Vidyamandir Trust has appointed Shivakumar Krishnan, a seasoned academic leader and administrator with over 21 years experience, as its new Director. His induction as the fourth Director in the Trust’s 75-year history was formalized at a meeting held on May 2, 2026, at the Kanubhai Mehta Auditorium on the VMT campus in Palanpur in the presence of Managing Trustee Ashishbhai Mehta, and Trustees Pathikbhai Kothari and Rajeshbhai Mehta.
Nirali Ajit Singh, daughter of Late Navinbhai Laherchand Shah and Padma Navin Shah, (Mumbai) has been named the 2025–2026 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Palm Beach County Council for Teachers of Mathematics. She resides in the state of Florida, USA and has become the first educator of Indian origin to receive this distinction.
Rajivbhai Mahendrabhai Mehta, Managing Trustee of the Ratnanidhi Charitable Trust, Mumbai was honoured by the Rotary Club of Palanpur City with the Banas Ratna Award for the year 2025–26. The award was presented by DGE Shri Naimishbhai Ravani.
Viral B. Mehta, son of Priti & Bakul Rasiklal Mehta recently earned his Second-Degree Black Belt (Ni-Dan) following a surprise examination conducted by Sensei Punit Shah in Okinawa, Japan, on March 17, 2026.
Smt Charuben Kishorbhai Mehta, Chairperson of Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ET Women Conclave 2026 held recently in Mumbai. Smt Charuben is known for her visionary leadership in healthcare and continued support to community welfare initiatives. She remains deeply connected to her roots in Palanpur and the community.
The special package on health check-ups offered to the members of Palanpur Online (PO) / Palanpur Samaj Kendra (PSK) at the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai has been extended till March 31, 2027.
Shri Gopaldas Dhudalal Mehta (age 93) passed away in Mumbai on 23 Apr 2026
Shri Rajnikant Chimanlal Mehta (Rajukaka) (age 92) passed away in Mumbai on 20 Apr 2026
SShri Dinkarlal Bhavanbhai Shah (age 81) passed away in Bengaluru on 19 Apr 2026
Shri Prakashbhai Kirtilal Bhansali (age 73) passed away in Mumbai on 07 Apr 2026
