OFBJP Global Meet-2014 on Monday

Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 2:16 PM
A special event by BJP on 6 Jan--S S Grewal
Chandigarh, 5 January 2014: (Rector Kathuria//The Spis News):

Host Vijay jolly Delhi and Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal Pb.

BJP party is hosting NRI Sammelan by Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) for the first time, organizing “OFBJP Global Meet - 2014” on Monday 6th Jan 2014 from 10.30 AM to 6.00 PM at BJP Central Office Auditorium, 11 Ashok Road, New Delhi. In a press statement here today, National BJP Leader Advocate, Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal said that all preparations have been completed for this mega event by Vijay Jolly National Convenor, Dr. Rajni Sarin, Amit Thaker Co-Convenor and Raj K Purohit Coordinator Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) and their whole team with a view to resolve the grievances of Indian Diaspora. Grewal stated that the Registration will be started at 9.30 AM and onwards ant the first session will be Conducted by Shri. Amit Thakar Co-Convenor. He said that at from 10: 30 AM to 11:15 AM Inaugural address by our BJP Hon'ble National President Shri Rajnath Singh ji. He said that from 11: 15 AM to 11: 35 AM Speech by Honored Guest Shri. Mahendra Chaudhary (Former Prime Minister of Fiji) & Honouring Lord Raj Loomba, CBE (Chairman Loomba Foudantion, United Kingdom ). Grewal stated that in Second session 11: 45 PM to 12: 00 PM the OFBJP Video Film "Bhajpa Ke Sadhe Kadam" Shall be Screened at that time. He said that from 12: 00 PM to 01: 00 PM session will be Conducted by Dr. Rajni Sarin, Co-Convenor "Introduction by OFBJP units" In the Presence of Hon'ble Shri Rajnath Singh & Hon'ble Shri Ram Lal ji National General Secretary Organisation. He said that the Lunch will be at 01.00 PM to 02: 00PM. Grewal stated that the third Session will be Conduct by Shri. Vijay Mehta OFBJP Central Committee Member on Indian Foreign Policy & its Directions. He said that from 02: 00 PM to 02: 30 PM Shri Jaswant Singh Senior Member of Parliament will adress the house. He stated that the fourth Session will be Conduct by Shri. Manjeet Lochav,  OFBJP Central Committee Member on India's Economic Policy. Grewal stated that at 02: 30 PM to 03.00 PM Hon'ble Shri. Arun Jaitiey Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha will Launch Global OFBJP Website compiled by Ritu Rathore. He said that the Cultural session will be Conducted by Shri Gajendra Solanki, Eminent Indian Poet. In this session Special Guest of Honor will be Shri. Venkaiyah Naidu Senior BJP Leader and will release Compilation of Veer-Ras Poem CD. He stated that the fifth joint session from 04: 00 PM to 04: 15 PM will be Conduct by Dr. Abhilasha Sharma OFBJP Central Committee Member. 

In this session the Role of Good Governance will be adress by Hon'ble Shri Nitin Gadkari Former National President BJP. Grewal stated that from 04: 20 PM to 04: 35 PM session will be Conduct by Shri. Bhupendra Kansal OFBJP Central Committee Member . He said in this session Hon'ble Shri Ram Lal ji BJP National General Secretary Organisation adress on BJP & its Ideological Commitments. He said that the Closing Session will be Conduct by Shri. Raj K Purohit, OFBJP Coordinator. He said that from 05: 15 PMto 05: 30 PM Video address by Shri. Narendra Modi, BJP PM Nominee and from 05: 30 PM to 06: 00 PM the Valedictory Address by Hon'ble Shri L.K. Advani ji Senior Leader of BJP. Grewal said that from the OFBJP dinner reception will also at 6th Jan 2014 from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm at Russian Center of Science & Culture, 24 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-1. He said that large number of NRI's will attend our BJP Party's NRI Sammelan from the world.

