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Gold prices ended the week Gold prices end at Rs 29,519 per ten grams in Photo by G. Subramanian the week at futures trade Friday as the mar- Mr. Tarvinder Singh Bhasin, Vice Chairman EEPC , addressing the delegates during the closing ceremony of the India Engineering ket participants enlarged their Sourcing show held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai . Also seen in the photo are from left Mr. Rakesh Shah, Former Chairman, Rs. 29,519 in positions, even a range-bound Mr. R. P. Jalani, Former Chairman, Mr. Aman Chadha, Immediate past Chairman and Mr. B. Sarkar, Executive Director & Secretary. futures trade trend overseas.

“Save The Future” campaign touch moved and inspired millions

The month long awareness wide awareness and enthusi- French and 4886 drawings. program on “Save The Fu- asm through the website Shri K Sankaranarayanan, ture” campaign, seeking sug- www.savethefuture.co.in Hon’ble Governor of Maha- gestions by post and ePost on and also effectively utilizing rashtra, congratulated Col K two parallel tracks- “Save the social media viz. facebook C Mishra for envisioning Earth” and “Save the Girl (www.facebook.com/cam- such a unique joint cam- Child”. The event was con- paign Save The Future) and paign, involving government cluded at the spectacular twitter (https://twitter.com/ and non-government organi- Mumbai GPO building, to fe- save the future13). On social sations. He emphasised that licitate the winners of a con- media, the campaign re- parents need not worry test organised by the Maha- ceived more than 15 lakh when a girl child is born, as, rashtra Postal Circle under hits. There was an over- with equal opportunity she is the whelming response with a capable of standing on her The campaign, envisioned total of 75018 entries, includ- own. He called upon every- by Col K C Mishra, VSM, Chief ing 51065 in Marathi, 15329 one to work towards chang- Postmaster General, created in English, 3734 in Hindi, 4 in Cont. on pg. 3 www.forevernews.in 24 - 30 Jan 2014 News email : [email protected] 2

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9th Nani Palkhivala Civil Liberties Award presented

For advertisments please contact : 22072714 The 9th Nani Palkhivala Civil Liberties The other members on the panel were Award was presented to Avdhash Kaush- Justice S. N. Variava ( Retd.), former Judge, email : al of Dehradun in the Individuals’ catego- Supreme Court of India, and Sudha N. ry and to Swami Vivekananda outh Murthy of Infosys Foundation, Bangalore. [email protected] Movement, (SVM) Mysore, in the Organ- The Awards carried a Citation and a izational category, at a largely attended cheque for Rs. 2.5 lacs each. function in Mumbai, which coincided On the occasion, Harish N. Salve, Senior Forever News Publisher, Printer, Owner S. Suchithra has Printed at Dangat Media Pvt. Ltd., Mehra Centre, 5, Marwah Estate, Off with the late Nani Palkhivala’s 94th birth Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Saki Vihar Road, Saki Naka, Mumbai : 400 072 & Published at 301 Crystal Apartments, 1st Marine Cross Line, Marine Lines, Mumbai- anniversary. While Avdhash Kaushal re- former Solicitor General of India, deliv- 400 002. Tel : 22072714 Editor S. Suchithra Email : [email protected], RNI No. MAHENG/2012/47728 Chief Editor: S. Suchithra - responsible for selection of news under PRB Act (C). All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of ceived the Award in person, Dr. M. R. ered the 11th Nani A. Palkhivala Memo- Publisher is prohibited. Seetharam, President, SVM, received the rial Lecture on “ Governance and the Award on behalf of the organization. Both Constitution”. . H. Malegam, Chairman, Disclaimer : Readers are recommended to make appropriate enquiries and seek appropriate advice before sending money, the Awards were presented at the hands Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Trust, pre- incurring any expenses, acting on medical recommendations or entering into any commitment in relation to any advertisement of Justice Sujata Manohar ( Retd.), former sided over the function, while Deepak S. published in this publication. ForeverNews doesn’t vouch for any claims made by the Advertisers of products and services. The Printer, Publisher, Editor, and Owners of ForeverNews shall not be held liable for any consequences, in the event such claims are Judge, Supreme Court of India, Chairper- Parekh, Trustee, proposed the vote of nol Honoured by the Advertisers. son of the panel of judges for the Award. thanks. www.forevernews.in 24 - 30 Jan 2014 News email : [email protected] 3

