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Consulate Weekly Vol 05 Issue 16

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India in Vancouver - Weekly Newsletter
Vol. 05, Issue No. 16. April 30, 2021

Consulate Weekly Newsletter

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of it’s people, culture and achievements.
www.india75.nic.in

India @ 75 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Upcoming Events

Consulate News
Virtual Meeting with Indo-Canadian Hindu Association, Edmonton (April 23, 2021)

Consul General Mr. Manish along with Consul Mr. Manjish Grover had an introductory meeting with the members of Indo-Canadian Hindu Association, Edmonton. Mr. Sanjay Soni gave an overview about the society and their support to new immigrants and promote Indian culture in Canada through various cultural activates. Other members introduced themselves and spoke on the occasion. Consul General appreciated the efforts of Indo-Canadian Hindu Association and briefed them on developments in India, Indo-Candian relations, consualr services provided by the Consulate. They also discussed exploring the possibility of partnering in various events promoting #IndiaAt75 – #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav to commemorate 75 years of India's Independence.

Annual Vegetarian Banquet (April 24, 2021)

Consul General Mr Manish participated in the virtual celebration of the Annual Vegetarian Banquet organized by the Hindu Society of Saskatchewan (HSS), the managing body of Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Saskatoon on 24 April 2021. In his video message, H.E. Ajay Bisaria, High Commissioner of India congratulated HSS on the occasion and lauded the work of HSS in promoting Indo-Candian friendship through community work and promoting Indian heritage and culture. Consul General in his remarks briefed the community members on the various programmes and policies of government for the community; information on the consular services provided by the Consulate and informed them about the celebration of #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav to commemorate #IndiaAt75. The banquet was also attended by the Mayor of Saskatoon Charlie Clark and Mrs. Jaya Muzumdar of Chinmaya Mission. This is the 35th anniversary of the banquet, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual banquet has served as a significant event highlighting contributions made by the Indian community in the province of Saskatchewan and also as a showcase for Indian heritage and culture.

Hindi Story Time for Children (April 25, 2021)
As part of #IndiaAt75 celebrations, Consulate in partnership with Ganesh Hindi School, Burnaby and Manasvini organised Hindi Story Time for children on April 25th, 2021 in the age group 5-11 years. The event was attended by Consul General Mr. Manish, Hon'ble Minister Ms. Anne Kang and Principal Mr. Rajesh Khare. The event was organized to convey the role of story telling among children and the diaspora of mother tongue (#mathrubhasha). Consulate partners with various associations to promote Hindi including Ganesh School Burnaby.

Consular Corps Meeting (April 28, 2021)

Consulate in cooperation with Consular Corps of British Columbia and Heartfulness Canada & Heartfulness Vancouver organized a workshop on mediation for members of Consular corps. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Aravindhan Ravindran MD at Fraser Health, BC. We appreciate the efforts of all partners in spreading the important message of #meditation and #yoga #yoga4unity. This is a series of programme under the #InternationalDayofYoga to raise awareness of the many benefits of practicing #yoga #meditation #wellness #IDY2021 #InternationalDayofYoga2021 Yoga4unity - Free 90 day challenge of yoga and meditation. All are welcome to join. The group sessions run from Sunday to Friday/6 days of the week *via zoom*. The link below is the zoom link to join the session for today and all 90 days. https://tinyurl.com/pnb2zywv Meeting ID: 912 3802 8089 Password: yoga4unity Time: 6-7pm PDT

Meeting with Teck Resources Ltd. (April 30, 2021)
Consul General Mr. Manish today held a virtual meeting with Mr. Ralph J. Lutes, VP Asia of Teck Resources Limited, a diversified resource company responsible for mining and mineral development in Canada. During the meeting, both discussed opportunities of enhancing bilateral cooperation in mining & minerals and energy sector. Mr. Lutes gave an overview of their collaboration with Indian entities and their India operation.

CG's Interview on Voice News Paper

CG Manish gave an interview to the English newspaper Voice, on 23 April 2021. CG talks about India-Canada relations including with British Columbia, providing consular services during COVID 19 pandemic, significance and celebrations of India@75, his life and experience of living in Vancouver.

Important Trade Fairs in India

Invest India Corner
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India Perspectives - The Flagship Magazine of MEA

Must Visit Destinations
Gangtok

Perched on steeply-tiered hills in the eastern Himalayas, the picturesque city of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is set against the backdrop of the majestic Mt Kanchenjunga (Khangchendzonga). A tourist hotspot, it invites adventure seekers for its well-laid trekking trails and avenues for mountain biking, hiking, paragliding and river rafting. The city allows you to let loose your inner daredevil and explore the mighty Himalayas like never before.

India – A tourism destination

The scenic Perupalem Beach is located approx. 20 km from Narasapur, a town famous for Lace making in the West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh.

www.incredibleindia.org

Indian Food And Cuisine

Northeast Indian Cuisine
Comprising seven states, known as the Seven Sisters, along with the inclusion of Sikkim, Northeast India is known for its interesting tribal cuisine and beverage culture, which hasn’t changed much since the medieval period. In fact, the Northeast not only has some interesting variations of vegetarian dishes from Manipur, but also a wide array of meat-based dishes made of pigeon, wild boar and pig meat.

COVID-19 - Travel Advisories and Updates

Dekho Apna Desh - Episode 87 "Stories from London of Orient- Calcutta" is being organized by Ministry of Tourism of India on 1st May 2021 (1100-1200 hrs.) which will be Presented by: Mr. Samik Ray –Regional Level Guide & awardee of National Tourism Award, 2016-17( in the category of Best Tourist Guide) and Ms. Bratati Saha – Regional Level Guide. Calcutta once the capital of India played an important role in Indian history. Many young lives came here from the west in search of their fortune. They returned after making their wealth or stayed back considering the city as their own land. Present webinar will talk about those heydays of Calcutta which still whispers in the allies, gullies, nooks and corners of present Kolkata.