Consulate Weekly Vol 03 Issue 45

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Celebrating 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji…

Vol. 03, Issue No. 45 November 15, 2019.

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Vol. 03, Issue 45, November 15, 2019.

Consulate News Consular Camps in November 2019 by the Consulate General of India, Vancouver Timing: 09:30 am to 4:00 pm at all venues (Timing is subject to change) Sl.

Place

Date

Local organizer

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Regina

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Edmonton

Sunday 17.11.19 Sunday 17.11.19

India Canada Cultural Association, Saskatoon Email: nishchal@sasktel.net, Sh Nish Prasad 1 306 533 0977 Millwoods Cultural Society of Retd and Semi Retd.

1560- 48 Street Edmonton AB T6L6H9 Mr. Zora Singh Jhajj, Ex-President, zjhajj@gmail.com Mr. Balbir Singh Kullar, President, mwcs1983@yahoo.com Mrs Kanak Chamarty, kanakchamarty@yahoo.ca, CIGF - Alberta Chapter

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Saskatoon

Sunday 24.11.19

4

Kamloops

Sunday 24.11.19

5

Surrey

Saturday 30.11.19

India Canada Cultural Association, Saskatoon Sh Kishore Gali 306-2810039 krishnak.gali@gmail.com, Announcements@iccasaskatoon.ca President, Sikh Cultural Society, Shri Ishar Singh Bhatti (Tel: 250-314-4142) Email: isharbhatti@gmail.com kal@topdriver.ca 2503 768 285 PICS Seniors Care facility, 12075 75A Avenue, Surrey.

604.596.0052 Ext: 103 Email:satbir.cheema@pics.bc.ca, inderjeet.hundal@pics.bc.ca

Service to be offered / Tentative time For all services (9.30am – 4pm) Life Certificate only (9.30am – 4pm)

For all services (9.30am – 4pm) For all services (9.30am – 4pm)

Life Certificate only (9.30am – 4pm)

Celebrating 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji... (November 12, 2019) On the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti on 12 Nov 2019 and in continuation of the celebration of 550th Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev ji, a special kirtan-path and day long prayers were held, both at the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Gurdwara, Ross Street (Vancouver), and at York Centre (Surrey). Consul Mr. H Venkatachalam, attended both the prayer services on this auspicious occasion.

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Vol. 03, Issue 45, November 15, 2019.

Celebrating 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji... (November 12, 2019) Prakash Gurupurab celebrations to mark the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji were celebrated widely across Vancouver and its neighboring areas on 12th November, 2019. Gurudwara Nanak Niwas in Richmond and its parent organization – Indian Cultural Center of Canada – marked the celebrations with a large number of members of the community attending the function and the langar in the evening. Indian Consulate was represented by Mr. Manjish Grover, Consul (Commerce & Culture) who conveyed the good wishes of the Consul General, the Indian Consulate and the people of India to the functionaries of the Indian Cultural Center of Canada. The event was attended by BC Premier Hon’ble John Horgan, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Dy. Speaker Raj Chouhan, MLA Jinny Sims and other elected representatives of the BC Government. Dignitaries speaking at the occasion reflected on the importance of teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji not only on our personal lives but on humanity at large.

Consular Camps (November 10, 2019) Two teams of officers from Consulate visited Calgary and Prince George cities and organized Consular Camps there on 10 November 2019. In Calgary, life certificates for pensioners were attested and in Prince George, all consular services were granted to service seekers which included visitors from neighboring cities too. A total of 549 consular services were granted by the visiting two teams of six consular officers in these both cities.

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Vol. 03, Issue 45, November 15, 2019.

Cultural Heritage - Festivals of India Cherry Blossom Festival (November 13-16, 2019) India has joined Washington D.C. in the USA, and Japan, in having a cherry blossom festival. It features a wide range of fun events, as well as the gorgeous cherry blossoms of course. These include cultural programs, fashion shows, rock concerts, beauty pageant, amateur golf tournament, and stalls showcasing local wine and crafts.

Where: Shillong, Meghalaya.

Visit https://www.tripsavvy.com/novemberindia-festivals-and-events-guide-1539300 for more information...

