DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018 (PAGE 9) Chinar Primary School celebrates Annual Day Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Chinar Primary School, the junior wing of Sainik School Nagrota cele- brated its Annual Day at the school auditorium. Captain Indian Navy A Muthuraman, Principal Sainik School Nagrota and Chairman, Chinar Primary School was the chief guest and inaugurated the cultural programme by lighting the traditional lamp. The programme began with an action song "Ekla Chalo Ekla Chalo" exhibiting cultural diver- sity which is promoted by Sainik Schools under the programme "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat". Urmimala Das, Headmistress of the school conceptualized the theme of the function "Navaras" and dexterously infused it in every item staged by the budding artists of the school. These cultural items depicted all the nine 'Rasas' (emotions) vividly through scintillating dances such as Totey Bajuband Ri Loom (Rajasthani Ghoomar), Loka Karu, Romanian Sringaram, Jungle dance, a mime titled "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow", a nukkad natak "Past Vs Present", an English Skit "Peace--a child's dream", an action song 'Splendid Surprises" and an apt finale "Himmat Karne Walon Ki Kabhi Har Nahi Hoti". Headmistress further present- ed the annual report highlighting the infrastructural up-gradation and scholastic and co-scholastic activities introduced in the school with an aim to develop children holistically. Speaking on the occasion, Captain Indian Navy A Muthuraman emphasized on the significant role of teachers, par- ents and the society in develop- ing all round personality of chil- dren. Shiksha Niketan School hosts Inter-School Science Exhibition Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Shiksha Niketan Senior Secondary School, Jeevan Nagar hosted an Inter-School Science Exhibition on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee. The exhibition was aimed at providing a common platform to various schools, teachers and stu- dents to exhibit their gamut of sci- ence enthusiasts under one roof. The chief guest on the occa- sion was Prof Ajit Angral, Consultant PMSS J&K. The other dignitaries present were Prof Devinder Sharma, HOD Physics, Akshay Parihar, Lecturer Biology and Rakesh Gupta Lecturer of Chemistry. The exhi- bition was inaugurated by VK Sharma DC Excise Department. Rameshwar Mengi, Principal of the host school presented wel- come address. About ten esteemed institu- tions were invited to display their exhibits under the supervision of their guides thereby displaying an array of projects conceived by the young minds. The projects were graced by the eminent jury mem- bers who gave their valuable inputs to the students. The chief guest and other dig- nitaries had a keen look at the exhibits displayed there. They interacted with the students who exuded confidence while explain- ing to him the various projects appreciated the various projects and activities that were on dis- play. The jury members after hav- ing deep and thoughtful views at the projects and the explanation briefed by the students gave out a tough judgment followed by the announcement of the results. The first position was bagged by Government Boys Higher Secondary School Gandhi Nagar and was awarded with the cash prize of Rs 2000, the second posi- tion was bagged by Jammu Sanskriti School and was award- ed with the cash prize of Rs 1500. Third position was bagged by Army Public School and was awarded with the cash prize of Rs 1000. The participants were given mementoes and certificates also. In the end, Rameshwar Mengi, Principal presented vote of thanks. PDD workers stage protest Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: The casual and need based workers of Power Development Department (PDD) held strong protest demonstration in support of their demands at Sunderbani today. Scores of temporary PDD workers assembled near the PDD office and started protest demonstra- tion demanding release of their wages and their regularization. Local trade unionists also addressed the gathering and urged upon the higher authorities to address their issues. These workers are on strike and protest since December 8. They decided to continue their agitation till their issues are resolved by the higher authori- ties. They demanded release of pending wages of 3405 workers and implementation of SRO 381. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: JKBJP Legal Cell State convenor, Ranjit Singh Jamwal in consultation with BJP State president, Ravinder Raina, State general secretary (Org.), Ashok Koul and All Cells incharge S. Varinderjeet Singh constituted its district units of Ramban, Kishtwar and Doda. In district Ramban, Ranjeet Singh Balwal has been nominat- ed as district convenor, while Kumar Ranvijay Singh and Baman Singh Bali have been nominated as co-convenors. Ajeet Manhas has been nom- inated as office coordinator, while Hadayat Bhatt and Karanjit Singh Manhas have been nomi- nated as office co-coordinators. Executive Members of Ramban's Legal unit are Amarjit Singh, Rakesh Manhas, Sanjay Thakur, Ajeet Singh Thakur & Sudesh Nag, while special invi- tees are Khajoor Singh Gouria, Dharam Singh Balwal, Balbir Singh Bali, Suraj Singh Parihar and P B Katoch. In Kishtwar district, Inderjit Charak has been nominated as district convenor, while Anjali Gulati and Susheel Parihar have been nominated as co- con- venors. V K Sharma has been nominated as office coordinator while Pavita Kiran Sen as office co- coordinator. Executive Members of Kishtwar unit are Amit Shan & Vishal Parihar, while special invitees are J.L Shan, M R Rathore and Rajesh Sharma 'Michael'. In Doda district, Munish Dutt has been nominated as convenor while Raman Pardeep and Joginder Kumar Goswami as co- convenors. Bhavan Kumar has been nominated as office coordinator, while Raju Singh and Kewal Manhas have been nominated as office co-coordinators. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: World renowned senior Joint Replacement Surgeon, Dr Ranjit Singh, Fortis Escorts Amritsar, added yet another feather on his cap by performing first ever Gold Knee Replacement in Fortis Escorts Amritsar. This highly spe- cialized surgery was done on the patient Gurmeet Kaur, aged 55 years, resident of Jammu. The patient had knee pain for sev- eral years for which she consulted many doctors and all of them advised knee replacement. But because of her young age patient was avoiding surgery as the life of standard knee implants is about 20 years. Then, she consulted Dr Ranjit Singh at Fortis Amritsar and he suggested going for Gold Knee Replacement surgery. As the longevity of this implant is up to 40 years, so it was very suitable for her considering her age. Patient underwent gold knee replacement surgery for both of her knees. Gold knees have a coating of Titanium Niobium Nitride which imparts them a golden look and improves the longevity and per- formance of knee replacement surgery. This coating also makes the implant allergy proof, so it is particularly suitable for patients who have metal allergy. When patients with metal allergy undergo knee replacement, conventional implants release metal ions which can damage the knee implant and can cause complications like loosening, infection and persist- ent knee pain. The wear rate of gold knee implant is very low due to which it can last up to 40 years .Thus it is very useful for young patients less than 60 years. Children presenting cultural item during Annual Day func- tion. Mumbai doc, GMC urologists conduct 3 cancer surgeries Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: In depart- ment of urology, Super Speciality Hospital (SSH), Jammu an Advanced laparoscopic work- shop was organized today. For the first time, a senior laparoscopic surgeon from Mumbai, Dr Pradeep Rao operat- ed three cancer patients. It was for the first time that Laparoscopic prostate surgery for Cancer was done in the SSH Jammu, which is part of the Government Medical College, Jammu. Local team included Dr Elias Sharma, Dr Rahul Gupta, Dr Ajay Anand, Dr Raja and Dr Ranjeet Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy was done at Zero cost . The patients have been dis- charged home after successful surgeries. Never before such procedures have been performed in Jammu. GMC Principal Dr Sunanda Raina and Anesthesia team lead by Dr BB Kapoor and theatre staff headed by Dr Hashia fully cooperated in making the surger- ies successful. Urology doctors conducting a surgery in SSH Jammu on Saturday. Krishna Joo Razdan remembered Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Kashmiri writers and artists paid rich trib- utes to Krishna Joo Razdan a spiritual saint and Bhakti poet on his Nirvan diwas today. In this con- nection Kashmiri Art Literature and Music Club (KALAM Club) Jammu organised a function in col- laboration with Naegrai Literary Forum Jammu at Sanjeevni Sharda Kendra, Anand Nagar Bohri, here. Aadil Tibatbaqal, grand son of Ustad Mohd. Abdulla Tibatbaqal performed and pre- sented some Lilas on Santoor. Shanti Lal Sidha also pre- sented a Leela on the occasion. Makhan Lal Pandita, Prem Nath Shad and Ashok Gowhar presented papers on different aspects of Razdan’s Bhakti poetry. Piaray Sudesh highlight- ed the significance of Bhakti poetry in today’s world. Chaman Lal Razdan great grand son of Krishna Joo Razdan threw light on the poems of leg- endary poet. Brij Nath Betab and Aseer Kishtwsri president and chief patron of KALAM Club respec- tively while paying tributes to poet Razdan said that the Club will organise programmes in all parts of the State with a purpose to