Darma valley residents seek all-weather roads
BD kasniyal

Pithoragarh, September 4
Against the backdrop of last year’s flash floods, villagers in far-flung areas of Pithoragarh have demanded proper market facilities for their farm and horticultural produces and all- weather roads.

Local economy of disaster-affected high Himalayan areas like Darma valley in Pithoragarh has badly suffered as tonnes of potato, apple and walnut produced by farmers of the valley could not reach the market due to damaged roads since last year and further damage caused by heavy rains this year, Darma residents said .

“We demand all-weather road connectivity up to last villages of Sipu, Marcha,Tedang and Dave, of Darma valley so that we could not only migrate easily every year but also able to reach our horticultural produce to market easily as these produces give every family of valley from Rs 5,000 to 50,000 every year, if nurtured carefully,” said Gyan Singh Dariyal, a resident of Darma valley.

According to residents of the valley, the route to 14 villages of Darma, from Tawaghat, was further damaged in July this year which affected sowing of the potato crops grown by residents in summer months, as the residents reached late due to damaged routes this year. “Late arrival of Darma residents from migration villages situated in lower valleys, affected the crop somewhere up to 80 per cent,” said Gyan Singh Dariyal, a resident of Sumding village.

According to a Darma farmer, besides the general crop of potato grown by residents commercially, the crops of apples and walnut also damaged as the changing weather played havoc by giving more and sharp rains at the time of flowering of these trees. “This is a new phenomena for Darma farmers as they are witnessing sharp rains untimely and snow fall in the month of January instead of December, which used to occur till 50 years ago,” said Gyan Singh.

Another Darma farmer, Krishna Singh Phirmal of Plilam village said due to untimely rains and snowfall, residents of Darma village incurred a loss of Rs 5,000 on account of their crops of potato, apple, rajma, kalajira, gandrayani, Jammu and kutki crops, which remain in much demand in lower valleys. “We could not take some of naturally grown medicinal crops to market as the routes are still damaged since last year’s disaster,” said Phirmal.

The valley residents demanded that, besides caring for rehabilitation of disaster affected villages of the valley, the state government should make it sure that there farm and fruit produce reach market in time to cut their losses.“ In absence of the roads in 70 km long Darma valley, the villagers are compelled to carry their produce on the mules which charge Rs 2,000 per 70 kg weight for Tawaghat market resulting in high cost of the produce like potato and other seasonal fruits, besides medicinal herbs,” said Phirmal. 

Ashwani Kumar joins as new DG, ICFRE 
Promises mega research, extension projects with WB funding 
Tribune News Service

Dr Ashwani Kumar, new Director General, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education ,Dehradun

Dehradun, September 4
Dr Ashwani Kumar, a 1980 batch IFS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, today joined as the new Director General, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun.

Born in Jalandhar (Punjab) on July 1, 1956, Dr Ashwani Kumar has excelled brilliantly all through his academic and professional career and has been awarded with various prestigious degrees, which include M.Sc.(Genetics), Ph.D.(Genetics) and other forestry linked degrees from Oxford and USA. He has a very vast and rich experience of administration, research and extension and has earlier held the prestigious appointment of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttar Pradesh.

Shortly after assuming office, Ashwani Kumar lauded ICFRE, stating that it was the apex body in the national forestry research system and had been undertaking commendable work through holistic development of forestry research through need-based planning, promoting and coordinating research and covering all aspects of forestry.

He said the council had effectively dealt with the solution-based forestry research in tune to the emerging issues in the sector, including global concerns such as climate change, conservation of biological diversity, combating desertification and sustainable management and development of resources. “However, many more milestones are yet to be achieved in forestry research arena, innovating new technologies and their implementation at the grassroot level,” he pointed out.

Referring to his priorities, Dr Kumar said the council needed to strengthen the mechanism of inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional approach in forestry research at the national and international levels. He further emphasised the need of mega research and extension projects with international funding like World Bank.

He also extended greetings to the administrative, management and scientific fraternity of the country working in various sectors of forestry for development of India. He also assured good governance for betterment of the ICFRE and its employees.

A large number of ICFRE employees, both from officer cadre and subordinate employees, were present on the occasion. 

