6 PPS Officers transferred
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Wednesday issued posting and transfer order of 6 PPS officers. Bikramjit Singh has been posted as SP (H), Faridkot, Dilbag Singh Pannu has been posted as SP (D) Faridkot, Bhupinder Singh has been posted as SP (H), Moga, Amrik Singh has been posted as Assistant Commandant, 5th IRB and Mukand Singh Malhi has been posted as SP/Telecommunication, Punjab, Chandigarh. After the placement of Baldev Singh as SP, his services are being placed at the disposal of Vigilance Bureau, Punjab.
Park hospital empanelled for employees
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has empanelled Park Hospital, Gurgaon for a period of two years to provide treatment to the State Government employees, pensioners and their dependents. A spokesman of Health department said on Wednesday that Park Hospital, Q-Block, South City-2, Sohna Road Main Sector-47 Gurgaon would provide treatment to the employees in the event of a life threatening emergency without asking for deposition of the cost of treatment in advance. The patient would pay the dues before discharge from the hospital and the hospital would verify the identity of the employees or their dependent to avoid impersonation.
Himachal Minister congratulates Shalini
Shimla: Himachal Industry, labour and Employment & Information and Public Relations Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has congratulated Shalini Agnihotri of Amb area of district Una for passing out with ‘Best Trainee Award from National Police Academy Hyderabad. Shalini won Prime Minister’s Baton and revolver from Home Ministry for being the ‘Best Trainee Officer’. The minister said that Shalini had brought laurels to the State and to her parents as well. The IPS probationer got 250th rank in Civil Services examinations held last year and after completing the training, she got top ranking in the batch of 148 trainees.
Gillette launches Fusion Power Phantom
Chandigarh: Gillette has launched the Fusion Power Phantom razor. Designed in black finish colour, the razor represents India’s superior technology-A battery operated shaving system which has 5 blades on the front and one precision trimmer at the back. It is priced at Rs 349
Kingfisher Strong wins international acclaim
Chandigarh: Kingfisher Strong was conferred with a gold medal at the World Beer Awards 2013. It enjoys close to 40 per cent market share in the Indian sub-continent and has also been one of the fastest growing beer brands in the strong beer category in India.
New Range of Microwave Ovens introduced
Chandigarh: Midea, the home appliances brand of Carrier Midea India introduced a new range of microwave ovens. The range includes 11 models in convection, grill and solo variants, designed for convenience and ease of use, making them ideal for home usage, small office and retail usage. Available in capacities of 20 liters to 30 liters, Midea microwaves are priced at Rs 4,900 onwards.
Max life record Premium Growth of 11%
Chandigarh: Max life Insurance continued its profitable growth journey during the first half of the Financial Year 2013-14. The Company has outperformed the industry to record New Business Premium of Rs 904 crore, growth of 11 per cent over the corresponding period last year. Max life Insurance further increased its market share to 10.4 percent and maintained its rank as fourth largest private life insurer.
Mahindra & Mahindra launches W4
Chandigarh: Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the entry level ‘W4’ model of its popular SUV, the XUV500. The entry level W4 model is powered by the mHawk 140 bhp engine. In addition to the Cheetah-inspired design, it boasts of a range of technology, safety and comfort features.
RlI’s initiative to revive lapsed policies
Chandigarh: Reliance life Insurance Company (RlIC) Wednesday announced its new initiative to revive lapsed policies for its policyholders. The revival initiative allows RlIC policyholders to renew their lapsed policies by simply paying their due premium - without any penalty or medical tests. Generally, a lapsed policy can only be revived by payment of due premiums along with applicable interest and Declaration of Good Health by the policyholder.
MDU to host sports competition
Chandigarh: North Zone Inter University, Men and Women, Handball Competition will be held at Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak from November 14 and December 19. North Zone Kho Kho (Men) Competition would also be organized between November 27 and December 2 in the University.
Hafed to procure more paddy
Chandigarh: Haryana Cooperation Minister Satpal Sangwan said that Haryana State Co-operative Supply and Marketing Federation limited (Hafed) would not only achieve its 30 per cent allocated target of procurement of paddy during current kharif season, but would also procure more as the agency had already achieved its 28 per cent target. Hafed had procured 12.13 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy during last year as against the allocated target of 10.66 lakh MT. More than 9.56 lakh MT of paddy had already been procured during current season.
Socio medical camp at boothgarh
SAS Nagar: SAS Free Poly Clinic Trust, in collaboration with District Administration is organising a free mega medical camp on November 9 at Government High School, Boothgarh. Dr Maj Gen MS Kandal, chairman SAS Free Poly Clinic Trust said health care services will be provided by SAS Free Poly Clinic Trust, Grewal Eye Institute, Guru Nanak Multi-Specialty Hospital’s Dental Unit, Truncated lab by Max Super Specialty Hospital and PGIMER’s Depts of ENT, Speech and hearing and Radiology.
Mahindra First Choice completes 300th outlet
Chandigarh: Mahindra First Choice Wheels ltd (MFCWl), a certified used car company, reached an important milestone by inaugurating its 300th franchisee outlet. From its beginnings in 2007 when its first franchisee outlet was established, the company on Wednesday achieved a dominant status in retailing of multi-brand used cars in the country.
Vodafone’s Remote Connect Suite launched
Chandigarh: Vodafone Business Services (VBS), the enterprise arm of Vodafone India, has launched a complete suite of services under Remote Connect to meet the need of enterprises to connect remote locations. This will enable enterprises to connect business partners, expand business reach, and extend connectivity to travelling employees.