SBI launches cardless ATM withdrawal service

YONO SBI – India’s first integrated Omni-channel banking & lifestyle platform – has launched ‘YONO Cash’ service for card-less withdrawal of cash at over 16,500 ATMs across the country. SBI is the first bank to offer this service in the industry. The ATMs enabled for this service will also be termed as YONO Cash Point.

Over 200 professionals attend ‘Engage Chandigarh 2019’

The Indian Institute of Architects (Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter) recently  organised ‘Engage Chandigarh 2019’. It was curated by Ideate India from Mumbai. The event was attended by over 200 professionals from the architectural and design industry.

Hatil introduces virtual furniture showroom

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Hatil has launched a virtual furniture showroom in Zirakpur. It will enable people to experience 360-degree view of furniture through mobile Oculus Rift (VR) headsets. It has showcased 800 products, which are also visible through augmented reality (AR) glasses. Customers can also change the wood and fabric colour as per their choice.

Motia Group launches rent-free plan for 1 year

Motia Group has introduced a unique scheme for MNCs, corporates and private limited companies at their latest commercial project, Motia’z Royal Business Park, located on Chandigarh-Delhi National Highway, Zirakpur. Under the scheme, any company can avail a rent-free fit out for a period of one year. Located in an integrated township of 35 acres, the Royal Business Park is an exquisite business destination for offices and retail spaces.

Patel Hospital unveils plasma exchange facility

Patel Hospital, Jalandhar, has recently installed Fresenius COM.TEC cell separator machine for therapeutic plasma exchange at its blood bank. Dr Nishant Saini said the procedure is used in various indications such as neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders, haematology disorders, metabolic disorders and renal disorders.

JLPL wins overall trophy at Spring Fest — 2019

Janta Land Promoters Pvt Ltd (JLPL) has won an overall trophy at Spring Fest Flower Festival — 2019. It was organised by Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran. This is the second consecutive time when JLPL has won the overall winners’ trophy at the show. JLPL had participated in the institutional category and it bagged five 1st prizes and 12 2nd prizes.

Mozilla unveils Firefox Lite

Mozilla has launched Firefox Lite and announced a strategic partnership with Noida-based MoMAGIC Technologies to bring Firefox Lite to more mobile phone users so that they can enjoy a more secure and private browsing experience.

Hermitage Infra launches new project at Zirakpur

Hermitage Infra Developers has launched its new project ‘Hermitage Centralis’. It is spread across nine acres comprising 452 apartments and centrally located in Zirakpur.

Non-surgical heart care facility in Chandigarh

Chandigarh has joined a league of 200-strong elite club of providing non-surgical  heart care popular in China, Europe and America. Non-surgical enhanced external counter pulsation (Natural Bypass) is now available at ChiraYou Cardiac Care. It has already treated more than 50 patients in Chandigarh.

Srinivasa Farms, Hy-Line International tie up for North

Srinivasa Farms — a leader in poultry breeding — has extended its strategic partnership with Hy-Line International — a world leader in layer poultry genetics — for North India. Through this partnership, Srinivasa Group will distribute Hy-Line commercial layers throughout the country.

Aviva launches ‘Wings’ to empower women

Aviva Life Insurance has announced the launch of Wings — a specially designed mentorship programme to empower women workforce. The Wings programme is an initiative of the SHE division of Aviva Life Insurance for mentoring all women employees in Aviva. It is aimed at empowering the women in Aviva to fulfil their professional and personal goals.

Home Credit partners with Chandigarh Police

Home Credit India Finance Pvt. Ltd has rolled out a new initiative ‘Jagruk’ aimed at providing latest trends and skills related to cyber frauds, specifically in the finance industry. The initiative seeks to assist the police by sharing best practices with officials investigating complex cases pertaining to financial frauds and cybercrime. The company conducts knowledge-sharing sessions with police officials across different levels on challenges, issues and measures relating to prevention of cybercrime, cyber bullying, online and financial frauds.

Free coaching for kin of Pulwama martyrs

The Neerja Bhanot Institute of Hospitality and Fashion has announced free coaching to the children of brave soldiers who had lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack recently. The institute has also announced discounts and reservation for the children of those serving in armed forces. While no fee would be charged from these children, the institute has decided to give 10 per cent discount to the wards of all armed forces personnel who get themselves enrolled with the institute, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria as laid down by the institute.

Literary festival to mark World Health Day on April 6

To promote a healthy lifestyle and wellness, the Society for Promotion of Ethical and Affordable Healthcare (SPEAKIndia) will organise a healthy literacy competition and literary festival. The competition is open to all. Those who wish to participate will have to submit an essay on the topic ‘Wellness is a journey to healthy India’ before March 25. The literary festival will be held on April 6 to mark the World Health Day at Sharda Sarvhitkari Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 40-D, Chandigarh.

Disha Foundation holds workshop on hypertension 

Disha Foundation and the Generation Saviour Association recently organised a media dialogue with health experts, policy makers and journalists for an urgent action and widespread awareness on hypertension and related diseases. Experts said hypertension is the most developing factor for cardiovascular diseases. The key speakers included Dr GB Singh from the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Punjab, Dr Anoop Kumar, joint commissioner, Food and Drug Safety, Dr Eram Rao, associate professor, DU, New Delhi, Dr Anjali Borhade, president, Disha Foundation, and Opinder Preet Kaur, president, Generation Saviour Association.