Powergrid posts profit after tax of Rs 5,998 cr in Q1
PowerGrid Corporation of India (Powergrid) has reported a net profit of Rs 5,998 crore and income of Rs 10,392 crore in Q1FY22, registering a YoY growth of 193% and 6%, respectively.
SCOPE webinar on will, nomination, inheritance
Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) recently held a webinar on ‘Guide to legal succession in uncertain times — will, nomination and inheritance’ . Atul Sobti, DG, SCOPE, and Adika Ratna Sekhar, CMD, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., also addressed the participants.
IndusInd Bank opens currency chest in Chd
IndusInd Bank has launched its mega currency chest in Chandigarh. It will service 218 branches of the bank across Punjab and Haryana along with other bank branches.
Aykai Hospital holds nursing education programme
The Nursing Department and the Transplant Institute of Aykai Hospital, Ludhiana, recently held a nursing education programme on ‘Kidney Care-Must Know!’. As many as 50 nurses participated in the programme.
Dr Prasanta Das Gupta joins Aryans Group
Pharma expert Dr Prasanta Das Gupta has joined as Principal of Aryans College of Pharmacy, Rajpura. The institute offers B Pharmacy and D Pharmacy courses approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.
CRPF, Langjing, celebrates 75th Independence Day
The Group Centre, CRPF, Langjing, Imphal, celebrated 75th Independence Day. Various programmes were organised on the occasion.
JICA celebrates 75th Independence Day of India
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) celebrated 75th Independence Day of India on August 15. It congratulated all Indian athletes for emerging victorious against all odds due to the Covid pandemic.
British Council to hold ‘Study UK Virtual Fair’
British Council will host ‘Study UK Virtual Fair’on August 21. A semi-annual event, it is the one-stop source of information for prospective students.
CRPF receives 154 gallantry medals
The CRPF has received 154 gallantry medals. It received three Shaurya Chakras, one President Police Medal and 150 Police Medals.
Chandigarh hotel opens ‘Masalchi’ restaurant
Hotel Icon, Chandigarh, has opened an Indian specialty restaurant ‘Masalchi’. The hotel adopted this name as the essence of India lies in its spices.
Bonn Group unveils new bread Focaccia
Bonn Group has launched Focaccia bread under its ‘La Americana Gourmet’ product line. It comes without preservatives and the goodness of olives and herbs.
PFC records 34% hike in profit after tax of Rs2,274 cr
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has registered a 34% hike in profit of Rs 2,274 crore in Q1’22 as compared to Rs 1,700 crore in Q1’21. The company’s net worth rose by 17% to Rs 54,739 crore from Rs 46,940 crore in the period under review.
SBI Mutual Fund launches Balanced Advantage Fund
SBI Mutual Fund has launched Balanced Advantage Fund. It will be open for subscription till August 25.
Healing Hospital gets NABH accreditation
Healing Hospital, Chandigarh, has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH). NABH operates accreditation and allied programmes on patient safety and healthcare quality.
Bajaj Electricals lights up Sidhwan Canal Flyover
Bajaj Electricals has completed the illumination of the Sidhwan Canal Flyover, Ludhiana. The project, a part of Ludhiana Smart City Mission, was completed in record time.
M&M drives in XUV700 in various variants
Mahindra and Mahindra has unveiled XUV700. It comes in various variants, including diesel and gasoline, manual and automatic options with five and seven-seater capacity.
HDFC Bank #Parivartan impacts over 30.94 lakh
HDFC Bank #Parivartan has impacted lives of over 30.94 lakh people in Punjab in FY21. The bank reached out to 53 villages across eight districts.
HMD Global launches ‘Nokia C20 Plus’
HMD Global has launched ‘Nokia C20 Plus’ in India in an exclusive partnership with Reliance Jio. It comes with the unique offer for customers to enroll for the JioExclusive Programme.