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India Art Festival (November 14-17, 2019) This modern and contemporary art fair aims to provide a cultural bridge between Indian artists, art galleries, art collectors and connoisseurs. The artworks on display will include paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, and video and digital art by over 400 artists. Seascapes, landscapes, rural and urban scenarios, and abstracts will all be featured. Entry is free, and various workshops and panel discussions will also take place.

Where: Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi.

Visit https://www.tripsavvy.com/nove mber-india-festivals-and-eventsguide-1539300 for more information...

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Vol. 03, Issue 45, November 15, 2019.

India News Section 1. Very appreciative of India’s gift of solar panels, says UN chief’s spokesperson The UN is very appreciative of India’s gift of solar panels to it, a spokesperson for the Secretary General has said, amid suggestions that their energy can be used to run escalators in the world body’s headquarters that have been partially shut as part of austerity measures implemented due to a severe liquidity crisis at the organization. Read more…

(Tribune India, Tuesday, 12th November 2019, 10:20 am)

2. ISRO Venus Mission: Indian space agency sets eyes on planet closest to Earth Following the Chandrayaan-2 moon mission that launched just last summer, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is already setting its eyes on a 2023 mission to Venus. With Venus being considered as the Earth ’s “twin sister” because of its many similarities, the mission aims to fill the gaps in the basic understanding of the planet. Read more…

(Athena Chan, International Business Times, Tuesday, 12th November 2019, 9:50 am)

3. India’s vaccination mission narrows focus to meet March 2020 target Two in five infants nationwide did not receive complete immunization, leaving them susceptible to disease. An intensified effort focusing on lagging districts is crucial to improve the lives of millions of children and, consequently, their ability to learn and earn as well as their peers and to contribute to the economy. Read more…

(Sadhika Tiwari , India Spend, Saturday, 9th November 2019, 10:57 am)

4. Indian Farm Scientists Develop Coconut Plantlets Through Tissue Culture Coconut palm is one of the most cultivated plants in the world and is widely used for many industrial and commercial applications. The crop faces many challenges including its destructive environmental footprint and now, the incidence of a debilitating phytoplasma disease. Read more…

(Sputnik News, Sputnik News, Friday, 8th November 2019, 1:35 am)

5. Education Day: Meet the 7 edtech startups that are changing the learning game in India Quality education is a weapon that can be used to wield change - not just at an individual level, but for greater and global issues, including prejudice when it comes to group, caste, race, religion, and region. The importance of education is well known. In a fast-evolving and competitive world, it is extremely important to be aware of not just the past but also stay up-to-date with what's happening globally. Read more…

(Debolina Biswas, Your Story, Monday, 11th November 2019, 10:47 am)

6. Fine silk over fast fashion: The last hand-weavers of India's holiest city Known for its many temples, mysterious holy men and bustling ghats along the River Ganges, the Indian city of Varanasi also produces some of the world's finest silk saris. Read more…

(Helen Regan and Omar Khan, CNN, Sunday, 10th November 2019, 10:06 am)

7. With Re. 1 Idli & Rs 2.50 Dosa, These 2 grandmoms have fed thousands of the needy!

For the last thirty years, 80-year-old Kamalathal Paati’s daily routine has remained unaltered. In the wee hours of daybreak, while others in the house are sound asleep, she wakes up and heads to her kitchen. Effortlessly manoeuvring the mammoth aatukallu (stone grinder), she grinds rice and daal for the idli batter and then goes about manually preparing up to 1000 idlis in a day. Read more…

(Sayantani Nath, The Better India, Monday, 11th November 2019, 11:14 am)

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Vol. 03, Issue 45, November 15, 2019.

BHEL Tender for Supply of Various Items BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) is a public sector undertaking, working under Ministry of heavy industries, Govt. of India. BHEL Electronics division, Bangalore has invited sealed bids for procuring following item.

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Item Supply of SEMI RUGGED INDUSTRIAL GRADE LAPTOP Supply of DMM (Digital Multimeter) Supply of Access Controlled Sliding Door

Quantity As per tender As per tender As per tender

RFQ No. IKCCAP0123

Due date 04.12.2019

IKCCAP0124

04.12.2019

IKCCAP0125

04.12.2019

The details can be downloaded at free of cost from our websites (www.bheledn.com , www.bhel.com, www.eprocure.gov.in).

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