Draw of flats for Lok Awas Housing Project on Oct 25

The draw for flats of Lok Awas Housing Project, Sector 74-A, Mohali, will be held on October 25. Bookings can be made till October 15. The project is located on 200 feet main road and the construction work is in full swing. Bookings can also be made online at lokawas.com. The project has been awarded "Affordable Housing of the Year" award by Remax India. The award was received by Sandeep Arora, sales head, Vera Developers Pvt Ltd.

Chandigarh-based Henson Info expands in over 20 countries

In less than a year, Chandigarh-based Henson Info Solutions Pvt Ltd has expanded its global footprint to more than 20 countries. Local entrepreneur Abheek Dutta is leading the Indian arm of US-based Henson Group, a Microsoft licensing, consulting and managed services provider to global corporations. Abheek is a certified Microsoft trainer.

SCOPE pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) recently paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, at SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi. On this occasion, Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE, garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and also planted saplings at SCOPE headquarters.

NFL pays Rs 28.22-crore dividend to government

NFL has paid a dividend of Rs 28.22 crore to the Government of India for the year 2018-19. Manoj Mishra, CMD, NFL, recently presented the cheque of Rs 28.22 crore to Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda in the presence of Secretary (Fertilizers) Chhabilendra Roul and other senior officials.  NFL has presented a cumulative dividend of Rs 1,156.97 crore to the government till date against paid-up equity of Rs 490.58 crore.

PK Gupta takes over as CMD of NBCC

PK Gupta has taken over as the chairman and managing director of NBCC (India) Ltd. Before taking over the charge of CMD, NBCC, he was executive director (Regional Projects) in RITES Limited, also a CPSE under the Ministry of Railways. Shri Gupta holds a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from NIT, Kurukshetra, and an M Tech from IIT Delhi.

Jaypee varsity holds annual sports fest ‘Parakram 6.0’

Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, recently conducted 'Parakram 6.0' - a two-day annual sports fest. It was organised by Sports Club, JYC. The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Vinod Kumar, Registrar Major General (retd) Rakesh Bassi, JYC faculty in charge Dr Amit Srivastava, Prof Ashok Gupta and other dignitaries. Around 250 students from various colleges across the country participated in the tournament.

Dr Sumita Sofat awarded by Oxford, England

Infertility specialist Dr Sumita Sofat of Test Tube Baby Center, Ludhiana, has been awarded the Honorary Professor of Academic Union from the Oxford, England. She is the only Indian doctor to receive this honour. The award was given to her for her remarkable contribution in the field of infertility treatment for the past 24 years.

Oriental Bank of Commerce cuts MCLR by 5-10 bps

Oriental Bank of Commerce has slashed its lending rates based on Marginal Cost of Fund based Lending rate (MCLR) by 5-10 bps across various tenors. The new rates are effective from October 10.

Tata Motors’ customer dialogue, service campaign

Tata Motors is organising ‘Grahak Samvaad’ campaign, exclusively for commercial vehicle customers from October 10 to 21. During the campaign, the company's employees will engage with customers and fleet owners to update them on the various initiatives taken by them for the enhancement of customer experience. The team will also collect feedback from customers on their experience and expectations.

‘Omaxe Chowk’ to showcase glorious past of Chandni Chowk

Omaxe’s commercial project - Omaxe Chowk - will be the first major commercial development in Delhi's Chandni Chowk after 300 years. As part of the government's redevelopment plan, Omaxe in PPP mode with North MCD, is developing a multi-level parking-cum-commercial centre at Gandhi Maidan. It will increase the parking capacity to over 2,100 cars and 81 buses. It will also have two floors reserved for retail and one floor for F&B space designed to offer and showcase glorious past of the Chandni Chowk and its delicacies.

Fortis Hospital launches unique cab, ambulance service

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, has launched a unique cab and ambulance service. It is different from normal cab service as it is customised service for the elderly and wheelchair-bound patients to reach the hospital. Ashish Bhatia, chief operating officer, and Abhijit Singh, zonal director, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, were present on the occasion. The drivers and staff have been trained in life support at Fortis Hospital, Mohali.

