vate English medium school The association also decid- peddlers. with Department of Science and Principal, GGM Science Technology has been awarded ed to organize the National Beig also said that faculty Technology J&K Government College, Jammu advised the best institution in the field of Championship in the year members from Police Drug De- and Society for Popularization students to develop scientific Higher Education and was collect- 2016. The function was addiction and Mental Health of Science, Jammu wherein SP temper to be rational and ana- ed by its chairman M S Katoch chaired by Narain Singh Counselling Center Gulshan Vaid, Additional Director lytical in their approach. and Abhimanyu Katoch, manag- President of Rajput Sabha. ground Jammu have been associat- General of Police was the chief Dr BL Koul, President of the ing director of the group, recently. Others present on the occa- ed with the awareness camp to guest. Society deliberated in detail The award was conferred by sion included Pavitar Singh brief the participants about the Addressing the gathering the how scientific knowledge can Padam Vibhushan Dr Karan Singh Volleyball Court of GDC Udhampur filled with water after rain. (retd Judge), Puran Dev Singh medical treatments being provided chief guest impressed upon the bring about societal develop- (MP Rajya Sabha) in a one day Kamal Kumar Singh. to the drug addicts in the newly students to pursue Science with ment. conference on National established Drug De-addiction and the objective of joining the elite Prominent among others Rain plays spoilsport Mohd Jahangir, S/o Jamal Educational Excellence Award Mental Counselling Center class of scientist of International present on the occasion were Dr Excelsior Sports Correspondent State, N N Vohra, in Govt Din and Saleema Begum, R/o 2014 at hotel Shangri-la, Janpath, Gulshan ground Jammu. repute. He dwelt at length on Ashok Kumar, Dr Ravinder Degree College Udhampur. Barmota, Bani, Kathua, who New Delhi. The organisations UDHAMPUR, Feb 22: Rain Dr Savita Kumari and Anisha how science has transformed the Tickoo, Dr R S Jamwal, Dr P 10 matches were scheduled has qualified with highest contribution to the played spoilsport on the second Dhar Psychiatrist spoke about the lives of common man and much Bambroo, faculty members, and to be played between various National Eligibility society in terms of employment, day of the 1st State level Inter- facilities/medical treatment being needed role that science can students. teams of Degree Colleges of the Test (NET) in placement, quality education were Collegiate Volleyball provided to the drug addicts in the play in conserving the quality of The voter of thanks was pre- State. But due to heavy inces- Sociology, the shortlisted for the Excellence Championships (for men and Drug De-addiction Centre Jammu. the environment. sented by Dr P Bambroo. The sant rainfall the Courts were in result of which was Award. Only 58 institutions out of women) for the Annual Silver Some drug addicts were also pro- On this occasion, RS programme was compered by not playable which forced the declared by the 470 entries got the honour of get- Rolling Volleyball Trophies vided counselling in the camp. Jasrotia, Conservator of Forests, Monica Bhau and Sanjay organizers to postpone the University Grants Commission ting this award in their respective Instituted by Governor of J&K The programme was followed in his invited lecture on Science Sharma. matches. (UGC), recently. sectors. and Climate change spoke at