Early Times Report
Jammu, May 25: All India Taekwondo Union and International Goju Ryu Karate Do Organisation today organized Belt Grading Examination at Sai Palace Trikuta Nagar, here. A total of 198 students from various schools of Jammu province participated in the test.
Out of 198 students, 168 students were promoted to the next rank colour by Anil Nanda, Chief Technical Director and Sanjay Kumar, President All India Taekwondo Union and Sensei Parmod Sharma, President International Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Organisation . On the occasion Nitish Mahajan, Congress Leader was the Chief Guest and Guest of honour. The Chief Guest along with other members distributed prizes among those who qualified the colour belt certificates. Hardik Pandita recipient of 3rd Junior Students J&K qualified Black Belt (1st Degree). Ronika Nanda, Treasurer Association, Ankur Sharma and Diana Vaid, Sunny Nanda Organizing Member were present in the function.
Anil Nanda, Chief Technical Director, Taekwondo Association said that the students who cleared the test would be provided an opportunity to participate in the State Taekwondo Championship going to be held from July 2014.
In the Group-A, students who participated included Jagteshwar Pal Singh, Rehan Gupta, Sarthak Gupta, Sharanya Sharma, Adityavir Singh Jamwal, Parth Bhatia, Jatinpaul Singh, Gaurik Khullar, Ayush-A-Sonawane, Adhiveer Sharma, Shouriya Vardhan Billowria, Rudresh Sharma among others.
Whereas in the Group B students who participated included Rajveer Gandotra, Shivaye Gupta, Anish Pandoh, Sidh Mahajan, Mahim Nanda, Bhavyaa Kohli, Mahi Gupta, Adit Sharma, Rudrakshi Pandita, Harshit Kohli, Aryaman Slathia, Akriti Sharma, Nidha-Ul-Nisha, Tauqeer Raza, Jagan Nath, Kanak Chargotra, Ishan Ganjoo, Almas Khan, Ananya Saroop, Rachit Gupta, Arivan Gupta, Tavisha Singh, Kashish Pandita, Sachin Balgotra, Viginish Bhat, Jiya Dogra, Jiakaran Singh, Panav-Vir-Singh, Saksham Dev, Vanshika Sharma, Ishika Jain, Dhyrya Suri, Harshit Sharma, Aditya Vir Singh Jamwal and Priyanshi Arora.
In Group C, Samarth Gupta, Harhirdey Singh, Devaansh Sharma, Ashish Sharma, Laksh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma, Archit Pandoh, Rajveer Gandotra, Kabeer Khullar, Soham Kalsotra, Naksh Gupta, Shrainey Sharma, Rishika Dogra, Paavni Chatwal, Veer Singh, Purvi Patyal, Naitek Mohan, Shourya Singh, Ipsita, Yuvraj, Devansh Mahajan, Yatharth Gupta, Dhairya Gupta, Samarveer Kotwal, Alex-R-Malla, Aadij Sharma, Yuvraj, Vansh Langeh, Jasmesh Kour, Harman Singh Bali, Mughda Koul, Muskaan Jora, Nishi Malaiya, Ravreet Kour, Akshar Vashisht, Midhavaan Khajuria, Samrat Singh, Riyan Gandotra, Manish Dogra, Manvi Narania, Madhvan Mehra, Anmol Sountra, Anchal Mehra, Suksham Sharma, Rudrakshi Chalotra, Paavni Chatwal and Aryan Lakhnotra among others participated. In Group D, students who participated were Aditya Singh, Japjeev Kour, Aanandini Gupta, Trivijay Singh, Siddanth Sood, Kyna Bamba, Saarvi Mahajan, Siddarth Luthra, Suvigya Mahajan, Jassimraj Singh, Kavish Nanda, Eha Mahajan, Anushi Sharma, Rakshan Mahajan, Parthvi Bazaz, Abhinandan Gupta, Priyanshi Gupta, Sehajpreet Singh, Nimish Sharma, Shaurya Hans, Avneet Kaur, Addhyan Gupta, Advika Langer, Roshan Jangral, Samrat Malhotra, Adya Dogra, Ananya Puri,Sachleen Kour, Aarav Thakur, Shivesh Gupta, Trigun Sharma, Pulkit Raina, Ashita Manyal, Adarshi Gupta, Sidharth, Divij Gupta, Lavya Sharma, Vihaan Sharma, Adity Mahajan, Mohd. Zubair, Amrit Verma, Mannat Sharma, Lakshaya Khajuria, Akshat Arora, Shivi Sharma, Angel, Aadhyaman Mahajan, Rudhraksh Sharma, Arjan Veer Singh, Surbhi Arora, Treijal Gupta, Arnav Sharma, Mukul Palma Ganesh, Netra Hakhu, Jhalak Dogra, Deepanshu Bhat, Shivansh Thakur, Vansh Tickoo, Ashwarya Rana, Dhruv Mohyal, Muskan Butt, Aaqib-Ul-Rehman, Liza Thakur, Bhavik Chatwal, Steve Burt, Samiah Zehra, Divit Shah, Ria Nargotra, Shreyan Jain, Vaishnavi Chhibar, Armaan Gupta, Aryan Anand, Sarabdaat Singh, Ayaan Gupta, Sharav Gupta, Aditya Singh and Kaashvi Mahajan.