AAP releases video of “Save The Future” alleged police atrocity, pended from the party headed by 3 cops suspended his father M Karunanidhi on charges Cont. from pg. 1 of going against the party’s stand ing mindsets to save the girl child Delhi Police today suspended its and airing divergent views on the and save the future. The Hon’ble three personnel pending inquiry issue of stitching an alliance with Governor presided over the fe- after Aam Aadmi Party released a Vijaykant’s DMDK. Alagiri’s scathing licitation ceremony for the win- video in which the cops were seen attack on DMDK leader Vijayakant ners of the contest. beating a man; close on the heels of proved to be his undoing with the Shri Navroze Godrej, Executive the ruling party’s confrontation party taking a strong view of his re- Director Godrej & Boyce Mfg Ltd, with the Centre over functioning of marks against the Opposition leader Shri Sundeep Sikka, CEO Reliance the force. since it intends to align with him. Capital Asset Management Ltd Kejriwal’s role under Bharti’s midnight raid and Shri Digambar Naik, re- scanner, SC slams cop’s based on some evidence: nowned TV and Marathi Actor handling protest AAP expressed their views on the campaign. The occasion was also Arvind Kejriwal’ s role in leading Amid demands for removal of graced by Smt Annie Shekhar, a protest while holding constitu- Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti MLA Colaba, Shri Praveen Pard- tional office today came under the for midnight raid episode, Aam eshi, Principal Secretary, Forest scrutiny of the Supreme Court Aadmi Party came in his defence, Department, Smt Sujata Saunik, which slammed law enforcing agen- saying he had sought action against Principal Secretary Public Health cies for allowing unlawful assembly the alleged drug and prostitution and Shri Narendre Tole, Presi- of supporters of the Chief Minister racket on basis of “some evidence”. dent, International Collectors’ in the heart of national capital. But, senior AAP leader Yogendra Ya- Society of Rare Items, Pune. Shri DMK suspends dav said it was a “mistake” on part D Manoj, General Manager (Fi- ex-Union Minister M K of his party not to have “cobbled” nance), Postal Circle Alagiri together the evidence supporting thanked all the dignitaries, offi- Bharti’s action and put it in public cials, winners and other guests Former Union Minister and DMK domain to dispel the impression for their whole-hearted involve- leader M K Alagiri was today sus- that he had acted without any basis. ment in the campaign.

MTNL Protest Morcha against Cable theft

MTNL Mumbai has experi- enced a significant surge in theft of Telephone Copper Cable. MTNL is a Govt. of In- dia undertaking company and is providing telecom ser- vices to customers through for cable theft in police sta- Despite regular follow up underground cables. Cable tions of Mumbai. Many times with the concerned Police thefts hamper both voice & the thieves have been caught station, persons caught have data services of MTNL. So far, and handed over to the police been released and the thefts Maharashtra Minister for Protocol, Shri Suresh Shetty announces return of various FIRs have been lodged by patrolling teams of MTNL. continued. Republic Day, Parade to Marine Drive. Saddle upfor the most anticipated Republic Day Contingents racing event of the year!