A hale and hearty welcome to the new entrants

Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM
A colorful Teej event at MTSM college Ldh

Ludhiana: 8 August 2013: (Rector kathuria): Teej Festival cum Fresher’s Party was celebrated at Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women, Ludhiana to present an authentic Punjabi Culture with the blends of modern hues. The whole atmosphere was filled with gaiety when college girls dressed in elegant traditional as well as western attires staged their dance performances, skit, folk songs and modeling.
       College Principal, Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kaur Chawla gave a hale and hearty welcome to the new entrants and also focused on the significance of Teej Festival in Modern Era.
        Arshdeep Kaur was crowned ‘Teeyan di Rani’, Harmandeep Kaur and Navdeep Kaur were titled Miss Punjaban and Miss Majajjan respectively.  Ashwarya was crowned as Miss Fresher Shifali & Harpreet Kaur as first & second runners up respectively. Sukhpreet Kaur got the title of Miss Diva whereas Garima was declared Miss Crowning Glory. The tag of Miss Beautiful smile went to Gurleen Kaur.Various competitions like traditional style of pleating hair, Beautiful Pranda, Ethnic jewelry, Mehndi Application, Beautiful Bangles and were held and the winners were given prizes. S. Swarn Singh Ji (President, College Managing Committee) and S. Kawalinder Singh Ji (Secratery, College Managing Committee) graced the occasion and stressed on the need for maintaining our rich Heritage and culture in the Modern times.
        College Principal, Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kaur Chawla stressed on the need of being aware of our elementary traditions and values. The celebration was culminated by adding another leaf in the book of unforgettable memories of the college.

Teej Festival cum Fresher’s Party was celebrated

Save Punjabi as Subject of Study in the Colleges of Delhi

Remembering Sahir Ludhianvi

An Afghan Uniform Police

No to insecure and hostile work environment

Enjoy the freedom but

‘Abhinandan Granth’ on renowned journalist Anand

Released by the Punjabi Sahit Akademi

Dr Rajnish Bahadur 

LUDHIANA,March 4,2013:(Rector Kathuria):An ‘Abhinandan Granth’ on renowned literateur, journalist, public figure and a thinker, S. Jagjit Singh Anand was released by the Punjabi Sahit Akademi(PSA), Ludhiana today. The first copy of the treatise was presented by the PSA President Gurbhajan Singh Gill and others including the NRI from America S. Roop Singh Roopa, PSA Senior Vice President, Dr Anup Singh Batala, Secretary Dr Gulzar Singh Pandher, Surinder Kailley, Members Er Janmeja Johl, Sukhdev Singh Premi and Manjinder Singh Dhanoa. S. Anand could not reach the PSA function to receive the publication, due to his indisposition. 
Dr Rajnish Bahadur Singh, the editor of the treatise, Mrs Urmila Anand wife of S. Anand, The Trustee of Nawan Zamana paper Jass Mand and S. Sukeerat Anand, son of S. Anand were also present. 

The function was presided over by Dr S.S.Johl, Chancellor of the Central University of Punjab, while the Mayor of City of Ludhiana, S. H.S. Gohlwarhia, was the Guest of Honour. S. Roop Singh Roopa, Gurbhajan Gill and Gulzar Pandher were prominent among others who were present on the occasion. 
‘The factual information comprised in the treatise throws light on the multifarious aspects of the personality of S. Anand’, said Gurbhajan Gill, adding that the future generations would derive inspiration from the life and works of S. Anand. He declared that an Award in the name of S. Jagjit Singh Anand will be given every year by the PSA for which S. Roop Singh Roopa has provided sponsorship.Mr.Gohlwarhia and Dr Johl described S. Anand as a Yugpursh who always stood boldly for the righteous cause. Dr Sukhdev Singh Sirsa highlighted the nation-wide stature of S. Anand saying that he impressed people with his straightforwardness and bold voice even in the difficult times. 
S. Rajneesh Bahadur Singh said that he felt honoured in writing the Treatise that he said provided him opportunity to know the great personality, S. Jagjit Singh Anand. (photos by Rector Kathuria)

The 8th National Stroke Conference Concluded

Delegates also attended from the SAARC countries 

                                                                                                                               Photos by Rector Kathuria

Ludhiana, 3rd March, 2013: (Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria) The 8th National Conference of Indian Stroke Association organised by the department of Neurology, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana concluded today. There were 300 delegates who attended the conference from all over India including 18 International faculty members. Delegates also attended from the SAARC countries like Bangladesh. Yesterday there was a banquet for the delegates at the The Grand Pearl Resort. Mr RandhirKanwal the famous Ghazal singer entertained the guests. The medical students also displayed their artistic talent with a Bhangra dance.

