15Saturday January 26, 2019

STATE TIMES NEWSJAMMU: The 70th Republic Day was celebrated with greatenthusiasm and patriotic fervour by various educational insti-tutions across Jammu province where Tricolour was unfurledand cultural activities were presented by the students to markthe occasion.

DDeellhhii PPuubblliicc SScchhooooll ((DDPPSS)) NNaaggbbaannii celebrated Republic Daywith enthusiasm. A special assembly started with the singing ofpatriotic songs acknowledging the martyrs for their sacrifices.Cultural activities were also presented by the students.

The Principal of the School, R.K Verma said, "Every year we

at DPS Nagbani, reaffirm our loyalty to our country, acknowl-edging the sacrifices by our unsung heroes and rededicate our-selves to building a stronger and better India, an India of ourdreams." He concluded by saying that we are proud of ournation's achievements and look ahead to the bright future ofour country.

SStteepphheennss IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall PPuubblliicc SScchhooooll celebrated RepublicDay with fervour to celebrate unity, harmony and fusion.

The celebration commenced with the recitation of the nation-al song which was followed by patriotic thoughts. The studentsthrew light on the priceless sacrifices done by our freedomfighters and about the relevance of the constitution and the

preamble. The Chairman of the School, Dr Kamal Saini and Director,

Satvinder Saini wished everyone a joyous Republic Day. ThePrincipal, Manoj Kumar Agnihotri talked about the diversenation and its national achievements.

JJaammmmuu SSaannsskkrriittii SScchhooooll KKaatthhuuaa celebrated Republic Daywith passion and zeal and a realisation henceforth to build aneven stronger nation.

For classes 4th to 10th the school organised a special trip to

the Cineplex to watch the Biopic of 'Jhansi Ki Rani-Manikarnika' so as to foster an understanding and realisationof the intense and brave sacrifices performed by our freedomfighters to achieve Swaraj.

The students of classes 1st and 2nd presented some heartrendering slogans on our motherland India, simultaneouslypaying a special tribute to Bapu Gandhi as they reflected onthe theme for this year's Republic Day i.e. '150th BirthAnniversary of Gandhi ji'.

The students also performed a Nukad Natak onFundamental Duties of our Constitution.

The students of classes Pre-Nur, 4th and 5th performed on amedley of patriotic songs based on the India.

Mili R. Smbria, Principal JSS, Kathua thanked and encour-aged the coordinators Pardeep Kour (Middle Wing), SmritiSharma (Primary wing),. Monika Sharma (Pre Primary Wing)along with Romy (Adm. Councilor) and Aarti ( Wisdom HouseIncharge) for organising such events as it helps provide a plat-form for students to showcase their talent.

MMoouunntt LLiitteerraa ZZeeee SScchhooooll,, JJaammmmuu and its junior wing Kidzeecelebrated Republic Day in the school premises with enthusi-asm and joy in the presence of Chairman, Parneesh Mahajan,

Liaison Officer Harvinder Singh Sihotra, Principal,Manikarnika Bhasin, Coordinator Radhika Mahajan, staff andstudents.

Parneesh unfurled the National Flag. Head boy led themarch past.

Speaking on the occasion, the chairman threw light on theimportance of this day by saying Republic Day is a day whichrevives a spirit of sacrifice and dedication towards the countryand countrymen.

The students actively participated in dance and drill. Staffand students of different houses delivered the speech on thisday.

CChhaanndd NNaaggaarr,, JJaanniippuurr aanndd CChhiinnoorree bbrraanncchheess ooff MMaayy FFaaiirrSScchhooooll celebrated Republic Day wherein Vijay Basur,Chairperson-May Fair Schools, Jammu unfurled the NationalFlag.

The entire school courtyard reverberated with the rhythmic

beats of "Rang de Basanti" and the Middle School studentsdancing to it with the Tricolour flags fluttering in the air.

The programme concluded with speech given by the Director-May Fair Schools, Abhey Basur.

May Fair Schools Girls Brass Band contingent is going toparticipate in the Republic Day celebration held at Universityof Jammu tomorrow.

VViisshhwwaa BBhhaarraattii CCoolllleeggee celebrated the Republic Day in thecampus by delivering lectures on the importance of the day,performed cultural programmes in Dogri, Hindi and Urdu.

