CSS function
Dr C Krishnaswami from Delhi University will speak on `Trade Unions, Workers Concerns and Labour Process' at a function organised by Centre for Social Studies at its premises at 1 pm on Friday. The Centre has organised another lecture by professor Howard Spodec from Temple University, USA, on `Ahmedabad in the 20th Century: Visions, Conflicts and Compromises' at 3 pm on September 7.

One-day seminar
The Nuclear Power Corporation has organised a one-day seminar on `Emergency Preparedness' at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station, Anumala, on September 9 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Insurance
The Surat branch No 4 of the Life Insurance Corporation of India paid the insurance amount to the wife of an insured person, on the very next day of his death. A cheque of Rs 25,825 was handed over to Manjulaben, wife of Manharbhai Kikabhai Rana (Policy No 86110707), by branch manager Himatbhai Kantharia.

Congratulated
Congress councillor Bhupendra Solanki has congratulated C D Patel, Kadir Pirzada and Rizwan Usmani on being appointed state Congress president, state vice-president and state secretary respectively. Surat city Congress president Thakorebhai Naik has been co-opted in the state Congress committee.

Onam greetings
Vadodara: Members of the Baroda Nair Welfare Association have extended Onam greetings to all Keralites. The Association has organised a day-long celebration on the occasion, on Thursday, including a traditional dance programme followed by a feast. The Baroda Kerala Samajam has also conveyed Onam greetings to its members, well-wishers and the Malayalee community residing in the city.