FMC Corporation receives Corporate Leadership Award

FMC Corporation has received the Corporate Leadership Award 2019. Raju Kapoor, Director, Public and Industry Affairs, received the award on behalf of FMC India from Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar at a function held in New Delhi recently.

Corruption main impediment for development: Panda

On the occasion of 50th Bank Nationalisation Day, Central Bank of India's CVO Parshuram Panda said corruption is the main impediment for inclusive growth in society. "Our economy is growing at a faster rate than most of the countries in the world. But still one in every four persons does not get a square meal a day. The main reason for this is the prevalence of wide spread corruption in our system which blocks the fruits of economic growth to reach the common man," he said.

500 children take part in Elante’s fashion event

Elante Mall organised a summer event full of fun and fashion for the younger generation by introducing the new category 'Kids fashion' on July 20. More than 500 children took part in this specially curated style and fashion event. During the #WonderKids event, curated mannequins were displayed to feature the new kids collection. Brands like Chicco, MAX, Hamleys, UCB, Marks and Spencers, Unlimited, USPA, KapKids and Mothercare participated in the event.

IOC constructs 150 toilets under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Dr SSV Ramakumar, Director (R&D), Indian Oil Corporation, recently dedicated 150 toilets to residents of Dulhepur village in Faridabad. These toilets have been constructed under the company's corporate social responsibility programme. 

Jaquar Group carries out expansion of Bhiwadi plant

Jaquar Group has announced the expansion of its manufacturing plant in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, on the eve of its 60th anniversary making it the world's largest faucet manufacturing plant in a single unit. The plant has a production capacity of manufacturing 1,25,000 faucets in daily. 

Godrej Interio conducts study on sleep pattern

According to a study conducted by Godrej Interio, more than 70.2% of Chandigarh residents never or rarely sleep at 10 pm and around 29.6% sleep less than six hours daily. It revealed that only a dismal 15.4% of respondents actually slept at 10 pm. This trend is not only limited to Chandigarh but it is a nationwide phenomenon. The company has introduced a special posture support zone in the newly launched exclusive mattress store which offers the entire range of mattresses.

Contribution of pharma firms significant, Dr Monica Bhatia

Dr Monica Sood Bhatia, managing director, CIMS, has said: "Our country is growing and developing by leaps and bounds in health and medical field. The contribution of pharma companies is significant. With focus on generic medicines, these companies are concentrating on the quality of these medicines. Hopefully, the business award will further motivate them to do better." She said this during three-day Indian Pharma Expo-2019 award function held in New Delhi recently.

IOC undertakes ‘Swachhta’ campaign in school

IndianOil Corporation recently organised 'Swachhta' awareness programme at Georgi Stoikov Rakovski Govt Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Defence Colony, New Delhi, under the guidance of VK Shukla, ED (HR), RHQ, a Swachhta Ambassador at RHQ, for the students of XII standard. Ms Anita Shrivastava, GM (CC&CSR), RHQ, exhorted all girl students to adopt cleanliness as an integral part of one's life. 

Reliance Jio adds maximum subscribers in Punjab 

Reliance Jio continued to remain the most preferred telecom operator in Punjab with highest customer base of 1.22 crore subscribers and adding around 1 lakh subscribers in May, according to latest data released by TRAI.

CRPF women troopers to get special protective gear

The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), DRDO, in association with CRPF has designed a protective gear for women troopers. The scientists of DIPAS carried out a careful study of women troopers of CRPF's Rapid Action Force to ergonomically design the body protector. The woman-specific full body protector was unveiled by Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, DG, CRPF, in the presence of AK Singh, DG Life Sciences, Bhuvnesh Kumar, Director, DIPAS, among others.

PSPCL holds plantation drive at Mukerian Hydel Project

To commemorate Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birth anniversary, Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) recently launched a special drive with the concept of ‘Nanak Bagichi’ by planting different types of trees at Mukerian Hydel Project, Talwara. Des Raj Banger, SE, O&M, Circle, MHP, PSPCL, Talwara, appealed to all people of Punjab for planting more and more traditional trees around their available space.

Auric launches smart beverage in Chandigarh

Auric has launched world's first all-natural beverage for mind, body and skin based on anti-ageing wisdom of Ayurveda in Chandigarh. The brand was first launched in NCR in 2018. It will be available in over 30 retail stores. Deepak Agarwal, founder and CEO, Auric, said the smart drinks have been designed for the fast-paced 21st century lifestyle where the right nutrition is often compromised. 

Skoda unveils limited edition of Rapid Rider

Skoda Auto has unveiled the limited edition of Rapid Rider at Rs 6.99 lakh under 'One Nation, One Price' philosophy. It will be available in two colours - Candy White and Carbon Steel.

International Tractors Ltd unveils Solis Yanmar range

International Tractors Ltd has launched Solis Yanmar tractor range for Indian market in collaboration with Japan-based Yanmar Agribusiness. ITL began by exporting its first tractor, Solis, to Europe in 2011. Since then, Solis has seen phenomenal growth, expanding globally to 120 countries in eight years, with more than 100,000 customers. 

Fabindia opens experience centre in Amritsar

Fabindia has launches its experience centre at Mall Road, Amritsar. It was inaugurated by company's president Ajay Kapoor. Spread across 7,200 sq ft, it houses a FabCafé, an interior design studio, organic wellness centre and an alteration studio apart from offering across garments, organics, home and personal care. 

Indian Oil unveils Servo new grade engine oils

Indian Oil Corporation recently launched two new grades of engine oils — Servo Supermile Plus and Servo Supermile — during the northern region stockists' meet in Amritsar. Gurmeet Singh, Director (Marketing), in the presence of Subimal Mondal, ED (Lubes) and Sujoy Choudhury, ED, Punjab, launched the products. 

Singla Mediclinic holds CME on gynaecology

Singla Mediclinic, SAS Nagar, in association with Ivy Test Tube Baby Centre, recently organised a CME on various aspects of gynaecology. The CME was themed on Farticon-2019. Punjab Health Minister Balbir SIngh Sidhu inaugurated the CME while Avneet Kaur, Director, Health & Family Welfare, was guest of honour. Around 200 gynaecologists from seven states attended the seminar. 

Bisaat - Royal Bharat cuisine restaurant - opens in Panchkula

Bisaat, a Royal Bharat cuisine restaurant, was recently inaugurated at Panchkula. It offers the choicest of dishes from different regions. With its well-researched menu, it offers to narrate the tales of tastes from the erstwhile kingdoms of India.

ESC hosts biggest education expo in Gurdaspur

ESC recently hosted education and immigration expo in Gurdaspur for providing guidance to students for studying in Europe and the UK. There are many countries in Europe which offer better education at budget on par with India.

Amandeep Hospital, Amritsar, inks pact with Eden Hospital

Amandeep Group of Hospitals, Amritsar, and Eden Super Specialty & Critical Care Hospital, Chandigarh, have joined hands to provide orthopaedic, trauma & joint replacement services under one roof, not only to citizens of the tricity, but also to residents of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal. 

Animal Planet comes up with new brand identity

Animal Planet channel has adopted a new Animal Planet mark incorporating a fresh and distinctive image of a leaping elephant. The new identity aims to keep the childhood joy and wonder of animals alive by bringing people close to animals in every way with its content. 

HDFC Bank, CSC, launch co-branded credit card  

HDFC Bank and Government of India's Common Service Centre (CSC) SPV has launched a co-branded Small Business MoneyBack Credit Card. It is specially designed for the CSC's Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and VLE-sourced customers.