Zila panchayat elections
Congress bags nine seats
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
In the elections to the posts of chairman and vice chairman of 11 zila panchayats, the results of which were announced today, the Congress party supported candidates bagged total of nine seats of chairman of zila panchayat, including the prestigious Dehradun zila panchayat chairman and vice chairman seats.

The BJP could manage to win only two seats of chairman of Chamoli and Tehri zila panchayats. Out of the 11 ZP seats, the BJP candidates managed to bag the posts of chairman of Tehri and Chamoli ZPs, while the Congress supported candidates won a total of nine seats of posts of chairman of ZPs.

In Dehradun ZP the Congress supported candidate won the chairman post by 17 votes; he defeated his nearest rival Madhu Chauhan, the BJP candidate and former chairman who managed to get only 13 votes. Chaman Singh garnered a total of 30 votes. Dubble Singh owing allegiance to the Congress Party won the seat of vice chairman of Dehradun ZP. He defeated BJP candidate Subhash Sharma. Dubble Singh garnered 26 votes while Subhash Sharma 17 votes.

Terming her defeat as a sabotage the BJP candidate Madhu Chauhan said, “The late declaration of support by the BJP had cost her dear. There has been a sabotage. How come the vice president nominated by my party has received more votes than me,” she said.

On the other hand the triumphant Congress candidate termed his victory as the victory of the Congress Party’s policies.

Elsewhere, in Pauri, Congress supported candidate Deepti Rawat won the seat of chairman of Pauri ZP by bagging a total of 23 votes. In Rudraprayag, Lakshmi Rana won the seat of chairman of Rudraprayag ZP by bagging a total of 13 votes.

In Nainital district Sumitra Prasad, a Congress Party supported candidate, won the seat of chairman of Nainital ZP by bagging 16 votes. From Pithoragarh Prakash Joshi won the seat by bagging 26 votes. In Champawat Kushal Adhikari, a Congress candidate, won the chairman seat of Champawat ZP.

The BJP even after declaring its official candidates could only bag two seats. In Tehri BJP’s Sona Sajwan won the chairmanship of Tehri ZP, and in Chamoli it’s candidate Munni Devi won the chairman seat of Chamoli ZP. In Uttarkashi Jasoda Rana, a rebel candidate of BJP, won the seat of chairman of Uttarkashi ZP. In Bageshwar Harish Ethani, a Congress supported candidate, won the seat of chairman of Bageshwar ZP. Earlier Congress candidates were elected unopposed on the US Nagar zila panchayat chairman and vice chairman seats.

Protesting teachers yet to hear from govt
Tribune News Service

Contractual polytechnic teachers protest at Parade Ground in Dehradun on Tuesday. A Tribune photograph

Dehradun, August 5
Pooran Singh Rana (48) has not eaten anything for the past eight days. Lying on the makeshift bed at the old Raipur bus stand, a permanent place for the protesters, he is bothered by the thoughts of arranging two square meals a day for his family.

Ironically, Rana is a qualified postgraduate in engineering and despite being on government rolls for the past 10 years, he is still jobless. His story is no different from the hundreds of polytechnic teachers, who are working on contractual basis with the government-run ITI’s across the state.

Gathered under the banner of the Uttarakhand Polytechnic Contractual Teachers Society, the protesters are on an indefinite hunger strike from the past eight days.

Even as the state government is making all efforts to brighten future of the youth in the state, the plight of these contractual teachers present the real picture where even the postgraduates and PhD holders are finding difficult to find a job.

Hailing from almost every nook and corner of the state, these teachers are fighting with the government to bring a change in the contractual policies related to ITIs.

Poonam Chauhan said she had been working with the Kashipur-based ITI for the past four years. “Unlike other staff, we are made to sign a bond for 10 months only. Every year, we have to appear for interviews to get a job at the same institute where we have been teaching in the past session. Despite having experience, we have to fight for a job with new comers and in case some ‘relative or known’ of the principal appears for the interview, the job is gone,” she added.