The programme was attended by J.L Kaul, Vice President

Vishwa Bharti Women's Welfare institution, Prof. A.N Sadhu,Chairman Academic Committee, Dr. S.K Koul, SecretaryVishwa Bharti J&K Units, staff and students of the college.

The attraction of the day was the skit by the students enlight-ening the audiences with our fundamental rights.

Dr. S.K Kaul suggested Principal to honour top three stu-dents with trophies and certificates to all the participants. Theprogramme ended with patriotic song by Ankush Sharma andpledge was taken by all the present to take country to the newheights of success.

VViisshhwwaa BBhhaarraattii SSeenniioorr SSeeccoonnddaarryy SScchhooooll,, AAkkaallppuurr MMoorrhh,, cel-ebrated Republic Day with great patriotic fervour.

A special morning assembly was organised for the purpose inwhich students delivered speeches and presented beautiful cul-tural items. The House Master Uttama Punjabi advised stu-dents to work hard to become good citizens to serve their coun-try in productive ways. The whole programme concluded withthe singing of National Anthem.

DDeewwaann DDeevvii PPllaayywwaayy aanndd hhiigghheerr SSeeccoonnddaarryy SScchhooooll celebrat-ed Republic Day by holding a cultural programme highlightingthe unity in diversity of India. The principal asked students to

work hard and become useful citizens of the soil.VViinnaayyaakk IInnssttiittuuttee ooff NNuurrssiinngg aanndd PPaarraammeeddiiccaall SScciieenncceess,,

KKuunnjjwwaannii celebrated Republic Day with enthusiasm.The Assembly started with unfurling of Tri-colour by

Chairman of the Institute Amardeep Singh along withMembers of Management Committee, Dr. Jasveer Kour, Dr.Harbinder Singh, Jasmeet Kour and Manjeet Singh Azad,Chamail Singh (Managing Chairman of Institute), AdvocateFirdous Ashiq, Amardeep Singh (Trustee).

Principal/Administrator of the Institute, Pavneet Kour high-

lighted the role of freedom fighters and how we as responsiblecitizens and professional paramedics should carry forwardtheir legacy.

She also defined the concept of freedom as better education,refraiming from female foeticide, ensuring cleanliness, respect-ing elders/teachers and also defined the role of Paramedicos inachieving it.

Students of the institute presented patriotic songs, debateand patriotic speeches.

Patriotic song was presented by Ankita and Sapna andspeech was delivered by Tarun Kumar, Members of Institute.

Baljeet Kour, Taranjeet Kour, Stuti Padha, Khushdeep Kour,Shilpa, Jyoti and Kulbir Singh were also present.

DDeellhhii PPuubblliicc SScchhooooll ((DDPPSS)) UUddhhaammppuurr celebrated RepublicDay with fervour and gaiety. A cultural programme was pre-sented by the children.

A mesmerising dance performance, speech and poem recita-tion was the part of the special assembly. Later on Tri colourwas unfurled in the school.

The Chairman of the School, Dr. J.C Gupta said "Thereminded him that the students of today hold the future of the

country. It is important for the welfare of the country that itspresent generations should realise that the future is in theirhands."

The Principal of the School, Dr. Kunal Anand stated thatIndia is the cradle of the human race, the birth place of humanspeech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend andthe great grandmother of traditionss."

DDoooonn IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall SScchhooooll celebrated Republic Day. The stu-dents took pride in glorifying and celebrating the spirit of unity.The school echoed with patriotic fervour as the students pre-sented a mesmerizing patriotic and cultural programme depict-

ing their patriotism. The highlight of the programme was the March Past by the

four houses led by the School Head Boy and Sports Captainalong with the Captains and the Vice Captains of the four hous-es.

The Principal, Vikesh Kaur advised the students and thestaff members to contribute towards the society to the best oftheir capacity.

Chairman, G.N Tantray advised students to celebrate suchdays of national importance with more sincerity and dedicationin true spirit.

Educational institutions celebrate 70th R-Day with patriotic fervour

DPS Nagbani students during R-Day celebration.

Stephens International Public School students andfaculty during R-Day celebrations.

Students of Jammu Sanskriti School Kathua presenting patriotic item.

A student of MLZS Jammu presenting a skit.

Students of Vishwa Bharati College presenting patriotic item.

Students of May Fair School celebrating R-Day.

Students and faculty of Dewan Devi Playway School during R-Day celebrations.