On Republic Day, addition to personnel on The 30th McDowell coveted Trophy and the rich based on request of ground, the Indian Navy Signature purse that goes with it. the Government of will display a model of Indian Derby 2014 Dr Vijay Mallya, Chairman, Maharashtra, the In- Delhi Class ship, its ship The first weekend of Febru- UB group says “It is a matter of dian Armed Forces are launched Surface to Sur- ary brings in a new champion great pride to have sponsored practicing to take part face and Surface to Air horse of the country. The ulti- the McDowell Signature Indian in a Parade on Marine Missiles, Mobile Missile mate test of class and talent for stake money increasing every Derby for the last 30 years – the Drive, Mumbai. Dur- Coastal Batteries a thoroughbred,The McDowell year, the 2014 edition is expect- longest unbroken event spon- ing the Republic Day (MMCB) and Fast Inter- Signature Indian Derby 2014– ed to breach a whopping Rs sorshipof its kind. This is the Parade, contingents ceptor Craft (FIC). On sea the country’s most sought after 3-crore mark, the richest not outcome of out wonderful and and equipments from marching tune. Army will adjoining the parade sporting event, where sport only in the sport of horse rac- mutually beneficial relation- all three services and Indian also showcase different types there will be a parade of sales meets glamour, will witness ing, but also the richest for any ship with RWITC. This land- Coast Guard are slated to par- of Artillery Guns, a Multi Bar- by sailing boats of Army and some of the city’s most spar- individual sport in the country. mark year, we have put togeth- ticipate. rel Rocket Launcher, Air De- Navy Yachting Clubs. kling glitterati descend on the Besides the finest race horses er an exciting mix of fashion During the parade, Indian fence Weapon system, Mor- An Indian Air Force Chetak lush green turf of the Mahal- on show, top international jock- and international entertain- Army would be represented tars and Armoured Fighting Helicopter will participate axmi Race course in Mumbai, eys will be specially flown in by ment to make the weekend by troops under Headquar- Vehicles in its inventory. during the ceremony and fly on the 1st and 2nd of February the horse owners to give their memorable for our customers ters Maharashtra Gujarat and The Indian Navy is being past during the unfurling of 2014. respective horses the best rider and racing patrons. I look for- Goa Area. A marching contin- represented by two armed the National Flag. In addi- The 30thMcDowell Signa- available. Internationally ac- ward to a wonderful weekend gent from Dogra Regimen marching contingents con- tion, there will be a marching ture Indian Derby offers the claimed jockeys will take on of racing and entertainment!” will lead the parade along sisting of 77 personnel fol- contingent of the Indian highest stake money for any Indian saddle stars in a stiff Vivek Jain, Chairman, Royal with the band providing the lowed by the Naval Band. In Coast Guard. race in the country. With the competition to win the most Western India Turf Club. www.forevernews.in 24 - 30 Jan 2014 News email : [email protected] 4 Edit ... State Bank of India launches its very own YouTube channel State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, re-affirmed its identity in the online space by NASA Mission launching a unique YouTube channel. This is in on Mars quick succession after SBI launched its Facebook page in November last year. Aimed at existing and prospective customers at large, the channel be a 24x7 medium airing the bank’s legacy, a product & services TVC (to start with) and will gradually broad-base the content to include corporate social responsibility initia- tives, etc. On this occasion, Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India said, “It is the bank’s constant endeavour to enhance Customer experi- tinue to spread its footprint on social media banking, RTGS/NEFT etc. The YouTube channel ence through continuous innovations. The You- through the launch of platforms like Twitter, will help in further enhancing the bank’s connect ASA Mars rover Tube channel is another platform that will enable shortly. ” State Bank of India already has a robust with the youth and technology savvy potential Opportunity found that us to connect with our customers. SBI will con- Internet Banking through offerings like online citizens of this country through social media. NMars had life friendly fresh water once. This was confirmed by the scientists at NASA on 23 January 2014. The discovery has Hon’ble Minister for Railways Dedicate DC-AC reinforced the similar discoveries made by