Frontlines India

Mohali (SAS Nagar):  In what deals a severe blow to the efforts of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to improve the ease of doing business and anti-corruption drive in the state, Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) is not releasing electricity connection to a commercial entity notwithstanding the directions of the court. The permanent Lok Adalat of SAS Nagar on May 20, 2022, had directed the PSPCL to release the electricity connection to M/s MM Builders, which runs Sky Jumper in  Oxford Street , Zirakpur owned by S M Hotel. The court also ordered the attachment of salary of HS Oberai, XEN, Zirakpur Division, and PSPCL. The court has termed the action of PSPCL as contempt of the orders of the Permanent Lok Adalat. The court order reads - “Despite the orders of this court, the PSPCL is avoiding releasing the connection on flimsy grounds. We are of the considered view that the action of PSPCL amounts to contempt of the orders of this Adalat. Accordingly, before takin...

Chandigarh : Showing its commitment to giving back to the roots and firming up the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ecosystem in Punjab , AIPL (Advance India Projects Limited), one of the most respected real estate developers, has joined hands with charitable organizations like Sikh Humanitarian Society and Shri Guru Granth Sahib Vidya Kendra to impart free education to needy children.   AIPL is perhaps the only realty sector developer which organizes community kitchens on its sites for construction workers and office staff, catering to 2000 plus people every day.   “CSR is very close to our heart. It is an integral part of our mission statement and is non-negotiable. At AIPL, we believe in giving back to society and walking the talk to grow inclusively. We are focusing a lot on expanding the scope of our CSR in  Punjab  where our footprint is majorly increasing due to our delivered, ongoing, and upcoming real estate developments,” said Pankaj ...

Chandigarh : AIPL Group, a leading real estate development entity, is all set to invest Rs 500 crore in  Punjab  over the next three years as a part of its expansion plan in the residential and retail sectors. Giving his views on AIPL's mega expansion plans for Punjab, Pankaj Pal, Group Executive Director, AIPL said, "The investment, will be a befitting testimonial of the post-pandemic green shoots in the realty sector for the region, and will spur the growth of the real estate industry in Punjab and help AIPL to further consolidate itself as a key realty player in the state." An ace housing and commercial infra developer, AIPL Group has so far delivered four projects in Punjab – two residential and two commercial –, and two ongoing projects. Dreamcity Amritsar, a residential project developed and delivered, is spread across 148 acres of land, and Dreamcity, Gobindgarh-Khanna, is spread across 88 acres. At present, over 550 happy families are residing in its propertie...

Chandigarh :   Haryana’s Home Minister, Anil Vij visited an integrated multispecialty hospital - Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences (HIIMS), at Dera Bassi near  Chandigarh . Anil Vij who has been receiving home treatment from HIIMS founder - renowned Ayurveda and Meditation Guru Acharya Manish, decided to pay a visit to the hospital after experiencing remarkable physical benefits from the treatment. Notably, 69-years-old, Anil Vij was inflicted with COVID-19 earlier and also had been on oxygen support. During his visit, Anil Vij was taken by Acharya Manish on a tour of different departments of the hospital such as IPD, OPD, and the Panchkarma center. Vij also interacted with the doctors and staff members. He also spent time with kidney and cancer patients at the hospital who have been experiencing a remarkable recovery through Ayurvedic treatment. While touring him around, Acharya Manish briefed Vij on how the hospital is treating the patie...

  Chandigarh : 'Lap of Luxury’ a national level conference addressed by top architects and interior designers of India was organised by Zion Exhibitions in association with Institute of Indian Interior Designers(IIID) Delhi Regional Chapter as Knowledge partner and IIID- Chandigarh Chapter (Institute of Indian Interior Designers) and IIA- Chandigarh Chapter (Indian Institute of Architects) as Supporting Associations at Hotel Hyatt Regency here. A host of luminaries  shared their thoughts and insights on different aspects of the construction industry related to design, architecture, building and construction related products. Adarsh Gill, Director, Zion Exhibitions while addressing a press conference on the sidelines of 'Lap of Luxury ' said that the latest trends in design and technology in the field of construction, infrastructure, architecture and design have opened a plethora of opportunities and challenges as well and “we need to work in sync with that.”    ...

Chandigarh :  Merchant Navy Officers Association (MNOA) Chandigarh celebrated the 59th National Maritime Day with fervor at Chandigarh Golf Club here. National Maritime Day is observed every year to show support for global trade - the most efficient means of shipping commodities throughout the globe in a secure and ecologically friendly manner. Speaking on the occasion, Capt. TS Bhatia, President, MNOA  expressed gratitude on behalf of his association to the Indian seafarers, who operate around the clock to guarantee that important supplies may be transported without interruption. Capt Bhatia said, “Mariners, who endure months at a time aboard ships, are essential assets to international trade and business.” During the occasion, senior members of the association were honored for their immense contribution to the field of education and welfare. Those who were honored were Capt J S Gill, Capt Bhagat Singh, Capt Lalit Dharmani, Capt PN Prabhakar, and Dilip Singh Mangat. As many...

Chandigarh : Daikin Air-conditioning India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan , the world’s no. 1 air-conditioning company launched a new range of split room ACs indigenously conceptualised and manufactured for the discerning Indian consumers. This new U Series range boasts of future ready technologies that empower the customers to manage the quality of air conditioning across their premises. K J Jawa, Chairman   & Managing Director, Daikin India , said, “At Daikin we have a Vision for – ‘Make in India ’ products that are designed to serve the needs of every Indian. With ACs now becoming a necessity, there was a need for a radical change in product innovation and standards in order to serve the emerging consumer aspirations. The new range of Daikin AC’s will empower the growing Indian population to upgrade from outdated and older technologies without any impact of high energy consumption charges.” “We have launched an incredible air conditioning...