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Leprosy a social problem: L-G New Delhi: Describing leprosy as more of a social problem than a medical one, Lt Governor Vijai Kapoor today stressed the need to bring lepers into the social mainstream to end their alienation. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Delhi chapter of Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh at Raj Niwas, Mr Kapoor said service to leprosy patients symbolised compassion and emphasised the need for the participation of youths in “this noble service to mankind”. The Lt Governor presented awards to 12 institutions and individuals for their exemplary contributions in fund collection and welfare activities for leprosy patients. TNS
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FCI, Northern Railway garner full points New Delhi, August 25 In another match, Northern Railway rushed past Indian Airlines 10-1. In an evenly fought match, Lakhbir Singh put FCI, North Zone in the lead in the third minute. H S Khan added the second goal seven minutes later. A minute later, Amarnath Yadav reduced the margin for Headquarters. In the second half, Vipul scored the third goal for North Zone in the 44th minute. Ankur Chaturvedi further reduced the margin for Headqaurters in the 48th minute. Northern Railway used Indian Airlines for target practice, scoring at their sweet will, with five goals each coming in either half. Brijner Singh opened the account and also added the third goal. Rajiv Mishra scored the second, sixth and seventh goals while Rajiv Panchal accounted for the fourth and eighth goals. Gajinder scored the fifth and tenth goals with Harpreet Singh chipping in with the ninth goal. Ravinder Singh netted the lone goal for Indian Airlines. In the Hockey League for Clubs, Swami Anand Muni Club defeated Punjab Olympians 3-0. After a barren first half, Dinesh Rana opened the account in the 38th minute and added the second goal too, four minutes later. Anil scored the third goal in the 47th minute. In the second match in the Clubs League, Punjab National Bank Hockey Academy defeated Youngsters Club 6-0. They led by 4-0 at the interval. Pramode converted a penalty corner to score the first goal. He also scored the third and sixth goals, both field ones, while Yashpal struck a brace, scoring the second and fourth goals. Balwinder converted a penalty corner to add the fifth goal.  |
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Naveen Malik hattricks for City Club New Delhi, August 25 Later, star-studded Shastri Club struggled to eke out a 1-0 victory against Mughals. City Club were put on the defensive when Tarun Sangha forged ahead in the 23rd minute through inside-left Prabir Roy. Stung by the reverse, City mounted pressure on resumption, and Naveen Malik rose to the occasion to bail out his team when he scored three goals in a row in the 66th, 71st and 77th minutes. Shastri Club waged a tough battle to contain a spirited Mughals and score a narrow victory. Mughals defended their goal stoutly to bulk the attacks of Harish Bisht and Sameer Jung. However, Shastri managed to put the ball in once, when Sameer Jung headed home in the 78th minute following a throw-in by Sanjeev Sharma. Mughals’ Anuj Peter and Asim Ali were booked with yellow cards for infringements. Youngmen defeated Royal Rangers 2-0 in an A Division Super Six match at the Ambedkar Stadium. Fardeen scored both the goals in the first half. In another match, Ahbab held Hans Club to a 2-2 draw. Vipin and Rupesh scored for Ahbab while Vikas and Purushottam Dogra got the goals for Hans. Tuesday’s fixtures:
Hindustan vs Simla Youngs (2.30 pm); Moonlight vs Goans (4.30 pm)— Ambedkar Stadium. Shahdara vs Delhi Police (4.30 pm)— Nehru Stadium. |
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Kapil honours
sports clubs and cultural organisations New Delhi, August 25 Kapil praised Mr Vijay Goel for giving all the encouragement to sports clubs in his area. Kapil averred that to succeed in sports, regular practice and hard work were essential requisites. He said the sports set-up in the country could be uplifted with the help and support of the government and the countrymen. He said the residents of the Walled City area, Chandini Chowk in particular, had great liking for sports and they always encouraged sports and sportsmen. Mr Vijay Goel, who presided over the function, said though there were no play grounds in Chandni Chowk, the area boasted of the maximum number of cricket clubs. He said his ministry’s emphasis was on the development of sports in the rural and far-off areas, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. He said special efforts were being made to create more facilities for sports and for the upkeep of the existing infrastructure. Mr Goel emphasised the need to groom sports talent from a young age after spotting them through local competitions. He noted that one can reach the top only with constant endeavours in training, coaching and physical fitness. |
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Karun Chandhok nets a global sponsor New Delhi, August 25 The deal was finalised after recent discussions between the company and Karun’s commercial manager. The deal means that Karun’s T-Sport Formula 3 car will carry the branding of the various group companies, including Vanguard Group Holdings, PNC Telecom, KJC Mobiles and V3Fun. Last weekend saw the Vanguard T-Sport car carry Vanguard branding for the very first time. Chandhok now has six races left in this season, which will be held at Spa in Belgium, Donington Park and Brands Hatch. Karun, delighted with the deal, said, “This has been something that we’ve been working towards for a while. I am really grateful to everyone at the Vanguard Group and I’am looking forward to a long and successful partnership between us over the coming years. I am very happy to have a well-known multinational brand on board. They are a bit different to my other sponsors in that they’re based more in Europe and it’s great to have them join our consortium. Now with Vanguard pledging support till I make it into F-I, my path into the big league will certainly be much easier. Hopefully, we will soon get an auto manufacturer on board as well”. The JK-Tyre sponsored Karun has had his best season ever as he is currently placed in the second position in the scholarship class of the British Formula 3 Championship, having won seven races and finishing 14 times on the podium out of the 18 races held so far this year. |
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Shooting
range at JNU Kendriya Vidyalaya New Delhi, August 25 The shooting range is equipped with the latest gadgets to make the youngsters learn the finer points of shooting from a young age. Among those who were present at inauguration ceremony were Mrs Nirupama Cairae, principal of the school H. C. Chawala, assistant commissioner of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan (Delhi Region) Sudhir Mudawal and education officers M. S. Chauhan, Mrs Siddiqui and Mr Singh. |
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Vikram helps United win New Delhi, August 25 Scores: Crifit Academy: 144 all out in 28 overs (Gaurav Nagpal 35, 4x6; Vikram Oberoi 4 for 19, Deepak Lukhar 2 for 21). United Cricket Academy:
150 for 5 in 23 overs (Vivek Malik 40, 4x6; Deepak Likhar 25, 4x4; Abhimanyu 3 for 32).
Ganga School win Ganga School defeated Saint Martin School, Paschim Vihar 20-12 to lift the Zonal Sub-Junior Boys Basketball Tournament at the Bosco Public School court, Paschim Vihar. Wasim Akram, Phut Sog and Dheemant were the marksmen. |
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