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HEALTH

MTNL Health Mela opens
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, October 18
A 10-day-long health mela was inaugurated in the Capital today by the Union Minister, Mr Vijay Goel. Speaking at the function, the minister expressed concern over the growing incidence of various diseases and health disorders and urged the medical fraternity to devise innovative and cost-effective strategy to contain the spread of such ailments with a view to having a disease-free society. Mr Goel called upon medicos to check the increasing commercialisation of medical services and complex and costly diagnostic and surgical procedures, which have the effect of making the best of medical care out of the reach of common people, specially on account of the cost factor.

A major focus in the mela is on lifestyle interventions and preventive health care highlighting the need for regular check-up, health awareness and health education. The mela is being organised by MTNL, the Heart Care Foundation of India and the NDMC in collaboration with various departments of the Delhi Government and NGOs.

The Delhi Food and Supplies Minister, Mr Haroon Yusuf, while presiding over the inaugural function pointed out that therapeutic and curative approach to most health problems did not offer a lasting solution. He said the approach lay in primary prevention with an awareness campaign like the current health mela. He added that the Delhi Government had launched a lifestyle disease control programme with a special emphasis on containing heart diseases and diabetes.

Under the Bhagidari scheme the government had decided to invite NGOs in conducting school health education programmes. These include polio, cataract, free Delhi and AIDS control programmes. The mela will continue till the 27th of this month in the Talkatora Ground.

SPORTS

Asian Games Silver medallist felicitated
Tribune News Service

Faridabad, October 18
Bhupendra Singh, who was a member of Silver Medal winning men's 4x400m Indian relay team at the recently concluded 14th Asian Games at Busan, was given a rousing welcome at Ballabgarh town, on his return to his native village of Atali in the district.

A large number of residents and sports lovers, including the MLA from Ballabgarh, Mr Rajendra Beesla, were present at the Dussehra ground where a reception was held.

Mr Beesla presented a shawl and bouquet to the athlete and his father, Mr Mahavir Singh. The grand father of Mr Bhupendra Singh was also present on the occasion.

The athlete was taken in a procession on a tractor bedecked with flowers to his native village, where local people garlanded him and congratulated him on his remarkable feat.

The Indian relay team comprising Bhupendra, Satbir Singh, P. Ram Chandran and Manoj Lal returned an impressive time of 3:04.22 to take the Silver Medal behind the Saudi team. Twenty-three year old Bhupendra who had finished his BSc from Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh last year, is aiming for a medal in the next Olympics.

Haryana girls lift hockey title
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, October 18
SGNP Girls Senior Secondary School, Shahabad (Haryana) trounced Karamat Hussain Muslim Girls Inter-College, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) 5-0 to lift the ninth Nehru Girls Hockey Tournament at the Shivaji Stadium on Friday.

In a lopsided title clash, the Haryana girls outclassed the Lucknow lasses in all departments of the game. Gagandeep Kaur opened the account in the 12th minute when she converted a penalty stroke. Harjinder Kaur added the

second goal a minute later. Jasjeet Kaur slotted in the third goal in the 23rd minute. In the second half, Harjinder Kaur struck again to get her second goal while Jasjeet Kaur also scored for the second time to complete the tally.

Mr Ram Niwas Mirdha, president of the Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament Society, gave away the prizes. The matches in the 31st Junior Boys Hockey Tournament (Under-17) will start at the Shivaji Stadium on Saturday. Fixtures: NCC, Bangalore vs J J Mehta School, Gujarat (12 noon), NCC Ropar (Punjab) vs TTT VI School, Pondicherry (2 pm); CRZ School, Sonepat vs Patna School, Patna (3.30 pm).

Air Force score narrow victory in DSA League
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, October 18
Indian Air Force, Palam scored a solitary goal victory against Hans Club in the opening match of A Division in the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA)-SAIL Open Clubs Football League Championship at the Ambedkar Stadium on Friday. Substitute Verma scored the match-winner in the 59th minute. Shastri Club and Youngmen played a goalless draw to split points.

In a B Division match, Bangadarshan scored a fluent 3-0 victory against Paschim Heroes. Ustav Guha scored two goals in the tenth and 15th minutes. Khom Lal completed the tally in the 48th minute.

In another B Division match played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium East ground, Panchkuian downed Goodwill 2-0. Sanjay and Rajender Bisht were the marksmen.

Footballer passes away

Former Delhi player Suresh Chand Sharma passed away in Delhi on Thursday after a brief illness. The 47-year-old Sharma had played for Moonlight, Youngmen, B B Stars and Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking. The DSA condoled the death of Sharma.

Saturday's fixtures: A Division: Raisina vs Collegians (1.30 p m); IAF, Palam vs Youngmen (3 p m)—Ambedkar Stadium. B Division: New Friends vs Rohini (1.30 pm); Bangadarshan vs Goodwill (3 p.m)--Nehru Stadium East ground.

Allahabad, Mumbai to clash in final
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, October 18
Allahabad High Court will take on Mumbai High Court in the final of the 14th All-India Advocates' Cricket Tournament. In the semi-finals on Friday, Allahabad High Court defeated Supreme Court, Delhi by 129 runs at the Ferozeshah Kotla ground while Mumbai High Court beat Haryana and Punjab High Court by seven wickets at the Siri Fort ground.