Doon varsity to be developed as centre of excellence
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
With emphasis on improving the quality of higher education in the state, the Uttarakhand government will develop Doon University as a centre of excellence and also seek proposals from colleges that boast of good teaching practices.

“Since the creation of the state we have not done much to raise the standard of government universities. We must generate buzz and curiosity among students of neighbouring states, forcing them to seek admission here. While New Delhi continues to remain the first choice among top rankers in the country as a destination for higher education, Uttarakhand, too, can also become the second choice for the students of neighbouring states aspiring for a for a good degree,” said Indira Hridayesh, Uttarakhand Minister for Higher Education.

While speaking with reporters today, the minister said that though the new dispensation at the Centre is yet to reveal it’s plans for higher education, during the UPA government’s regime the centre for excellence programme was promoted in a big way. “We do not know if the new government at the Centre is keen on the programme. Under the Planning Commission too financial allocations for higher education are made. While the Central Government has asked our suggestions for the new authority that will replace the Planning Commission, one thing is sure that the provision for grants for states under higher education will remain unchanged,” she said.

On the issue of the government’s response to the situation arising in the wake of High Court orders, the minister said that the formality for affiliating all the state colleges with Sri Dev Suman University is under way and evening classes will be held in DAV PG College (Dehradun) and MP PG College (Haldwani) for students who are unable to get admissions in the colleges.

“The teachers who are teaching on regular basis would be allowed to teach in the evening classes and would be paid Rs 250 per period. The arrangement is on a temporary basis. Further, for the selection of teachers, committees would be formed at the district level headed by the DM,” she said.

Other decisions include starting of 17 new colleges from this session, designating DAV PG College as the centre for private examination under Sridev Suman University, compulsory biometric attendance for teachers from September 15. 

Some key decisions

• To start 17 new colleges from this session
• Designating DAV PG College as the centre for private examination under Sridev Suman University
• Biometric attendance for teachers from Sept 15

CM says teachers vital for progress of society
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
On the eve of Teachers’ Day today, Chief Minister Harish Rawat extended his wishes to the teaching fraternity in the state.

In his address, the Chief Minister said teachers played a pivotal role in the development of students and making them responsible citizens of the country. “Teachers are the guiding light of society and help students differentiate between right and wrong. Good education ensures healthy progress and a strong future for a nation,” he added.

Free health camp for teachers today

A free health camp will be organised by Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital on Teachers’ Day tomorrow. The camp will continue till September 12. Hospital Superintendent Dr Vinay Rai said all teachers attending the camp would avail the benefit of free registration.

A discount of 50 per cent will be provided to the patients availing treatment under the OPD basis.

No discontentment among party MLAs: Harish Rawat
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
Chief Minister Harish Rawat ruled out any discontentment among his party MLAs in the state asserting that every MLA had a right to speak for the development in his constituency.

Addressing a press conference in Dehradun today, Rawat supported MLAs’ right to protest. “When a sanctioned work will not be done within a stipulated time and will go on pending for three to six months, MLAs will certainly protest,” Rawat said. “Uttarakhand needs to change its work culture and I am trying my best for the same,” he added.

Rawat said the Nanda Devi Raj Jaat yatra had been highly successful barring the unfortunate demise of a 42-year-old tourist from West Bengal. “Nanda Devi Raj Jaat yatra was historic and ended safe barring solitary incident of demise of 42-year-old tourist from West Bengal identified as Amarnath Chatterjee, who had come through a trekking company and died of kidney failure in spite of the best medical treatment provided by the state government,” Rawat said.

Rawat criticised BJP leaders for opposing Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Yatra just for the sake of Opposition. “We firmly believe that credit of successful completion of the yatra goes to the people of Uttarakhand and not just us,” he said.

Guv greetings on Teachers’ Day

Dehradun, September 4
Governor Aziz Qureshi has greeted teachers of the state on the occasion of Teachers’ Day.

In a message, the Governor said teachers had been given the highest place in our society since ancient times. He said the role of teachers was extremely challenging as we had always laid more stress on information than knowledge. Dr Qureshi said teachers should develop qualities like curiosity for knowledge, originality, compassion, generosity and patience among students. — TNS

Heavy rains, silt hit power generation in state
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
The power generation in the state-run hydropower projects is badly affected due to silt in Himalayan rivers, and its tributaries after rains lashed higher parts of the state. Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) officials said the corporation was continuously procuring electricity in order to meet the demand of electricity in the state.

