Intex Technologies unveils range of trendy mobile accessories

Intex Technologies has expanded its mobile accessories range with the launch of tech-driven wireless earphones, headphones and Bluetooth speakers for the music lovers. For on-the-go millenials who love fusion in consumer tech products, the company has brought wireless earphones - BT-14 and BT-208. The Bluetooth speakers - BS 10 and BS 20 - give a free spirit feel while the wireless headphones play your favourite playlist and make and answer your calls while giving you freedom from the smartphone. 

Prime Minister’s Police Medal for CRPF jawan posthumously

The Government of India has decided to honour Harvinder Singh, a CRPF jawan, posthumously with the Prime Minister's Police Medal. Martyr Harvinder Singh, while working as a head constable with 06 Battalion of CRPF in Jammu and Kashmir, had shown exemplary courage and sacrificed his life on August 24, 2016 and saved many precious lives of fellow citizens during a landslide en route to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.

IOC reiterates commitment for sustainable planet

BV Rama Gopal, Director (Refineries), IndianOil, led IOCians at the refinery's headquarters in New Delhi in reiterating their commitment towards creating a more sustainable planet, on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5. Marking a 'green' beginning to the day, he planted a sapling and administered the pledge to his colleagues. While addressing the functional heads and Team RHQ, he urged everyone to contribute individually and collectively towards the judicious use of natural resources for a sustainable lifestyle.

National Fertilizers Ltd bags Hindustan PSU Award 2018

National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has received the Hindustan PSU Award 2018 under the category 'Best Turnaround Strategy'. RK Chandiok, Director (Finance) received the award on behalf of the company. It was presented by Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan at a function held in New Delhi on May 30.

NHPC holds plantation drive on World Environment Day

NHPC celebrated World Environment Day on June 5 across its various establishments throughout the country. On the occasion, a plantation drive was organised at its corporate office where Balraj Joshi, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC, Ratish Kumar, Director (Projects), NK Jain, Director (Personnel), MK Mittal, Director (Finance), Prof Arun Kumar, Independent Director and Janardan Choudhary, Executive Director (O&M), planted saplings. Various activities such as plantation, Swachhta Abhiyan, essay/debate/painting competitions etc. were organised at various power stations/projects to mark the occasion.

CSIR develops anti-diabetes herbal medicine BGR-34

The CSIR has developed an anti- diabetic herbal formulation from a combination of natural extracts derived from six plants species mentioned in ancient Ayurveda texts. The drug BGR-34 was approved by AYUSH Ministry after it was tested on patients over a period of 18 months across Delhi, Himachal, Haryana, Punjab and Karnataka. The drug, to be taken as an odd-on or adjuvant to the existing treatment, helps in maintaining normal blood glucose levels besides improving the immune system. The drug has been licensed to Delhi-based Aimil Pharmaceuticals for commercialisation. It costs Rs 5 per pill.

BHEL wins EEPC award for export excellence

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won the EEPC India National Award for export excellence for the year 2016-17, as 'Star Performer - Project Exports (Large Enterprise)'. The award was received by Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEL, from CR Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry recently.

IndianOil organises sports conclave to felicitate players

IndianOil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) organised a 'Sports Conclave 2018' in New Delhi on June 7 to felicitate the sportspersons who have been associated with it from their early days and made a mark in the sporting arena. The company also announced fresh initiatives to boost sports in the country. It was attended by over 60 sportspersons who are part of the IOCL family. During the conclave, Ranjan K. Mohapatra, Director (HR), IndianOil Corporation Ltd., elaborated on the current sports policy of the organisation and future plans for supporting the development of sports in the country.

Allen students shine in NEET, JEE (Advanced) examination 

Allen Career Institute has once again proved its supremacy in NEET-2018 and JEE (Advanced) examinations. Brajesh Maheshwari, Director, Allen Career Institute, said their six students were placed in the top 10 all India ranks in NEET examination. In the JEE (Advanced) examination, the result of which was announced by the IIT, Kanpur, on June 10, two students were placed in top 10 and 28 students in top 100 ranks. Lay Jain has bagged AIR 9, followed by Neel Aryan Gupta (10th AIR) in the JEE Advanced 2018. 

Havas Media CEO bags ‘CEO of the Year’ award

Anita Nayyar, CEO - India & South Asia, Havas Media Group, and CEO - Havas Group, North India, has bagged the CEO of the Year award for 2018. The awards were announced by Campaign Asia-Pacific's Women Leading Change Awards in Singapore last week. As many as 29 people across 11 categories were awarded for their professional contribution.

Aryans Group organises tree plantation drive

Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, in association with Chandigarh Tourism, organised a tree plantation drive at Sector-42 Lake, Chandigarh, on June 7. Punjab Forest & Wildlife Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot was the chief guest on the occasion. Jitender Yadav, Director Chandigarh Tourism, was the guest of honour while Dr Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group, presided over the function. The function was organised on the occasion of 12th foundation day of the Aryans Group.

Refrigerator maker Liebherr unveils its range in India

German refrigerator manufacturer Liebherr has unveiled its product range for the Indian market. The unique range of refrigerators will be available across its dealership network in major Indian cities across south, west and north regions of the country. The refrigerators are priced between Rs 23,500 for the basic model and Rs 1.5 lakh for the top-end model.

Ivy Hospital introduces new technique for knee surgery

Ivy Hospital, Mohali, has introduced Fast-in-Fast-Out (FIFO) technique for knee and hip replacement surgery. The modified concept, launched in the country by Dr Manuj Wadhwa, Chairman and Executive Director, Ivy Elite Institutes of Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, has minimal blood loss with a combination of advanced muscle sparing surgical exposure, specialised mix of latest techniques like digital surgery and better patient-specific implants. With this revolutionary technique, patients can walk after three hours of surgery.

Dr Ramesh Kumar Sen joins Max Hospital, Mohali

Dr (Prof) Ramesh Kumar Sen has joined Max Hospital, Mohali, as senior director and head of orthopaedic surgery. Dr Sen is a renowned name in the field of orthopaedics in the region with over three decades of experience. He has been associated with PGI, Chandigarh, and other leading hospitals in various capacities during his career.

NSE Academy to train students in financial markets mgmt 

The NSE Academy, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), and Maharishi Shiksha Sansthan Group (MSSG), a non-profit educational society, have announced their tie-up for providing education and skill development of students in around 200 schools and management institutes in the financial market segment. The tie-up entails introduction of joint certification programme in FMM (Financial Markets Management) in schools, and BBA/B.Com, MBA/M.Com in financial markets in colleges, management institutes and universities from the academic session 2018-19.

J&K Deputy CM inaugurates Palm Island Mall in Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir's Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Industries and Commerce Kavinder Gupta inaugurated state-of-the-art Palm Island Mall at Canal Head on Jammu-Akhnoor highway on June 7. Ashim Gandhi, CEO, Amar Nath Choudhary, promoter, Zahoor Malik, senior | vice-president and RC Gupta, additional vice-president, were among others present on the occasion.