NHPC celebrates International Yoga Day via video-conferencing

NHPC celebrated International Yoga Day across all its power stations, projects and regional offices with full enthusiasm on June 21. It was observed through electronic and digital platforms following 'Yoga at home, Yoga with Family' theme in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. AK Singh, CMD, NHPC, along with his family members participated in a mass online yoga session in synchronisation with nationwide live telecast by Doordarshan from 7 am to 7.45 am.

Big Bazaar offers range of yoga essentials at stores

During the past three months of the lockdown, there has been an increased popularity of fitness products and to fulfil this need, Big Bazaar is offering a range of yoga essentials. From mats, copper bottles, face towels to apparels, customers can shop at Big Bazaar stores for everything they need to do yoga at home. In addition, they have also provided facilities for customers to shop on their online portal shop.bigbazaar.com.

Record for most people cooking together online

GNA University, Phagwara, along with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (Amul) recently hosted India's largest cooking together show online. As many as 977 people, including professional chefs, students and home cooks, from 350 cities, 25 states and 11 countries participated at the same time and set a record of “Most People

Cooking Together Online”.

Elante Mall declared ‘Safe & Secure’ by Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas - one of the most prestigious certification organisations in the world - has declared Elante Mall to be ‘Safe and Secure’after an extensive audit. Elante Mall was found to be complying with maximum hygiene standards to ensure the health and safety of its customers, retailers, and staff. The audit was conducted on the exhaustive SOPs which were circulated by the Shopping Centres Association of India and the local authorities.

Mercedes-Benz rolls out newest generation of GLS

Mercedes-Benz has launched the newest generation of the GLS - popularly referred to as the S-Class of SUVs. It is the largest and most luxurious SUV from Mercedes-Benz and offers the customer more space, more comfort, more technology, and more luxury. The new GLS features the most cutting-edge technology offered by any SUV on Indian roads and combines luxury with the character of a true off-roader.

Signature Global City’s first lot of possession by Diwali

Signature Global — the pioneers of affordable housing — has announced that the first lot of possession of Signature Global City, Karnal, will start from Diwali 2020 with the delivery of around 100 units. Situated in Sector 28A, Signature Global City has premium apartments under Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojna - Affordable Plotted Housing Policy, 2016.

Hudco holds webinar to mark International Yoga Day

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (Hudco) organised a webinar on ‘AYUSH for Holistic Healthcare during Covid Outbreak’, to mark the 6th International Yoga Day. Chief guest Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), stressed the benefits of traditional Indian medicine systems in boosting immunity and promoting well-being by achieving a healthy balance between mind and body. The webinar was attended by over 1,000 participants, which included officials from HUDCO pan-India as well as the MoHUA.

Forevermark reopens Chandigarh store

Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, has reopened its boutique store post the lockdown. The Forevermark boutique store in partnership with Fortofino exclusively retails diamonds in a wide variety of elegant cuts, designer jewellery and diamonds. The store is following strict protocols to maintain safety of customers and employees.

Northern Railway transports 62.5 LT foodgrain in lockdown

To ensure enhanced availability of PDS foodgrain at ration shops across the country in time, Northern Railway moved 2,218 rakes carrying about 62.47 lakh tonnes (LT) of wheat and rice to 18 deficient states from April 1 to June 8 (lockdown period). More than 47.06 LT of rice and 15.4 LT of wheat were transported to various states from Punjab and Haryana. This is 206% higher as compared to last year during the same period.