highlight the contribution of all great men towards propaga- tion of high human values. Mementos were presented to Adil Tibatbaqal on the occasion while Late Som Nath Bhat Veer (was presented the memnto posthomsly) .Veer was the first to compile a huge collection of Krishna Joo Razdan . Later a Bhakti Mushaira was conducted in which many poets presented their devotional poems. Programme was conducted by Er.Vinod Kumar and Kundan Paras. Adil Tibat Bakal, noted santoor player being presented a memento at a function at Jammu on Saturday. V ishav Mahapeeth at Haridwar Guru Ravidass was for unity in Hindu Samaj: Balbir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Balbir Ram Rattan, national secretary of Guru Ravidass Vishav Mahapeeth, attended one-day meeting of its national office bearers at Haridwar (Uttrakhand) today. The meeting discussed early completion of the setting up of Mahapeeth teams at State levels across the country and also pro- grammes being undertaken during the last two months to reach the Ramdasia Biradari and educate them about the teachings of great saint Guru Ravi Dass. A booklet containing detailed activities at national level and in the states was released on this occasion. Participants from different states of the country attended this meeting. Dushyant Kumar Gautam, international president of this organization, who chaired the meeting, said that Guru Ravi Dass struggled throughout his life for social equality and justice to the downtrodden and poor. He said that the teachings of this saint are more relevant today when efforts are being made to divide the people in the name of religion, caste and region and it is duty of each one us to go to public to unite them so that the nation marches ahead by scal- ing heights in development, progress and peace. He also stressed for devoting more time in spreading message of universal brotherhood as put forth by Guru Ravi Dass Ji. Balbir in his address said that Guru Ravi Dass was opposed to any kind of discrimination among human beings and was for unity in the Hindu Samaj. This meeting was also addressed by Mahapeeth national office bearers including its patron Dr. Anita Arya (Ex-MP), national president, Suresh Rathore (MLA), SC Commission national vice- chairman V.M. Murugan, senior vice-president, Atma Ram, nation- al general secretaries Suraj Bhan Kataria, Suraj Kairo, secretaries Brijeshwar Nimmi and Vijay Premi, treasurer Dharamveer besides State presidents from Rajasthan, Punjab and other States. BJP leader and national secretary, Guru Ravidass Vishav Mahapeeth during meeting at Haridwar on Saturday. Pir Panjal Cross Country League held Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 15: With a view to install confidence and team building traits among the youth and inculcate the habit of healthy life style, Kalal Rashtriya Rifles under the aegis of Rashtriya Rifles Sector Headquarter at Tain organized 'Pir Panjal Cross Country League'. Total six events for different age groups in various segments were organized. 12 kilometer cross country run was organized in which teams of total six districts-Doda, Poonch, Kishtwar, Ramban, Rajouri and Reasi participated. 3 km and 5 km 'Run for Fun' was organized for children in the age groups of 11-14 years and 15-18 years respectively. A 3 km 'Run for Unity' was also organized for Ex- Servicemen. The event was flagged off by Major General Dhiraj Seth, GOC CIF (Uniform) and was witnessed by host of dignitaries from both army as well as district administra- tion apart from general populace of the region. 12 km cross country event was won by Reasi district. In a keenly contested finish, Gold medal in the event was won by Sanjeev Salaria from Rajouri District, while silver and bronze medals were nagged by Narinder Singh and Manir from Reasi district. In 3 km 'Run for Fun' wvent for girls, Lalita Devi won the Gold medal, while in boys category, Zaheer Hussain emerged winner. In 3 km 'Run for Unity' event, former soldiers displayed unmatched enthusiasm and sports- men spirit. The Gold medal in this event was won by NK Ashwini Kumar. More than 200 runners partici- pated in these events and enthusi- asm of the participants was evident- ly seen at the 'Selfie Corner', where the runners thronged to click selfie after the event. The event culminated with dis- tribution of prizes and certificated to the winners in various categories. While speaking, Major General Dhiraj Seth said that sports is an integral part of personality develop- ment and constructive involvement of the youth in such activities will help nurture brighter future of the nation. He also called upon every- one to inculcate habit of healthy life style. Army officer awarding winners. -Excelsior/Bhat Civil Defence organises awareness programme Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: A one day