Students and faculty of Vinayak Institute unfurling Tricolour.

Faculty of DPS Udhampur along with students celebrating Republic Day.

Doon International School conducting special assembly to mark the day.

STATE TIMES NEWSKATHUA: The exuberant students of JKPublic School Kathua presented a patrioticextravaganza to celebrate 70th Republic Day inthe school.

The function started with the unfurling of theNational Flag by the Director, Sankalp Kamalin presence of Principal, Anil Pathania, teachersand children followed by singing of NationalAnthem.

Patriotic song was melodiously sung by theteachers. All the teachers were dressed up inTricolour attire to show their patriotic spirit.The highlight of the programme was well syn-chronised skit depicting an individual's respon-sibility to make the nation stronger and united.

Principal, Anil Pathania expressed pride in therich cultural past of the country and urged everystudent to work with honesty and dedication forthe nation.

JK Public School Kathua celebrates 70th Republic Day

Students and faculty members posing together during R-Day celebration.

STATE TIMES NEWSJAMMU: Lavanya Mahajan,a class IX student of JKPublic School Kunjwani,made the school and her par-ents proud as she has beenshortlisted to attendVolleyball Assessment Campbeing organised by for SportsAuthority of India (SAI) at

Rajiv Gandhi Stadium,Pathanamthitta, Keralafrom January 27 to 29,2019. In the camp a total of40 students got selected.

"JKPS has always encour-aged its students to excelboth in education and sports.Students are trained andguided well so that they can

show their best at all levels,"said S.K Singh, Principal,JK Public School Kunjwani.

"We also believe in all-rounddevelopment of students," headded.

The principal congratulat-ed Lavanya Mahajan andwished her good luck forfuture endeavours.

Lavanya of JKPS Kunjwani to attend SAI's Volleyball Assessment Camp

S.K Singh, Principal, JK Public School Kunjwani felicitating Lavanya Mahajan.

STATE TIMES NEWSJAMMU: Secretary Tourism Rigzin Samphealalong with Director Sericulture Gulzar AhmadShabnum on Friday started a pilot 'Seri-Tourism'project at Jammu Tawi Golf Course (JTGC)Sidhra by planting highly improved ornamentalmulberry saplings.

On the occasion, Secretary Tourism said thatthe Model Mulberry Garden coming up adjacentto the turf of the golf course in a well-designedfashion shall prove a green destination to fasci-nate the golfers as well as the visitors to the area.

Lauding the support of SericultureDepartment in formulation and execution of thenovel project, he said that completion of suchprojects shall give impetus to the promotion ofboth the sectors directly involved with the liveli-hood of the people.

He said that Food Craft Institute at JagtiJammu is also being covered under Seri-Tourismby way of mulberry plantation. "The success ofthis project could encourage extension of the pro-gramme to other tourism destinations across theState in years to come," Sampheal said, addingthat Seri-tourism and eco-tourism shall go alltogether to fetch more nature lovers to the State.

Director Sericulture enumerating variousfacets of Seri-Tourism said that it shall open newareas of entertainment for the tourists as well ascreating more green reserves for the commercialactivities under the Sericulture sector.

He said that one thousand mulberry saplingsare being planted in the garden and an equalnumber alongside the approaches and otherpatches of the Course. He further said that theSericulture Department is also exploring otherjoint ventures, where eco-conservation and pro-

motion of sericulture will go side by side.Shabnam said that the Department shall also besupplementing the efforts for the preservation ofage-old heritage of the State. He said that theDepartment shall be extending its support to anysector having relevance to sericulture activities.

Secretary JTGC also spoke on the occasion andelaborated on the various components of the pilotproject. Project Executive Jammu, JavidAhmad, District Sericulture Officer Jammu,Farhat Abbas and other officers of Sericultureand Tourism Departments were also present onthe occasion.

Sampheal starts 'Seri-Tourism' project at JTGC Sidhra

Secretary Tourism Rigzin Sampheal alongwith Director Sericulture Gulzar Ahmad

Shabnum starting project at Jammu.

STATE TIMES NEWSJAMMU: Students of DelhiPublic School (DPS), Jammucame out with flying colours inthe prestigious VVM StateLevel Exam-2018-19, conduct-ed by Vigyan Parishad, thestate chapter of VijnanaBharati (VIBHA) on January20, 2019.

