Kranti Divas observed
Kranti Divas was observed at August Kranti Maidan on Sunday. Prabhat feries and singing of patriotic songs were organised at the maidan, as politicians, freedom fighters, senior citizens and youth visited the historic site.
WWF workshop on conservation
The World Wide Fund for Nature-India is organising a workshop on conservation on August 15 at Ruia College, Matunga. The workshop will focus on what common citizens can do to make a difference to the environment. It will include demonstrations on vermiculture and composting, discussions on solutions to urban problems such as plastic disposal and the importance of nature education. On August 16, there will be an optional trail to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivli. For details, contact, Lilyn Kamath on 2078105/2071970.
New LIC MDs take charge
G P Gohil and Y P Gupta took charge as new managing directors of the Life Insurance Corporation of India on August 7 at a function at Yogakshema. Priorto this, Gohil has been zonal manager of LIC8217;s western zone, while Gupta was chief executive of LIC Housing, an LIC subsidiary, said a press note.
Scholarships for needy students
The Priyadarshini Academy has announced five scholarships for needy students with outstanding academic records. The scholarships are: K T Shahani Memorial Scholarship for an engineering student cash Rs 20,000, Nitsuko-Enkay scholarship for an engineering student cash Rs 20,000, Supertex Foundation Scholarship for a chemical engineering student cash Rs 5,000, Father Aurelius Maschio Scholarship for a B.Ed student cash Rs 5,000 and Father Aurelius Maschio Scholarship for a B.Ed student cash Rs 5000. For details, contact the Priyadarshini Academy at 1, Arcadia Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 8211; 400 021, or call on 2873456.
Career guidance seminar
The Punjab National Bank will conduct a seminar on career guidance for students of grades 11 and 12 on August 12. The programme will be held at theKendriya Vidyalaya, Colaba, and will be aimed at students from the weaker sections of society.
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