Mock interviews conducted at PU IAS Centre
Chandigarh: The Panjab University IAS Centre conducted mock interviews for the candidates of PCS Executive and Assistant Commandant, Central Armed Police Forces. The panelists for the mock interviews comprised of Haryana former Chief Secretaries Dharam Vir, Urvashi Gulati among others. The candidates were suitably interviewed and grilled for the upcoming interviews. They were asked questions on the situation existing in Punjab and the issues confronting the bureaucracy in the state. The candidates for the Police Forces were questioned about the role of police and on the reasons of the problems being faced by the police forces.
ICICI organizes conclave
Chandigarh: ICICI Bank organised a conclave for MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in Chandigarh to discuss the role of digital banking to make business more convenient to the segment. The conclave is part of the Bank’s initiative across the country to reach out to MSME companies. The conclave saw a participation of promoters and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of over 200 companies from various industries based in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali. Vishal Batra, Retail Business Head – North Zone, ICICI Bank said, “ICICI Bank has always leveraged technology to pioneer digital innovations to provide a world-class banking experience to its customers.”
IHCL PAT RISES 184%; DECLARES 50% DIVIDEND
Chandigarh: The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) reported its consolidated and standalone financials for the 4th quarter ending March 31st 2019 and year ending March 31st 2019. For the year ending March 31st 2019, the Board of Directors have recommended an equity dividend of 50% amounting to Rs. 0.50 per share. This is an increase over the previous dividend pay-outs of 40% and 35% in 2017/18 and 2016/17 respectively. Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO said IHCL is on track in the execution of its strategy, Aspiration 2022.
Booking.com partners with two Indian varsities
Chandigarh: Booking.com announced new scholarship initiatives with two leading universities in India to help bridge the gender divide within the tech sector. Introduced to provide female students with necessary funding to advance their education in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), scholarships will be granted to 12 undergraduate and postgraduate women studying subjects that include computer and information science, engineering, technology and mathematics.
DHL SmarTrucking partners with Singer India
Ambala: DHL SmarTrucking has partnered with Singer India to transport their products across India. It will work to bring real business benefits by focusing on decreasing delivery time through an organized driver relay system. DHL SmarTrucking is working with Singer India on 11 routes.