Dr Jeyaraj D Pandian, Professor and Head of Neurology at CMC Ludhiana, the organising Secretary mentioned that all the major advances in stroke diagnosis and treatments were discussed in the conference. On the last day a special session on research in stroke was held and delegates from across the world discussed about the on-going important stroke trials and projects. A Skills workshop on the use of Botulinum toxin injection in treating stiffness of arms and legs following stroke was also held on the last day.
Dr Pandian said that for the first time a separate stroke rehabilitation skills workshop was held as a parallel meeting in CMC auditorium as part of the National stroke conference. More than 150 delegates attended this workshop which was organised by Dr Santosh Mathangi. One of the main highlights of the conference was the Teaching course on stroke which was held on Day 1 for MBBS students as a separate event at CMC. Medical students from three colleges in Punjab participated in this course.Dr Pandian stated that overall the conference had a major impact on the local doctors, neurologists, neurosurgeons, undergraduate medical students, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and allied health trainees from across the country. This would improve the care and treatment of stroke patients.

8th National Stroke Conference

Stroke is the second commonest cause of death

Inaugurated by Health and Family Welfare Minister of Punjab Madan Mohan Mittal

Formal inauguration by Shama Raushan by Health Minister M M Mittal      (Photo: Rector Kathuria)

Dr A.G. Thomas (Photo: Rector Kathuria)

Ludhiana, 1st March, 2013(Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria):The department of Neurology at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana is organising the 8th National Stroke Conference of Indian Stroke Association from March 1st to 3rd in Hotel Park Plaza. The honourable Health and Family Welfare Minister of Government of Punjab Shri.Madan Mohan Mittal was the Chief Guest for the Inauguration of the conference. In his inaugural address the Health Minister stated that stroke is the second commonest cause of death and fourth leading cause of disability worldwide.In India 1.44 to 1.64 million cases of new acute strokes occur every year and 12% of strokes occur in the population aged below 40 years.  In India 40-50% of stroke patients are left with permanent disability. From the on-going Indian Council of Medical Research funded stroke survey conducted by CMC, in Ludhiana city the incidence rate i.e. number of new cases every year is 162 per 1,00,000 population. There is an enormous need to improve the stroke care in our country and in Punjab. ShriMadan Mohan Mittal also released the Stroke Solidarity String which is an Indigo colored string as a symbol of stroke support and awareness across the world.

Dr Abraham G Thomas, Director of CMC Ludhiana appreciated the efforts of the department of Neurology in bringing the conference to the city of Ludhiana. He also mentioned that Ludhiana city and Punjab has a very high number of stroke patients. CMC has a comprehensive stroke program to cater to the needs of the patients.
Dr Jeyaraj D Pandian the Organizing Secretary mentioned that today experts from India and overseas talked about how to diagnose and treat stroke patients as quick as possible in the ABC of stroke session. In the noon stroke experts discussed about acute stroke treatment with emphasis on thrombolysis.

Dr MR Sivakumar, President of Indian Stroke Association (ISA) mentioned about the various activities of ISA in improving the stroke care and awareness in the country. Dr Natan Bornstein (Vice-President, World Stroke Organisation), Dr Richard Lindley (President, Stroke Society of Australasia) and Dr Craig Anderson (President Elect, Asia Pacific Stroke Organisation) stated the importance of improving care of stroke patients in low and middle income countries like India. 

Dr Manoj K Sobti, member Punjab Medical Council and President, Indian Medical Association, Punjab explained the role of Punjab Medical Council in improving continuing medical education the State. Dr Yashpal Singh gave the vote of thanks. 
The conference will continue till Sunday March 3rd.

World Stroke Campaign

Annual convocation of CMC

The Gift of life 21 years later

Therapist uses art to help troops heal

Daughter Delight

Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 10:31 PM//12/20/2012 10:55 AM CST
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Richard Winstead hugs his daughter during a homecoming celebration on Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan, Nov. 17, 2012. Winstead is assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 141, which completed a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington.
(USA Dod) Daughter Delight

CMC organized another event for patien

A Free Medical & Dental Health Check-up Camp
Ludhiana, 8th July, 2012: (Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria) 

A  Comprehensive Free Medical Health Check-up Camp was organized at Sirish Hospital/CMC City Center,(B-XX 1140, Krishna Nagar, Ghumar Mandi), Ludhiana on Sunday, 08th July.  