Curiosity on the other side Conversion and Flags off 4 New Trains of the planet Mars. Opportunity had been analyzing water-bearing rocks at the rim of an ancient impact crater called Endeavour. Rather than the chemical fingerprints of acidic, salty water found at previous sites, Opportunity discovered telltale clays called smectites that form in Ph-neutral water. The finding adds to an emerging picture of a planet Mars that spent its first billion years or so warmer than it is today, with pools of fresh about Rs. 1300 Crore, out of this Kul Bhushan, Member Electrical, water on its surface. only 492 Track KMs remain to be Shri Devi Pande, Member Traffic Gradually, water activity completed. The balance portions of Railway Board, Shri Suni Kumar declined and what did exist this work of Main line connecting Sood, General Manager, Central became acidic, scientific up to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway, Shri Hemant Kumar, Gen- findings reveal, and then, Terminus and Harbour & transhar- eral Manager, Western Railway, beginning about 3 billion years ago, Mars dried up. bour lines will be completed very Shri B.P. Tayal, MD, Konkan Railway, shortly. Once these works are com- Shri Mukesh Nigam, Divisional By studying rocks at pleted it will result in uni-traction Railway Manager, Mumbai Division various levels, scientists expect to not only get a system of 25 KV AC on Indian Rail- (CR) Shri Shailendra Kumar Divi- better idea of how long the ways with all its attendant benefits. sional Railway Manager, Mumbai planet Mars was able to With the completion of this work Division (WR) and other Principal sustain life, but where of DC-AC Conversion, trains origi- Heads of Departments of Railways conditions might be Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Hon’ble Over the past seventy years, there nating from and terminating at were also present on the occasion. favourable to perverse key Minister for Railways dedicated has been a substantial growth in Lokmanya Tilak Terminus can di- evidence, such as organic carbon. DC-AC traction conversion on Kaly- the demand on suburban train ser- rectly run on 25 KV electric traction an--Lokmanya Tilak Termi- vices. He also mentioned that In- system, without any change of lo- Republic Day Opportunity, along with nus section, flagged off mail/ex- dian Railways carry about 75 Lakh comotive, thus reducing travel time its now-defunct twin, Spirit, press train with AC locomotive and commuters daily in Mumbai alone by at least 15/20 minutes. Function on landed on Mars in 2003 for concurrent 90-day missions flag off special inaugural runs of in about 3000 trains daily. To cater Shri Mohammed Arif (Na - 26.1.2014 to look for clues of the past 19061 Bandra Terminus-Ramnagar to these increasing demands, Indi- seem) Khan, Hon’ble Minister of existence of water on Weekly Express, 19063 Bandra an Railways has undertaken many Textile, Minorities Development at Chhatrapati planet Mars. Terminus-Jaisalmer Weekly Ex- major steps. One such effort has and Wakf, Maharashtra and Guard- Shivaji Terminus NASA in 2012 another press, 22915 Bandra Terminus- been going in for improved electric ian Minister, Mumbai Suburban, Dr. Mars rover named Curiosity Hisar Weekly Sueprfast Express traction system in Mumbai, as the Patangrao Kadam, Hon’ble Cabinet equipped with an onboard and 22113 Lokmanya Tilak Termi- existing DC traction system could Minister from Maharashtra, S/Shri Shri Sunil Kumar Sood, General chemistry lab for follow-up nus-Kochuveli Bi-weekly Superfast not cope up the higher power re- , Anand Paranjpe, Manager, Central Railway will un- investigations to determine that Mars had other Express at a glittering function held quirement for increased train ser- Suresh Taware, Hon’ble Members furl the National Flag on the occa- ingredients essential for at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on vices. The work of conversion of of Parliament, Shri Milind Kamble, sion of the Republic Day at the supporting life. Curiosity is 24.1.2014,. electric traction system from 1500 Hon’ble MLA were the Guests of Central Railway Headquarters exploring an area known as The Minister for Railways said Volt DC to 25000 Volt AC was ap- Honour present on the occasion. Building foyer, Chhatrapati Shiva- Gale Crater. that Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) proved in 1996-97 consisting of Shri Vivek Sahai, Adviser to ji Terminus Mumbai on 26.1.2014 services are the lifeline of Mumbai. 1681 Track Kilometers, costing Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Shri at 8.10 am. www.forevernews.in 24 - 30 Jan 2014 News email : [email protected] 5

