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Consulate News Consul General’s visit to Yukon (November 24-26, 2019)
With Hon’ble Ranj Pillai, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources & Economic Development
With Hon’ble Nils Clarke, Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly
With Hon’ble Angelique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon
With Mayor Hon’ble Dan Curtis, Whitehorse
With Dr. Karen Barnes, President of Yukon College
With Indian Students at Yukon College
Meeting with Indian Students & Members of Indian Community
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Yearlong Celebration of 550th Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji (November 28, 2019) As part of the yearlong celebrations of 550th Parkash Guru Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Consulate General of India organized on 28th November, 2019 a talk on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. The event which was held at the Consulate Hall, was organised in collaboration with Khalsa Diwan Society, Vancouver and Khalsa Diwan Society Surrey. Shri Harminder Singh ji, Head Granthi of Ross Street Gurudwara shared with the guests the essence of Guru Nanak Dev ji’s teachings. Consul General Mrs. Abhilasha Joshi welcomed the guests and explained the importance of having a yearlong celebration of 550th Parkash Guru Purab in India and across the world. Other speakers during the occasion included Hon. Jinny Sims, MLA for Surrey Panorama, Sh. Malkiat Singh Dhami, President of KDS Vancouver, Sh. Pahwa from KDS Surrey, Sh. Sohpaul, President of Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha and Sh. Aditya Tawatia of Canada India Global Forum. Consul General Abhilasha Joshi also presented to KDS Vancouver and KDS Surrey, a series of special commemorative stamps and first day cover brought out by India Post to mark the 550th Parkash Guru Purab. Another highlight of the program was the music performance by the artistes of Naad Foundation - Amarjeet Singh on tabla, Dr. Bruce Harding on flute and Pavittar Singh on Esraj, who enthralled the audience by their enchanting performance of Indian classical ragas.
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The Constitution Day Celebrations (November 26, 2019) The officers & staff of The Consulate General of India, Vancouver honored the Indian Constitution by celebrating the Constitution Day with the reading of The Preamble to The Constitution, The fundamental Rights & Duties of the Indian Citizens.
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The Constitution Day celebrations in association with Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Vancouver (November 26, 2019) The 70th anniversary of the adoption of Indian Constitution was celebrated at the Consulate General of India in collaboration with Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Vancouver. Consul Shri H. Venkatachalam addressed the gathering and talked about the Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties of Indian citizens and how the Indian Constitution enshrines and celebrates Democracy. Other speakers included Mr. Harjeet Sohpaul, President of Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Mr. Bill Basra, past President, Mr. Jai Birdi, Secretary General of Chetna Association and Ms. Manjeet Bains, all of whom also paid tribute to the Father of Indian Constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. A short documentary on the Indian Constitution was screened at the occasion as well as a video message by the members of Guru Ravidass Sabha on the importance of Indian Constitution.
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BHEL TENDER FOR SUPPLY OF BALANCE OF SYSTEM (BOS) ITEMS, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF 100 MW(AC) RAGHANESDA ULTRA MEGA SOLAR PARK, AT BANASKANTHA, GUJARAT (RFQ No. TGPBOS0047) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bengaluru, India has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 29.11.2019. 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. Event ID is 37344 2. http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=50291 3. In https://eprocure.gov.in/epublish/app the tender ID is 2019_BHEL_497237_1 Kindly note that the tender is due on 10/12/2019 (DD/MM/YYYY), 13:00:00 Hrs. (IST) Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/
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Cultural Heritage - Festivals of India Kumbhalgarh Festival (December 1-3, 2019) Magnificent Kumbhalgarh Fort near Udaipur provides the setting for this annual three-day festival organized by Rajasthan Tourism. It features performances by folk artists, art camp, puppet show, and puppet-making exhibition.
Where: Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan. Visit https://www.tripsavvy.com/decemberindia-festivals-and-events-guide-1539399 for more information...
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Konark Festival (December 1-5, 2019) The official Konark Festival, organized by Odisha Tourism, has a range of classical Odissi, Bharathnatyam, Manipuri, Kathak and Chau dance performances. Added attractions are an exhibition of temple sculptures, sand art exhibition, and crafts fair. The festival has been taking place since 1989.
Where: Natamandir, Odisha. Visit https://www.tripsavvy.com/dece mber-india-festivals-and-eventsguide-1539399 for more information...