“We are tired of leading this life of uncertainty where despite having experience and qualification there is no guarantee for job. The government should increase the contractual agreement for four years instead of eight months,” said Shweta, who has been teaching for the past six years in the ITI.

To join the fight against the government, they have left their homes to participate in the strike started a fortnight ago. “While some are staying with the parents, a lot others have taken joint accommodation in the lodges. On an average, we are spending Rs 300-400 per day towards boarding and food expenses. We have no other option, but to fight for our rights,” said Jagdish.

“The new session has started from July 16 and till date, we have not received any intimation from the colleges for re-joining. It seems that we won’t get job this session. My family is now having only two meals a day. The school fee of both my children is pending. If the situation is not improved, we will have to move out from the state,” said Sandeep.

“I am 48 years old and have taught in the ITI for almost 10 years now. Even if I go out and look for a job in a private institute, I will have to fight with youngsters. There is no chance that I will get a job outside. Moreover, if I have given so many years to a particular institute, shouldn’t government do something for me? Is it too much to ask for an increase in the contract period from 10 months to four years?” questioned Rana.

While the teachers are fighting for their rights, the government appears be sleeping over the issue. “Nobody from the government has visited us or taken any step to resolve the issue. Is this the development that Chief Minister Harish Rawat spoke about during the election campaigns,” said Arvind Rawat. 

Bar members resent online registry mechanism
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
Terming the government’s move to make the registry of land deals online as anti-people, the bar association of Dehradun staged a two-day strike against the decision here today.

Addressing a press conference, advocate Rajiv Sharma, association president, said that the state government decision to make the registration process online was against the welfare of general public and would cause more chaos than relief.

“Earlier, we were working from 10 am till 5 pm and were generating the maximum revenue for the state government. Even though the state government is proposing two shifts from 7 am till 9 pm for the online process, it would tremendously increase the workload. Also the public would have to visit registry office in order to get the online payment receipt stamped. The online process is just asking for the details of property. To get the photographs and signatures one has to visit the registrar’s office. Moreover, it won’t be safe to visit the court complex at 9 pm. There is no security here,” said Sharma.

“Moreover, the state government did not consult any one us on the proposed move of making the process online. The bar association should have been taken into confidence. Instead of announcing new online projects, the state government should concentrate on the existing ones that are already in doldrums and performing poorly,” he added.

19 BJP councillors begin stir
Tribune News Service

Haridwar, August 5
Blaming Mukhya Nagar Adhikari Vipra Trivedi for deliberately ignoring their demands and suggestions, 19 BJP ward councillors started an indefinite agitation on the municipal corporation premises here today.

Agitating ward councillors even alleged that MNA Vipra Trivedi was encouraging corruption and malpractices in the civic body working.

These ward councillors said that till action is not taken on their 11-point demand agenda,they will not give up their agitation.

Ward councillor Sapna Sharma said that MNA Vipra is not serious about the garbage disposal and sanitation condition in the city, as a result of which local people, pilgrims and tourists are facing problems.

Support has been pouring in for MNA Vipra Trivedi from Congress and Independent ward councillors. A section of the trader fraternity under Zila Vvapar Mandal at Vinayak dharamshala held a meeting in which traders passed a resolution in support of the MNA.

District president Sandeep Sharma said that MNA Vipra Trivedi was an honest official who has changed the working of MC.

Citing the financial interests of BJP ward councillors in an illegal nexus between BJP’s Mayor Manoj Garg and the land mafia, who are eyeing civic body land, Sharma said that to protect their interests only BJP councillors are staging agitation. Independent councillor Lakhan Pal Chauhan criticised the BJP councillors’ agitation, remarking that this was an attempt to pressurise an “honest MNA”.

Lakhan said the civic body has massive lease property, which is being eyed by BJP mayor and councillors.

“Many hotels of the city which belong to BJP leaders are exempted from tax. This aspect is not included in the 11 point agenda of BJP councillors nor is there any development oriented demand,” said Chauhan.