Mechvac Group Mahindra’s Old Warhorse Scorpio Still Possess The Sting Announces a Tie up/ Scorpio even after a decade of dominance volumes gradually falling to about 3,500 continues to sell more units than contem- units, after initially leading with 5,500 units Acquisition With poraries including even the Renault Duster average monthly sales, during the start of Prismatec, Israel In an automotive market as competitive the year, the Scorpio has maintained steady as India, where product life-cycles are volumes of 4,000 units a month with a high Mechvac Fabricators (I) Pvt. Ltd. (MFIPL), en- crunched, companies look to retain excite- in October 2013 (5,230 units) turning out to gaged in the manufacturing of ultra high preci- ment for the brand through new product be the highest ever monthly sales for the sion engineering parts, assemblies and with an launches. Mahindra’s old warhorse the model since its inception. All of which bear established facility for manufacturing high end Scorpio, having completed a decade of dom- testimony to the fact the discerning Indian optics has announced their tie up/acquisition inance remains an aberration of sorts. Elev- customer continues to look for a solid value with the Israeli-based Prismatec (NNL). Mechvac en years since launch, the Mahindra’s Scor- up to 40% of Scorpio sales and 30% of its for money proposition even in these mar- and the Israeli company SDS (Star Defence Sys- pio has managed to hold on to its crown as overall volumes. That aside the fact that it kets. In spite of the increased duty and slug- tems) Ltd. have concluded a Letter of Intent, to “The Most Popular Sports Utility Vehicle” in was and remains India’s first home-grown gish market environs, the Scorpio brand pursue an agreement between the Parties with the mid-size SUV market despite strong SUV with contemporary styling and un- today continues to hold on to its own. respect to SDS’’s subsidiary, New Noga Light competition. In fact, as the numbers reveal, matched performance and reliability have Scorpio, when launched in 2002 had her- (2000) Ltd. which refers to the purchase of New its sales have overtaken the hugely popular all worked to the Scorpio’s advantage. The alded a new era for Mahindra. It had marked Noga Light shares from SDS by Mechvac, or at the Renault Duster during the last nine months. House of Mahindra have also kept the brand a shift for the company from being a vehicle very least, the transfer of technology of, among During the 9 month period from April to relevant for the consumer with customer- assembler to a complete developer of new others, night vision devices to Mechvac which December 2013, the sales figures for Scorpio centric facelifts, refreshes and the addition models. Later, it single-handedly introduced meets the ‘Buy Indian’ terminology. The one of are at 36,428 units, while Renault’s Duster of innovative new category first features Mahindra as a carmaker to overseas mar- its kind acquisition has been done with a view to clocked sales of 35,954 units. During the being incorporated into the product. Add to kets in Europe, Africa and South America. expand and access the exclusive technologies month of December 2013 itself, Scorpio that the benefit of total cost of ownership Powered by the mighty mHawk engine, owned by Prismatec and enable manufacture of sales stood at 3,418 units, while Duster sold with none to expensive spares and a low the Scorpio can power its way through traf- products like monocular sights, binocular night 2613. In fact during October 2013, Scorpio cost of operations, coupled with pan-India fic, while its mighty muscular build, elevat- vision sights, thermal sights and test equip- managed to clock it’s all time highest servicing network the reasons for the Scor- ed seating position and the luxury of space ments. The sequence of events will commence monthly sales numbers of 5,230 units – not pio’s success are easy to understand. ensure that it stays miles ahead of other with the transfer of technology and to offer the too bad for an 11 year old in the highly com- Importantly, though the success of the cars. All these and its inherent ability to con- products in Indian rupees, meeting the ‘Buy In- petitive Indian market. Scorpio is hugely significant for the Mahin- quer all kinds of terrain, the thrill of driving, dian’ guidelines, followed by the acquisition. The What has worked to Mahindra’s advan- dra Group because of the prominent posi- mighty muscular looks and fortress-like Buy Will Help Fast Track Growth and Cater to the tage is the brands strong presence in rural tion the brand hold’s in Mahindra’s history. safety, rightfully make the Scorpio, the king Growing Equipment Needs of Weapon Sights for and semi-urban markets which accounts for While Renault’s Duster has seen monthly of Indian roads. the Indian Army Star India committed to investing over Rs. 1500 Vodafone India and TERI to develop Energy crore in the sport of Hockey over the next 8 years Conservation and Green Telecom initiatives

