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The Independence Day of India, which is celebrated religiously throughout the Country on the 15th of August every year, holds tremendous ground in the list of national days, since it reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism of more than 200 years. It was on 15th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism, and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the Country.
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Consulate News Important Notice – Change of Website of Consulate General of India, Vancouver The Website of Consulate General of India, Vancouver has been changed from www.cgivancouver.org to
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72nd Independence Day of India Celebration (August 15, 2018) The 72nd Independence Day of India was celebrated with great fervor and patriotic zeal at the Indian Consulate in Vancouver on 15 August 2018. Consul & Head of Chancery Shri. Jasbir Singh welcomed the guests. The tricolour was unfurled by the Consul General Mrs. Abhilasha Joshi followed by singing of the National Anthem. Consul General then read out excerpts from the Hon’ble President’s address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day. In her remarks, she complimented all the diaspora members for their contribution to strengthening India-Canada ties. She also expressed thanks for receiving Independence Day greetings from Hon’ble John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia on the occasion. Hon’ble Mrs. Jinny Sims, Minister for Citizen Services, Hon’ble Mr. Raj Chouhan, Dy Speaker, Hon’ble Mr. Jagrup Brar, MLA and Mr. Dave Hayer were some of the dignitaries present on the occasion. The members of the Indian Ex-Servicemen Association of BC, proudly wearing their medals, participated in the ceremony and saluted the national flag. More than 200 guests participated in the ceremony. The Consulate thanks all friends, community members and well-wishers for their presence on our National Day! Jai Hind!
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KCABC Onam Festival Celebrations (August 11, 2018) Kerala Cultural Association of British Columbia (KCABC) celebrated Onam Festival on 11 August, 2018 at Michael J Fox Theatre, Burnaby. Consul Mr. H. Venkatachalam represented the Consulate General of India, Vancouver at this event and conveyed warm greetings to the community members on this joyous festival.
BHEL Tender for SUPPLY & I&C of Sag Rod FOR 75MW GIPCL SPV, CHARANKA, GUJARATH. Ref.- RFQ No. BKC000021 Dt. 08.08.2018 Due Dt. 22.08.2018 (E-tender) Item- SUPPLY & I&C of Sag Rod FOR 75MW GIPCL SPV, CHARANKA, GUJARATH. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bengaluru has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 08.08.2018. The complete tender document (comprising of technical specification, forms to be filled up, terms / conditions, instructions for tender submission etc.) has been uploaded to following websites 1. BHEL EPS website - https://bhel.abcprocure.com/ , click on search, type the RFQ no. in keyword, click search, list will appear and click on the RFQ no. for tender details. Kindly note that the tender is due on 22.08.2018, 13:00:00 Hrs. (IST) Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/ . This is for your kind information so that you can explore participation in the tender.
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2018. New Digital Horizons: Connect, Create, Innovate (25-27 October 2018, New Delhi) Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has envisioned a Digital India program to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge economy. In order to move closer to realizing this great vision, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, along with Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and other stakeholders is organising the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2018, scheduled from 25th to 27th October 2018, in New Delhi. 2. The first edition of India Mobile Congress held in September 2017 brought together Mobile, Internet, and Technology companies on one platform, under the theme “Connecting the Next Billion”. The event was attended by over 2000 Delegates, 32000 Visitors, 152 Speakers, 100 Exhibitors and 100 Start-ups. 3. IMC 2018, is envisaged to be an even bigger event with its theme “New Digital Horizons: Connect, Create, Innovate”. It aims at building ideas, showcasing emerging mobile technologies and product trends, manufacturing, start-ups, sectoral insights and impactful solutions. The platform will see a greater International presence than the first edition of IMC, with over 10 Partner Countries, 100 Global Speakers, 300 Exhibitors, 1000 International Media and 50,000 Visitors. A special focus will be accorded to Start-ups in the technology space through a dedicated engagement program. 4. The key element of IMC this year is the ASEAN & BIMSTEC Ministerial Conclave. This conclave will bring together Telecom & ICT Policy Makers and Regulators of 14 nations from the ASEAN and BIMSTEC regions in Asia. The Conclave will drive discussions around developing policies and regulatory road maps in a dynamic digital landscape. 5. This is a rare opportunity to any country, their government and industry to be present in the event hosted by Government of India in partnership with the telecom operators and supported by all stakeholders like manufacturer, R&D, Academia etc. Brochure of India Mobile Congress Registration Participants may contact email: ceo@indiamobilecongress.com or visit www.indiamobilecongress.com for more information. 4|P a g e
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Cultural – Heritage Tourism in India Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks The Nanda Devi National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the Himalayas. It is dominated by the peak of Nanda Devi, which rises to over 7,800 m. No people live in the park, which has remained more or less intact because of its inaccessibility. It is the habitat of several endangered mammals, especially the snow leopard, Himalayan musk deer and bharal. The park lies in Chamoli district, within the Garhwal Himalaya. It comprises the catchment area of the Rishi Ganga, an eastern tributary of Dhauli Ganga which flows into the Alaknanda River at Joshimath. The area is a vast glacial basin, divided by a series of parallel, north-south oriented ridges. These rise up to the encircling mountain rim along which are about a dozen peaks, the better known including Dunagiri, Changbang and Nanda Devi East. Nanda Devi West, India's second-highest mountain, lies on a short ridge projecting into the basin and rises up from Nanda Devi East on the eastern rim. Trisul, in the south-west, also lies inside the basin. The upper Rishi Valley, often referred to as the 'Inner Sanctuary', is fed by Changbang, North Rishi and North Nanda Devi glaciers to the north and by South Nanda Devi and South Rishi glaciers to the south of the Nanda Devi massif. There is an impressive gorge cutting through the Devistan-Rishikot ridge below the confluence of the North and South Rishi rivers. The Trisuli and Ramani glaciers are features of the lower Rishi Valley or 'Outer Sanctuary', below which the Rishi Ganga enters the narrow, steep-sided lower gorge. The Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks entered the UNESCO world heritage list in 1988.