Specialist Doctors from Christian Medical College and Hospital examined medical and surgical patients; for Skin, Pediatrics (Child Specialist), Ob/Gyn (Problems of ladies), Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist), Dentist (Problems of Teeth), Ear, Nose and Throat, Orthopedics (Bones and Joints),etc.
The team of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff examined about 300 patients in the camp. This is the first time CMC Hospital has organized a free camp at Sirish Hospital.
Mr Gurprit Bassi (Gogi), Municipal Councilor, Chief Guest for the occasion, inaugurated the camp by cutting the ribbon. He lauded the efforts of CMC and Sirish Hospital for extending free medical check-up service to the community. He wished success for the camp and opined that such medical camps should be held more frequently. The camp was dedicated with a prayer by Rev Rogers.

Dr Sirish Chandra and Dr Baljinder Kaur expressed their gratitude to CMC Doctors for conducting this camp and for providing expert consultation for the patients.

Dr.A.G.Thomas, Director CMC, mentioned this camp is part of the commitment of CMC to serve the community by providing expert health care.

Also present on the occasion were: Dr Kim Mammen, Dr S C Khosla, Dr Vijay Obed, Mr Ashley Isaih. 

Inauguration of the Sapporo Snow Festival

The Union Tourism Minister, Shri Subodh Kant Sahai addressing at the inauguration of the Sapporo Snow Festival, at Sapporo, Japan on February 06, 2012. {PIB photo}06-February-2012

Greeting a guest

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta greets a guest at a Martin Luther King Jr. observance in the Pentagon auditorium Jan. 26, 2012. Keynote speaker the Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles, a civil rights activist, knew King and witnessed his assassination. (Department of Defense photo By Glenn Fawcett/Released)

DP Maur has a glorious record of serving the people

Sanjha Morcha wants to establish rule of law-Dr.  Dyal

SANJHA MORCHA candidate of Communist Party of India (CPI) Com Dharam Pal Maur filed his nomination papers today for the Ludhiana West constituency.He was accompanied by S.Jagjit Singh Ghungrana – General Secretary PPP, Com Naval Chhiber– Advocate, Former President  Bar Association Ludhiana, Sh.Rajesh Gandhi–Member PPP State General Council, Dr Pawan Garg, S.Manjit Mehram. On the occasion a rally was organized which was addressed by Dr.Joginder Dyal – Member Central Executive Committee CPI, Com Kartar Singh Bowani – Distt. Secretary CPI, Com Sukhminder Sekhon–Distt. Secretary CPI(M), Dr Arun Mitra–Former President IMA Ludhiana and Com Ramesh Rattan – City Secretary CPI.

Dharam Pal Maur has a glorious record of serving the people of the area. He remained President of the PAU Employees Union continuously for 12 years by winning 6 bi-annual elections in a row from 1995 to 2007. He is presently General Secretary of the Joint Council of Trade Unions which comprises of 17 unions/associations of Ludhiana including bank employees, hospitals, construction workers, government employees, PAU, school teachers, Class IV employees, roadways and railways employees. Besides he is also involved in various social activities like promotion of healthy environment, traffic management, uplift of the lower economic strata through basic education.

Dr Dyal in his address said that the agenda of the Sanjha Morcha including of PPP, CPI, CPI (M) and Akali Dal Longowal is to establish rule of law and to take Punjab out of the serious debt of Rs.138000 crore as a result of wrong policies of the alternate congress and Akali-BJP governments. The people this time have a choice in the form of SANJHA MORCHA. The Morcha started its election campaign from the Jallianwala Bagh with a promise to meet the aspirations of the people.

The Morcha will fill all the vacant posts in government/semi government departments on regular basis and not on contract basis. Unemployment allowance of Rs.2000/- per month will be paid to the unemployed. Quality Education and health care to all will be  the priority. Small scale industry will be given preferential treatment for its development. Taxes on the raw material from other states will be reduced to the benefit of small scale industry. Tax collection system will be made easy and taxes will be reduced. Special schemes will be made for small shopkeepers and vendors. Special attention through budgetary will be given for development of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary Sciences University (GADVASU) for solving their financial crunch. The policemen engaged in serving the VIPs to be taken off to serve the common people. To ensure safe working conditions for women in form of working women hostel, crèches and stringent laws against those indulging in nefarious activities against the women. Morcha will pay special attention to the promotion of healthy environment in the state. Special schemes will be made to care for the elderly and widows & widowers. To promote healthy cultural values. Effective steps to be taken to promote tourism in Punjab.

