The Prime Minister of Belgium, Mr Bart de Wever, recently highlighted the role of the Palanpuri Jain diamantaires in building the strong foundation on which India and Belgium have established close bilateral ties, especially in the diamond industry. He particularly singled out Kirtilal Manilal Mehta as symbolising the close connections between Mumbai and Antwerp, India and Belgium. Mr Wever was addressing a reception held in his honour during his visit to the Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai.
Scatter the Gulal — Lessons that shape Work, Life & Leadership, the first book by Suvas Mehta was released on September 5 in Mumbai at a gathering comprising around 200 guests — family, teachers, friends and well-wishers.
Mitti Paani, an award winning short film, having multiple connections with Palanpur and Banaskantha, produced by young filmmaker Aadya Trivedi was officially premiered and released on YouTube in early September. It has already won acclaim from viewers and was the film that won the highest number of awards out of 277 films screened at the Saptrang Short Fest in Ahmedabad previously.
Nandini Parikh, age 13, a student of Grade 7 in the Reuchlin Gymnasium at Pforzheim, Germany was invited for the second time to display her art at a special event held at the Indian Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart. This follows some outstanding achievements in international art competitions including the Europe-wide 73rd European Competition (Europäischer Wettbewerb) and the global ShinHan (South Korea) postcard competition.
The PSK Badminton Tournament 2026 conducted by the Palanpur Samaj Kendra’s Sports Committee, marked the new dawn of the community’s sporting events for the year.
Anshul Kothari, who has represented India in swimming at various international events, was awarded the Eklavya Senior Award by the Government of Gujarat for his outstanding achievements in the field. The awards were distributed by Hon'ble Deputy CM & Sports Minister Shri Harsh Sanghvi at a special function held in Gandhinagar on August 13, 2026.
Well-known diamantaires Anoop Mehta and Mehul Shah were two of the nine prominent global leaders of the gem and jewellery trade recognised as ‘Legends of the Industry’ at a special felicitation event organised by GJEPC at the IIJS trade show on August 5, 2026.
Shri Abhaybhai Vadilal Shah (age 74) passed away in Mumbai on 31 Aug 2026
Shri Sandeepbhai Himmatlal Mehta (age 53) passed away in Mumbai on 29 Aug 2026
Shri Satish Shantilal Mehta (age 79) passed away in Mumbai on 27 Aug 2026
Smt Nutan Shailesh Shah (age 71) passed away in Mumbai on 24 Aug 2026
Smt Manjulaben Avanibhai Mehta (age 101) passed away in Mumbai on 23 Aug 2026
Shri Deepakbhai Bagmalbhai Mehta (age 81) passed away in Mumbai on 19 Aug 2026
Shri Himatlal Manilal Parikh (age 85) passed away in Mumbai on 18 Aug 2026
Smt Kusumben Rashiklal Mehta (age 96) passed away in Mumbai on 18 Aug 2026
Shri Janakbhai Kantilal Shah (age 76) passed away in Mumbai on 09 Aug 2026
Smt Smitaben Ajitbhai Mehta (age 66) passed away in Mumbai on 08 Aug 2026
Smt Sulekha Sandip Parikh (age 83) passed away in Mumbai on 08 Aug 2026
Smt Shailaben Lalitbhai Mehta (age 68) passed away in Surat on 07 Aug 2026
Smt Induben Manharlal Bhansali (age 96) passed away in Kolkata on 05 Aug 2026
