I studied for 14 hours, says PCS topper
Dehradun, November 9
A mini-celebrity by now, her telephone never stops ringing. So is the never-ending stream of visitors and friends who keep dropping into the house of Saadia Aftab Alam - the topper of 2004 state provincial civil services examination (PCS), the results of which were announced yesterday.

Everyone’s a winner here
Dehradun, November 9
The Uttarakhand branch of Special Olympics for mentally challenged, organised its final day of sports meet in Welhams girls school yesterday. The two-day sports meet which started yesterday showcased an atmosphere of togetherness and an opportunity for mentally challenged children to perform, learn and enjoy this event.

Participants in action on the final day of the Special Olympics for differently-abled children held at the Welhams Girls’ School. — Tribune photos by Vinod Pundir

Fading sounds
Dehradun, November 9
Falling prey to diminishing interest and changing times, several traditional musical instruments played by Kumaouni and Garhwali musicians may soon turn silent in the days to come and could be seen in museums only.

Jessore company excels
Dehradun, November 9
Jessore company of Indian Military Academy (IMA) lifted the inter-company championship trophy in Obstacle Training competition held at IMA yesterday. A total of 15 companies participated and Jessore company clocked the least time in covering all the obstacles and stood first. Gentlemen cadet R.S. Obed cleared all obstacles in just 2.36 minutes and stood first among approximately 900 gentlemen cadets.
IMA cadets in action during the obstacle training competition. — A Tribune photograph

Letter
Highlighting public problems
I would like to congratulate The Tribune for launching the Uttarakhand edition and the four-page Dehradun Plus supplement.