Demands of agitating BJP councillors include appointment of an advocate in Usha Breko ropeway-MC dispute, action against encroachers of Sledge Farm and investigation into Rs 57 lakh worth of road construction since the MC came into existence a year ago.

Congress ward councillors criticised the agitation by BJP councillors, terming it as “tactics to divert attention of their involvement in illegally occupied lease land and properties of MC.”

Councillors Aman Garg, Tehsin Ansari, Upendra Kmar, Satendra Vaerma, Rajesh Kumar, Ashok Sharma and Murselien condemned this agitation.

Monsoons wreak havoc in Kumaon
BD Kasniyal

Pithoragarh, August 5
Heavy monsoon rains have cut a swath of destruction throughout the Kumaon region with the maximum damage reported from landslide-prone Pithoragarh and Bageshwar districts.

A total of 15 persons lost their lives and 80 village roads and 512 houses damaged in the rains in the Kumaon region.

AS Nayal, Commissioner, Kumaon, said, “A survey is being carried out to assess the damage caused to government property.”

He said the departments concerned had been directed to get the damaged roads repaired and open it to the public as soon as possible. Officials had been asked to provide all possible help to those who lost their kin or property in the rains.

According to officials, 28 roads damaged in Champawat, 18 in Pithoragarh and 14 in Almora. Three roads damaged in US Nagar, 10 in Bageshwar and 11 in Nainital.

Chinmay Science College gets 85 additional seats
Tribune News Service

Haridwar, August 5
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Central University, Srinagar, has approved additional 85 seats for BSc and MSc courses for Chinmay Science College from this academic session onwards. The university decision has given a major relief to science students who couldn’t make it to the merit list in the first round of the admission process.

Prof PS Rana, registrar of Chinmay Science College, Shivalik Nagar, BHEL, said the college management had got a written consent letter from the central university in this regard.

He added 85 seats comprised 20 seats each for BSc in mathematics, physics and computer science, five seats each for MSc in chemistry, zoology, and microbiology and 10 for MSc (Physics).

College principal Alok Kumar said with additional seats they could now accommodate more students who couldn’t get admission earlier.

Payal Bisht, a college graduate, said the additional seats would benefit local students, who, otherwise, had to move to Dehradun or Delhi to pursue science courses in the absence of science colleges in the city.

Meanwhile, Shravan Nath Math Jawaharlal Nehru College released the list of students for BCom self-finance course today. Notably, the list for general seats was released last week.

Principal of the college Dr Avneet Kumar Ghildiyal said the list of 180 self-financed BCom seats had been released and the counselling and admission process would continue this week.

Students have been asked to bring all academic and other requisite documents at the time of admission.

Three killed in gang war outside Roorkee prison
Tribune News Service

Haridwar, August 6
In a sensational incident, three persons were killed in a shootout just outside Roorkee prison here today.

The incident occurred in the evening when noted historysheeter Chinu Pundit was coming out of prison after serving imprisonment. As soon as Chinu came out of the main gate, four unknown persons who were waiting near the gate fired on Pundit.

Three persons died on the spot, including brother of Chinu Pundit, while seven got injured in the shootout that rocked the city. It is believed that Sunil Rathi gang tried to kill Chinu Pundit, as both had been at loggerheads for the past few years. Chinu Pundit escaped from the spot while the assailants fled. Rural Superintendent of Police Parmendra Dobhal arrived at the spot with additional police personnel.

Tarun Tyagi,brother of Chinu Pundit,Lokendra and Raman Marwah died on the spot, with multiple bullets fired on them. One injured has been referred to Jolly Grant Hospital owing to critical condition,while six others have been send to Civil Hospital for medical treatment. Haridwar SSP Dr Sadanand Date also arrived later at the Roorkee prison and has ordered a probe into this matter.Security has been beefed up both inside and outside the prison. In the wake of this episode security has been beefed up at Haridwar district prison, too.