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Vol. 03, Issue 47, November 29, 2019.
India News Section 1. ISRO launches CARTOSAT 3, US satellites into space ISRO has successfully launched its third-generation earth-imaging satellite into space from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The launch will enhance India's ability in high-resolution imaging and also reinforce India as a global launch destination for small satellites using its workhorse rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. Read more… (ET Bureau, Updated: Nov 27, 2019, 12.40 PM IST)
2. Meet Anita Indira Anand, a law professor who became Canada’s first Hindu minister It’s not uncommon to see Indian MPs or Cabinet Ministers in Canada. In fact, the Canadian government appointed as many as twenty Sikh MPs in 2015 and four of them became Cabinet Ministers under PM Justin Trudeau. But the country set another diversity record again as a Hindu Indian became a cabinet minister. Read more… (Preeti Soni, Business Insider, Friday, 22nd November 2019, 9:52 am)
3. Improving Child Health in India Child health is improving dramatically around the world. Cases of measles and tetanus have reduced by 80 percent. The Center for Disease Control has aided more than 80 countries in eliminating rubella by increasing access to vaccines. The death rate of children under five has plummeted. India is one of the countries making great strides in the health of their children. In recent years, India has been making advancements in the finances, communication and technology to improve the overall health of its children. Here are some new advancements in improving child health in India. Read more… (Charles Nettles, Borgen Project, Monday, 25th November 2019, 10:50 am)
4. 21-year-old set to become India's youngest judge A 21-year-old man from India's Jaipur has created history by cracking the Rajasthan judicial services 2018 exam at his age. With this, the Rajasthani is set to become the youngest judge in the country. Read more… (Tribune Desk, Dhaka Tribune, Saturday, 23rd November 2019, 2:22 am)
5. Indian scientists develop smart Microscopy solution for better, affordable diagnostics A shortage of health professionals is a major impediment in handling the current health burden of India, especially in rural areas. Indian scientists have been working on affordable and innovative solutions for medical diagnosis. Read more… (Sputnik International, Sunday, 24th November 2019, 10:38 am)
6. 9-year-old girl built app to inspire children, explaining how ISRO builds space rockets Siya Narale may be just nine years old, but she's already shown a major interest in coding. Not just utility apps though, Narale is more interested in helping kids learn about technology in the world around them, and even tech helping us out up in space. Read more… (India Times, Saturday, 23rd November 2019, 10:16 am)
7. Cochin Airport – World’s first solar powered airport India is blessed with indiscriminate sunlight all year round. If utilized well, it could produce a huge amount of solar energy which could make the country self-sufficient. Demonstrating this is the first-ever airport in the world to be completely powered by solar energy – the Cochin Airport. Read more… (Hency Thacker, The CSR Journal, Friday, 22nd November 2019, 10:26 am)
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SUGGESTED ITINERARIES FOR TRAVEL ON GANDHI CIRCUIT On the occasion of celebration of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Apostle of Peace, Indian Association of Tour Operators present a list of 11 different suggested itineraries for travel on Gandhi Circuit which are as below: SUGGESTED ITINERARIES Sr. No.
Duration of the tour
Places covered
1.
6 nights/ 7 days
Porbandar/Rajkot/Ahmedabad/Vadodara/Surat
2.
5 nights/ 6 days
Porbandar/Rajkot/ Bhavnagar/Ahmedabad
3.
7 nights/ 8 days
Porbandar/Rajkot/Bhavnagar/Ahmedabad/Surat
4.
5 nights / 6 days
Delhi/Jaipur/Agra/Delhi
5.
3 nights/ 4 days
Mumbai/Pune
6.
2 nights/ 3 days
Kolkata
7.
3 nights/4 days
Madurai/Kanyakumari
8.
11 nights/12 days
MumbaiPorbandar/Rajkot/Bhavnagar/Palitana/Ahmedabad/Vadodara/Surat/Delhi
9.
4 nights/ 5 days
Kolkata and Bihar
10.
4 nights/ 5 days
Kolkata and Odisha
11.
3 nights/4 days
Delhi/Shimla/Delhi
For any enquiry for booking tours as per the enclosed itineraries, the tourists may please be requested to contact by E-mail to Indian Association of Tour Operators - i.e. IATO at : iato@airtelmail.in
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