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NV State Board of Medical Examiners Investigative Committee Files Complaints Against Multiple Physicians
During the first quarter ending March 31st, 2021, the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners’ Investigative Committee issued a formal complaint against the following Physicians. After the investigations, the committee strongly believes that the Physicians named below violated provisions of the Medical Practice Act as laid out in Nevada Revised Statues and provisions of Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 630. Yogesh Patel, M.D. (Surgeon) – Failure to Maintain Proper Medical Records. It is alleged that Dr. Patel failed to maintain timely medical records related to the diagnosis and treatment of a patient. Sajjad EjazRead More
Vihaan Jain and Priyanka Senthil One Step Away From Presidential Scholar
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program announce Vihaan Jain and Priyanka Senthil semi-finalist for the 2021Presidential Scholars from Nevada. Initially eleven students from the South Asian community were named candidates for the 2021 Presidential Scholars Program. Currently, Vihaan is a senior and class salutatorian at the West Career and Technical Academy, while Priyanka is attending Davidson Academy of Nevada, Reno. At West Tech, Vihaan has been active in DECA, serving as the Nevada DECA Vice President of Career Development and being a 2-time international competitive event finalist. He is also anRead More
Global Charity Foundation – Spring Mixer
After over a long hiatus due to COVID pandemic the Global Charity Foundation invites the community for their Spring Mixer to support the local community education program. The mixer will be held at the newly opened Chef James Trees Italian restaurant Al Solito Posto, at Tivoli Village on Thursday, May 6th from 5:30-7:30pm. Tickets $40 per person are available online at www.gcfcares.org.
Divya Narala Named District Director for Congressman Steven Horsford
Divya Narala, the former Nevada Political Director for President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, has a new role in the political world with a recent appointment as a Nevada District Director for the Office Congressman Steven Horsford. Narala resided in Las Vegas for a number of years before relocating to Reno to attend the University of Reno, Nevada (UNR). During the 78th and 79th Legislative sessions, she worked for the late Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson at the Nevada State Legislature serving as his attaché and later as the Committee on Education Committee Manager. Read More
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 400th Birth Anniversary Celebrations
Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Ji invites the community form all religious faiths to celebrate 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021. To grace the occasion, Bhai Harcharan Singh Khalsa from Amritsar will be leading the Kirtan Darbar.
In-Person Holi Celebrations Attracts Diverse Attendees
Vegas Roots Community Garden, a non-profit community organization, hosted the in-person Indian festival of color Holi with over 350 attendees in a colorful pulsating carnival. Vegas Roots provided vibrant color powder to all the attendees. Community members were seen fervently applying colored powder on each other to celebrate the festivities. Afternoon festivities under the clear Vegas sky included diverse food, music, vendors, games for children, and a traditional Holi bonfire. Attendees included Las Vegas City Councilman Cedric Crear, County Commissioner Justin Jones, Judge Belinda Harris along with the representative from CommissionerRead More
Suspended Attorney Malik Ahmad Charged with Domestic Violence
Las Vegas disbarred attorney Malik Waqar Ahmad is charged with the domestic violence and an assault with a deadly weapon, a category B Felony. Ahmad is accused of assault with use of a deadly weapon, a knife, by threatening Shahrukh Ahmad (relationship unknown). A public defender has been appointed at the request of defendant Malik Waqar Ahmad. Ahmad is released on his own recognizance. According to the court filings, defendant Ahmad must stay out of trouble and has agreed to appear in court as required. In 2019, the State Bar of Nevada suspended Ahmad forRead More
Cardiologist Sanjay Vohra M.D. Sues Siena/Rose de Lima Campus Hospital for Lost Privileges
Indian American Cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Vohra, M.D. has gone to court for losing privileges at the local hospital. Dr. Vohra was granted Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at Siena/Rose de Lima Campus in 1996, and the San Martin Campus in 2006. In August 2020 Dr. Vohra filed his reappointment applications for continuing medical privileges at both hospitals. As per the lawsuit, Dr. Vohra received a letter in January 2021 from Irwin Simon, M.D., the Credential Chairman of the St. Rose Hospitals, stating that some issues needed further review and that Dr.Read More
Upset Hindus urge N. Carolina online retailer to withdraw Hindu goddess leggings & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Greensboro (North Carolina) based firm “Goddess By Rachael Reed” for immediate withdrawal of leggings-skirt-dresses carrying images of Hindu goddesses Lakshmi and Kali; calling it highly inappropriate. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that goddesses Lakshmi and Kali were highly revered in Hinduism and were meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to adorn one’s legs, thighs, calves, knees, etc. Inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for commercial or other agenda was not okayRead More
In-Person Holi Celebrations by Vegas Roots Community Garden
Vegas Roots Community Garden would like to invite the community members to celebrate in-person Holi, the festival of colors, on Saturday, April 17th, 3 PM-7 PM at Vegas Roots Community Garden located at 715 North Tonopah Drive, Las Vegas 89106 Colors will be provided. The Garden is committed to promoting health and wellness amongst the Las Vegas community, especially the low-income communities. The event is a fundraiser in support of Vegas Roots Community Garden, a local non-profit organization working to promote healthy bodies and minds. The garden’s 4 acres ofRead More