SJVN Bags PSE Excellence Award
Shimla: Public sector SJVN limited has been awarded the prestigious “PSE Excellence Award — 2013” in the category of CSR and sustainability. The award instituted by the department of public enterprises, Government of India and Indian Chamber of Commerce, was received by SJVNl Chairman and Managing director RP Singh at New Delhi. TKA Nair, advisor to Prime Minister as chief guest of the function, conferred the award. OP Rawat, secretary, DPE, was also present on this occasion. The jury under the chairmanship of Dr Nitish Sen Gupta, chairman board for reconstruction of public sector enterprises, ministry of heavy industries, had selected the winners.
Folk Media Workshop organised at Shimla
Shimla: The Songs and Drama Unit of State Information & Public Relations department organised a folk media workshop for the folk troupes empanelled with the department at Shimla, on Wednesday. These cultural troupes will publicise the important decisions and policies of the State Government as a part of special campaign on the completion of one year of the Government.
HDFC Bank achieves 400th branch milestone
Chandigarh: HDFC Bank has reached an important milestone of 400 branches in Punjab. The 400th branch is a three-member mini-branch located in the unbanked village of Jhanjheri in Mohali district. The branch in Jhanjeri was inaugurated by Anirudh Tiwari, CEO Punjab Investment Bureau, in the presence Govind Pandey, Branch Banking Head, HDFC Bank and other senior officials of the bank.
McDonald’s Eye Care campaign benefits many kids
Panchkula: McDonald’s India (North & East) in association with Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) organised a two-day Free Eye Screening Camp for the underprivileged children in Panchkula, under its social healthcare program ‘I Care for Eye Care’. McDonald’s social program, ‘I Care for Eye Care’ is emerging as an important paediatric eye healthcare program in the country. The initiative has made a difference in the lives of many children afflicted with various eye disorders. As of October 2013, more than 1.6 lakh children have benefited from the program.
Axis Bank SME business: Punjab, Haryana key regions
ludhiana: Axis Bank with a focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Wednesday announced that Punjab & Haryana region, over the next three years, would emerge as the leading destination for SME lending. The Bank has grown its MSME portfolio to `2,000 crores, in the region.
5th livestock Championship at Sri Muktsar Sahib
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government is organising fifth livestock Championship and Milking Competitions at Sri Muktsar Sahib in which 5,000 animals are expected to participate from all over the country and reward of `1.25 crore would be given to the winners. Punjab Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development Minister Gulzar Singh Ranike said 5 day breeders and milking competitions will be organised from January 8 to January 12. As many as 500 tents for animals and 250 tents for livestock owners would be set up.