UPCL has implemented power-cuts up to four hours in the different cities of the state in order to meet the demand of electricity in the state.

According to UPCL officials, power generation in hydropower projects is badly affected due to silt in Himalayan rivers, and its tributaries after rains lashed higher areas of the state. The electricity generation in the state-run hydropower projects was 17.20 million units per day against demand of 33.95 million units in the state.

The power generation in 198 MW Kalagarh, and 42 MW Khatima was zero. The Maneri Bhali-I hydropower project generated 60 megawatt against its capacity of 90 MW.

Speaking to The Tribune, Madhusudan, an official spokesman of UPCL said department had been continuously procuring electricity in order to meet the demand-supply gap in the state. 

12 students shortlisted in campus placement drive
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
Twelve students were shortlisted in a placement drive organised by the Sardar Bhagwan Singh (PG) Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research on its campus here today.

A team from Protea Medical, Bangalore, interviewed students from various institutes like SBSPGI, Himalayan Institute, SGRR, Dehradun, and Jamia Hamdard, Delhi, the posts of physiotherapist. Twenty students participated in the drive. The panel for the interviews consisted of Dr Shiv Kumar, head of physiotherapy department, Protea Medical, Bangalore, and Deepti Pandey, human resource manager, Protea Medical, Bangalore.

The campus process started with a brief introduction by Deepti Pandey, followed by a written test and personal Interview rounds. Twelve students were shortlisted of which eight were from SBSPGI.

Later, Brig PPS Pahwa (retd.), Additional Director, SBSPGI, and Prof Maneesh Arora felicitated the interviewers with mementos.

Protest against damaged roads in Raipur 
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
Members of the Gramin Vikas Yuva Jan Kalyan Samiti held a protest here today against the poor condition of roads in Sarona in the Raipur development block. They threatened to intensify their agitation if the district administration did not take effective steps to repair damaged roads.

The samiti members gathered at the district office and shouted slogans against the department. They lamented that they had submitted memorandums of demands to officials concerned many times but no effective steps had been taken to address their grievances.

The protesters demanded repair of damaged roads, construction of retaining walls along drains, and a check on black marketeering, besides other demands.

They threatened to intensify their agitation if the district administration failed to take effective steps to address their grievances. RC Nautiyal, Vinod Khanduri, DS Negi, and KS Rawat took part in the protest.

Police foil burglary attempt on Rajpur Road
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
A burglary attempt on Rajpur Road located house was foiled by the Raipur police on Wednesday evening. Two persons were arrested from Ring Road. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Rautela, Raipur police got information on Wednesday evening that two persons were making plans to commit loot a house on Rajpur Road, after which the police team raided that deserted compound on Ring Road and arrested both of them.

The SSP also claimed that during interrogation both of them, identified as Ashwani Thapa and Arif, told police that they zeroed in on one house at Rajpur Road, where two elderly women live, and were planning to strike there on Wednesday night.

The police also recovered one countrymade pistol, 2 bullets and one sharp weapon from their possession which, according to the police officials, they were planning to use while committing the crime. Later, a case was registered against the culprits and they were sent to jail this afternoon.

Panchayats of Haridwar to go online by 2015
Tribune News Service

Haridwar, September 4
All the village panchayats in the Haridwar district will be made online by early next year, under an ambitious ‘Digital India’ project.

E-connectivity would be ensured so that every citizen living in the rural belt has access to internet services easily. Under this project 316 village panchayat have been earmarked in first phase. These include 43 in Lakshar block, 29 in Khanpur, 69 in Bahadrabad, 39 in Roorkee, 57 in Bhagwanpur and 59 in Narsain block.

District Magistrate D Senthyl Pendiyan said optical fibre would help in connecting all villages in the district. “E-governance will then be easily provided to rural villages via E-connectivity,which will be done by March 2015. Be it education, healthcare, court-revenue, police, lodging complaints or other services, villages would be provided Wi-Fi services to avail of these services,” said Pendiyan.

