Powergrid commissions 11 kV line, electrifies Aryan Valley

Powergrid has commissioned 11 kV transmission line from Lalung to Darchik under the rural electrification scheme namely PMDP (Prime Minister Development Programme). The line is used for electrification of Lalung, Silmoo, Batalik, Darchik, Hurdass, Sinikcey and Garkon villages. With the commissioning of this line, all remote villages in Aryan Valley (Kargil district) are now connected to the National Grid through 220 kV Srinagar-Leh Transmission System.

Mini Ipe takes over as managing director of LIC

Mini Ipe has taken charge as MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India. Prior to this, she was executive director, Legal Department. She was the first woman zonal manager (in charge) of LIC and headed SCZO, Hyderabad.

Sterling Gtake E-mobility bags Rs600 million order

Sterling Gtake E-mobility Ltd, an NCR-based motor control unit (MCU) manufacturer for electric vehicles, has secured a Rs 600 million order from a leading 2W EV original equipment manufacturer. Anil Aggarwal, MD, Sterling Tools Ltd., said by the end of the current fiscal, he expects EV components to contribute over 10% to the company’s revenue.

Punjab amp; Sind Bank posts Rs174-crore profit in Q1

Punjab amp; Sind Bank has reported a net profit of Rs 174 crore for the first quarter ended June 30. Total income during Q1FY22 rose to Rs 2,039.61 crore from Rs 1,954.39 crore in Q1FY21, the bank said in a regulatory filing.

Ambulance donated to New Lifeline Hospital, Zirakpur

Jankidevi Bajaj Gram Vikas Sanstha has donated an ambulance under Bajaj Allianz’s CSR programme to New Lifeline Hospital, Zirakpur. The ambulance was handed over to hospital’s MD Praveer Goel by Sandeep Kumar Panigrahi, zonal manager, Punjab National Bank.

Trident Foundation organises free medical camp at Barnala

Trident Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation of the Trident Group, recently held a free medical camp at Dhaula, Barnala. The camp provided free medical consultancy, check-up and medication to all those who attended the camp. The initiative was taken under the guidance of Rajinder Gupta, chairman, Trident Group, and Ms Madhu Gupta, chairperson, Trident Foundation.

LG ‘most desired TV brand’ in India: Report

LG Electronics has once again been recognised for its innovative design, upgraded performance and unparalleled, life-like picture quality delivered through its TVs. LG has been acclaimed as the ‘Most Desired Brand’ for TVs in Trust Research Advisory’s India’s Most Desired Brands 2021 Report.

Lava offers 100-day warranty on out-of-warranty repairs

Lava International Ltd has announced a 100-day warranty offer on its out-of-warranty repairs. Under this offer, if a customer gets an out-of-warranty Lava handset repaired, he would get 100-day warranty on the changed spare part. In case, within sthose 100 days, the customer faces an issue with the new spare part, he can get it replaced at zero cost from any of the company’s 800+ service centres across the country.

Atomic Minerals Directorate celebrates 72nd annual day

Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, celebrated its 72nd annual day on July 29 at AMD headquarters, Begumpet, Hyderabad; seven regional centres located at New Delhi, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, Shillong, Jaipur, Nagpur, Cherlapally (Hyderabad); two sectional offices at Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam and all the field camps.

Corteva provides sustainable solution to paddy growers

To manage brown plant hoppers (BHH) menace in paddy farming, Corteva Agriscience has been providing science-based solutions to farmers. To help the farmers mitigate the risk from BPH, the company has carried out hundreds of demos on preventive care in the past five years across the country and found consistent results even under abnormally high pest pressure.

Pepsi launches cans in memory of Kargil heroes

Saluting selfless spirit and valour of soldiers, Pepsi has launched a set of limited-edition cans as homage to ‘SherShaah’ of Kargil, Capt Vikram Batra, and many other brave hearts who led India to victory in the Kargil War. The cans are in rich hues of blue and gold featuring Pepsi’s ‘Yeh Dil Maange More’ slogan.

OnePlus introduces Nord 2 5G

OnePlus has launched Nord 2 5G. Equipped with flagship-level hardware, including a 50 MP AI triple camera with a Sony sensor and optical image stabilisation, warp charge 65, and the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI processor, it offers fast, smooth and versatile experience to users.

DSP launches OFO of Flexi Cap Fund

DSP has launched an Old Fund Offering (OFO) of the DSP Flexi Cap Fund to remind investors of a ready and proven portfolio that has been through various market cycles over 24 years. It highlights the fund’s ability and flexibility to allocate across market capitalisations and its strong investment framework.