News Release KPC Group Educational Entity Excels in Academics Shovarani Nursing College Students Secure Highest Ranks in Statewide Examinations May 7, 2008 RIVERSIDE, California (May 7, 2008) – Shovarani Nursing College students are setting new standards of academic excellence. The college is an integral part of the KPC Medical College and Hospitals in Kolkata, India. The college started its Bachelor of Science (Hons.) programs in Nursing in 2005 and expanded its programs to include Diploma courses in 2007. In the latest statewide examinations, students from the college secured the first and second positions respectively in Third Year and Second Year groups. The college is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences. “At the KPC Medical College and Hospitals, we are fully committed to academic excellence. The students at Shovarani Nursing College are clearly benefiting from our world-class academic programs, faculty and facilities,” said Dr. Kali Pradip Chaudhuri, Founder Chairman of The KPC Group of Companies and the KPC Charitable Foundation. About The KPC Group The KPC Group is a worldwide conglomerate – founded by Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri. Dr. Chaudhuri is recognized worldwide as a visionary who has successfully integrated modern medical science with state-of-the-art technology tools and today’s Information Technology-enabled management techniques to create a unique business model in the healthcare industry. Today’s KPC Group is a highly successful worldwide enterprise consisting of: Healthcare Services and Facilities – Premier hospitals and healthcare facilities in Orange County, Riverside County and India IT-enabled Services : Engineering, Information Technology and specialized “knowledge verticals” Research & Development : Pharmaceutical, Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Medicine Educational Institutions : International network of specialized Medical, Engineering & Information Technology institutions Real Estate Enterprises : World-class Real Estate Development and Management : Prime commercial properties, Resorts and Recreational facilities, Tea plantations, Vineyards, Agricultural Nursery, Fisheries and Prime Timber plantations Worldwide Travel Services : Network of IT-enabled travel service support centers in the USA and India For more information contact: J. Chatterjee, (951) 782-8812 Email: news@thekpcgroup.com