NHPC celebrates World Environment Day

NHPC celebrated World Environment Day across all its locations in the country on June 5. A plantation programme was organised at its corporate office wherein its CMD Balraj Joshi, director (Projects) Ratish Kumar, director (Personnel) NK Jain and director (Finance) MK Mittal planted saplings. Various activities such as cleanliness drives and painting competitions were also organised to mark the occasion.

SCOPE holds 45th AGM of governing council

The 45th AGM of the governing council of SCOPE (the apex body of PSEs) was held at SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi recently. It was attended by Rakesh Kumar, chairman, SCOPE and CMD, NLC India Ltd, Kishor Rungta, vice-chairman, SCOPE & CMD, FACT, and Dr UD Choubey, director general, SCOPE. A large number of representatives, including CMDs from public sector enterprises (PSEs), were present on the occasion.

HUDCO conducts workshop on curbing air pollution

Dr M Ravi Kanth, CMD, HUDCO, inaugurated a workshop on "Clearing the Air - Combating Air Pollution in Indian Cities" on June 4. It was organised by HUDCO's HSMI to observe the World Environment Day. He stressed the need to work for sustainable urban development to improve the air quality. He reiterated the Prime Minister's call to move towards zero defect and zero effect - zero defect in production and zero effect on the environment.

42 Rayat Bahra students bring laurels in PTU exams

As many as 42 students of Rayat Group of Institutions, Railmajra, Ropar campus, have brought laurels to the Group by their outstanding performance in IKGPTU exams held in November 2018. Dr Suresh Seth, campus director, said 42 students of various streams viz pharmacy, engineering, management and commerce achieved academic excellence. He congratulated the students and their parents on their achievement and wished them good luck for future.

Plantation drive marks World Environment Day at CVPPPL

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. (CVPPPL) organised various events on June 5 and 6 at its corporate office in Jammu on the theme "Beat Air Pollution". The programme started with plantation of medicinal plant saplings by Navin Kumar Choudhary, chairman, CVPPPL, and MS Babu, managing director, CVPPPL. Medicinal plants were distributed to the employees and their uses were also explained. 

Jammu Tourism organises zero-pollution event 

Jammu Tourism organised a zero-pollution event at Mansar, near Jammu, on June 5 to mark World Environment Day. It was based on the theme of zero pollution emission and emphasis on minimum carbon footprints. In order to encourage environment- friendly practices, the participants were ferried from Jammu in electric buses hired from JKSRTC. A walk was also organised on the occasion. 

Cervical cancer preventable, says Dr Swarupa Mitra

Cervical or cervix cancer can be prevented through HPV vaccine, said Dr Swarupa Mitra, senior consultant and chief of Gynaecological Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC), New Delhi, at a conclave organised in Yamunanagar by the Indian Medical Association, Jagadhri, recently. Dr Mitra said vaccination can be given to young girls from 9-26 years of age which gives protection from cancer. 

Capitol Hospital, Jalandhar, celebrates 5th anniversary

Capitol Hospital, Jalandhar, has completed five years of its establishment and to commemorate this event, a grand function was held by the management and staff of the hospital on May 25.  The event was attended by over 1,000 guests, including doctors and eminent personalities from all walks of life. Rana Gurjit Singh, MLA, Arpit Shukla, ADGP, Punjab, were among those present. A cultural programme was also organised.

Vodafone Idea consolidates network integration in Punjab

Vodafone Idea has announced the successful consolidation of its radio network integration in Punjab. Punjab was one of the strongest markets for both Vodafone and Idea and post the network integration, the capacity has increased by 34% QoQ, leading to improved net promoter score and higher download speeds in Punjab.

Fresh meat brand ZappFresh launches operations in tricity

India's first fully-integrated fresh meat brand, ZappFresh, has launched its operations in the tricity. With this launch, ZappFresh now has a direct footprint in eight cities across India which includes Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Founded in 2015, ZappFresh has transformed the meat buying experience of consumers through its farm-to-fork model.

Small enterprises need to invest in tech, says Intel

As part of its commitment to empower individuals and businesses with the power of technology, Intel recently held its business solutions showcase event in Chandigarh. Aimed at highlighting the power of PC technologies and how they can enable small and medium businesses (SMBs) to be more productive, efficient and secure, the company showcased 15 business solutions for SMBs across diverse verticals. 

Chandigarh’s first food flea market opens at Elante Mall

Chandigarh’s first food flea market was inaugurated at Elante Mall recently. ‘Bazaar’ is the first concept to have six award-winning restaurants under one roof offering world on a plate with multiple cuisines for all generations. From Indian to Chinese to Japanese, you name it and you get it. 

American Express scheme to earn 10X reward points

American Express India has introduced 10X with Amex promotion for card members, enabling them to earn up to 10X membership reward points while shopping or dining at DLF City Centre in Chandigarh. The offer is on till July 26 and is also applicable on supplementary cards. On a cumulative spend of Rs 20,000 or more during the offer period, American Express card members stand a chance to win an Audi A3. 

WK Life’s exclusive store inaugurated in Mohali

WK Life, a renowned lifestyle & electronic gadgets brand, has launched their first store of Punjab at Mohali. The store is well equipped with uniquely designed lifestyle electronic gadgets and accessories, catering to the youngsters of Punjab. 

Morris Garages Motor India expands branch network

British carmaker MG (Morris Garages) Motor India has inaugurated its showrooms in Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Karnal, ahead of the launch of Hector later this month. With a network of 120 centres at present, the carmaker aims to further expand it to 250 centres across the country by September this year. 

SBI staff plant saplings on World Environment Day

State Bank of India celebrated World Environment Day at its Local Head Office, Chandigarh, on June 4. Rajeev Arora, general manager, Network-IV along with Binod Kumar Mishra, general Manager, Network-II, SBI, Chandigarh Circle, administered pledge to all staff members for the conservation of environment. Saplings were also planted on the occasion.

Mahindra Group’s initiative for saving environment

On World Environment Day, the Mahindra Group reinforced its long-term commitment towards the environment with the announcement of its ‘citizens’ movement’ initiative — #CelebrateDifferently. Part of the larger theme of #RiseAgainstClimateChange, Mahindra's new initiative aims to motivate citizens to plant a tree to celebrate the joyous milestones in their lives. 

RK Chhibber takes over as interim chairman of J&K Bank

Rajesh Kumar Chhibber has taken over as interim  chairman and managing director of J&K Bank. He joined the bank as a probationary officer in 1982 and has held various assignments from managing business operations at branch, zonal offices and at corporate level. His areas of expertise include credit, finance, IT, corporate & retail banking, risk management, trade finance, foreign exchange, business continuity planning, HR, banc assurance. Prior to this, he as executive president and worked as chief compliance officer of the bank.