January, 2018
Tech Mahindra’s $75 Million DMV System Modernization Project Delayed. Audit Cites Understaffing and English Language Issues
As per the audit findings, the project is delayed due to incompetent consulting staff, contractors’ problems with the English language, A-Team members not deployed, and sub-contractors were not identified by Tech Mahindra. The State Division of Internal Audits conducted an audit of the DMV’s System Modernization (SysMod) project contract. The SysMod project (project) was undertaken by DMV to modernize their aging system. The audit reveals the DMV System Modernization project has not been progressing as expected due in part to the contractor not providing project team members with the experienceRead More
Best of Las Vegas Awards Gold Medals in Three Categories to Naqvi Law Firm
Naqvi Injury Law is the most award-winning law firm in the recent Best of Las Vegas program, sponsored by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The firm received an unprecedented three Gold awards for Best Law Firm, Best Personal Injury Lawyer and Best Customer Service. Naqvi is the only law firm to receive three of Best of Las Vegas’ Gold awards this year. “Our team works hard to support each other and provide the best possible outcomes for our clients,” said Farhan Naqvi, the firm’s founder. “It is both rewarding and humblingRead More
Carson City Board of Supervisors to open with Hindu prayers
Board of Supervisors of Nevada’s capital Carson City will start their day on February 15 with Sanskrit mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Board. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages. Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use; besides linesRead More
NV State Governor’s Race Heating Up. Community Donates Heavily to Democrat Candidates
With primary elections a few months away, the candidates for the Office of the Governor are frantically raising funds for one of the most noticeable 2018 political race, the Nevada State Governor. As of December 2017, the local Indian sub-continent community has donated approximately $109,000 to the three leading candidates for the Governor, with Democrat Steve Sisolak leading in a money game, followed by Democrat Chris Giunchigliani and Republican Adam Laxalt. Interestingly most of the donors are the first time donors to any of the political campaigns. Most of theRead More
Rajan Zed to open both Iowa Senate & House with Hindu prayers
On February 26, both Iowa State Senate and House of Representatives in Des Moines will start their respective sessions with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who is based in Reno (Nevada), will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Iowa Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages. Zed, who is the President of Universal Society ofRead More
SAPNA’s Monthly Luncheon with Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske
SAPNA – South Asian Political Network Alliance invites you to its monthly luncheon with Nevada Secretary of State Hon. Barbara Cegavske, on Saturday, January 27th, at the Pure Indian Cuisine.
What’s wrong with this picture…Please follow the directions
Picture of the year. Many of the devotees came to the Hindu Mandir on the first day of the beginning of 2018. The discipline issues continue with the visitors and worshipers alike. For many years the management has been requesting to put shoes on the racks provided by the Hindu Mandir on both sides of the entrance to the Mandir. This picture is a testament that Hindus do not care for the rules, regulations, guidelines and are ambivalent to the cleanliness and safety of others. The sign clearly says “PleaseRead More
Saraswati Puja and Cultural Program
Bengali Association of Nevada invites you, your family and friends to their annual Saraswati (Goddess of Knowledge, Music, and Arts) Puja followed by a sumptuous lunch and Indian cultural program on Saturday, January 27th, 2018.
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Announces Termination of CEO Rajesh Shrotriya
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: SPPI), a biotechnology company with fully integrated commercial and drug development operations with a primary focus in Hematology and Oncology, announced that its Board of Directors has terminated Rajesh C. Shrotriya, MD without cause from his position as Chief Executive Officer. “The Board of Directors thanks, Dr. Shrotriya for his contributions to Spectrum over the past fifteen years,” said Dr. Krassner, Chairman. Rajesh Shrotiya was the last standing CEO of Indian Origin in Las Vegas to hold a position in a public traded company. InRead More
Omar Nagy Sues Bank of Nevada
The 10-page complaint filed in US District Court by Omar Nagy regarding his employment with the bank of Nevada and the hostile work environment he suffered under his new supervisor. Omar is seeking relief for discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Previously Omar filed a lawsuit in 2016 to seek relief for FMLA retaliation and interference. Omar Nagy, Vice President & Senior Real Estate Loan Officer, fired by the management files a lawsuit for illegal firing alleging his ouster was driven by the hostile work environment at the BankRead More