Chief Development Officer Ranjana has been appointed as the nodal officer for this ambitious E-connectivity project. CDO Ranjana added the online educational courses for students and information related with farming, health would also be provided to the peasants, via this e connectivity.

Zila panchayat chairperson Anjum Begum welcomed this project, saying with this project all villages would get connected to the outside world and digitalisation in real sense would take place.

Panwar holds meet to tackle offences against cows
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
At the Cow Commission meeting chaired by Animal Husbandry minister Pritam Singh Panwar held today at the Legislative Assembly, ways to tackle offences against cows was discussed.

Concerns over the increasing instances of cow killings being reported in the plain areas of the state were discussed. DGP BS Sidhu who was also present at the meeting nominated CO Roorkee for Haridwar, CO (city) for Dehradun, and CO Kashipur for Udhamsingh Nagar as nodal officers for the protection of bovines.

The minister will hold a meeting again on September 8 for structuring of the animal husbandry board. The minister directed the release of Rs 10 lakh from the Animal Husbandary Development Board for construction of Gau Sadan.

It was also decided to form a joint team of police officials and officials from the Animal Husbandry Department, for tackling cases of trafficking of cows in Garhwal and Kumaon. 

Potable water-pumping project for Mussoorie okayed
Ajay Ramola
Tribune News Service

Mussoorie, September 4
The state government has provided relief to the hill town of Mussoorie that was reeling under the acute drinking water shortage for the past several decades by giving the green signal to the ambitious Yamuna multi stage pumping project with an estimated cost of under Rs 200 crore.

Parmarth Niketan launches mid-day fruit scheme
Tribune News Service

Haridwar, September 4
While the Centre is providing free meals via the mid-day scheme in primary schools across the country, Parmarth Niketan ashram based in Swargaashram, Pauri Garhwal, has initiated a mid-day fruit scheme in schools.

Under the mid-day fruit project, fruit saplings are being planted across the schools in various districts of Uttarakhand with every child being given one sapling for plantation and nurturing it.

Today at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar Parmarth Niketan ashram spiritual ideologue Swami Chidanand Muni Maharaj launched the project with 250 saplings being planted on the campus.

In the initial stage, Sanskrit colleges and schools have been earmarked while in the latter phase, primary government schools will also be brought under the mid-day fruit ambitious project.

As per Swami Chidanand, in Rishikesh, the pilot project has already been launched by the Ganga Action Family, Parmarth Niketan, which got good response from students.

Under the project, citrus and seasonal fruits are being planted in the schools so that students get to eat fruits there itself.

Parmarth Niketan coordinator Ram Mahesh Mishra said the project was launched under supervision of Swami Chidanand Muni to make younger generation healthy both from mind and body.

“Today, we have covered Haridwar, tomorrow the plantation will be done in Uttarkashi. Similarly, other districts will be covered. Awareness on environment conservation will be generated through the project,” said Ram Mahesh. Uttarakhand Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor Professor Mahavir Aggarwal has directed all affiliated Sanskrit schools, colleges and university campuses to get associated with the mid-day fruit project led by Parmarth Niketan.

Aggarwal said Uttarakhand Sanskrit University would be developing a ‘Rudrakasha Vatika’ in association with Parmarth Niketan ashram soon. Through the mid-day fruit project, children would get nutritious fruits on a daily basis on the school premises, said Mahavir.

Modernisation of U’khand Police on cards
Our Correspondent

Pithoragarh, September 4
The Centre has sanctioned a sum of Rs 7 crore for the modernisation of the Uttarakhand Police. This was stated by the Principal Secretary (Home), MH Khan, at Nainital today.

According to the Principal Secretary, the police was being prepared to combat the increasing rate of cyber crime in the state. For this, cyber cells constituted at the police headquarters are being further strengthened.

“We have sent a proposal of Rs 7 crore to the Centre to modernise the revenue police which covers most of the hilly areas in the state,” said the Principal Secretary Home.

Talking on the anomalies issue, the secretary said Chief Minister Harish Rawat had created a sub-committee under the chairmanship of the revenue minister of the state.

“The sub-committee has been assigned the work of assessing the impact and logic behind the expansion of regular police interference in the revenue police areas,” said the Principal Secretary.

