NCC cadets venture on motorcycle expedition to Wagah

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 17:24 [IST]

Bangalore, Feb 24 (UNI) NCC cadets of BHS First Grade College here will undertake a motorcycle expedition to Wagah border, covering a distance of 5,084 km, from February 26 to March 23.

The team, consisting of an Officer, an associated NCC officer, nine cadets, two ex-cadets of the college as Liaison Officers and three service personnel, would travel on five motorcycles an average of 300 km daily across ten states.

The cadets would spread awareness about AIDS, road safety, talent outsourcing and importance of solar energy. Social awareness aspects would also be covered through street plays, lecture/discussions, distribution of leaflets and personal interactions.

The expedition would be flagged off on February 26 by Air Deccan Managing Director Capt G R Gopinath and Air Commodore S Srivastava, Deputy Director General, Karnataka and Goa NCC Directorate.

UNI

Topics: ADVENTURE-MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION

Other articles published on March 17, 2007

Mizoram Chief Minister destroyed 220 bottles of liquor

Saturday, March 17, 2007,17:24 [IST]

Aizawl, Mar 7 (UNI) Chief Minister Zoramthanga destroyed 220 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor at Tuikhuahtlang here today. The liquor bottles were seized by an NGO, Central Young Mizo Association(YMA). Chief Minister appreciated the crusade against drug launched by YMA's Supply Reduction Service (SRS) and urged the people to continue the surveillance over drugs. ''The most effective weapon to fight against social evil is the unity between common people and voluntary organisations. Only selfless efforts can help in the development of.....

Munsif magistrate killed as car overturns

Saturday, March 17, 2007,17:24 [IST]

Churu, Feb 24 (UNI) A munsif magistrate, whose wedding was to take place next month, was killed today when the car she was travelling in overturned in Churu district. According to police, munsif magistrate Dimple Agarwal and her relative Anek Goyal were on their way to Bikaner when their car overturned on Sohela road near Tidiasar village. Dimple's body was handed over to her relatives. Lawyers and advocates of Churu and Rajgarh condoled her death. After clearing the Rajasthan Judicial.....

Limitless Updates

India News

News Archives

Assistant Public Prosecutor of Delhi Police arrested for bribery

Saturday, March 17, 2007,17:24 [IST]

New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Public Prosecutor of the Delhi Police, posted at Patiala House Court, for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. The complainant of CBI trap case was the defence lawyer of a case registered in R K Puram Police Station which ended in acquittal, according to the CBI. He later lodged a complaint at Vasant Kunj Police Station against the complainant of CBI trap case who was the.....

'Braj Bhoomi' to celebrate 'Latthmaar' Holi tommorow

Saturday, March 17, 2007,17:24 [IST]

Mathura, Feb 24 (UNI) 'Braj Bhoomi', known world wide for its unique Holi, would celebrate 'Latthmaar' Holi tommorow . Braj Bhoomi encompasses the region of Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Phalen, Nandgaon and Barsana, areas where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Barsana is famous for its 'latthmaar holi'. Men of Nandgaon known as 'Gops' raid Barsana and try to mark their victory over the Radhika Temple by unfurling a flag on it while the women, known as 'Gopis' try to fend them.....

Wanted criminal held in UP's capital

Saturday, March 17, 2007,17:24 [IST]

Lucknow, Mar 7 (UNI) A wanted Bihar based criminal was arrested in Uttar Pradesh capital late last night, police today said. Acting on a tip-off, cops reached the Mohanlalganj police station area and nabbed history-sheeter Virendra Kumar, a native of Saharsa district of Bihar. On being frisked, a pistol and some cartridges were recovered from his possession. Virendra's name spelled terror in Saharsa and was wanted in several murder cases, police added. UNI.....