Dada Motors Ludhiana showcases Land Rover, Jaguar models
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JAMMU, May 25: As more and more automobile companies are luring Jammu with their latest models, on Saturday it was the turn of Jaguar and Land Rover. Ludhiana based company Dada Motors which represents this brand with its 2 showroom and service set-up in Ludhiana-Punjab and Chandigarh was the show-stopper in Jammu. It appeared as if all roads of car enthusiasts and cream-la-cream of Jammu were thronging towards Hari Niwas Palace, where Dada Motors had set up a showroom like structure to showcase their entire range of Jaguar cars and Land Rovers.
When we spoke to Ajay Malhotra, President, Dada Motors-Jaguar Land Rover Division, about the response they received from Jammu he said he was very excited.
He said, “For us Jammu has been a very strong market for Jaguar Land Rover. People here have a very good knowledge about cars and they relate brand Jaguar & Land Rover with their lifestyle.
Our share among premium car segment is the best in Jammu and this is growing every year. He also said that each family segment in Jammu has accepted their brand viz Jewellers, Contractors, Traders, Manufacturers, Youngsters, Senior Businessmen and Professionals”.
BLSKS performance enthralls tourists at Patnitop
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JAMMU, May 25: Bharatiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS), Jammu presented a scintillating performance depicting rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir at Patnitop which enthralled tourists who have come from all over India and abroad.
The programme was organized to promote tourism in the state in collaboration with Tourism Department.
The programme was inaugurated by S K Gupta and M L Koul, Tourist Officer, General Secretary and Chairman of Hotel and Restaurant Association were guests of honour.
The theme contents to promote love and peace as advocated by the stalwarts of theatre, national unity and communal harmony, Indian Democracy and health were the main highlights of the cultural programme presented by renowned artists/troupes of the State.
Earlier welcoming the audience, ML Dogra, chairman of BLSKS, thanked Director,Tourism Department Soujanya Sharma for organizing of such summer festivals at Tourist places so that the Tourists of India and abroad may be promoted in Jammu and Kashmir state.
Wrestling body honours Olympian Yogeshwar, Ravinder
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JAMMU, May 25: President of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma today honoured Olympian, Yogeshwar Datt and Commonwealth gold medalist, Ravinder Singh on latter's visit to the holy town of Katra.
In a simple function, Association highlighted the distinctive achievements of these two top wrestlers. While Padam Shree, Yogeshwar Datt has won bronze medal in the London Olympics, Arjuna Awardee, Ravinder Singh secured gold in 2010 Commonwealth Games and bronze in Asians held in the same year.
For their achievements both these wrestlers were appointed as Deputy Superintendent in Haryana Police.
Speaking on the occasion, Shiv Kumar Sharma said, "The unmatched achievements by these wrestlers helped the game grow in the country. Such sportsmen deserve a honour as and when they come to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, so it was decided to felicitate them in recognition to their achievements."
Dhyan Chand Awardee and Bharat Kesari, wrestling coach, Anil Maan and another Bharat Kesari, Narinder Singh as also Narinder Punia were among those visiting guests.
Among others present on the occasion were Naresh Kumar (Pappu Lakri), Raj Kumar Padha, Ramnik Nowada, Deepak Wazir, RS Manhas, Naresh Kesar, Rakesh Dubey, Rajinder Mengi, Amit Rahi, Raman Kumar, Deepi Pandit, Virnder Kesar, Jawaher Lal Debey, Shanker Dass and Murli Dhar (Munna).
Natrang stages play 'Satyavadi Gokhle'
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JAMMU, May 25: In its Sunday series, the Natrang today presented a well designed play 'Satyavadi Gokhle' written by Sarveshwer Dayal Saxena and directed by Neeraj Kant. The play carried a very relevant message which was beautifully coated by homour so was much appreciated by the audience.
The play occurs at a school classroom where students are having fun as the teacher is still to enter the class. They have their own ideology about teachers and studies and are happy in it. They are planning to do strike against the Principal as the new teacher who is coming to teach them is too old for them and they think that this long generation gap will cause restrictions in their freedom but to their surprise, the teacher was too cleaver and seasoned that he could take the class without much objection.
The class monitor who is a bully kind of child has his own style, he bunks the classes which he does not like and copies in exams to get the good marks, he also encourages others to apply his formula but a very sincere and honest child, Gopal Gokhle refuses to do that as he thinks that childhood is the time when we can learn the ability by hard work as it would help us through-out the life.