Notably on October 2011, at this very site at Roorkee prison, the then Deputy Jailor Nagendra Singh was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants.

CM hails Modi’s approach on Pancheshwar project
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
Chief Minister Harish Rawat has appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for adopting a positive approach on the Pancheshwar hydropower project during his recent visit to Nepal.

Interacting with mediapersons here today, the Chief Minister, while thanking political leadership in Nepal, said a joint survey of Nepal and India had already been conducted for the Pancheshwar hydropower project.

He said the project would pave way for a better coordination between the two countries. He said Uttarakhand had already made its stance clear on the project and hoped that its rights would be protected in process.

Rawat said Uttarakhand stands a prominent stakeholder in the project. He sought a comprehensive policy for rehabilitation of villages in Uttarakhand that would be affected in the Pancheshwar project. He said with limited resources, Uttarakhand is not in a position to undertake rehabilitation of the affected villages on its own.

Responding to other queries, the Chief Minister said he would ensure that Panchayat Raj arrangements become effective in the state. He said the usage of money and muscle power must be checked in panchayat elections. He also held that they were contemplating mapping of all rivulets and other water bodies in the state as part of preparedness to check frequent landslides.

Referring to previous day’s incident when a student of Raipur Sports College was badly thrashed by the college principal, when the former complained about poor quality of food being served in the college, the Chief Minister said a strict action would be taken against the principal. He added he would ensure that such incidents were not repeated in the future.

Residents protest slow pace of construction works
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
Infuriated residents of Salawala, Hathi-Bar-Kala and the adjoining colonies staged a demonstration at Jal the Nigam office here today against the slow pace of construction works in the locality.

The protesters said the nodal agency had stopped the construction of a sewage treatment plant and a pumping plant in the colony. They have threatened to intensify their agitation if the department does not take effective steps to address their grievances.

The residents also met the managing director of the Peyjal Nigam and apprised him of the problems being faced by them due to the slow pace of the construction works in the area.

They complained that despite the submission of a memorandum of demands to officials several times, nothing had been done so far.

Councillor Bhupinder Singh Kaithat and Kamli Bhatt, Atul Sharma, Sangeeta, Madan Singh, Jeevan Singh, Ramesh Uniyal and RS Rawat were present.

Nishank seeks free LPG for disaster victims

Dehradun, August 5
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Haridwar MP, met Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi today. He demanded free of cost LPG and kerosene oil for the disaster victims.

Nishank said the distribution of free cooking fuel in the disaster-hit areas of the state would prove helpful in environment conservation and curbing migration from villages in hill areas.

Dharmendra Pradhan assured him that the Central government would take the necessary action to address the grievances of the disaster-hit villagers. — TNS

Now, policemen cannot break traffic rules

Dehradun, August 5
On the directions of Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Rautela, the City Patrol Unit carried out special drive near Dehradun police lines at Race Course to catch cops violating traffic norms here today.

According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Traffic, Pradeep Rai, “City Patrol Unit carried out a surprise drive in front of Police Lines today afternoon and challaned 43 police personnel for violating some or other traffic rule.”

He also told that 2 vehicles belonging to cops were seized under required sections of Motor Vehicle Act for violating rules.

It is to be noted that City Patrol Unit had carried similar selective drives against police personnel violating traffic rules in the past. — TNS

A soulful voice in Carnatic music
Neena Sharma
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
There was a time when her attempts to take up singing were brushed aside by her family members, all accomplished Carnatic musicians. Now, an accomplished Carnatic vocalist, Sudha Raghuraman’s soulful performance during a concert at a Dehradun school left no one in doubt about her capability.

“As a child my voice was not suitable for singing. So I was made to learn violin. To my utter delight, after reaching the adolescence, there was a discernable change in my voice, making it suitable for singing. As I was already initiated into music, I did not have to start from the scratch. I was first tutored by my grandfather OV Subramaniam, a key name in the Carnatic music, who later put me under the tutelage of V Janakiraman,” said the vocalist in an interaction with The Tribune on the sidelines of a concert organised by SpicMacay.