The students of Classes VI toIX and XI participated in thisexam held at CSIR-IIIM,Jammu. Parikansh Rakwal(VI-B) and Nadia Jarin (VIII-B) stole the limelight by scoringfirst ranks at State level, while

Siya (VII-F) and Rachit Gupta(XI-A) proved their mettle byscoring 2nd ranks in theirrespective Class categories.These four students will nowparticipate in the national leveltalent search camp to be held inHyderabad on May 18 and 19,2019.

Further, a commendable thirdposition was also scored byShalin Sawhney of VII-E. Thewinners were awarded certifi-cates of merit and participationand a cash prize of Rs. 5,000,Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 2,000,respectively.

A total of 126 candidateswere shortlisted out of morethan 1,200 who appeared fromJ&K State for this exam. Only12 top students have qualifiedfor the national level exam outof which DPS Jammu clinchedtwo first positions, two secondpositions and one third posi-tion.

Principal DPS Jammu,Ruchi Chabra congratulatedthe students for their outstand-ing performance and encour-aged them to do well in theirNational Level Exam.Headmistress, Meenu Guptaalso applauded the students fortaking the school to greaterheights and expressed her con-fidence that their stellar per-formance would continue in theupcoming national camp.

President RCT, AjatshatruSingh, Pro Vice Chairperson,Ritu Singh and Director, S.SSodhi applauded the efforts ofthese students and conveyedtheir best wishes for theirfuture endeavours.

DPS Jammu students excel in VVM State level exam

Winner students posing for a photograph with faculty.

SPORTS REPORTERJAMMU: Under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir KabaddiAssociation, the State team on Friday left for participation in the 66thSenior National Championship to be held at Raigarh in Maharashtrafrom January 28 to 31.

Before their departure, the team members presented with the sportskits by President of the Association, Anil Gupta in the presence ofKuldeep Kumar Gupta (CEO), Surinder Mohan (General Secretary)and Sangram Singh (Treasurer). Also present were Sanjit Kumar(District Secretary), Anil Modi (Organising Secretary), Ankush Chib(Associate Secretary), Dinesh Gupta and Rakesh Kumar (interna-tional player). Interacting with the players, Anil Gupta wished themsuccess in the upcoming event. Treasurer of the Association, SangramSingh accompanied the team as Manager and Manik Sharma asCoach. The Team: Jehangir Ahmed Dar (captain), Shakeel AhmedAkhoon, Mohd. Tanveer, Rakesh Kumar, Sikender Lal, MushtaqAhmed, Atinderpal Singh, Amandeep Singh, Pawan Kumar, TazeemAhmed, Avtar Singh and Rohit Chaudhary.

State Kabaddi team leaves for Nationals

SPORTS REPORTERJAMMU: International Volleyball player, Saqlain Tariq of Poonch,Everester, Nirmal Kumar of Doda, Rythmic Gymnast, BavleenKour and Fencer Shreya Gupta among 13 outstanding sportsper-sons of the State on Friday nominated for the State SportsAwards by the State Government on the eve of Republic Day.

Besides individual achievers across different recognised andunrecognised games, the Women's Ice Hockey team of Leh wasselected for the State's top sports awards.

The awardees, as per an order issued in this regard today shallget Rs 51,000 cash award, medal and citation. Other awardees areDanish Farooq, presently part of the Real Kashmir football clubplaying in the I-League; Rasik Salam (Cricket), Bilal Ahmed Dar(Cycling), Jasia Akhter (Cricket), Ummar Ashraf (Deaf Cricket),Hiteshwar Singh (Rollball), Faheem Fayaz (Pencak Silat) andChandeep Singh (Para Sports).

Saqlain, Nirmal, Bavleen among13 get State Awards

Saqlain Tariq | Bavleen Kour | Shreya Gupta | Nirmal Kumar

SPORTS REPORTERJAMMU: The J&K Police Football team has reached Keralato take part in the All India Police Games being organisedunder the aegis of All India Police Sports Control Board fromJanuary 28.

The J&K Police has been place in group-F of the eight poolcompetition to be held at different venues, reports reachinghere said.

In the league round, J&K Police shall compete againstCentral Reserve Police Force (CISF), Railway ProtectionForce (RPF), Chandigarh and Tripura.

J&K Police Football team reachesKerala for Police Games

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