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MCD launches programme to check New Delhi, September 12 In a similar programme launched last year, the MCD completed the medical check-up of more than 7.1 lakh students, which accounted for 87 per cent of the total enrolment. The health check-up will be conducted in municipal primary schools where the children are often neglected and denied medical care. The plan has been introduced to detect disorders like anaemia, vitamin deficiency, worm infestation, refractive error, ENT disorders and skin problems. Apart from the health check, for which paramedical staff of the municipal health institutions have been deputed, the children will also be imparted lessons in health education. The paramedics will teach the students personal hygiene, primary health care and prevention of diseases like malaria by curbing the growth and spread of mosquitoes. The children will also be given a single dose of deworming medicine and those suffering from major ailments will be referred to hospitals for treatment and follow-up action. This year the MCD plans to check nine lakh children studying in 1822 municipal primary schools within a time span of four weeks. The 10-day long MTNL Perfect Health Mela, starting from October 18 at the Talkatora Grounds this year, will focus mainly on women’s health. This year, the mela is jointly organised by the Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The Health Mela, the ninth annual event, is being held in collaboration with the IMA, Rotary Club of Delhi Heritage, Maheswari Club and various departments of the Delhi Government. The announcement for the mela was made at a press conference by Dr K. K. Aggarwal, executive vice-chairman, HCFI, Mr Narinder Sharma, CMD of the MTNL, Prof V. S. Ramamurthy, secretary of the DST, Dr G. S. Thind, medical officer of the NDMC, Mr G. K. Tyagi, vice-president, Tata Tea, and Naynee Jeyseelan, secretary of the Department of Environment of Forests. The star attraction at the conference was former Miss India Gul Panag, who launched the campaign and said: “Everybody in India must know his or her blood pressure reading.” She also released the new definition of health. “Health is not mere absence of disease but a state of physical, mental, social, spiritual, environment and financial wellbeing.” Dr Aggarwal said that a person might have to spend 30 to 40 years after his retirement. So it was important for everyone to plan for leading a disease-free life. The others who spoke at the conference were Mr V. S. Ramamurthy, Dr Thind, Mr G. K. Tyagi. |
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tie for lead in Open Golf New Delhi, September 12 The leaders tallied six-under 134. The tournament is the sixth leg of the 2002-03 Hero Honda Golf Tour. Kolkata’s Mohd. Salim was placed fourth two strokes behind the leader at four-under 136, while another Kolkatan, Feroz Ali was tied for the fifth position with Delhi’s Monish Bindra at three-under 137. Overnight-leader Mohd Islam shot a three-over 73, to slip to tied-tenth at level-par 140. The cut was applied at nine-over 149 with as many as 55 pros and two amateurs making it to the money-making rounds. Gopi, who belongs to the Cosmo-TNGF course, used his 7-iron, to pitch the ball five feet from the flag on the 196-yard par-3, fourth hole. The ball subsequently bounced into the cup. Gopi’s effort brought up the sixth hole-in-one in as many events on the Tour this season and the second of the tournament. Mohd Islam aced the 17th hole in Wednesday’s opening round. Mukesh Kumar, who returned his first win of the season at last week’s Hindu Open, did not put one foot wrong on his outward journey and was rewarded with birdies on the third, fifth and eighth. Three-under on the tenth tee, Mueksh went on to birdie the 13th, 14th and 16th, with a bogey on the 15th handing him his day’s card of 65. “I am looking forward to fighting it out with Rohtas and Ashok Kumar on the final two days,” said the thrice “Champion Golfer of the Year” award winner. Ashok Kumar has long been hailed as the Sachin Tendulkar of Indian golf. Today, he gave another glimpse of his prodigious talent. The 20-year old started with a birdie on the tenth, before sinking another on the 12th. If bogeys on the 15th and 17th set him back, Ashok more than made up with a scintillating return journey, where he birdied the second, third, sixth, seventh and eighth. “My putting was good, especially on back nine. I was not happy with my hitting on the front nine,” said the Delhi pro. Meanwhile, Rohtas Singh scorched his front-nine, birdying the first, third, seventh and eighth. A bogey on the 13th was followed by his fifth birdie of the day on the 16th. “The way I played today, I can’t complain,” said the veteran campaigner. Yuduvir leads amateurs: CV Yuduvir led the amateur field at three-over 143 while D Nagaraj was second at 149. Scores (after 36 holes): 134—Ashok Kumar (69,65), Mukesh Kumar (69,65), Rohtas Singh (68,66); 136—Mohammed Salim (69,67); 137—Feroz Ali (69,68), Monish Bindra (68,69); 138—Yusuf Ali (70,68), Sheeraz Kalra (69,69); 139— Rafiq Ali (70,69); 140—Basad Ali, (73,67), Nabin Mondal (70,70), Mohd Islam (67,73); 141 ; 141 — R Murthy(72,69), Chini Ali (71,70), S Madaiah(70,71); 142 — Ali Sher(72,70), C Muniyappa(71,71), Shiv Prakash(71,71), Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia(70,72).. Amateurs: 143 – CV Yudhvir (73,70); 149—D Nagaraj (77,72); 1522—L Selvadurai (80,72), A S Singh (68,66); 136 — Mohammed Salimm |