Though living in the company of an accomplished Carnatic vocalist, Raghuraman would have taken up dancing if she had her way. “It was the thing that I wanted to do as a child. It was close to my heart. However, my elders did not favour it,” said Sudha. However, she remained connected with dance through dance recitals.

“Usually concert singers hesitate to sing for dance recitals but in my case, it is different. I look upon my singing as an art that serves the purpose of taking the dance to a higher level,” she said.

Sudha Raghuraman enthralled the audience with the selection of ragas by presenting various nuances of the Carnatic music, including abhang dedicated to Lord Vishnu. She then concluded her performance with a tillana of Swati Rag Dhanashri. Sudha was accompanied by violinist Annadurai and mridangam artiste N Padmanathan. 

Wildlife management training course begins
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
A one-week training workshop on “Wildlife Management” started at the Central Academy for State Forest Service in Dehradun today.

N Sonzalian, Principal, Central Academy for State Forest Service, Dehradun, said the course aimed at generating awareness about and competence in wildlife management, providing field-oriented practical inputs and improving knowledge and skill of the participants on the subject.

Course coordinator Meera Iyer said senior forest officers and scientists of the Wildlife Institute of India would provide the inputs for the course. The programme would highlight topics such as management planning, habitat management, wildlife laws in India, ecological census techniques and man-animal conflict.

Fourteen forest officers from Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand are participating in the week-long programme.

Children buried under mud rescued unhurt
Tribune News Service

Mussoorie, August 5
Two children buried under a mud debris escaped unhurt when it entered a house near the Chaman estate following a landslide due overnight rain in Mussoorie today.

The neighbours rescued the children-Aman (7) and Kunal (nine months)- around 4.00 pm.

Raj Sharma said his wife Pushpa was sleeping in one of the rooms of the house with his three sons and she tried to drag the children out of the mud debris but failed.

Officials of the local administration rushed to the spot immediately to assess the damage to the house and said the overnight rain was the cause of the landslide.

College students’ council sworn in
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
Nirmala Inter College held the investiture ceremony of newly elected students’ council at Barlowganj in Mussoorie yesterday. Guests, students, special invitees, Brothers, Sisters, parents of the council members and alumni were present at the function.

The school assembled to commemorate the 200th death anniversary of Bishop Daniel Delany, the founder of the Patrician Brothers. Rev. Brother J.C. Carroll, who was the chief guest, Principal Brother K. J. Antony, the manager of the school and superior of St. George’s College, and special invitees lighted the ceremonial lamp.

A meaningful prayer service was organised in honour of Bishop Daniel Delany, followed by a beautiful action song with lit candles presented by junior school students. A dance with rhythmic steps drew the attention of the audience.

Thereafter, the newly elected students’ council for 2014-15 took a solemn oath of office, which was followed by the members receiving their individual badges.

The chief guest congratulated the newly elected team and exhorted it to do its best in discharging duties. He also gave an inspiring message to the student leaders.

In the end, the school Principal expressed gratitude to the chief guest, students, staff, parents and well wishers. He reminded the student leaders about the qualities of a true leader.

Brahamkumari activists' appeal for respect to women
Tribune News Service

Haridwar, August 5
Brahamkumari Ishwariya Vidhyalya’s spiritual guru Sister Meena has urged people to shun the path of evil and give respect to all women as they give it to their sisters.

Led by Sister Meena, Brahamkumari activists are visiting various government departments and educational institutions to give the message of love, respect and safety for all females prior to raksha bandhan festival.

Sister Meena today tied rakhi thread on City Magistrate KK Mishra, Mukhya Nagar Adhikari Vipran Trivedi and other officials, urging them to spread the message of love and safety for women.

MNA Vipra, lauding the initiative of Brahamkumari Vidhyalya, said that today gender bias, female foeticide, harassment at home and office is on the rise, which need to be checked.