The Principal Secretary said a work plan to modernise and reform jails in the state has been sent to the Centre for an additional grant. “We are also assessing the possibility to release prisoners who have passed the age of 70 years and above, from the jails. A committee will meet soon to assess the situation in jails and find measures to lessen the burden due to overcrowding,” said the Principal Home Secretary. 

Crime against women, female foeticide matter of concern
Tribune News Service

Haridwar, September 4
The BJP women’s wing organised a discussion on ‘Save the girl child’ at a hotel here today. Distinguished speakers expressed their concern at rising crime against women and said it was ironical that India where girls are worshipped as deities female foeticide cases were on the rise.

Haridwar city legislator Madan Kaushik, who was the chief guest, said rise in female foeticide cases was a matter of concern and it did not bode well for India.

District coordinator of the BJP women’s wing Kamla Joshi said unless we change our mindset and the thinking of society, girls would continue to be deprived of their basic rights.

Veteran women leader Poonam Jha said such discussions should be organised at various levels so that girls get respect and affection they deserved.

Vice president of the district women’s cell Aruna Bansal said society could exist without girls. Divisional president of the BJP Vikas Tiwari urged parents to give due affection to daughters as discrimination at an early age creates inferiority complex among them.

Social activist Umesh Dhiman said girls were today showing their prowess in all fields like education, sports, science, space, banking, business, media, films or politics.

Rajani Verma, Rita Chamoli, Dr Ashwani Chauhan, Shivangi Tripathi, Rakhi Sajwan, Vimla Dhaundiyal, Dr Madhuri Goswami, Anita Dayal, Ashu Chaudhari, Rashmi Moga, Saroj Jakhar, Sapna Sharma, Ram Krishan Pradhan, Urvadit Bhatt, Kushal Pal, and Naresh Sharma took part in the discussion.

Two class 3 kids crushed to death by truck
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
Two seven-year-old school students were killed in an accident on Thursday afternoon when a moving goods truck crushed them on Sahasthradhara Road near Nalapani Chowk. The deceased have been identified as class III students Niharika and Sarika, both residents of Opto Electronics Factory (OLF) colony in the Raipur area. Both young girls were cousin sisters and used to live in the same residential compound.

Reportedly, both were students of Doon Blossom School on Sahasthradhara Road, and were on their way to home after attending the school when the incident took place. According to the Raipur police officials, the high speed truck, which was going towards Sahasthradhara crossing, hit them from backside before crushing them. Both were rushed to the hospital where they succumbed to the injuries. Both had sustained serious head injuries during the accident.

Talking about the incident, a Raipur police station official said that it was a tragic accident and the truck had been seized by the police. Till Thursday evening, no case was registered in the accident, as police did not receive any complaint from the families of the victims. But the Raipur police were planning to register an FIR against the driver who managed to flee from the spot after the accident.

Management institute celebrates founder’s day
Tribune News Service

Haridwar, September 4
Swami Darshanand Institute of Management and Technology on its fifth founder’s day today organised a havan-yagna ritual and cultural programmes to mark the ocassion.

In the morning havan rites were performed amidst chanting of hymns in the presence of institute administrators Ramesh Chand Shastri,Yashwant Singh Chauhan,AC Ohri,Anil Goyal,Rajesh Goyal and Ankush Ohri.

Gurukul Maha Vidyalya Sabha secretary Yogendra Singh Chauhan extended good wishes to the teaching staff and students on the institute’s fifth foundation day.

Vice-Chancellor Acharya Hari Gopal Shastri, shedding light on the importance of rituals of havan-yagna, said that every person should perform this ritual as it cleanses the environment and appeasing deities.

Acharya Hari Gopal Shastri added that havan gives peace of mind as it cleanses the air and since ancient era. Saints-seers-kings have been performing this ritual.

Managing Director SC Dhamija said that in 2009 Swami Shraddhanand Institute was opened with a view to providing professional education to students of Gurukul Maha Vidyalya and nearby areas.

Revision of land circle rates on Oct 1
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
The revision of land circle rates will take place on October 1. In the last Cabinet meeting, the state government had set the date for the revision of land circle rates as September 1, but failed to carry the revision.

State Finance Minister Indira Hridayesh said the revised rates would be announced on October 1. “All district magistrates have been asked to take up matter at their own end,” she said.

