Surat beat

Postal services
Senior Superintendent of Post offices Surat Division Dabhi, speaking at a discussion on Postal services8217; organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed the need for opening more post offices in residential and industrial areas. A number of postal officials and SGCCI office-bearers attended the discussion held on Thursday.

Amar Van n Dr C H Rana, Vice-Chancellor of Gujarat Agriculture University, Waghai, advocated the need to set up an 8220;Amar Shahid Van8221; in the Dangs. He also advised Dangs8217;s farmers to adopt scientific methods of farming. Planting saplings at the agriculture department Kendra, Rana expressed satisfaction over the department8217;s efforts in this direction.

Rotarian visits
Dr Ashok Abhyankar, who has been appointed Rotary District 3060 governor for the year 2000-2001, visited the city on Saturday. Member of a number of national and international associations, Dr Abhyankar spoke on 8220;Service above self8221;. A number of Rotarians attended the talk held at Samruddhi on Saturday night.