Airtel Payments Bank, ICICI Prudential Life in pact

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has signed an agreement with Airtel Payments Bank. Airtel Payments Bank customers will now have easy access to life insurance and savings plans, enabling them to provide financial security to their families and build long-term savings.

Saraswati Agro Life Science unveils new products 

Saraswati Agro Life Science (India) Pvt Ltd has introduced new products such as SA-Grovit 80, SA-Glazer Pro, SA-Target 70 and SA-Chloroplus to enhance the productivity of farmers.  While SA-Grovit 80 is a contact fungicide, SA-Glazer Pro is an insecticide to be used on crops such as cotton, sugarcane, paddy and groundnut. SA-Target 70 is a herbicide used on crops such as sugarcane, potato, tomato and soyabean while SA-Chloroplus is an insecticide used for cotton and paddy.

British Council to hold workshop for storytellers

British Council will soon conduct a workshop called “Share your stories” for teachers, trainers and aspiring storytellers of the city. To be conducted by renowned storyteller Vergine Gulbenkian from the UK, participants can explore varied styles of storytelling and retell traditional stories by learning a range of exercises at the workshop. Entry to the workshop is free and is open for all (7 years and above) at British Council, Elante Office block premises.

Lakmé launches trendy line-up of collection

Lakmé has launched a trendy line-up of collections and stunning beauty looks perfect for the festive season. This season also saw the launch of the lightest matte lipstick and Matte Revolution, which added to the glamorous beauty looks. Namrata Soni, Lakmé Make Up expert for the Lakmé Fashion Week, said statement blouses and floral prints are the new trends. Quirky sari draping is another new trend to look out for at the latest season of Lakmé Fashion Week.

Whistling Woods International unveils new programmes

Whistling Woods International (WWI) has launched the enhanced version of the WWI Virtual Academy, a pioneering e-learning platform.  The new programmes will enable the academy to educate film and media aspirants through pre-recorded video and theory-based modules. These online sessions will enable students and professionals, alike, to discover their potential in various domains of filmmaking.

InsuranceDekho opens first branch office in Punjab

InsuranceDekho, an insurance venture by CarDekho group, has opened its first branch office in Ludhiana. With focus on expanding distribution in tier II and tier III cities, Insurance Dekho has plans to open over 15 branches in the next three months across the country. It has tied up with more than 20 insurance companies to provide insurance distribution services in health and motor insurance.

PGI, Chandigarh, holds CME on intervention cardiology 

The Department of Cardiology, PGI, Chandigarh, in association with US-based C3 Interventional Academy, recently organised a CME on 'Intervention Cardiology' wherein nearly 100 doctors of the region participated. Dr Rajesh Vijayvergiya, organising secretary, said the purpose of the CME was to share the knowledge, challenges and achievements in the field. 

HDFC Bank launches ‘Festive Treats’ dhamaka

HDFC Bank has launched 'Festive Treats' - India's largest financial services dhamaka. Customers will get special offers on all banking products from loans to bank accounts, as well as major discounts on over 1,000+ brands. For the very first time, special festive offers will be available across the entire spectrum of financial solutions for retail consumers and business customers with discounts on processing fee on loans, reduced EMIs, gift vouchers and other benefits. 

VR Punjab kicks off Diwali shopping fiesta 

VR Punjab has kicked off a month-long Diwali shopping fiesta. During the extravaganza, which will continue till November 12, customers who spend Rs 5,000 or more on shopping or dining at any of the outlets can register themselves for the raffle draw by producing the bills, thereby getting a chance to win attractive prizes on a weekly and daily basis. 

Hyundai Motor Foundation renovates two govt schools

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), a philanthropic arm of the Hyundai Motor India, has taken yet another social initiative to promote ‘Education for All’ by renovating two government schools in Sukhrali village in Gurugram. HMIF contributed Rs 1.2 crore in the renovation and development of these schools.