Dharam Pal Maur in his addressed assured the electorate of his service at all the times. His priorities for the area would be to sort out traffic problem in Ludhiana with special attention to the needs of pedestrians, cycle & rickshaw riders. Housing would be made affordable and special housing colonies will be developed for the low income group. Proper remuneration to the workers in various sectors. Proper facilities to be provided to the Safai  Karamcharis and sewer men.

20th Annual conference on Sunday

Islamic Circle Of Japan
Masjid Dar Al-Arqam, 1-9-12, Higashi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0025
Tel. 03-3871-6061     Fax. 03-3871-6062 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam

السلام عليكم ورحمة اللله و بركاته
Hope and praying for you and your loved ones to be with your best of health and Iman.
We are pleased to inform you that Islamic Circle of Japan is organizing the 20th Annual conference on Sunday (January 8, 2012) in Babul Islam Masjid (237-1, Hitotonoya, Oyama-shi,Tochigi Ken.Tel:0285-231-231 ).

The conference will start at 10.30 a.m Inshallah. Various lectures and other programs will be held in Urdu, English and Japanese languages. Separate arrangements have been made for ladies and children. Please find in the attachment details of program.
We would also like to inform your good self that renowned Da’ia from Pakistan Mr. Rashid Naseem will be attending the above conference as chief Guest. Mr. Rashid Naseem is attached to Islamic Research Academy Pakistan and is actively involved in Da'wah work. He has visited various countries in connection with Da'wah programs and is the author of two books and many articles on Islam.

We cordially invite you to attend this conference with family. Your presence will be a source of encouragement to all of us.
Kindly confirm your participation to Br. Khurram Tehseen (mobile tel. 090-3500-9609) can be reached in this matter any time, or you can leave your reply on this mail address.
May Allah give you Ajr for your efforts towards the Da'wah work in Japan.
Thanks and regards,
 Abdullah Abdul Majeed
Islamic Circle Of Japan

In this struggle, who will stand with us ?

OPEN INVITATION

Public Convention

on

SAVE DEMOCARCY

Desh Bachao – Desh Banao

June 27th, Monday / Constitution Club, Rafi Marg, New Delhi / 2 – 7 pm

Forbesganj, Bihar, Six dead; Bhatta Parsaul, Uttar Pradesh Four dead; Dhanbad, Jharkhand, Four dead; Jaitapur, Maharashtra, One dead; Kakkarapalli, Andhra Pradesh, Two dead; Sompeta, Andhra Pradesh, Two dead; Narayanpatna, Orissa, Two dead; Mudigonda, Andhra Pradesh, Eight dead; Nandigram, West Bengal, Eleven dead; Kalinganagar, Orissa, Twelve dead and the list goes on. These farmers, adivasis, dalits and working class of Bharat have sacrificed their life on the altar of development, while trying to defend the piece of mother earth to which they belong and eek their livelihood.

Even as we invite you to join us in this endeavour, communities across the country are struggling in Jagatsinghpur, Orissa against POSCO; Golibar, Mumbai against Shivalik; Raigarh, Chattisgarh against Jindals; Mundra, Gujarat and Chausra, MP against Adani; Kalinganagar Orissa against Tata and thousand other places. The struggle against Reliance, Jindal, Tata, Adani, Jaypee, Mittals, etc. and the collaborating State power is not only to protect their livelihood but central to this is defending the basic tenets of our democracy. The overall struggle is for deepening of democracy in the country – to establish the rule of law, to ensure right to life and livelihood with dignity, to ensure democratic control over natural resources – jal, jangal, jameen and Khaniz (land, water, forest and minerals).