(Sources: https://indiaculture.nic.in/nanda-devi-and-valley-flowers-national-parks and https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/335)
News from/of India 1. India's strong economy continues to lead global growth India’s economy is picking up and growth prospects look bright—partly thanks to the implementation of recent policies, such as the nationwide goods and services tax. As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies—accounting for about 15 percent of global growth—India’s economy has helped to lift millions out of poverty. But to sustain rapid growth and raise incomes for the country’s 1.3 billion people, India will need to build on the success of its reforms, the IMF said in its annual assessment of the Indian economy. Read more… (IMF, August 08, 2018)
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Vol. 02, Issue 33, August 17, 2018. 2. The leaders and laggards behind India’s world-beating growth India’s economic activity is picking up, boosted by a long-awaited recovery in consumption that’s helped cut down slack in the economy and underpinned sales of everything from cars to housing. Almost 60 percent of gross domestic product comes from private spending, according to estimates from New York-based CEIC Data Co., with the pick-up helping to fuel growth of more than 7 percent this year, making India the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Yet the performance isn’t uniform across all industries, with the banking and power sectors facing distress and global trade tensions clouding the outlook for exports. Read more… (Anirban Nag, News India Times, Sat, 11 Aug, 05:58pm)
3. 4 Indians listed in ‘100 women who changed the world’ BBC History magazine has compiled a list of “100 women who changed the world”. The list features 100 inspirational women from history.10 experts from different fields were chosen to nominate 10 women they believe had the biggest impact on world history. Then, it was upto the readers to vote for their favourite figures from the list. The list includes 4 Indian women who have made a significant impact, not only in the country but also the world 1. Mother Teresa 2. Indira Gandhi 3. Sarojini Naidu 4. Amrita Pritam. Read more… (Gaurav Kadam, The Post, Fri, 10 Aug, 04:29pm)
4. Ambassadors of Change: T. Sarita Devi T. Sarita Devi, 33, lives in Khongjom, a village near Imphal. The mother of two sons—who are 14 and eight—is petite, demure and quiet. Till she takes off her sports jacket and her muscles do the talking. They bulge and ripple, tighten and glisten, in the afternoon light as Sarita smiles her shy smile. That smile could have won her a subsidiary prize at a Miss India contest, but Sarita instead chose to flex muscles at the Mr India championships. She won the gold twice—at Mr India (women’s category) contests in 2016 and 2017, and silvers and bronzes at various Asian bodybuilding contests. Read more… (Rekha Dixit , The Week, Sun, 12 Aug, 03:27pm)
5. S Chandrasekhar, The Indian who made NASA’s mission to ‘touch’ the sun possible! Mankind’s first mission to ‘touch’ the Sun may have panned out differently had it not been for Nobel-winning astrophysicist! The news of NASA launching its mission to send a satellite closer to the sun than ever before has caught the imagination of not just the scientific community, but ordinary folks as well. The Parker Solar Probe, which lifted off on 12 August from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is all set to become the fastest-moving manmade object in history. NASA hopes to figure out longstanding mysteries about the Sun, including the notion of solar winds first proposed by Dr Eugene Newman Parker in 1958. Read more… (Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk, The Better India, Mon, 13 Aug, 04:12pm)
6. India to launch health care scheme for 100m citizens India is all set to launch the world’s largest health care scheme ‘Ayushman Bharat’ covering 100 million underprivileged families. The scheme to be launched on India’s 72nd Independence Day on Wednesday, provides Rs5 million insurance coverage for each family by the Government of India in its pursuit of providing best health care to the poor. Up to five members of a family can avail this opportunity. Speaking about this unique scheme at the Indian Consulate in Dubai on Monday, General Dr Vijay Kumar Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, greeted the Indian diaspora ahead on the country’s Independence Day. Read more… (Gulf News India, 22:53 August 13, 2018)
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