By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: SJVN has been conferred with the prestigious IPPAI Power Awards-2018 under the Category of “Best Hydro Power Generator” during 19th Independent Power Producers Association of India (IPPAI) Retreat 2018 at Karnataka. The award presented by Dr. Pramod Deo, Former Chairperson, CERC was received by Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director along with R.K. Bansal, Director (Electrical). Speaking on the occasion,Nand Lal Sharma said that 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station and 412 MW Rampur Hydro Power Station comprise the biggest Hydro…
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Tribute to 26/11 heroes Initiative by Atharva foundation and Mumbai port trust for 26/11 heroes
Mumbai : An initiative by Atharva Foundation and Mumbai Port Trust has organized a tribute for the heroes of 26/11 Mumbai attack at Domestic Cruise Terminal, Mumbai on 26th November 2018.The event is attended by Shri. Sunil Rane (Chairman Atharva Foundation) , Mrs. Varsha Rane (Vice President Atharva Foundation) Shri Dattaji Rane, Shri. Sanjay Bhatia (Chairman BPT), Major General Raj Sinha (VSM), Col.R.S.Chavan, Col. P.K. Kapoor (Rtd), Col.N. Shouche (Rtd), Col. Sudhir Raje (Rtd), Mrs.Vimla Bisht (W/O of Hav.Gajendra Singh Bisht), Mrs. Jayshree Bhadoria and Munimsingh Bhadoria (Parent of L/N Gopalsingh Bhadoria) 10 years…
Read MoreTwo Festivals, One Mood: Jagadhatri and Kartik Puja Part-2
By : Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group Kartik Puja, a festival celebrated at the same time as Jagadhatri Puja in Bengal Kartik, son of lord Shiva and Parvati is worshipped in the Hindu month of Kartik in Bengal. He is believed to be the God of Fertility. Handsome in appearance, Kartik is worshipped by those desirous to beget a son. On Receiving The Gift Of Kartik A traditional custom, though bizarre is to stealthily leave an idol of Kartik at the doorstep of a childless couple as kartik is believed to…
Read MorePotassium Series: Part 3
By: Dr. Ameya Tripathi, Asstt. Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: In our previous series we have discussed about potassium’s role and its dietary requirements. While deficiency of potassium causes various disorders, excess of potassium is also dangerous. The excess of potassium compared to optimum level, in our body is termed as “hyperkalemia”. What is hyperkalemia? When the level of potassium in body exceeds 5 mmol/ L in blood serum then the condition is known as hyperkalemia. Potassium level higher than 5.5 mmol/L is critically high, and a potassium level over 6 mmol/L can be…
Read MoreExcellence With G.O.P.T.A.© Series: Part 2
By: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Group Identify, how much time do you effectively have other than sleep and daily chores KOLKATA: We all know that some time usage is out of our control and we have to perform some tasks, whether we like them or not. Sleep, daily chores and commutation time to school or workplace eat a major chunk of our time; though good news is that even these areas can be organised in a better manner to save your time. When you start planning your time,…
Read MoreMoney Series: Part 37
By: Tarun Prakash Srivastava, Sr. Executive Editor-ICN Group You can make your financial map according to your circumstances and interests, but for success, marking financial goals and achieving them are extremely important. While studying this episode, there may be some questions raised in your mind. There are some such questions in my mind from the very beginning also, and I find it necessary to present the answers to those questions for you. Let’s also meet those questions here: Tax obligation is not shown in the presentation: It is true that whenever…
Read MoreGovernment of Himachal Pradesh Allocates 780 MW Jangi–Thopan-Powari Hydro Electric Project to SJVN
By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: Government of Himachal Pradesh has allocated the 780 MW Jangi-Thopan- Powari Hydro Electric Project in District Kinnaur to public sector SJVN Limited. In the letter of allotment issued by the Directorate of Energy, Government of Himachal Pradesh, the allotment of project is on Build, Own, Operate & Transfer (BOOT) basis for a period of 70 years. Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director thanked Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur and State Government for reposing confidence in SJVN. He assured that,…
Read MoreTwo Festivals, One Mood: Jagadhatri and Kartik Puja Part-1
By : Barnali Bose, Editor-ICN Group “In twelve calendar months, Bengalis celebrate thirteen festivals”, is an adage, one often hears being quoted in Bengal and perhaps rightly so. In actual fact, it is, I think, rather an understatement, as not only does one festival follow another in the state, but festivals sometimes overlap one another. To endorse this observation of mine, I would like to mention that the dates of Jagadhatri Puja and Kartik Puja often coincide with each other. This year Kartik Puja was held on November 17, the…
Read MoreIMAUPCON-2018: 83rd Conference Of IMA UP Organized At City Of Tahjeeb, Lucknow
By: Dr. Pranjal Agarwal, Associate Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: 83rd Conference of Uttar Pradesh state branch of Indian Medical Association was held on Saturday, 24th November 2018 at Hotel Fortune Park BBD, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow. The first day of this conference included a whole day sciences programme for the doctors of the state.The chief guest on this occasion was Brijesh Pathak,Law Minister Government of UP. Topics of management of Head injury was taken by Dr. Ashok Nirala. He said that road traffic accidents is the most common cause of head injury,…
Read MoreNOW ONE DOESN’T NEED TO CARRY ALONG ORIGINAL RC AND TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS
By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: Henceforth you will not be required to carry your vehicle papers in original along while driving out. Often people come across problems when their vehicle papers viz. Registration Certificate, Driving licence, Insurance Certificate and Pollution Certificate etc are either stolen or misplaced or lost in transit. Problems are also encountered when traffic police officers insist on showing original certificates. As a great relief to the vehicle owners, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India has issued a Communication No. RT…
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