TDI Group names two roads after martyr Colonel Babu

Real estate developer TDI Group has named two roads at its projects after Colonel Babu who died on the Line of Actual Control in June this year. Col Babu attained martyrdom on the India-China border while performing duty. The roads, located at TDI City, Mohali, and TDI’s township in Panipat, have been named as Shaheed Col Bikkumalla Santosh Babu Marg.

Galgotias adopts advanced tools for online learning

At a time when the whole world is going through the Covid pandemic, Galgotias University is among the few universities in the country that have taken to digital conversion. It has been using advanced technologies to ensure effective online learning and assessment for its students. With the better use of online tools, not only the students, but the university has also been successful in keeping itself ahead of others.

HDFC Bank unveils ‘Shaurya KGC Card’ for armed forces

HDFC Bank has launched a first-of-its-kind product for the armed forces. Called “Shaurya KGC Card”, this unique product comes with never-seen-before features and eligibility criteria specially crafted for over 45 lakh armed forces personnel. The product is based on the Kisan Credit Card guidelines by the government. The key benefits include life cover of Rs 10 lakh as against Rs 2 lakh for an average card.

Insecticides India Ltd to market ‘Chaperone’ in India

Agrochemical company Insecticides (India) Ltd (IIL) has launched ‘Chaperone’ — a plant growth regulator developed by OAT Agrio Co. Ltd., Japan. Chaperone is powered by nitrophenolates that improve photosynthesis, increase blooming of flowers and yield of crops. It increases the cytoplasmic growth of the plant by up to 15% and allows them to absorb more water and nutrients from the soil.

Code Brew Labs to hire psychologists for staff

Amid the Covid pandemic, Code Brew Labs is getting psychologists on board for its 600 employees to deal with their anxiety problems. This was disclosed by Aseem Ghavri, CEO & founder, Code Brew Labs. The decision was taken after a news report in a leading daily that suicide was the major cause for over 300 “non-coronavirus deaths” reported in India due to the anxiety triggered by the nationwide lockdown.

BSNL’s advisory to business entities for communication

In accordance with telecom regulator TRAI’s guidelines named as TCCCPR 2018, BSNL has said all business entities who want to send commercial communication to their customers have to register themselves as Principal entity mandatorily on BSNL DLT portal www.ucc-bsnl.co.in.

Sunil Duggal appointed Vedanta chief executive

Vedanta Ltd has appointed Sunil Duggal, former CEO of Hindustan Zinc Ltd., as its chief executive officer. Earlier, in March 2020, Duggal was given additional charge as Vedanta’s Interim CEO. Former Tata Steel vice- president and head of mining, Arun Misra, has succeeded him as CEO of Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

LG Electronics India donates Rs1 crore under CSR initiative

LG Electronics celebrated Independence Day by announcing its contribution under ‘KarSalaam – A CSR initiative’. Under this initiative, the company will donate Rs 1 crore to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) under Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat – a nodal organisation of the Government of India, Ministry of Defence. AFFDF is dedicated to welfare of war widows, children of martyrs, war disabled soldiers and ex-servicemen.

Mother Dairy introduces ‘jamun’ in frozen pulp form

Mother Dairy has introduced frozen jamun pulp, under its horticulture brand Safal, for consumers across Delhi-NCR. The category-first product is being made of 100% natural jamun fruit which is being sourced from the tribal community in Jharkhand with an aim to ensure a direct market access and a sustainable livelihood for the local community. It will be available in an easy-to-use, reusable tub of 250 grams, priced at Rs 99.

NFL, Nangal, celebrates Independence Day

National Fertilizers Limited, Nangal Unit, celebrated 74th Independence Day at NFL Stadium, Naya Nangal. Floral tributes were paid to the freedom fighters of the nation by chief guest Rakesh Kumar Markan, General Manager. Tributes were also paid to Capt Amol Kalia and to the employees who lost their lives during plant operations. The Tricolour was also hoisted by the GM followed by National Anthem.