Uber takes UberSAFE campaign forward, partners with Kolkata Police
Kolkata, Sept 18 (IBNS): Uber, the world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company on Monday, announced a partnership with Kolkata Police to allow quick access to Bondhu, a citizen safety mobile app, through the Uber app.
Etihad Aviation Group supports education of Syrian children in Jordan to celebrate year of giving
Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sept 18 (IBNS): Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) on Monday said it has donated school supplies to help thousands of Syrian refugee children at the UAE-Jordan, Mrajeeb Al Fhood refugee camp in Jordan pursue their studies.
Vodafone partners LAVA to offer complete cash back on feature phone
Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Monday announced a tie-up with LAVA International Limited, a leading Indian multi-national company in the mobile handset industry, to offer complete cash back worth Rs 900 to its customers on the purchase of new LAVA handset.
Vedroop plans to open 150 branded stores in West Bengal in next two years
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): Vedroop, a brand established in 2012, and running on the principles of Vedic philosophy, has decided to launch 150 'Aap ki Dukan' outlets in the next two years, in West Bengal.
Petrol,diesel prices not market driven, but tax driven, Centre, states should cut levies: ASSOCHAM
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): Consumer is getting restive about a three year high in the petrol and diesel prices because he/she feels the concept of market-determined rates was tampered with by frequent tax hikes when the crude oil prices fell steeply and are ruling at exactly half the level of USD 107 per barrel in May, 2014 even after rising in the last three months .
India lifts export ban on tur, urad and moong dal after a decade
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IBNS): The Central government lifted the the ban on export of tur, urad and moong dal, which was imposed a decade back, according to media
New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement with the Government of India to provide grant aid of up to 2,240 million yen (approximately INR 130 crores) for “The Project for Construction of the International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Varanasiâ€.
Ahead of its launch, Tata Motors to roll-out an aggressive marketing activation - NEXON Skill Arena
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS): Ushering in the auspicious festivities of Durga Puja, Tata Motors is introducing an immersive product engagement experience for its customers - the ‘NEXON Skill Arena’.
Lenovo brings exciting offers on its new range of future-ready laptops
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS) : Lenovo, a global technology player and one of the world’s leading PC and Tablet brands, announces attractive offers on its latest consumer notebooks, desktops and All-in-ones.
Indian market ends flat, hit by global tension over North Korea
Mumbai, Sep 15 (IBNS): The Indian market closed flat on Friday largely due to global tension after North Korea launched another missile that flew over Japan, according to media sources.
Global e-waste poised to surge from 47.8 MT to 49.8 MT by 2018: study
New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): The global quantity of e-waste is expected to touch 49.8 Mt (million tonnes) by 2018 from the current level of 47.8 million tonnes, with an annual growth rate of 4 to 5 per cent, according to an ASSOCHAM-Sofies-Toxics Link joint study.
Affordable housing project is the future of Indian realty sector, says Ascon Infra chairman
Affordable housing will have a big impact on society and the real estate industry, says Laxman Jaiswal, Chairman cum Managing Director, Ascon Infrastructure (India) Limited in a recent interview.
Kolkata can now hail its yellow taxis on the Yatrik app
Kolkata, Sep 15 (IBNS): Yatrik, the first IoT-based taxi discovery solution for Kolkata's yellow and blue-white taxis was launched recently by the West Bengal Transport Department in association with the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCC&I).
SAIL’s retail sales get boost with Gaon ki Ore campaign
New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), is running a nation-wide campaign 'SAIL steel – Gaon ki ore' which is aimed at boosting steel consumption in country.
Infosys Foundation inks INR 5.92 crore MoU with Visakha Jilla Nava Nirman Samithi
Bangalore, Sept 14 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visakha Jilla Nava Nirman Samithi (VJNNS) to construct 100 gravity fed water supply systems in tribal villages of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.