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N P Singh leads in Bowling Championship New Delhi, September 12 Singh began his title campaign with a score of 175 in the first game while Rammy and Sukhwinder scored 157 and 166 respectively in the first game. Singh maintained his lead and scored 179, 205 and 183 in his second, third and sixth games to finish at a total of 1085. Sukhwinder, who finished third, has bowled well with scores of 181, 181 and 202 in his fourth, fifth and final games. “Today’s game was one of the most competitive games that I have played. I had a good start in my first game. The strikes that I achieved at the first three games helped me get back into reckoning. The field is really wide and very competitive in the championship, and I feel good to see the way bowling is now being considered as a serious game and the way it is picking up in the country”, said N P Singh, after emerging as the highest scorer in the third edition of the National Bowling Championship. The day was marked with five bowlers crossing the threshold score of 1000. The championship, India’s apex bowling meet, held under the aegis of the Bowling Federation of India, is also the highest prize money tourney with Rs six lakh at stake. The men’s and women’s champions will get direct entry to represent India in international championships. The top 14 from Delhi will qualify for the finals at Bangalore. Scores: N P Singh—1085; Rammy—1025; Sukhwinder—1025; Vipul Mahajan—1013; Vikram Jolly—1012. 012. |
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Delhi lift disabled title New Delhi, September 12 Vinod Sharma was adjudged the best batsman, Baljinder Singh got the best bowler award while Satish Kumar was given the best all-rounder award. Former Test player Gursharan Singh gave away the prizes. President of the Delhi Cricket Association for the Disabled P S Chauhan said the North Zone Championship for the disabled will be organised in November. Scores: Delhi: 76 for 8 in 12 overs (Rajender Kumar 26, Madan Pal 23, Rohtas Chaudhary 21, Baljinder Singh 3 for 23, Satish Chaudhary 2 for 21). President XI: 63 all out in 11.2 overs (Baljinder Singh 29, Satish Chaudhary 23, Rajender Kumar 3 for 19, Madan Pal 3 for 29). |
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Keep your eyes glued to Max for ‘Extraaa Innings’ New Delhi, September 12 Extraaa Innings will begin two hours before the live match begins and will continue one hour after the match. For a day-night match, where action starts at 2 pm, viewers can begin the cricket excitement at 12 noon – about two hours earlier. Max’s cricket commentators includes Tony Grieg, Barry Richards, Sanjay Manjrekar, Robin Singh, Ravi Shastri, Ian Bishop, Roshan Mahanama and Jeff Thompson. Brand ambassadors of the channel, Kapil Dev, Arjuna Ranatunga and K. Srikanth, will provide expert views on every match. Mr Rajat Jain of Max said, “We have created several exciting packages around the highlights from each game, including weather report, master blaster, super fours, super sixes, fall of wickets, safe hands, pitch report, great saves, close saves, turning point, question and answers, etc”. Ruby Bhatia and Charu Sharma will be the two presenters, who will take the entire family through a whole day of cricket entertainment, which will comprise of the customised live action and the entire wrap-around programming. |
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Delhi State Triathlon Championship from Sept 21 New Delhi, September 12 DTA secretary Rakesh Gupta said that in a bid to elicit more participation in triathlon and to encourage development of talent in this Olympic sport, DTA has announced a cash prize of Rs 50,000 in all categories of the event. There will be three broad categories in the men's and women's section--junior (above 15 years), sub-junior (below 15 years) and senior (above 18 years). Triathlon comprises swimming, running and cycling. The Delhi Police have extended full co-operation in organising the event, as certain VIP routes have to be blocked to facilitate the running and cycling events, which will pass through Wellingdon Crescent Road, Shankar Road, S P Road and back to the Talkatora complex. Entries close on September 15 (Sunday). A special attraction will be triathlon for kids. |
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D G Phadkar Cricket at TERI New Delhi, September 12 Ganga School win:
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