NHPC opens PMBJP centre at Tanakpur Power Station

Nikhil Kumar Jain, Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited, inaugurated the ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)’ centre at Tanakpur Power Station Market Complex, Banbasa (Uttarakhand), on August 16. It plans to open more such centres at various locations, including Uri-I Power Station (J&K) and Teesta-V Power Station (Sikkim) for the service of the local people. Rais Mian, General Manager, Tanakpur Power Station, along with other senior officers were among those present on the occasion.

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LR Group of Institutes to sponsor boxing meet

LR Group of Institutes is the official promoter of Boxing Premier League. Dr Lokesh Bharti, chairperson of the group, has played a vital role in shaping careers of many promising boxers, including Brijesh Kumar Meena and Pradeep Kharera.  Brijesh is currently India's second best and Asia's fifth ranked boxer. He has won 8 out of his 10 professional fights. Likewise, Pradeep has also won 5 matches out of 7 played so far. The Group is also promoting women boxers Menika Negi of Kinnaur.

Max Hospital completes 500 kidney transplants

Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali, has announced the successful completion of 500 kidney transplants at its kidney transplant unit. Dr Munish Chauhan , senior consultant-Nephrology and kidney transplant, said  Max centre was the first in the region to perform ABO incompatible transplant, performing transplants in HIV positive individuals and handle majority of transplants involving live donors.

Chenab Valley Power Projects gets new chairman, director

KB Agarwal, Financial Commissioner, Housing & Urban Development, J&K, has been nominated as chairman, Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP), as a nominee of J&K state Power Development Corporation with additional charge. Meanwhile, Hirdesh Kumar, Commissioner/Secretary, Power Development Department, J&K, and Managing Director, JKSPDC, has been nominated as director on the Board of Directors of Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP) as nominee of J&K State Power Development Corporation.

Nikkamal Jewellery House bags best coloured stone award

Nikkamal Jewellery House, Ludhiana, has bagged "The best coloured stone jewellery award 2018".  Recognised as India's Oscars of the retail jewellery industry, the 14th Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2018 were presented in association with Platinum Guild International, Solitaire Gems Labs, Hari Krishna Exports and Damara Gold, at a function held in Mumbai recently.

LIC eases claim-settlement norms for Kerala flood victims

LIC has relaxed norms for claim settlement of Kerala flood victims. The death certificate is not mandatory and LIC will accept the certificate issued by authorised government officials or the proof that the claimant has received ex gratia from the government as alternate proof of death. In deserving cases, a certificate issued by the agent concerned, subject to certain conditions, or a confirmed development officer can also certify the death of life assured. Late fee on premium due has also been condoned for a period up to 30 days from the date of declaration of calamity. Claim investigation is also waived irrespective of the duration of the policy.

Fortis introduces new technique for sinusitis management

Fortis Hospital, Mohali, has introduced a technique involving the placement of a stent in the sinus opening to dilate it so as to provide drainage of the sinus contents. Dr Ashok Gupta, Director, ENT and Head and Neck Oncology, Fortis, Mohali, introduced this technology here. This device has been brought to Indian by Alliance World in partnership with SinuSys.

CGC, Landran, signs pacts with US, Belgium varsities

To enhance its students’ international exposure and provide them broader avenues for honing their academic and research skills, Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, has signed MoU with PXL University College, Belgium, and CBU, Tennessee, USA. The MoU with PXL University would facilitate exchange of students and faculty in business management, communication management, tourism and leisure management besides enhancing collaboration on research and curriculum. The MoU with CBU, USA, would enable CGC's engineering students to gain direct entry into the American University through progression/credit transfer programme.

Pre-pitching session for ‘Punjab Start-up Summit’

The Punjab Chambers of Commerce & Industries, in association with the Ministry of Electronics & IT, held a pre-pitching session with start-up owners at STPI, Mohali, recently as part of the "Punjab Start-Up Summit & Tech Awards, 2017" scheduled for August 31. The event was aimed at providing the start-ups with mentors, technical support, market assistance, funds to invest and professional networking to achieve their start-up dream. As many as 45 start-ups participated in the event.

Birla Sun Life Insurance unveils DISHA 2.0 platform

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance has launched DISHA 2.0, a chat platform to provide any information or service related to life insurance offerings by the company on a real-time basis. Loaded with a plethora of information it makes it convenient for customers to browse through relevant processes and get their queries resolved anytime from anywhere.

Adopt digital technology for growth of MFs, says AMFI

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), at its second edition of the annual Mutual Fund Summit held in Mumbai recently, discussed the means of MF growth by greater adoption of digital technology and developing fixed income segment as the retail investment avenue for the large pool of small investors across the country. A Balasubramanian, chairman, AMFI, said the summit was aimed at channelling discussions about the industry's strengths and opportunities, celebrating achievements over the past year and addressing challenges for taking the mutual fund industry to newer heights.

ORRA launches new range of diamond jewellery

Diamond jewellery brand, ORRA, has forayed into the bridal segment with a whole new range. On the auspicious occasion of Teej, ORRA celebrated a get-together for its customers. Vijay Jain, CEO, ORRA, said they have launched a latest collection, including designs based on floral motifs and contemporary patterns inspired by different elements of the universe. The new collection is available across all ORRA's 34 stores.

Max Life Insurance unveils Savings Advantage Plan

Max Life Insurance has launched Max Life Savings Advantage Plan, a non-linked participating life insurance plan that provides the policyholder with the triple benefits of flexibility to select a premium-payment term and policy term and systematic savings, to build a wealth corpus to cater to any life-stage need and protection and to be prepared for any exigency. 

SBI Ladies Club donates Rs 1.11 lakh for flood victims

SBI Ladies Club, Chandigarh, has expressed concern over the loss of life and property in Kerala due to floods. Ms Rashmi Singh, president, SBI Ladies Club, Chandigarh, donated a sum of Rs 1,11,111 to Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund as a small contribution to mitigate their sufferings.