ASSIGNMENT FOR 21st JANUARY , 2010
1. FICCI and Ministry of External Affairs are jointly organizing a two-day conference on “Delhi Dialogue II- Regional Security and Cooperation Dialogue” which will be inaugurated by S.M.Krishna, Union Minister for External Affairs , 10:00 A.M at FICCI, Tansen Marg
2. Rahul Gandhi , Congress Gen Secretary , will meet Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia , at 10.30 am at Hotel Taj Palace.
3. Dato Mustapa Mohamed, Malaysian Minister for International Trade and Industry, will be meeting Anand Sharma, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, at Minister’s Chamber, Room No.45, Udyog Bhavan at 10.30 am .
4. UN Information Centre organizes a Press Conference with Okechukwu Ibeanu , UN Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights at 11:15 a.m. at UN Conference Hall, 55 Lodi Estate
5. Opportunity to Meet Delhi based Reena Kaushal Dharmashakthu , the 1st Indian woman to Ski more than 900 km from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole while exposed to temperatures as low as -40 °С at 12.00 noon (followed by lunch) at Le Meredien, Conference Room- 2000, Delhi
6. Dr. C.P Joshi, Minister of Rural Development to address a Press Conference on the outcome of two day long Conference of Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) at 12.30 p.m. at Hall No.3, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
7. Sitaram Yechuri , Chairman Committee on Transport and Tourism , will address media regarding merger of Indian Airlines and Air India at 12.30 pm at Room No 63 , Parliament House. Prior to this press conference , he will hand over the committee report to Chairman , rajya Sabha in his Chamber at 12.00 Noon.
8. Bhartiya Janata Party hosts Makar Sankranti lunch from 1.00 pm onwards at 11, Ashoka Road.
9. Dr. Pranob Sen, Secretary Statistics & Programme Implemetation will Brief Press on the Report for Factory Sector from Annual Survey of Industries – 2007-08 in the Conference Room (Ground Floor) at Sardar Patel Bhavan at 2.30 P.M.
10. Anand Sharma, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry will give the special address at 2.30 p.m at the two-day conference of “Delhi Dialogue II- Regional Security and Cooperation Dialogue” at FICCI, Tansen Marg.
11. Defence Minister AK Antony will visit the NCC Republic Day Camp 2010 and address the Officers and cadets at 2.30 pm at DG NCC Republic Day Camp, Garrison Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt.
12. NEC organizes a Press Briefing On “Hospitality sector - a key segment for growth” where it will be discussing its plans & strategies to target this segment and showcase best in class solutions to tap a larger customer base.The briefing will be attended by Koji Oda, Managing Director, NEC India , Ravinder Raina, Head-Private Network Solutions, NEC India , Hiroo Ichii, Senior Manager 3rd Enterprise Communications Solutions Division, NEC Japan and Fraser Hickox, Managing Director, Hospitality Laboratory Limited at 3.00 pm at Mantra Hall, Hotel Park, CP.
13. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) organizes a Dazzling theme-based ramp fashion showcasing Autumn/ Winter Collections 2010 at 44th India International Garment Fair (IIGF) (Asia’s Most Renowned Garment & Accessories Fair) at 3:00 P.M at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi (Entry from Gate No. 7)
14. The National Commission for Women is organizing a Press Conference Chaired by the Chairperson Dr. Girija Vyas at 3.00 p.m. in the conference room in NCW on the Activities of NRI Cell.
15. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will hold a pre-budget meeting with NGOs tomorrow at 4.00 p.m. at Room No. 72, North Block, New Delhi.
ON WATCH - RADAR & FORTHCOMING EVENTS
1. Working for improved social security coverage for the unorganised sector workers, a meeting of state labour ministers on January 22 will take place in New Delhi.
2. Kenyans and Ethiopians will be participating in the inaugural Chandigarh Marathon to be held on January 31 in Chandigarh.
3. The South Korean President , Lee Myungbak , arrives in the capital on Jan 24 as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations.
4. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet chief ministers on Jan 27 to discuss the soaring prices of essential commodities.
5. JAIPUR will play host to Asia's leading literary festival for authors, publishers and book lovers from January 21 to January 25 at Diggi Palace in Jaipur.
6. Surajkund Craft Mela will begin from February 01, 2010.
7. Hockey India (HI) fixed Feb 7 as the new date to elect its office-bearers.
8. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has given a call for ‘Bihar bandh’ on January 28 to protest against the state government’s alleged failure in checking rise in prices of essential commodities.
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