Scores: Allahabad High Court: 327 for 5 in 40 overs (Nasir Ali 111, Virender Upadhyay 89, Shekhar Yadav 37 n.o, Aditya Chaudhary 3 for 55, Mrinal Kumar 2 for 37).

Supreme Court: 188 all out in 39.1 overs (S Ghosh 41, Rajeev Narain 37, Aditya Chaudhary 33, Aditya Shukla 3 for 52, Shekhar Yadav 2 for 30).

Haryana and Punjab High Court: 164 all out in 35 overs (Sanjeev Trikha 37, Vinod Soni 40, Praveen Pillay 4 for 35,Asif Aradia 3 for 18).

Mumbai High Court: 166 for 3 in 26 overs (Milind Godbole 37, Parvez Khan 40, Tushar Kumar 27, Asif Aradia 20 n o, Sachin Kumar 2 for 36).

Haryana in sight of victory in Umrigar Cricket
A. Gulati

Rohtak, October 18
Jammu and Kashmir were on the brink of a defeat against Haryana on the second day of the three-day Polly Umrigar Cricket tie at Maharaja Aggarsain Stadium here today. After conceding a first innings lead of 129 runs, Jammu and Kashmir were in deep trouble after having lost 5 second innings wickets for 39 runs at the close of play today. Resuming their innings at the overnight score of 85 for no loss in reply to J&K's first innings total of 122, Haryana raised a total of 251. Nitin Saini (45), Narender (48) and Deepak Choudhary (49) missed their half centuries. Apannam Gupta was the most successful bowler among the visitors. He captured 4 wickets for 44 runs. In their second essay, Jammu and Kashmir lost their wickets in quick succession. Prem Prateek, the of spinner bowled an impressive spell consuming three wickets for 3 runs in four overs. Narender was batting on 6 and Ram Dayal was yet to open his account when stumps were drawn today.

Brief Scores : Jammu and Kashmir 122 and 39 for 5. Haryana: (First innings) 251.

Hewlett Packard beat NIIT

New Delhi, October 18
Hewlett Packard beat NIIT by two runs in the sixth DG Phadkar Memorial Cricket Tournament at the Central Secretariat ground. Scores: Hewlett Packard: 111 all out in 22.4 overs (Rakesh 27, 1x4, 1x6; Vivek Dwivedi 23, 2x4, 1x6; Satish Menon 18, 2x4; Ashish Sachdeva 4 for 12, Kapil 2 for 19). NIIT: 109 all out in 24.2 overs (Sanjay 38, Kapil 34, 4x4; Vivek Dwivedi 3 for 28, Sanjeev Sharma 2 for 14, Vikram 2 for 6, Rakesh 2 for 18). Rakesh was adjudged the man of the match.

NTPC trounce Globe Travels

NTPC beat Friends Globe Travels by nine wickets in the sixth D G Phadkar Memorial Cricket Tournament at the Central Secretariat ground. Scores: Friends Globe Travels: 175 for 4 wickets in 25 overs (Man Mohan 103, 9x4, 5x6; Javed 25, 2x4; Rahul Nath 18, 1x6; A P Talreja 2 for 47). NTPC: 176 for 1 in 21.5 overs (S Subba Rao 76, 7x4, 1x6; Sanjay Devdhar 65, 5x4, 2x6). OSR

Salwan Marathon on November 10
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, October 18
The eighth Milo Salwan Marathon Run in various age groups will be held on November 10 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The event, recognised by the Amateur Athletic Federation of India (AAFI), will be organised by the Delhi State Amateur Athletic Association. Cash prizes of Rs 5000, Rs 3000 and Rs 2000 will be awarded to the first three finishers in each category.

There will also be 150 consolation prizes. Over 20,000 school children from around 450 schools are expected to take part in the races. Entries close with Mr Sunny Joshua, secretary, Delhi State Amateur Athletic Association and Mr Mishra at 436 5966, Room No 1148, Gate No 28, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi or at 5853165/578 2530 (Salwan School ground, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi) on November 5. Limited boarding arrangements have been made at the Nehru Stadium for outstation participants, on a first come first served basis.

ADMINISTRATION

Outer Mudrika Service from October 24
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, October 18
After launching the High Frequency Mudrika Service on Ring Road last month, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will launch the Outer Mudrika Service on October 24. This service will operate on the Outer Ring Road from Swami Vivekananda Terminal (Anand Vihar Inter-State Bus Terminus), Dhaula Kuan and Uttam Nagar Terminal.

Transport Minister Ajay Maken on Friday said the Outer Mudrika Service will cover Laxmi Nagar, Sarai Kale Khan Terminus, Kalkaji, Hamdard Nagar, RK Puram, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Cantonment area, Janakpuri, Uttam Nagar Terminal, Peera Garhi, Rohini, Wazirabad Bridge and Dikshad Garden.

The Outer Mudrika Service, the minister said, would operate in clockwise and anti-clockwise directions and be available for commuters at 10 minutes’ interval. The total route length would be around 100 km and would be covered in five hours. The service would be available from five in the morning till 12 midnight. After midnight, the night service would come into operation on this route at the flat fare of Rs 10.

The minister said the DTC Green Cards introduced earlier this month had received an overwhelming response. The card, priced at Rs 25, is valid throughout the day on all DTC buses and on all bus routes, including Green Line, de luxe and night service.