Every year on June 25-26^th we remember this period as the darkest period in Indian history for democracy but at the same time we also remember the dream of 'total revolution' – Sampoorn Kranti. The dream remains unfulfilled and our struggles continue to challenge the systemic corruption, oppression and exploitation. We emerge victorius at times and at times feel defeated but never at any time the dream for a just society with dignity, freedom, justice seems unreachable and we continue to struggle. The social and political churning witnessed at this moment in the country is encouraging. In a political context where the questions of working class and poorest of the poor assumes prime importance we would like to invite you to this convention to ponder over some of these questions.

• Where is our collective struggle heading ? The million mutinies blooming in the country today, what is the significance of it ? Are we winning again ?
• In the wake of seemingly increasingly oppressive power of State and Corporations, are collective struggles of dalits, adivasis, women, the displaced, workers, farmers etc. in a condition for a long sustained struggle ahead which will shake the inner walls of the capitalism and the establishment ?
• In this struggle, who will stand with us ? Is the middle class, the intelligentsia willing to participate and stand by the side of the struggle against exploitation, oppression and inequality ? Are they willing to be a part of this process towards developing a planetary vision and secure justice and dignity for everyone ?
• Can the exploited and the distressed become the spearheads (leaders) of an independent, strong, sharp and people-oriented politics when the elected representatives of today's political set up turn out to be insensitive and devoid of all moral and ethical values ? Can such a leadership create a space for itself in the present set up, can it be a respectable entity in the current set up?
• Can a national and international structure based on the principles of non-violence, sister-brotherhood, equality, sustainability and justice be born from such a leadership, which will reject imperialism in toto? Depending upon the sovereignty of its people, space and resources can we create a nation which includes plural and diverse nationalities within itself ?

This Public Convention is an attempt to once again allow all of us to join the dots that link our struggles against deeply entrenched structures of oppression and corruption in our society with a view towards total revolution. We are trying to collectively seek answers to these questions. We met on May 8 in Delhi and will meet again in Wardha, Maharashtra on July 3^rd to keep the conversations going. We do hope you will be able to join us !

Medha Patkar - NAPM; Swami Agnivesh – Bandhua Mukti Morcha; Ram Dheeraj, Sarv Seva Sangh; Ashok Chaudhary – NFFPFW; Ajit Jha – Lok Rajniti Manch; Gautam Bandopadhyay – Sangharsh; Rakesh Rafiq – Yuva Bharat

For details contact : Madhuresh Kumar, NAPM 9818905316

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6/6, Jangpura B, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110014
Phone : 011 26241167 / 24354737 Mobile : 09818905316

E-mail: napmindia@gmail.com | napm@napm-india.org
Web : www.napm-india.org

Jashn-e-Faiz

Jashn-e-Faiz: A Citizens’ Event: PLEASE PRE-REGISTER at http://cfdpk.org/ (one registration per person).

Please join us in commemorating Faiz Ahmed Faiz, the sub-continent’s renowned progressive poet, a voice for the downtrodden, and the conscience of a nation. A day-long cultural mega family event (11am – midnight), at the CDGK (KMC) Sports Complex, Kashmir Road, Karachi on Sunday April 17, 2011. Organised by Citizens for Democracy (CFD) in collaboration with Faiz Centenary Committee.

The event, pegged on Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s birth centenary year, aims to acknowledge the multiple voices in Pakistani society and commemorate Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s democratic values. It will provide a platform to citizens, poets, visual artists and performing artists. The event also aims to reclaim public space, and assert the stand of Pakistani citizens against extremist forces that are attempting to eradicate our constitutional rights.

There will be a nominal registration fee (Rs 20/- only) per person.
An event full of fun for the entire family - with something for everyone, whether you’re 8 or 80!

Music: Performances by leading artistes (confirmed so far: Jawad Ahmed, Strings, Ali Azmat, Shehzad Roy, Fusion, Laal)
Mushaira * Theatre * Folk Music * Talks and Seminars * Speakers’ Corner * Contests * Art and Photography Exhibition * Handicraft and Organisations' Stalls * Children’s Play Area * Food Court * Medical Camps * and much more..

Time : Sunday, April 17 · 11:00am - 11:00pm

Location: CDGK (formerly KMC) Sports Complex, Kashmir Road, Karachi:

Created by : Citizens for Democracy, Pakistan, Beena Sarwar, Noman Quadri 
* For security reasons entry to the event will only be allowed to those who have pre-registered with CFD and can present CNICs and/or acceptable proof of identification. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER AT: http://www.cfdpk.org/

More details and schedule will be posted soon!
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Citizens for Democracy (CFD) is an alliance of over eighty progressive and liberal organizations and several hundred individuals from across the country; united to work for promotion of civil and democratic principles and values in Pakistan.

