Phoolchaab to launch Surat edition today"Phoolchaab", a popular Gujarati daily of Saurashtra region is launching its Surat edition from Friday. Union Textiles Minister Kashiram Rana and State Legislative Assembly speaker Dhiru Shah will be present for the function, to be held at Swaminarayan Gurukul, Ved Road at 4:30 pm. A number of eminent persons from the city will also be present for the function, which will be presided over Shah, a statement said.ExhibitionThe Surat unit of the Indian Medical Association has organised a one-day seminar-cum-exhibition on `Career Orientation, Planning and Guidance' on January 24 at the IMA Hall beside I P Mission High School, Muglisara. While the exhibition will be held between 11 am and 5 pm, the seminar will commence at 3 pm. Dr Tony Nicholas, president of the IMA city unit said those studying in class X and above, teachers and parents can participate in the seminar and exhibition.Financial aidAs part of the 20-point financial development programme launched by the state government recently, persons from the Mandvi taluka of the district have been asked to avail financial assistance of Rs 5.70 lakhs for purchase of PVC pipes for agricultural purpose as well as Rs 2.75 for the purchase of cows. The schemes are open for tribals of the region.Homage paidVadodara: The fire services professional of Vadodara paid homage to late Sukumar Ghosh, former director, National Fire Service College, Nagpur, who died on January 4. A release said here on Wednesday that a condolence meeting was held in the city recently.ApplicationsThe social defence department of the district has invited applications from handicapped persons interested in getting laminated identity cards.