Vipra said that only punishment could not make girls safe. ''Through spiritual awakening and realisation we can change the mindset of those males who treat females as just a commodity.''

Brahamkumari volunteers tied rakhis urging people to make this festival a really safer one for all females and give respect to the fairer sex ''as we give to our mothers, sisters and wives.''

Agitating contractual staff clean office in protest
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
The ongoing agitation by contractual employees under Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan continued on the sixth consecutive day here. The agitators lamented that the state government is yet to take effective steps to address their grievances.

The agitators gathered at the education directorate today. They cleaned the directorate with brooms in order to register their protest. The agitators have threatened to intensify their agitation. The agitators said that contracts of lab assistant and office assistants under Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan are not renewed yet despite the fact that a memorandum was submitted many times to officials.

The agitators have threatened to intensify their agitation if the state education department does not take effective steps to address their grievances.

Yogendra Badooni, Vibhav Pokhriyal, Subhash Lakhera, BP Sati, Rekha Dhyani, Shivprasad Raturi, Shalini, Shabnam and Rajendra Singh Rawat were present.

Safety wall caves in near Chamba
Tribune News Service

Mussoorie, August 5
The safety wall being constructed on the Dharasu road near Chamba in district Tehri caved in due to use of shoddy construction material, alleged local residents. Residents are blaming the nagar panchayat of Chamba for the shoddy construction and have alleged that substandard material was being used at the site due to which the under-construction safety wall caved in here.

Meanwhile, the nagar panchayat has stopped the payment of the contractor and directed him to construct the safety wall again.

According to the local residents Chandi Kothyal and DL Saklani, the work on the safety wall that came down early morning today, near Dharasu road, was on the verge of completion but due to the use of ‘’substandard material’’ it could not withstand the pressure of overnight rains here. He further said that if the nagar panchayat officials would have taken notice of such shoddy construction earlier, the incident could have been avoided. The residents have demanded strict action against the contractor.

The Executive Officer, Chamba nagar panchayat, said that the safety wall caved in due to the rainwater.

More rain forecast
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
The Dehradun Met office has forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers on August 6 and heavy rain at isolated places, especially in Uttarkashi, Dehradun and Nainital, on August 7.

Rivers in the state are also in spate due to incessant rains. The water level in the Alaknanda has touched 623.90 m, 3.1 m below the danger mark. The Mandikini has touched 623. 35 m mark.

In Bageshwar, the Saryu and Gomti rivers have touched 866.45 m and 863.40 m mark, respectively. The Sharda river in Champawat has touched 220.15 m mark, 1.55 m below the danger mark.

Meanwhile, several key highways in the state are blocked due to landslides triggered by rains. The Rishikesh-Yamunotri highway is blocked at Junglechatti and Hamumanchatti.

Chief Secy orders inspection of development works
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
Chief Secretary Subhash Kumar has directed the Additional Chief Secretary, all Principal Secretaries, Secretaries and Secretary in-charges to take inspect all development works in the district.

The Chief Secretary said on the basis of the reports filed last year, it had been found that the performance of some officials was commendable though a few Principal Secretaries had under performed.

He ordered that in the next two weeks, a report report regarding the inspection carried out by them should be submitted to him and the Chief Minister.

Revenue ameen staff stir continues
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
The agitation by revenue ameen staff continued for the fifth consecutive day here today.

The protesters have threatened to intensify their agitation if the state government does not accede to their pending demands.

Shridha Prasad Nautiyal, one of the protesters, said the state government was yet to take steps to fulfill their long-pending demands.

They are demanding the removal of pay anomalies and timely promotion.

Roshanl Lal Shah, Babulal, Sabbal Singh Rawat, Deepak Bhandari, Mukesh Pundri and Abhya Kumar were present.

13 shortlisted in placement drive

Dehradun, August 5
A placement drive was organised by the training and placement cell of Sardar Bhagwan Singh Post-Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research (SBSPGI) here today.