When Politicians Control TV What Happens To Journalism?

Kanwar Sandhu

 Aniruddha Bahal

The Foundation for Media Professionals is pleased to invite you to a debate on 'When Politicians Control Television What Happens To Journalism?' TV news channels are being set up by people (politicians, builders) who have little interest in news itself. They seek to misinform, not inform. Their aim is to influence policy and politics for personal gain. As non-serious players, they are wrecking the economics of the industry, and driving out legitimate businesses. Shoud there be entry barriers? What safeguards should be taken against use of unaccounted cash? Do we need a regulator like UK's Offcom? Can viewers take informed decisions based on a cacophony of partisan views?
Event is created by Aniruddha Bahal. it's date and time is  Friday, April 8 2011 from 10:30am to 1:30pm at Main Auditorium, India International Centre, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi

Jayant Mammen Mathew

The speakers are-

Vanita Kohli-Khandekar, Author of 'The Indian Media Business,' and media columnist in the Business Standard

Kanwar Sandhu, Founder and Managing Editor, Day & Night News, Chandigarh (Sandhu was former editor, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh and former resident editor, Indian Express, Chandigarh edition).

Sanjay Salil, Founder and Managing Director, MediaGuru (this is an organization that has set up the following TV channels: Channel 7 (now IBN 7), Sakshi TV, Manorama TV, News 24 (of Congress MP Rajiv Shukla), Newslive (Assam's leading channel), among others.

Jayant Mammen Mathew, Dy MD of Manorama Group (Kerala)

Shashi Menon (Founder of Asianet (now owned by Star TV), and currently head of Asian School of Journalism, Chennai)

Vivain Fernandes, Editor, Special Features, CNBC-TV18 will moderate the discussion.

Please join us for lunch after the debate

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Lahore will also remember Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh was an Indian freedom fighter, considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. He is often referred to as Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

Bhagat Singh was known for his appreciation of martyrdom. His mentor as a young boy was Kartar Singh Sarabha. Singh is himself considered a martyr for acting to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, also considered a martyr. In the leaflet he threw in the Central Assembly on 9 April 1929, he stated that It is easy to kill individuals but you cannot kill the ideas. Great empires crumbled while the ideas survived. 
This Announcement came from Diep Saeda. a known revolutionary in Pakistan. Programme devoted to S. Bhagat Singh will be held at 

Shadman Market Chowk Lahore Pakistan on Wednesday, March 23 · 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Please teel your friends about this event. : Rector Kathuria

Remembering Baagdi Ji

A programme is being organised in the memory of Bagdiji,ex chairperson of M.P. PUCL on 13th March 2011 in Indore. Medha Patkar and Sudha Bharadwaj will be addressing the meeting on the issue of Democracy and Law.

The programme will be held at Golden Jubilee Auditorium hall, SGSITS Engg. College Campus, Indore at 5.30 pm. An invitaion in hindi is also attached.Please click on image to  view the invitation in bigger size. For more detail you may contact: 

09893192740 (Vineet), 

09827021000 (Pramod), 

09424577474 (Ashok)

National Consultation on PESA Act

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Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti cordially invites you participate in a two-day consultation on PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act) on March 2 and 3, 2011 at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat New Delhi.  We would be greatly   honoured if you accept it.
The core objectives of this consultation are to build understanding about PESA among activists, groups and organisations working in adivasi areas and to integrate demand for implementation of PESA into campaigns and networks on other issues such as FRA. We intend to support these processes across various fora at regional and local levels and to contribute towards building a momentum among various groups for its proper implementation.
We believe that addressing issues and resolving problems related with governance in adivasi areas hold key to solving problems of exploitation, alienation, underdevelopment and extremism. Effective implementation of PESA is an important step in that direction. 
There would be around 40 participants ranging from experts on PESA to activists/groups working on adivasi issues from various states.  A copy of the schedule of the programme is enclosed.
We do hope you will accept our invitation as we all hope to learn a lot from you.Programme is as under :
             National Consultation on PESA Act and its Implementation