STAR India, which runs In- a broadcaster in any local Vodafone India announced telecommunications compa- dia’s leading sports network league in the country with the the release of “Footprints-III”, ny in India and we are com- Star Sports, today, committed exception of IPL. The broad- the third edition of its annual mitted to play our due role as an investment of over Rs.1500 caster will showcase Hockey Sustainability Report. A digital a conscientious corporate crore in the sport of Hockey like it has been never done version of the report was for- citizen. We will continue to over the next 8 years – an in- before whether in India or mally released in the presence partner with government and vestment hitherto unprece- anywhere else across the of Dr. RK Pachauri, Director the developmental sector to dented in the history of the world. General, The Energy Resourc- make meaningful contribu- game thus making Star India Star Sports’ plans to make es Institute (TERI). tions for the social and economic develop- well and truly the biggest the Hockey India League Dr. Shashi Tharoor, the Union Minister of ment of our country.” global investor in the game of broadcast an immersive, en- State for Human Resource Development, com- Continuing the endeavour to consistently Hockey. Star Sports has dis- gaging and pleasurable view- plimenting this initiative said, “Telecommu- raise the bar in reporting on sustainability, this played a never seen before come together. We believe ing experience for the Indian nications have a vital role to play in nation edition of the report has been compiled refer- commitment to Hockey and that a vibrant local league, in- hockey fan. The idea is to take building. By virtue of the services telecoms encing G4 -- the most recent guidelines from alongside Hockey India and ternational events in India the consumer closer to the provide, the sector enables inclusion and fa- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). GRI is a International Hockey Federa- including the 2018 Hockey game and make them under- cilitates holistic growth. Better connectivity world-renowned independent institution tion (FIH) embarked upon a World Cup, world class pro- stand the game better. Star will allow us to fulfill our national priorities of that sets benchmarks and standard frame- journey to promote the game. duction coverage are essential Sports has hired International educating all, greater financial inclusion and works for sustainability reporting. The G4 Nitin Kukreja, Head of ingriedents to popularize the Management Group (IMG) to smarter distribution of government benefits guidelines ensure up-to-date disclosures on Sports Business, Star India, sport and help nurture future produce the second edition of to the citizens. I congratulate Vodafone India governance, ethics and integrity, supply chain said, “Our aim is to transform champions.” HHIL. Israel-based specialized for taking the lead in this endeavour and wish management, anti-corruption and Green the sporting landscape and Star Sports is set to create a sports agency Prometheus has them more success in empowering communi- House Gas emissions. Speaking about ‘Foot- imbibe a culture of multiple new global benchmark in been entrusted with the re- ties.” prints-III’, Vodafone India’s Sustainability Re- sports in India. Sports broad- Hockey broadcasting with the sponsibility of developing cut- Speaking on Vodafone India’s Sustainability port 2013, Sunil Sood, Chief Operating Opera- casters in India have tradition- telecast of the second edition ting edge graphics suitable for strategy, Marten Pieters, Managing Director tor, Vodafone India, said, “Vodafone Cares’ is ally invested only in Cricket of the Hockey India League. Hockey broadcast. The broad- and CEO, Vodafone India, said, “At Vodafone, our platform to integrate all the good that but shied away from commit- Showcasing ‘The New Face of caster will use as many as 20 sustainability is an ongoing journey and en- Vodafone India does as an organisation. The ting such heavy investments Hockey’, Star Sports’ has in- Cameras for the very first time grained in the business we do. We see our initiatives under ‘Vodafone Cares’ are built in other games. We are put- vested over Rs. 100 crore in in the history of the sport for customers, employees, shareholders and the around 3Es – Empowerment, Education and ting money where our mouth the promotion and production each and every match during community we operate in as our most impor- Environment, the strategic components of is. We believe Hockey has po- of the second edition of HHIL the league – covering every tant stakeholders. Contributing to society is sustainability at Vodafone India. This report tential for growth but needs which starts in 2 days. This is piece of action on the intrinsic to our corporate mission. Our aspira- chronicles the initiatives undertaken during certain key ingredients to unprecedented investment by Astroturf. tion is to be the most trusted and respected the year through this 3E approach.” www.forevernews.in 24 - 30 Jan 2014 Corp Diary email : [email protected] 6