This thinking of Gopal invites criticism and laughter from the other students but he was firm on his convictions. In one of the classes, when the test was too difficult, Gopal also resorts to copying with the influence of others but after realizing his mistake, he admits this in front of a very callous teacher who feels touched by looking at the honesty of the child and pledges to be reasonable and compassionate towards his students in the future this results in the appreciation of the truthfulness and sincerity and also the hard work.
Natrang actors who performed in the play included Ashwani Bali, Sachin Saini, Varun Sharma, Gopi Sharma, Shekher Sharma, Mahikshit Singh Langeh, Syed Mudassar Ali Shah, Namit Dubey, Abhimanyu Singh and Rohit Kapoor.
MIER, APS Domana win boys' badminton titles
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JAMMU, May 25: The MIER School and Army Public School (APS) Domana won boys under-17 and under-14 titles respectively in the two-day inter-school Jammu district badminton competition held under the banner of Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS)
During under-17 category, MIER School defeated APS Domana 2-0. The Results: Singles: Raghav bt Nitin 21-07, 21-04. Doubles: Raghav and Mannat bt Akash and Deepak 21-04, 21-04.
Earlier, in the semifinals, played today, MIER beat Heritage School 2-0. The Results: Raghav bt Mridul. Raghav and Mannat bt Mridul and Mannat in straight sets. In other semifinal, APS Domana trounced KC International School 2-0. The Results: Nitin bt Shubhan while in doubles, the pair of Deepak and Akash outplayed Paras and Arsh 2-0. Meanwhile, in under-14 category, the title went to APS Domana, who beat JK Public School Kunjwani 2-0. The Results: Sukrit bt Vidhan 21-10, 21-10 while in doubles, the pair of Sahil and Sukrit bt Sidharth and Vidhan 21-13, 21-16.
Earlier, in the semifinal, APS Domana trounced MIER School 2-1. The Results: Sukrit Singh bt Arjun Dogra. Doubles: Aman and Sahil lost to Arjun Dogra and Daman. Reverse Singles: Rahul bt Daman 2-0.
In other semifinal, JK Public Kunjwani bt JK Public Panjtirthi 2-0. The Results: Sidhant Vaid bt Aksham 2-0. Doubles: Vidhan and Sidhant bt Akshan and Sparsh in straight sets.
Jammu to face Srinagar in
basketball finals today
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JAMMU, May 25: Host district Jammu shall be playing against equally good Srinagar to make it a double title win in the ongoing inter-district state level under-17 (boys and girls) basketball tournament, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) at MA Stadium, here tomorrow.
Earlier, in the girls' semifinal, played today, Jammu defeated district Udhampur by 19-02 in a one-sided contest. District Srinagar was already placed in the final.
Similarly, in boys' category, Srinagar and Jammu made it to the final. District Jammu made it a one-sided contest against Baramulla beating latter 20-08. However, Srinagar faced a tough resistance from Udhampur girls before making it a 23-15 win.
Meanwhile, the finals and hardliners for the third positions in both boys and girls section have been scheduled for tomorrow morning at the same venue. It will be followed by the valedictory function.
UCMAS organises 'International Grading Exam'
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Jammu, May 25: UCMAS, a Malaysia based organization pioneering in abacus based brain development program conducted first ever International Grading Exam for students pursuing Abacus course at various UCMAS authorized centers in Jammu.
This International Standard Exam was organized by Akademi Sempoa and Mental Aritmetik UCMAS Sdn. Bhd., MALAYSIA & accredited by The Chinese ZhusuanAbacus Association - CHINA.
More than 150 children participated in the event. The competition was conducted in 5 batches. Each student was assessed and graded individually based on the standard grading system, which is accredited by the Zhusuan Abacus Association of China.
This Competition provided unique opportunity for student from Jammu region to get evaluated on the Standardized Global Level. A large gathering of parents witnessed this event. Gifts and refreshment was served to participating students. Present parents were made aware and on Spot Registrations were also done for upcoming UCMAS National Level Abacus Competition [NLAC] to be held in August 2014 in Delhi.
Nirvana Academy honours Tarun Sharma
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Jammu, May 25: Nirvana Academy today honoured Tarun Sharma for his outstanding performance in various fields.
According to press release, Tarun son of Dinesh Sharma was awarded for outstanding performance in various fields. Tarun Sharma has earned name as actor, anchor, model, writer and director. Besides being associated with various cultural Groups, Tarun is a Founder and President of Nat Manch, 2nd Dan Black in Karate and International Gold Medalist.
On the occasion Krishan Lal Verma, famous Tabla player, was the Chief guest,
Vikrant Dogra Vice President Federation of Indian Blood Donors was the Special guest and Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana Academy who awarded Tarun Sharma by presenting him a memento and other in "Duggar Rang" a Dogri folk Music programme organized by Nirvana Academy at KL Sehgal Hall. |
