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Nevada Heart and Vascular LLP Inks $8.5 Million Contract to Provide Cardiology Services at UMC
University Medical Center (UMC), the county-owned Hospital, continues its cardiology services with the Nevada Heart and Vascular Center, a premier cardiovascular group with multiple locations around Southern Nevada and over thirty physicians on staff. Physicians of South Asian origin, mostly Indian-American though, own close to 40% of the Nevada Heart and Vascular. UMC, the county-owned Hospital, will compensate Nevada Heart and Vascular $135,166 per month for professional services and approximately $78,000 per month for Medical Directorship services from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, with two (2), 1-year extension options,Read More
Blatant Disregard to Hindu Temple Bylaws in Electing the New Executive Committee. Board Room War Erupts with Lawsuits Possible
The Hindu & Jain Temple of Las Vegas was built on the notion of bringing in the diverse Hindu tapestry from across India and binding them together in Las Vegas. However, that dream is traumatized by some of the Board’s conceited plutocrats who have abandoned the spiritual aspirations of the growing Southern Nevada’s Hindu community. The contemptuous attitude of the Board Trustees took the front seat as some of the trustees and regulars accused certain members of manipulating the Executive Committee election by ignoring the adopted bylaws. As per article 7.2Read More
UNR Nutrition specialist, Angeline Jeyakumar, brings global approach to managing chronic health conditions
The University of Nevada, Reno has hired Angeline Jeyakumar as a public health nutrition specialist for Extension and an assistant professor in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources’ Department of Nutrition. Jeyakumar, who will also conduct research as part of the College’s Experiment Station, will collaborate with public health experts statewide to develop community-based interventions targeting the reduction of chronic health conditions in Washoe County, Nevada. Her immediate priority is to assess the distinctive risk factors of various chronic health conditions across age groups and to alter nutrition behaviors to mitigate risk factors. ForRead More
Bollywood Hollywood Film Festival
Patel Films invites the community to their first Bollywood Hollywood Film Festival in Las Vegas. The festival will showcase multiple films and short features in various Indian regional languages. The lineup includes movies in Hindi, Gujarati, English, and Marathi. The festival celebrates independent filmmakers’ artistic and creative talents, away from commercially successful Indian movies. The festival will showcase the following films. Hoon Tari Heer – Gujarati Manpreet – English (a short movie) Massom Sawal – Hindi Gulhar – Marathi Gadad Andhar – Marathi Navin P. Kumar – a short filmRead More
U. B. Kothari Charged with DUI on Federal Property
U. B. Kothari is charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol within the boundaries of the Hoover Dam project area. Kothari is accused of driving a Nissan Rogue under the influence of alcohol to a degree that rendered Kothari incapable of safe operation of the vehicle. As per the complaint, Kothari had difficulty finding his vehicle and was later observed operating his SUV after being told not to drive because he was intoxicated. Kothari crossed the double-yellow centerline into the opposite lane of traffic. As perRead More
Mandeep Singh and Jaspreet Kaur Files Bankruptcy. Required Financials Filed.
After defrauding multiple local community members, husband and wife Mandeep Singh and Jaspreet Kaur filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, seeking protection from over 50 creditors. Often called the ‘liquidation chapter,’ Chapter 7 is used by individuals, partnerships, or corporations who have no hope for repairing their financial situation, according to the US Bankruptcy Court. In Chapter 7, the debtor’s estate is liquidated under the rules of the Bankruptcy Code. Liquidation is the process through which the debtor’s non-exempt property is sold for cash by a trustee and the cash is distributedRead More
Now Open – Mint Indian Bistro in Henderson
Mint Indian Bistro restaurant is pleased to announce the opening of its third location in Southern Nevada, the first in Henderson. After opening their first Indian restaurant on Flamingo Road, near the UNLV campus and resort corridor, by acquiring the Himalayan Tibetan restaurant and rebranding to Mint Indian Bistro, the owners Bindi and Kris Parikh have come a long way with their 15-year Indian culinary journey. The Flamingo location was an instant hit with the UNLV students, faculty, and tourists visiting Vegas. After a few weeks of soft opening, MintRead More
Rashid Jahangir, M.D., Settles with Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Anesthesiologist Rashid Jahangir, M.D, was initially charged by the NV State Board of Medical Examiners on one count of medical malpractice and one count of failure to maintain accurate and complete medical records. Due to the charges, Dr. Jahangir was subject to disciplinary action by the Board. Dr. Jahangir has reached a settlement with the Board to resolve the above charges to avoid the costs of a hearing and potential subsequent litigation. Dr. Jahangir admits to the failure to maintain accurate and complete medical records. Regarding medical malpractice against Dr.Read More
Vijay Amritraj Foundation Brings Charity Golf Tournament to Las Vegas. Ethical Spending Questions Popped Up .
Vijay Amritraj, a well-known former tennis pro from India, is bringing his foundation’s charity golf tournament to Las Vegas to raise funds for health care and other related programs in rural India. The fundraiser and a golf tournament are scheduled on Sunday, December 10, with a dinner meeting at Chica Restaurant at the Venetian Resort, followed by a golf tournament on Monday, December 11, at the Anthem Country Club in Henderson. The fundraiser ends with a gala dinner at Aria Hotel on the strip with a featured comedian, Russel Peters.Read More
State Bar of Nevada Awards $50,000 Grant to South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas
The Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada is pleased to announce a $50,000 IDEA Grant to the South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas. The IDEA Grants are awarded for program initiatives that advance the state bar’s mission and strategic goals. The funds will be used for numerous Student Support Programs with scholarships to attract minority students, especially South Asian students, to a career in law. Additionally, there will be scholarships for minority undergrads taking LSAT, minority community events, and extra-curricular events for minority law students. “We areRead More