Bank of Baroda Conferred MSME Banking Union Bank of India participated in the DREAM RUN of the Excellence Award - 2013 Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon with 125 staff members. All the participants completed the 6 kms distance. Seen in the photograph are Shri Arun Tiwari, Chairman and Managing Director, Shri K. Subrahmanyam and Shri Rakesh Sethi, Executive Directors along with other staff members. Visit of Rear Admiral Jack Steer Chief of Navy New Zealand (CNNZ) and HMNZS TE MANA to Mumbai

LIC wins “Best Life Insurance Provider Award”

Shri D K Garg (centre), General Manager, Northern Zone - Bank of Baroda is seen accepting the Award at the hands of Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia (Right), Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission – Govt. of India and Shri J D Seelan (left), Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance. Interactive meeting organized by MVIRDC WTC Mumbai and AIAI with Cameroon and Bulgaria 1. Rear Admiral Jack Steer, Chief of Navy, New Zealand and Mrs Jan Henderson, High Commissioner of New Zealand at New Del- hi, calling on Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, Flag Officer Command- ing Western Naval Command in his office at Mumbai.

Ms. Usha Sangwan , Managing Director of LIC of India received the Outlook Money 2013 “ Best Life Insurance Provider Award” on behalf of LIC of India from Member of Parliament Jaswant Singh, in the presence of Akshar Raheja, Vice Chairman, Outlook Group. The Presentation Ceremony was held at ITC Grand Central in Mumbai. Central Bank participates in Marathon

From (L-R) : Mr. Manga Laurent, Head of the Cooperation De- partment, Centre National De Promotion Des Exchanges, Came- roon, Ms. Rupa Naik, Executive Director, All India Association of Industries and Director- Projects, MVIRDC World Trade Centre Mumbai, Mr. Niwa Long Othon, Director General, Matgenie dur- ing an interactive meeting organized by MVIRDC World Trade 2. Her Majesties New Zealand Ship Te Mana berthed at Indra Centre Mumbai and All India Association of Industries. Dock, Mumbai. The ship is on a goodwill visit to India till 23 January 2014. BoI CMD bags MSME Banking Excellence Awards- 2013

Mr. R. K. Goyal and Animesh Chauhan, Executive Directors of Central Bank of India with other Bank officials participated in Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2014 ‘‘ Corporate Chal- lenge Dream Run’’. The Bank’s Corporate Team ran for charity in support of Helen Keller Institute for Deaf, Dumb & blind. The From (L-R) : H.E. Mr. Borislav Kostov, Hon’ble Ambassador Ex- Theme of the Bank was to “ Protect Women’s Dignity and Wom- traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. en empowerment”. Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Centre Mum- Canara Bank bags award bai and President, All India Association of Industries, H.E. Mrs. Anna Yaneva, Deputy Minister of Economy and Energy of the Mr. R. Madhusudan, General Manager, Head Office, Canara Bank Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Stefan Ionkov, Head of Commercial and and T. Sreekanthan, General Manager, Delhi Circle receive the ‘ Economic Office, Embassy of Republic of Bulgaria Bank of India Chairperson & Managing Director V R Iyer receiv- Jury Award for New Initiatives Under MSME” instituted by Cham- Union Bank participated in the SCMM ing the MSME Banking Excellence Awards- 2013 from Montek ber of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises under Banking Singh Ahluwalia Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Gov- Excellence Awards 2013 from Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy ernment of India at New Delhi. Chairman, Planning Commission. CR Women win Mumbai Marathon

Sunil Kumar Sood, General Manager, Central Railway present- ing the winners Lalita Babar – first in full marathon Indian Wom- For news reporting en category and Sudha Singh, - first in half marathon overall please contact : 22072714 women category. In all 75 runners from Central Railway headed by Sunil Kumar Sood, Principal Heads of Departments, officers Email : [email protected] and sportspersons participated in Mumbai Marathon 2014. www.forevernews.in 24 - 30 Jan 2014 News email : [email protected] 7

Union Minister for BSF camel contingent Communication, Information Technology and Law & on Rajpath Justice Shri Kapil Sibal light the lamp at The Republic Day parade is a “Dedication to The matchless display of the state of Nation of Data Center” defense preparedness of the Na- in Koper Kherane, Navi Mumbai tion as well as a showcase of its diverse and rich cultural heritage. This year a contingent of camels consisting of one officer 03 Sub Ordinate Officers ( SO’s) and 50 Other Ranks ( OR’s) ( Total 54) will also march on Rajpath on 26th Jan in full regalia and there will be 01 SO’s and 35 OR’s ( Total – 36), who are the part of BSF Camel Band. Camelry ( another name for the A number of Seema Praharis and camel cavalry – similar to the term camel teams perform numerous “ Cavalry’ which is associated with duties in several sensitive zones of units of mounted horsemen) units our national frontiers. The Camel or the Camel Contingents, that par- Training Center of the Border Secu- ticipate in the Republic Day Parade rity Force is located in the Frontier belong to the Border Security Force Head Quarters, Jodhpur and is the of India. Troops of the BSF on cam- first permanent training center of els, holding various modern arms the BSF meant exclusively for its of combat & the BSF musical con- camels. The BSF Camel Training tingent on camels inspire as well as center has 62 camels and 70 Jawans elevate the head and heart of the ( i. e., handlers of camels) on its millions of viewers. The BSF has on rolls drawn from various units of its rolls a large number of camels. the Jodhpur Frontier HQ.

