BBMB signs MoU with CPRI
Chandigarh: In the presence of AB Agrawal, chairman, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and N Murugesan, director general, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between BBMB and CPRI for training power sector engineers working in BBMB i.e. through CPRI, on Friday. This MoU would fill the long felt need of bringing world class training at the door step of BBMB.
SBI’s 50th ‘All Woman Staff Branch’
Chandigarh: lingaraj Mahapatra, chief general manager, State Bank of India, Chandigarh Circle, inaugurated the 50th All Woman Staff branch of State Bank of India on Friday in Chandigarh Circle at VIP Road, Zirakpur. The circle comprises of branches in States of Punjab, Haryana, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and UT Chandigarh. Naresh Malhotra, general manager, Zonal Inspection Office and Deepak Rai Selhi, deputy general manager, administrative office Chandigarh, were among other senior officials present.
Mahapatra said this was one of the milestones in the commitment of the Bank for Women Empowerment. He also clarified that the branch would cater to male customers as well, while
emphasising that the staffing pattern was aimed at facilitating the ladies from neighbouring residential areas in transacting their retail business including savings, loans, lockers and alternate banking channels.
BSNl provides cheapest data tariff
Chandigarh: BSNl has the widest 3G network covering more than 1700 towns and cities in the whole of country and is expanding the 3G coverage continuously. None of the private operators has covered more than 1,000 towns so far. Talking about data tariff, no other telecom operator is able to match BSNl. It is just Rs 125 per GB for post-paid and Rs 139 per GB for prepaid subscribers. Browsing charge beyond defined free limits are again the cheapest. Some of the private operators charge as high as 10 paisa per 10 kb but BSNl charges just 1 paisa per 10 kb for its postpaid subscribers. There are no hidden charges by
BSNl as it believes truly in transparent billing and will never break the trust of customers. Another important aspect of wireless data service by BSNl is that it is providing free data roaming pan India.
Tata Tea Jaago Re urges women to cast vote
ludhiana: As the city goes to polls, the Tata Tea Jaago Re Power of 49, campaign is urging women to cast an informed and independent vote. With a vision to empower 100 million Indian women voters, the campaign aims to awaken women to the fact that they form 49 per cent of the electorate and thus have the power to make or break the Government. From the city of Amritsar alone, 326 responses were registered. From the city of ludhiana 385 responses were registered. Inflation was rated as the biggest issue faced by ludhiana women with 25.45 per cent of respondents voicing their concerns against the issue. Atrocities against women came in second with 24.15 per cent of respondents registering the issue followed by education and employment and women safety at 20.77 per cent and 16.62 per cent. Health and sanitation were among the other issues registered.
JlPl School to host sporting event for all
Mohali: If you have been waiting for a sports event but the one in your child’s school is not scheduled before next year, here’s an opportunity for your kids. The JlPl School, Sector 91, Mohali is going to organise sports for all 2014 on 27th April at its campus with an exciting range of races for children. Children from nursery to Class VI can participate. Certificates, medals and trophies will be given away after the sports event. School Principal, Poonamjit Kaur said that at the JlPl School, children get ample opportunities to grow and learn in a very safe and loving environment. She said, “Besides academics we give equal importance to co-curricular and sports activities in school to ensure the holistic development of children.”
Godrej Interio launches exclusive offers
Chandigarh: This summer, Godrej Interio, a leader and innovator in the furniture category, has launched exclusive offers; wherein consumers are delighted with exciting discounts and gifts to truly transform their home. The offer, specially designed for its consumers, spells out assured discounts of up to 15per cent on the entire range of home furniture. There’s more to the offer, where consumers can take home free air conditioners as well. The excitement doesn’t end here, the kitchen segment will delight it’s consumers with exciting discounts and gifts, on every purchase.
Kings XI supports World Immunisation week
Chandigarh: Kings XI Punjab, a community driven team, will wear blue wrist bands during the match with Kolkata Knight Riders on April 26, 2014 as an endeavour to support of World Immunisation Week. Immunisation is one of the world’s most powerful tools for health to protect children of India against preventable diseases. Kings XI Punjab will wear blue wrist-bands marked ‘shot4life’, to build awareness about the importance of immunisation, which can save lives of over 14 lakh children every year in India, who do not live to see their fifth birthday. Commenting on the initiative, the promoters of Kings XI Punjab said, “Cricketers and sportsmen represent what can be achieved when a child is given a fair shot at a healthy, productive life. The franchise is extremely proud to support the cause of immunisation which can save children from preventable diseases. let us all promise to make sure that each one of them get that shot at life and to a healthy future that they rightfully deserve.”
Axis Bank net profit grows 20 per cent
Chandigarh: India’s third largest private bank Axis Bank on Friday reported over a billion dollars in net profit for the first time. Bank’s net profit for quarter ending grows 18 per cent YOY (year over year) to Rs 1,842 crore while the net profit for entire financial year for 2014 grows 20 per cent to Rs 6,218 crore. Savings Bank Deposits registered a growth of 22 per cent YOY while retail term deposits by 37 per cent.