News for the month of May Obituary for the month of May Institutions Shonan Kothari is IAS Young Ambassador 2009-10 - Shonan Kothari, daughter of Vibha and Mehul Bagmal Kothari, was declared the IAS Young Ambassador for the United States of America in Mumbai for 2009-2010 Prize Distribution Function: PSK Sports Events 2008-09 - The winners of the different sports events organised by the Palanpur Samaj Kendra's Sports Committee during 2008-09 received their prizes at a special Prize Distribution Function held on Sunday, April 12, 2009 Swarajya weekly launches online edition - Keeping pace with the progress in technology, Palanpur's famous and highly respected weekly magazine, Swarajya has recently launched its online edition Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - The Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre was dedicated to the students of Bharathiar University on April 9, 2009 by His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamilnadu. Collection of unpublished ghazals of Ojas Palanpuri released - Noted Palanpuri shayar Amar Palanpuri released a new ghazal collection 'Ojas' at a programme 'Ojas no avsar' held in memory of the late Ojas Palanpuri on March 28, 2009 . Enthusiastic participation in ‘Antakshri' event - The afternoon came alive with music as members of the Palanpur Samaj Kendra's Women's Forum participated in an 'Antakshari' event hosted by Tushar Dixit and his group at the Sangam Hall on March 26, 2009. Shan Kothari among toppers in US wide ACT exam - Shan Kothari, son of Smita and Nikhil Kothari of Canton, MI, USA, achieved the highest possible score of 36 at the US-wide ACT exam in 2008. Labour leader Late Kantibhai Mehta honoured on 90th birth anniversary - Statue of late Kanti Mehta A life size bronze statue of Late Kantibhai Mehta was unveiled at Gandhi Labour Foundation (GLF) campus at Puri, Orissa on the occasion of his 90th birth anniversary on February 15, 2009. Prarthna Sabha - Dilipbhai Anandlal Kothari Mumbai. Dilipbhai Anandlal Kothari (age 68) passed away Mumbai. Kirtibhai Vadilal Shah (age 62) passed away Mumbai. Prarthna Sabha - Navinbhai Laxmichand Bhansali Mumbai. Navinbhai Laxmichandbhai Bhansali (age 72) passed away Mumbai Prarthna Sabha - Fatehchandbhai Keshavlal Shah Mumbai. Fatehchandbhai Keshavlal Shah (age 76) passed away Mumbai. Prarthna Sabha - Saraswatiben Joravermalbhai Kothari Mumbai The Palanpuri community has always believed in giving back to the city to which they trace their roots, as well as contributing to the overall development of the district, state and country. Several Trusts and Institutions are doing exemplary work in varied fields like education, social development and health. Read more about each of such Trusts. Eye Hospital Female Hospital Gandhi Lincoln Hospital Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai Lilavati Hospital, Palanpur Zaveri Mangalji Vamalshi Dispensary Balaram Saghan Kshetra Banaskantha Kelvani Mandal L. J. J. Jain Vidyalaya Palanpur Lokniketan Sanali Ashram Shree Malan Kelvani Mandal Shri B.D. Mehta Arasuri Kanya Vidyalaya Vidyamandir Trust Vidyavihar Sarvajanik Trust Palanpur Samaj Kendra PSK - Melange PSK - Women's Forum Palanpur Samaj Trust Bhansali Trust D. Navinchandra Trust Diwaliben Mohanlal Mehta Dr. Kumud Pravin Mehta Trust Kirtilal Kalidas Mehta Trust Mahila Mandal, Palanpur Manjula Bagmal Parikh Memorial Foundation Palanpur Mahajan Panjarapol Pallaviyaji Sarvamangal Trust Parikh Foundation Rajmal Rikhavchand Mehta Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust Shree Banaskantha Palanpur Jain Association,Chennai Shree Palanpur Jain Society Tarachand Dolatchand Shah Trust Tribal Integrated Development and Education Trust Uvassaghar Parshvanath Jain Tirth Nadiad Vadil Vishranti Gruh a Vidyamandir Trust, Palanpur initiative 11 Kala Bhavan, 3 Mathew Road, Opera House, Mumbai 400 004, India Tel: +91-22-2368 5344 Fax: +91-22-2368 5458 Email: info@palanpuronline.com Website: www.palanpuronline.com