Meanwhile, the government will also give a go-ahead to begin online registration of sale and purchase of land. “Though the sale of stamp papers will continue in the old format, we are definitely going ahead with the online registration,” said Indira Hridayesh.

Further, the minister also agreed to examine the case pertaining to fraudulent payment of arrears allegedly by the Director of Treasury to those promoted from Assistant Accountants to Accountants, despite the government order saying that they should be paid from 2006.

School physical instructor charged with molesting student
Principal files complaint against “victim’s” father
Tribune News Service

Mussoorie, September 4
A physical instructor of Mussoorie Girls and Boys School has been accused of molesting a 10th class student of the school by her parents in a complaint filed at Mussoorie police station today.

The police station in charge Sandeep Negi has registered a case under Section 354 and 506 against the physical instructor of the school and has deputed a female investigating officer in the case for further investigations.

On the other hand the school management has also registered a complaint against the father of the student who had levelled the molestation charge against the physical instructor here.

When contacted, the police station in charge Sandeep Negi said that the parents of the student alleged that physical Instructor Pravesh Nath employed in the same school used to sexually harass and molest their daughter studying in class X repeatedly on the pretext of serving medicines and also threatened of dire consequences if she reported the matter to anyone. The girl somehow mustered courage and reported the matter to her parents yesterday night, who filed the complaint at the police station today.

The case has been registered and a female investigation officer has been summoned from Dehradun for further investigations, said Sandeep Negi.

Meanwhile, the school principal has also filed a case against the father of the affected student for threatening them with dire consequences.

The accused has not been arrested yet and the investigations were on, said the police.

Welham Girls’ School basketball champ
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun, won the All-India Indian Public School’s Conference (IPSC) U-14 (Girls) Basketball Tournament after defeating Delhi Public School (DPS), RK Puram, by 32-16 in the final match being played at the indoor basketball court of The Welham Girls School here today.

Manvi from Welham Girls’ School was the highest scorer with eight points and Eeishit and Sargun remained the highest scorers from DPS RK Puram with four points each in the match.

IPSC chairman Dr Sumer Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. He applauded the standard of basketball among IPSC schools. He gave away trophies and individual prizes to winners, runners-up and team standing at third place.

Ecole Globale Girls School shooters bring laurels
Tribune News service

Dehradun, September 4
Young shooters from Ecole Globale International Girls School have brought laurels to the school after writing success stories in the 11th Uttarakhand Inter-School Shooting Tournament at Jaspal Rana Shooting Range held on August 29.

A group of 11 shooters from the school participated in the competition and won 14 gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

Manya Agarwaal of Ecole Globale bagged two gold medals. Others in the group who proved their mettle were Sanyukta Sandhu, Sunandita Chakraborty, Shinam Thakur, Shagun Thakur and Poulomy Choudhary.

Contenders, including Mannat Mann, Dipanshi, Arifa Ali, Dyuksha Walia and Nancy Gupta from the school proved their worth after winning several medals in the various events of the Air Pistol ISSF category.

Moravian Institute win 2-1
Tribune News Service

Dehradun, September 4
Moravian Institute School registered a 2-1 victory over The Asian School in the ongoing 16th Colonel Shashi Memorial Inter-School Soccer Tournament played at Gorkha Military School here today. For Moravian School, Romiyo scored both goals at the 34th and 40th minutes of the match while Wanikit scored the lone goal for The Asian School at the 22nd minute of the match.

In the second match of the day, The Doon School defeated Gorkha Military School 2-1 with Ankit and Angat scoring goals for The Doon School at the 34th and 44th minutes, respectively. On the other hand, Anbhow scored the only goal for Gorkha Military School at the 11th minute of the match.

CT Young enter semis in football tourney

CT Young Football Club entered in the semifinals of the ongoing 5th BS Negi Memorial Football Tournament after winning its quarterfinal match played at Ambekdar football stadium here on Wednesday. CT Young defeated Gorkha Rifle 2-0 with Jigmey striking the first goal in the 70th minute of the match and Rakesh doubling lead with his strike in the 74th minute.

Tomorrow, Uttarakhand Police will take on Adhoiwala Boys and CT Young Club will fight against Balaji Boys.