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I-League: Norde strike helps Mohun Bagan beat Neroca 1-0
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) Haitian hitman Sony Norde scored a second half goal to help Mohun Bagan continue their winning run as they edged past Neroca FC 1-0 in an I-League encounter here on Saturday.
After a barren first half at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Norde once again underlined his importance to the side.
Mohun Bagan were made to work hard for their win as Neroca dominated proceedings for most parts.
The win saw Mohun Bagan pip arch-rivals East Bengal in the points table and move to fifth position with 21 points from 13 matches.
East Bengal though have the advantage as they have played 10 games with 19 points in their kitty already.
Neroca, who finished runners up last season, remained fourth with 21 points from 12 outings, ahead of Mohun Bagan on better goal difference.
In the process, the Mariners also avenged their 1-2 defeat to Neroca less than a fortnight ago in their away fixture.
Coach Khalid Jamil made a single change to the side that won against Minerva Punjab FC as Lalchhawnkima was reinstated to the starting XI in place of Dalraj Singh.
Manuel Fraile preferred to stick to the winning XI that won them the North Eastern derby against Shillong Lajong.
Shilton Paul in the Mohun Bagan goal was in inspired form and pulled off some top saves to keep their rivals at bay. Subhash Singh was set up by Aryn Williams in the 26th minute and the winger struck brilliantly at goal but Paul was equal to the task.
Williams and Saran Singh combined well in midfield as they sprayed passes throughout the pitch without much resistance from the Bagan midfielders.
Paul was once again called into action in the 39th minute as he saved well from Malem Meetei from close range.
After the change of ends, Jamil introduced Henry Kisekka in the hope of a goal, who set up Darren Caldiera fifteen minutes later but the former Mumbai FC player miscued his effort.
The hosts needed a piece of brilliance and Norde provided that to send the 8000-odd crowd into raptures.
After receiving a pass from midfield, Norde created space for him and pulled the trigger from just outside the penalty box to beat Thapa on the far-bottom corner.
The Manipur-based outfit upped their ante in search of their equaliser but Bagan’s defence held fast to keep a clean sheet.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.