Mumbai notes 8212; Training camps

Sept 28: Jungle training camps will be conducted by a military camp at Mahabaleshwar and Matheran for high school students during the Diwali vacations. The camp will train students in horse-riding, rifle-shooting and commando-brigade.

Inauguration

Eminent scientist Prof Yashpal will inaugurate the 40th annual technical convention on 8220;Internet and the Road Ahead8221; at Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium on September 30. The convention has been organised by the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, a society for the promotion of electronics, telecommunications and infotech in India.

Award

Prof Ram Joshi, veteran educationist and former vice-chancellor of the Mumbai University, has been selected for the Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar8217; award for his outstanding contributions to educational activities in Maharashtra. The award comprises a cash prize of one lakh rupees and a scroll of honour instituted by Chaturang Pratishthan.8217;