Role of quality assurance agencies critical: IndianOil

Ms Sukla Mistry, Director (Refineries), IndianOil, in her inaugural address at the Third-Party Inspection Agencies Meet-2022 held recently, stressed upon the critical role of empanelled quality assurance agencies for confirming to supply of defect-free material ordered through various vendors to ensure safe, reliable and uninterrupted operation of plant, timely project execution and timely plant turnaround.

Chandigarh University ranks among top 800 globally

Chandigarh University, Gharuan, has become the youngest university to make it into QS World University Ranking, debuting straight into the 801-1,000 rank band across the globe. It was placed at third position among all private universities in India.

Plantation drives mark World Environment Day

Powergrid NR-I recently celebrated World Environment Day across locations by reinforcing the theme of this year #Only One Earth #Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav #World Environment through several programmes, including plantations, pledge taking ceremony and awareness drives.

Su-vastika Solar receives patent for innovative device

Power storage solutions startup Su-vastika has been granted a patent by the Controller of Patent and Design, India Patent Office, for its innovative and revolutionary Emergency Rescue Device (ERD). The device is equipped to provide 15 minutes to 10 hours of power backup for critical machines, including elevators.

Oxemberg launches new range of casual shirts

Oxemberg has launched an exquisite collection of casual shirts in Chandigarh. The new range has been specially curated keeping the spirit of festivity in mind.

NHPC, Adani Infra in pact for 600 MW solar project

NHPC has signed an agreement with Adani Infra (India) Ltd for the development of 600 MW solar project under CPSU scheme Phase-II. The pact was signed in the presence of AK Singh, CMD, NHPC.

CISF takes over security of JSW Steel, Raigad

The CISF has taken over the security of JSW Steel Ltd, Dolvi, district Raigad, Maharashtra. The sanctioned strength of CISF personnel for this establishment is more than 70.

Volvo Car India sets up two solar plants

Dr Pradeep Kumar, Deputy Civil Surgeon, Gurugram, recently inaugurated two solar power units for the community health centres. Set up by Volvo Car India, these units have a capacity of 10 KW each.

Chandigarh-based design institute SXILL awarded

Chandigarh-based SXILL (School of Experience Illusion and Life Learnings), founded by technocrat Neelu Kapoor and Worldskills Design mentor Prof Vineet Raj Kapoor, has been awarded by Devoxil Media Pvt Ltd as the ‘Best Design Institute of India’ among 40 other winners.

Woop! forays into Zirakpur

Woop! — India’s largest trampoline park — has announced the opening of its park in Zirakpur. Rajat Mahindru, founder and director, Woop!, said: “By blending advanced technologies and games, we are swiftly becoming the one-stop destination for relaxation and fun.”

Patiala Locomotive Works observes Railway Week

Patiala Locomotive Works — a production unit of Indian Railways — recently celebrated the 67th Railway Week at the PLW auditorium. Ashesh Agrawal, General Manager, RCF, Kapurthala was the chief guest.

LEAD announces class on personality development

EdTech company LEAD has launched an exclusive masterclass series on personality development with actor-director R Madhavan. He turned tutor and guide for students across 400+ towns, as he shared anecdotes from his own life and delved into the art and science of personality development.

HDFC Bank unveils full-value remittance for USD, EUR, GBP

HDFC Bank has launched full-value outward remittance service in US Dollar (USD) Euro (EUR) and the Pound Sterling (GBP) for trade and retail customers. The feature ensures that when a customer sends money abroad, the full amount remitted will reach the overseas beneficiary without any deduction.

Webinar on artificial intelligence and IoT

A webinar was recently organised on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) jointly by IIT-Ropar and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ropar. The inaugural speech was given by Subhanshu Tiwari, ED, NIELIT and Dr Manish Arora, Additional Director.