(Organised by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi and National Centre for Advocacy Studies, Pune)

Date: March 2-3, 2011

Venue: Tagore Hall, Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi

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Programme Schedule

                                                  

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.       Inaugural Session              

                                                

10.00 a.m.-10.45 a.m.  :           Welcome Address            Dr.Manimala, Director, GSDS

                                                                                                Ms.Sehjo Singh, ED, NCAS

           

10.45 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.:         Inauguration and                Shri B.D.Sharma

                                                    Keynote Address                    

11.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon          Tea Break

12.00 noon – 2.00 p.m.             Session I

                                                Meaning and Importance of PESA, Current Scenario

                                                Chair                                     Shri B.D.Sharma

12.00 a.m. to 12.15 a.m.:    Framework of Discussion   Shri Sandeep Patnayak, NCAS

12.15 p.m.-10.00 p.m.                                                         Shri Anil Garg             

12.45 p.m.-1.15 p.m.                                                         Open Discussion

1.15 p.m.-1.30 p.m.                 Remarks:          Smt.Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, VC,GSDS                               

                                                                                               

1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.                      Lunch Break

2.30 p.m.- 5.30 p.m.                            Session II

                                                            Implementation of PESA – Problems and Prospects

                                                           Chair          Sehjo Singh, ED NCAS

2.30 p.m.-2.45 p.m.                             Mehdi Lal, Chhatisgarh

2.45 pm -3.00 p.m                               Shri Kumar Chandra Mardi, Jharkhand

3.00pm – 3.15 p.m                              Shri Sheerath, BIRSA, Jharkhand

3.15 p.m.-3.30 p.m.                             Shri Akshya Pani, Adivasi Kranti Sanghtan, Odisha

3.30 p.m.-3.45 p.m.                             Shri Trinadh Rao, Laya, Andhra Pradesh

3.45 p.m.-4.00 p.m.                             Tea Break

4.00 p.m.-4.15 p.m.                             Shri Maagan Kalej, KMCS, Ms. Rajakali, EP  MP

4.15 p.m.-4.30 p.m.                             Ms. Roma, Mahila Mazdoor Kisan   , UP                                                             

4.30 p.m.-5.00 p.m.                             Discussion                     

5.00 p.m.-5.30 p.m.                             Tea Break

Thursday, March 3, 2011

9.30 a.m.-10.00 a.m.                           Tea

10.00 a.m.-12.00 noon                        Session III

                                                            Implementation of PESA in the true spirit of the Act

                                                             Chair             

10.00 a.m. -10.30 a.m.             Shri K B Saxena 

10.30 a.m.-10.45 a.m.                          Shri Bhanwar Singh, Astha, Rajasthan              

10.45 a.m. -11.00 a.m.             Ms.Richa, Jan Chetna, Rajasthan

                                                           

11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.                        Session IV

                                                            Status and Implementation of Forest Rights Act 2006

            Chair                                       Shri Ashok Chowdhury,NFFPW

11.00 a.m.-11.15 a.m.                          Shri Vijay Panda, CSD, Delhi

11.15 a.m.-11.30 a.m.                          Lata P.M, NCAS        

11.30 a.m.-12.00 noon             Remarks from the Chair - Shri Ashok Chowdhury

12.00 noon – 12.15 p.m.                     Tea Break

12.15 p.m.-2.00 p.m.                           Session V

                                                            Making PESA a people’s agenda

                                                            Chair    Ms. Mari Marcel Thekaekara

12.15 p.m.-12.30 p.m.                         Learning from Van Panchayat, Mallika virdi

12.30 p.m.-12.45 p.m.                         Learning from Nepal Shri Bhola Bhattrai

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12.45 pm -1.30 p.m                             Open discussion 

1.15 p.m.-1.45 p.m.                             Summing up and Conclusions: Shri Satyendra Ranjan,  

1.45 p.m.-2.00 p.m.                             Vote of Thanks, Dr.Sita Ojha

           

2.00 p.m. -3.00 p.m.                            Lunch

Departure: 3.00 p.m. (after lunch as per convenience) 

For more details you may contact 


Manimala 
Director,
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti,
Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat,New Delhi 
Ph: 23392710; 9868261159