NBCC observes Vigilance Awareness Week

NBCC, a Navratna CPSE, observed ‘Vigilance Awareness Week 2019’ from October 28 to November 2 on the theme “Integrity- A way of Life”. During the week-long event, an annual vigilance bulletin was released along with thought-provoking posters curated by the Vigilance Department.

LPU disburses grant worth 

Rs 4 crore to 295 students

To help meritorious students achieve their dreams without financial constraints coming in their way, Lovely Professional University has rewarded 295 students with the LPUNEST Study Grant worth Rs 4 crore. This grant has been specially instituted by the LPU from this year for students from financially weak backgrounds who qualify for educational institutions like IIMs, IITs, NITs, NLUs, IHMs and NIFTs. The grant was disbursed Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal recently.

VR Punjab pays tribute to 

Guru Nanak in art form

Paying tributes to Guru Nanak on the occasion of his 550th birth anniversary, VR Punjab has depicted his teachings in the form of an artwork to remind people of his eternal message to the entire humanity. The Guru's teachings have been depicted in the form of an artistic representation to drive home the lessons to humankind.

Khurana Jewellery House, Amritsar, holds fashion show

Khurana Jewellery House, Amritsar, recently organised a fashion show. The show, based on theme ‘Around The World’, was choreographed by Vahbiz Mehta and saw the participation of not only women entrepreneurs from  Amritsar, but from women across Punjab.

Two Dolphin students selected for stipend, internship in US

Dolphin (PG) College of Science And Agriculture, Chandigarh, has selected two students - Ankita Rani and Arubam Mona Chanu (B.Sc Agriculture) — for one-year internship and placement programme in dairy farming in Iowa, USA, with an annual stipend of Rs 22 lakh. A felicitation ceremony was recently held at Dolphin Campus to acknowledge the achievement of these students.

NHS Hospitals, England, to hire nurses from Punjab

Facing an acute shortage of nurses, National Health Service (NHS), England, is recruiting nurses from India. Services in hospitals across England have been severely hampered due to shortage of 40,000 nurses. INSCOL, Chandigarh, has signed an exclusive agreement with Health Education England to train and recruit nurses from Punjab & Chandigarh for numerous NHS Trusts across England.

Rakesh Kumar Markan takes charge of NFL, Nangal unit

Rakesh Kumar Markan, General Manager, has taken over the charge of Nangal Unit of National Fertilizers Limited. He has over 30 years of experience in erection, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance of turbo machinery at different plants in various capacities.

Motia Group introduces 

attractive offers for MNCs

Motia Group has introduced lucrative offers for MNCs and corporates at latest commercial project — Motiaz Royal Business Park — located in Zirakpur on the Chandigarh-Delhi National Highway. Located in an integrated township of 35 acres, the immaculately designed Royal Business Park is an exquisite business destination for offices and retail spaces.

CSIO awarded for contribution in technology development

CSIO has won three awards for its contribution towards development of technologies for ‘Make in India’. The awards were given at India International Science Festival (IISF), which was launched to promote science and technology and demonstrate how science could lead India towards a developed nation within a short span of time by the Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati.

Axis Bank launches ‘NRI Homecoming Carnival’

To commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Axis Bank has launched ‘NRI Homecoming Carnival’. Through this initiative, the bank will create awareness and promote a host of financial solutions offered by the bank and its subsidiaries under the ‘One Axis’ umbrella. The carnival will be hosted by select 25 branches across Punjab and Ludhiana from November 1 to 15.

Fortis commemorates 3 years 

of congenital heart surgeries

Fortis Hospital, Mohali, recently organised an event to commemorate three years of successful congenital heart surgeries under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) scheme. The event was held to commemorate the feat of treating over 450 successful congenital heart disorders. Over 50 children who have been successfully treated were invited along with their parents to share their success stories. Rajiv Arora,  Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Health Department, was the chief guest.

Tanishq introduces newly designed store in Chandigarh

Tanishq has launched its newly designed store in Chandigarh. This is Tanishq’s first flagship store in the region and the brand has completed its 22 years of journey in the region. The store was inaugurated by Ajoy Chawla, CEO, Jewellery Division at Titan Company Ltd. The store houses more than 10,000 designs in gold, solitaire, wedding and high-value diamond jewellery.

Hero MotoCorp unveils 

India’s first BS-VI bike

Hero MotoCorp has launched India’s first BS-VI compliant motorcycle – the new Splendor iSmart. It is attractively priced at Rs 64,900 and its sales are expected to commence at Hero MotoCorp dealerships in Delhi and the NCR within the next few days. It will be gradually available at the company’s dealerships across the country over the next few weeks.

Pawan Munjal inducted into Asia Pacific Golf Hall of Fame

Dr PawanMunjal, chairman, Hero MotoCorp, has been inducted into the Asia Pacific Golf Hall of Fame. He was conferred with this prestigious honour at a ceremony held at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram to present the 2019 Asian Golf Awards recently.

Reliance Jio facilitates 

pilgrims at Sultanpur Lodhi

Reliance Jio is facilitating thousands of devotees converging at Sultanpur lodhi and Dera Baba Nanak every day for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev. Jio has set up special ‘Sewa kendras’ in the tent cities, outside railway station, and at several parking lots to guide people and distribute literature on Guru Nanak's life. These Jio sewa kendras will remain open to serve the devotees till November 15.

Elante installs replica of 

Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur

To celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Elante Mall, Chandigarh, has installed a replica of Gurudwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, Pakistan, inside the mall premises. The celebrities will conclude on November 17. During these days, assured gifts will be given to shoppers making purchases of Rs 10,000 or above. 

Sibia Medical Centre unveils book on Guru’s teachings

To commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Sibia Medical Centre, Ludhiana, has released a booklet about the 10 main teachings of Guru Nanak. The bilingual (English and Punjabi) booklet contains pictorial depiction of some of the gurdwaras related to Guru Nanak's birth, his visits and where he spent his last sixteen years.

Shriram Transport rolls out healthcare prog in Amritsar

Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited in partnership with Piramal Swasthya has announced the launch of Mobile Primary Healthcare Programme in Amritsar. It was launched by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri at Amandeep Hospital, Amritsar. The programme is aimed at serving the under-served communities and make quality healthcare services accessible and affordable for all. 

Cremica showcases potential at Global Investors' Meet

Cremica Foods showcased its potential at the Rising Himachal Global Investors Meet held at Dharmashala recently. Cremica is in sync with the government's endeavour by opening its Mega Food Park in Una with an investment of Rs 100 crore.

The Brew Estate to expand footprint in tier-II cities

Micro brewery and food chain ‘The Brew Estate’ will expand its operations in tier-II cities by opening 10 more outlets across the country in next two years. Unveiling the new food menu, MDs Arundeep Singh and Ramesh Kumar Mittal said currently they had seven outlets in northern part of the country and they were looking for partners for expansion.

OCM’s grado launches 

new festive collection

Grado, the new age brand from the House of OCM, has unveiled its latest range of fabrics. Along with the whopping 5000 SKUs for the festive and winter collection, beautiful blends in fine 140s wool blends and engineered fabrics have been launched in the new collection.

Jio’s Punjab state head 

honoured by Punjab Govt

On the auspicious occasion of 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, Punjab Government has honoured TPS Walia, State Head, Reliance Jio, Punjab, for his exemplary contribution to the society. He has been honoured for playing a major role in bringing about a digital revolution in Punjab. Under his able leadership, the whole of Punjab is now covered by Jio's 4G network.