Over 22 students of MSc chemistry, M. pharmaceutical and MSc microbiology appeared for the post of the executive copy editor. The interview panel consisted of officials from Macmilan Publishing Services Limited, Dehradun. The placement drive comprised written test and personal interview. — TNS

Allotment of flats sought

Dehradun, August 5
Residents of Brahmpuri, led by BJP councillor Satish Kashyap, staged a demonstration in front of the office of Mayor Vinod Chamoli here today.

They are demanding the allotment of 56 flats constructed by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation in ward number 44. The protesters alleged despite several requests, the DMC was yet to allot the flats. — TNS

Uttarakhand players win badminton matches
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
The second round matches were played on the second day of the All-India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament at the multipurpose sports facility hall at Parade Ground here today.

In the U-17 boys’ singles, Saurabh Pandey of Uttarakhand defeated Akshay Ola of Haryana 12-15, 15-7 and 15-14. Pranay Aggarwal of Delhi won his match against Chandra Shukla of Uttar Pradesh 15-6 and 15-6.

In the U-17 girls’ singles, Snehra Rajwar of Uttarakhand defeated Arushi Sharma of Delhi 15-5 and 15-11. Vibhuti Sharma of Delhi won her match against Jhanvi Pandey of Maharashtra.

Kareen of Maharashtra defeated Archana of Andhra Pradesh 15-12, 11-15 and 15-10 in the U-19 girls’ singles. Priyanka Kumawat of Rajasthan defeated Vibhuti Sharma of Delhi in the same category.

Anamika Kashyap of Delhi beat Divyanshi Sharma of Uttarakhand in straight sets 15-10 and 15-5.

In the U-19 boys’ singles, Naman Bharadwaj of Delhi defeated Vineet Madawan of Tamil Nadu 15-14, 10-15 and 15-14. Deepjyoti Dutta of Assam won his match against Rohit Kumar of Andhra Pradesh in straight sets 15-8 and 15-7.

Carbery memorial football tourney begins
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, August 5
Five matches were played in the 30th Carbery Memorial Sub-Junior Football Tournament that kicked off at Colonel Brown School here today. Besides Colonel Brown School playground, matches are also being played at Doon International School and Saint Judes School as well.

In the inaugural match, Carman School (Premnagar) defeated The Aryan School 3-1 in the penalty shootout, as both teams could not score a goal in the normal time. Sambota Tibetan School also defeated Summer Valley School 2-0 in their first match.

In an interesting encounter, Doon International School defeated Cambrian Hall 2-1 while Tibetan Homes School clinched a 3-1 victory against Grace Academy School. Moravian Institute also began its campaign with a 1-0 victory over New Doon Blossoms School.

KV (Birpur), Doon Valley win matches

Two matches were played during the Uttarakhand Sub-Area Inter-School Football Tournament here today. In the first match, Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Birpur, defeated Rashtriya Indian Military College 2-0.

In the second match, Doon Valley School thrashed North Point School 4-0.

Asian School, Scholars Home enter semifinal

Quarterfinal matches were played in the ongoing CBSE Sahodaya School Complex Inter-School Football Tournament played at Scholars Home School here today. In the junior category, Asian School entered the semifinal defeating Army School, Birpur, 2-0 in a tiebreaker on Tuesday. Scholars Home also confirmed their semifinal spot after registering 2-1 win over Rashtriya Anusandhan Vidhyalaya (RAV), Raipur. Himanshu Negi scored the first goal at the 15th minute while Swastik Swain scored the goal at the 45th minute for Scholars Home while Rahul Chauhan scored the lone goal at the 42nd minute for RAV.

In the senior category, Army School, Clement Town, defeated DSB, Rishikesh, 2-0 with Lokesh Bhatt scoring both goals at the 13th and 55th minutes of the match. In the second quarterfinal match, Scholars Home thrashed Olympus High School 6-0 with Atul Kumar scoring two goals at the 43 and 52 minute. Tejas Badri, Himant, Shubham and Sonam scored one goal each for the winning team.