BHEL bags Rs1,405-cr order for 12 steam generators
BHEL has won a major order for the supply of 12 steam generators from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Valued at Rs 1,405 crore, the order has been won under NPCIL’s fleet mode procurement programme and mandates supply of 12 steam generators for India’s highest rated indigenously-developed 700 MWe pressurised heavy water reactors to be set up at four different locations in the country.
SJVN inks pact with IBN for 679 MW hydroelectric project
An MoU has been signed for the development of 679 MW Lower Arun 3 HEP between SJVN & Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) in Kathmandu. The MoU was signed by Nand Lal Sharma, CMD, SJVN, and Sushil Bhatta, CEO, IBN, in the presence of Nepal Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel.
NHPC holds mega Covid vaccination camps
NHPC recently held mega Covid vaccination camps at its residential colony and corporate office in Faridabad. As many as 505 employees, ex-employees and their family members were vaccinated.
Jaypee University to start PG programme in microbiology
The Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, organised several academic events last year despite the Covid pandemic. It started a PG progamme in biotechnology. It will soon start MSc in microbiology. Two patents were also granted during the lockdown period.
Galgotias University gets top ranks in research, placement
Galgotias University, Noida, has achieved top rankings in Times Engineering Institute Ranking Survey-2021. It bagged 12th rank in research capabilities and 16th rank in placements among the country’s top 70 institutions.
Bajaj Allianz Life declares Rs1,156-crore bonus
Bajaj Allianz Life has declared bonus amounting to Rs 1,156 crore to its policyholders. This includes a special one-time bonus of Rs 315 crore, which is over and above the regular bonus. The company aims to ensure there is an adequate support to its customers in these unprecedented times.
JK Tyre partners with Hyundai Motor India
JK Tyre & Industries has joined hands with Hyundai for its latest SUV Alcazar. It offers best-in-class technology, unmatchable performance, comfort, and handling the SUV with its UX Royale high performance tyre.
Policybazaar inaugurates physical stores in Punjab
Policybazaar.com has opened physical stores in Patiala, Ludhiana and Chandigarh. The company aims to provide end-to-end claims support to the customers at their doorsteps. Customers will now be able to get their service requests, claims assistance and insurance-related queries resolved at these stores.
BITS Pilani sees considerable increase in student intake
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, has witnessed an increase in the number of students opting to pursue higher education. Industry experts said the numbers have increased three-fold in the past five years from 5-6% to almost 15%.
Vardhman Textiles conducts doorstep vaccination drives
To curb the menace of Covid pandemic, Vardhman Textiles recently conducted doorstep vaccination drives for its employees and their family members. The company has so far vaccinated 6,059 employees in Punjab, 7,564 in Himachal Pradesh and 7,999 in Madhya Pradesh.
Axis Mutual Fund unveils ‘Axis Floater Fund’
Axis Mutual Fund has launched ‘Axis Floater Fund’. It offers efficient solution for short-term investors looking to navigate a possible rising interest rate environment and also an ideal parking solution for their investment.
Skechers launches ‘Foamies’ collection
Skechers has launched a colourful collection namely ‘Foamies’ with lightweight EVA foam for all day comfort. The collection spans a range of sandals and slip-on styles designed to go with everyday outfits with water-friendly features. The range starts at Rs 2,299.
HDFC Bank spends Rs635 cr towards CSR in FY2021
HDFC Bank spent Rs 634.91 crore towards #Parivartan – the umbrella programme for all CSR initiatives in FY 2020-21. Out of this, over Rs 110 crore was utilised towards initiatives focused on Covid relief.
Biryani by Kilo adds new items to menu
Biryani by Kilo has launched new products for its dine-in and delivery outlets in Punjab. Besides biryanis, they have added items such as chicken ghee roast, chicken and paneer 65, veg & mutton galoutis and desserts like phirni to their menu.
Citroën starts home delivery of C5 Aircross SUV
Citroën has announced the first two home deliveries of C5 Aircross SUV in Surat & Chandigarh through Citroën buy online. This initiative caters to customers in more than 50 cities and even outside the dealer network in India.
Max Hospital, Mohali, holds online workshop on yoga
Dr Deepak Puri, director, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Max Hospital, Mohali, along with Uniglobe Shergill Travels recently held an online workshop on yoga and importance of music in health management. Bollywood actor Jonita Doda, yoga coach Shobhna Juneja and Uniglobe Shergill Travels director Param Shergill were present.