MTNL launches “Free Roaming in Delhi & Mumbai”

MTNL has been committed to ing local calls @Re1/min & STD bringing top-of-the-line, services calls @ Rs1.50/min. SMS charges on for the benefit of its customers. Mumbai network Re1, all other Taking another step in this direc- network Rs1.50. Data charges will tion “Free Incoming while roaming remain same 2p/10KB. in Delhi & Mumbai” has been in- Customers can enjoy free in- troduced for all Prepaid & Postpaid coming while roaming in Delhi & mobile customers. Mumbai from 26th Jan14 onwards Hon’ble Minister of Communi- This facility will be available for cations & IT and Law & Justice, Shri all existing and new Prepaid & Post Kapil Sibal inaugurated & launched paid Mobile customers. No re- the service on 24th Jan14. When- charge of any voucher is required ever MTNL Mumbai customer vis- to avail free incoming while roam- its Delhi, no charges for incoming ing in Delhi. For customers who calls will be levied while roaming are already using Roaming Special on MTNL Network. Similarly MTNL tariff vouchers (STV) will also en- Delhi customer will be able to en- joy free roaming in Delhi/Mumbai. joy free incoming calls while For more information Dial 1503 roaming in MTNL Mumbai net- / 9869012345 or visit the Custom- work. For MTNL Mumbai custom- er Service Centre of your area or ers while roaming in Delhi: Outgo- log on to http://mtnlmumbai.in . Published: Every Friday Posting Date : Saturday & Monday of every week Posted at : Patrika Channel Stg. office GPO Mumbai - 400001 Reg. No. MH/MR/South-368/2013-15

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Rejuvenated Bucket Wheel 9th Nani Palkhivala Civil Excavator of Mine- II put to use Liberties Award presented

tice Sujata Manohar ( Retd.), former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Chairperson of the panel of judges for the Award. The other members on the panel were Justice S. N. Variava ( Retd.), former Judge, Su- Mr. B. Surender Mohan, replacements, reconditioning preme Court of India, and CMD, NLC inaugurating the and modifications were car- Sudha N. Murthy of Infosys rejuvenated Bucket Wheel ried out. On the Electrical Foundation, Bangalore. Excavator at Mine II flanked side, PLC system in Bucket The Awards carried a Cita- by ( Left to Right) R. wheel, Hoist winch, main tion and a cheque for Rs. 2.5 Kanagachalam, CGM/ MII & slew and other superstruc- lacs each. Expansion, C. Senthamil Sel- ture drives and digital drive On the occasion, Harish N. van ED/ Mines, M. S. Ravin- for main slew were intro- Salve, Senior Advocate, Su- dranath, Director ( Mines), S. duced. OCB has been con- preme Court of India and for- Boopathy, Director ( Planning verted to VCB. Smoke and fire mer Solicitor General of India, & Projects) and R. Sreenivasan, detectors are installed in ‘ E’ delivered the 11th Nani A. ED/ Contracts, P& BD. Rakesh houses of main and loading Palkhivala Memorial Lecture Kumar Director ( Finance), N. unit. The approximate over- on “ Governance and the Con- Illamparuthi, ED/ SME & Con- haul cost is Rs. 15.89 crore. The 9th Nani Palkhivala (SVM) Mysore, in the Organi- Kaushal received the Award in stitution”. . H. Malegam, Chair- veyor/ Mines, senior execu- The present cost of this type Civil Liberties Award was pre- zational category, at a largely person, Dr. M. R. Seetharam, man, Nani A. Palkhivala Me- tives, employees and trade of new machine is about Rs. sented to Avdhash Kaushal of attended function in Mumbai, President, SVM, received the morial Trust, presided over the union representatives from 200 crore. The machine is ex- Dehradun in the Individuals’ which coincided with the late Award on behalf of the organi- function, while Deepak S. the Mines Unit also partici- pected to work with rated category and to Swami Vive- Nani Palkhivala’s 94th birth zation. Both the Awards were Parekh, Trustee, proposed the pated in the function. During capacity for next five years kananda outh Movement, anniversary. While Avdhash presented at the hands of Jus- vote of thanks. Major Overhaul, major repair, without any major troubles.