awareness-cum-demonstration programme was held here at Maheshpura, Bakshi Nagar today by Civil Defence under the guid- ance of V.K Singh, Commandant General, Homeguard/Civil Defence & SDRF J&K. In the awareness programme locals were made aware about the knowledge of First Aid, CPR, chocking, snake bite and fire fighting. On this occasion Palvi Singh, Programme Director (NGO), De- addiction Centre Purkhoo deliv- ered a lecture on Drug De-addic- tion. Speaking on the occasion Anita Pawar, Dy. Controller Civil Defence Jammu, Paramjit Kumar, Chief Warden and Thakur Ranjit Singh, Dy. Chief Warden highlighted the role and impor- tance of Civil Defence organiza- tion in the community. About 100 locals of the area and students of nearby school attended the programme. CD Divisional Wardens, Jagdish Kumar and Vinod Kumar Sharma; Sanjeev Puri, Dy. Divisional Warden; Post Wardens Amit Nayyar, Vijay Singh Pathania, Vimal Pandita and S. Harcharan Singh along with Anita Dogra, Sector Warden were also present. The programme was super- vised by Muneer Ahmed Khan, ADGP, HG/CD & SDRF and Vikas Gupta, SSP, Incharge DIG HG/CD & SDRF Jammu. An instructor addressing a gathering during an awareness programme by Civil Defence at Jammu on Saturday. KCC&I organizes awareness program on Kashmir Handicrafts Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 15: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) in collabo- ration with HDFC Bank organ- ized an awareness program on Kashmir Handicrafts here today. A KCC&I spokesman said that Shantamanu, Development Commissioner Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles was the chief guest and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah was the guest of honour at the event. He said various exporters, traders, artisans who were pres- ent at the event asked questions to the officers which were answered to the satisfaction of all. The spokesman said that Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, President, KCC&I put forth proposals for the market access schemes be extended to KCC&I and demanded Raw material Bank for silk be enhanced. He said Shantamanu while assuring all help and support to the artisans and exporters of J&K said that the session will look into the matters and will expedite from his end. The spokesman said that DC Srinagar while speaking on the event announced that 20 Kanals of land has been identified for Handicraft village and the land was developed also for the tourist attraction. He said Zubair Iqbal, Sr. Vice President, HDFC Bank said that the HDFC Bank has already given 250 Crore loans to MSME and handicraft Sector in J&K and Jt. Director Industries while speaking on the occasion said that the Government have been approached for the sanctioning of registration of Handicrafts sector under MSME and approval is expected soon. He further said that Mushtaq Ahmad of Handicraft Department highlighted aware- ness about the schemes available with the Handicraft Department. 1st ever Gold Knee Replacement surgery performed in Fortis Escorts Amritsar BJP Legal Cell declares district units Dr Anish receives 'Travel Grant Award' Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: Dr Anish Kumar-Assistant Professor at LPU Punjab and son of the soil hailing f r o m Udhampur has become the only Indian to receive Travel Grant Award from New York University Abudhabi. He presented a paper on Managing Albendazole resist- ance in parasites using traditional Indian medicinal plants such as Andrographics Paniculata by using bioinformatics tools. Dr Kumar recently represent- ed India at Monash University Malaysia where he participated in a training programme of Wellcome Genome Campus UK. He worked with parasite data- bases resources and on next gen- eration sequencing techniques. One killed, three injured in road mishaps Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 15: One person was killed while three others were injured in two road accidents in Miran Sahib area of city out- skirts. A pedestrian identified as Basant Kour (75) wife of late Raghubir Singh, resident of Simbal Morh, was hit and seriously injured by an unknown vehicle near her residence this afternoon. She was immediately taken to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Jammu from where her attendants took her to Ludhiana but she died on the way near Kathua. The body of the deceased was shifted to GMCH Jammu for postmortem. Meanwhile, two cars collided with each other at Miran Sahib. In the mishap, three persons namely Jaswinder Kour (33) wife of Rajinder Singh of Kunjwani, her son, Trishdeep Singh (10) and Rakesh Kumar (47) son of Sadhu Ram of RS Pura got injured. They were shifted to GMCH Jammu for treatment. In both cases, Miran Sahib police had taken cognizance of the matter. DIP/J-4174-P/18 Dated: 15-12-2018 * Watch video on www.excelsiornews.com