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Garmin India signs actor and serial exerciser Mandira Bedi as brand ambassador for its smartwatches New Delhi, (Global News) : Pivoting towards strengthening the brand reach, Garmin India, a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) today announced its association with the famous actor, television presenter and fitness coach Mandira Bedi as their brand ambassador. The popular face of many TV shows, host of cricket matches and now an icon of fitness, Mandira Bedi, will be promoting Garmin smartwatches and accessories in India across the mediums of print, television, online as well as creating buzz on all social media platforms. Speaking on the new brand association, Mr. Ali Rizvi, Director of Garmin India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Mandira bedi is not only a star icon but also an inspiration to many fitness enthusiasts and women globally. We are thrilled to have her on board with us and are confident that this partnership will strengthen our brand reach and encourage more people to choose a healthier lifestyle.” Recently, On the occasion of International Women’s day, Garmin India, launched an incredibly small, smart and modern smartwatch - ‘Lily’ with exceptional features designed by women, for women. The smartwatch offers women’s health features, including menstrual cycle tracking and newly launched pregnancy tracking feature sharing the mother-to-be a snapshot of their pregnancy alongside their other health, wellness and activity data. Thrilled to be a part of Garmin, fitness trainer and actor Mandira Bedi said, “Working out and staying fit is not only a passion but a choice of lifestyle. It’s an honour for me to be associated with Garmin- a brand that especially designs and manufactures its products to help fitness enthusiasts by providing the correct guidance and accurate data of their workouts. I am excited to represent a brand that shares the same zeal and passion as me. With their range of smartwatches, together we aim to reach out to more and more people to spread awareness on the need of a healthier lifestyle.” Garmin offers smart wearables across price points with dedicated devices for golf, running, swimming and cycling activities amongst a range of other products. Currently, more than 13 models including Forerunner 45, 245, 745, 945, Garmin Instinct, Instinct Solar Series, Instinct Tactical, Fēnix 5X Plus, Fēnix 6, Fēnix 6 Solar series, Venu, Venu Sq, Vivomove 3, Vivoactive 3 element, Vivoactive 4, recently launched ‘Lily’ and many more products are available through Garmin’s online and offline channels pan India. About GARMIN: Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Instinct and TracBack are registered trademarks, and Garmin Connect, Garmin Explore, and UltraTrac is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

USHA expects an increase in sales across urban and rural markets this festive season Chandigarh, (Aditi) “Festivals make up the heart and soul of Indian communities, bringing with them a sense of joy and happiness amongst all. At Usha, we begin witnessing an upsurge in demand starting with Rakshabandhan, Onam, and Ganesh Chaturthi, leading all the way to Durga Pujo, Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali, and Gurupurab, and Christmas in December. It is safe to say that this season is most critical for consumer durables majors like ours. We have already begun preparing our logistical strategies in order to cater to the demand and we expect an increase of 25% (Y-O-Y) in our overall sales/revenue during H2 this year. This year, we expect consumers across urban and rural markets are going to be inclined toward purchasing products that provide value, ease, and convenience to their daily lives. New-age Indian shoppers have recently been pivoting from being price-conscious to being value-conscious instead, and this trend is likely to continue well into the festive season sales as well. Aligning with our consumer-first approach, we lean on consumer insights to develop products that are in sync with what the customer desires, and our product offerings range across categories as well as price points. We will also be announcing a host of exciting offers and schemes across our categories to make our products more affordable to consumers during these months.

Spice Money and Religare Broking take the LIC IPO to 10 crore rural households Spice Money, India’s leading rural fintech that is revolutionising the way Bharat banks, today announced that it has partnered with Religare Broking Ltd. (RBL) to enable rural citizens to apply for the mega LIC IPO, a first-of-its-kind investment opportunity. Through this association, Religare Broking and Spice Money aim to provide rural citizens with equitable access to investment opportunities, thus, taking a step further in bridging the rural-urban divide and augmenting financial inclusion. Moreover, this association will allow over 95% of rural pin codes to get access to assisted phygital platforms to invest in capital market-linked opportunities such as equities, mutual funds, commodity, currency and NPS to build wealth for the future. The business partnership will pave the way ahead for a large scale financial inclusion and financial freedom for new-to-market investors in the rural segment. Religare Broking is currently servicing over 10 Lakh Demat customers through its pan India network of 1100+ branches and business partners across 400+ cities in the country. Spice Money, on the other hand, is a leading rural fintech company with a wide network of over 10 lakh merchants (called Spice Money Adhikaris) serving over 10 crore households in 700+ districts across the hinterlands of India. Thus, investment services partnership between Religare Broking and Spice Money will facilitate rural India to get direct and assisted access to a DematAccount and invest in capital market-linked products. While India has just recorded “the best IPO year” (2021) in two decades with new-age technology companies leading the way, the percentage of investors from rural parts of the country is extremely low due to the lack of access, awareness and assistance. Spice Money’s most inclusive and trusted community of high growth 1 million Adhikaris, who are looked upon as respected banking representatives, will act as a one-point contact for assisting rural citizens who want to invest in the LIC shares, but do not know where to begin. Spice Money Adhikaris will assist them to open a DEMAT Account and apply for the LIC IPO and invest in other products in the future. Sanjeev Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO, Spice Money said, “We are thrilled to partner with Religare Broking to take the country’s biggest IPO to the hinterlands of India. At Spice Money, we are on a mission to drive financial inclusion for the country and this partnership will bring forth the opportunity for rural citizens to participate in the mega IPO and other capital market-linked products in the future, through our marketplace platform. Access to the IPO of a brand that commands nation-wide trust, like LIC, will help rural citizens warm up to the phenomenon of investment opportunities they are hitherto unaware of.”

अमृतपाल के साथियों के हथियारों का लाइसेंस रद्द देश के गृह मंत्री अमित शाह और पंजाब केमुख्यमंत्री भगवंत मान के बीच हुई बैठक के बाद कुछ ठोस एक्शन सामने निकल कर आ रहे हैं। अमित शाह को धमकी मिलने केबाद सरकार हरकत में आयी है और खालिस्तान की मांग कर रहेअमृतपाल सिंह के कुछ खसम खास साथियों का चुप चाप हथियारों का लाइसेंस रद्द कर दिया गया है। अजनाला थाने परहमले के साथ ही अमृतपाल ने देश के गृहमंत्री अमित शाह को भीपूर्व प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी जैसा अंजाम होने की धमकी दी थी। पंजाब पुलिस के एक सीनियर अधिकारी का कहना है किअमृतपाल के कुल 10 समर्थकों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई करने की सिफारिश की गयी। इनमें से 9 के हथियारों के लाइसेंस रद्द किए जा चुके हैं जबकि 10वें साथी का लाइसेंस जम्मू-कश्मीर से बना है। पंजाब पुलिस ने उसका लाइसेंस रद्द करने के बारे में जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस को लिख दिया है। बताया जा रहा है कि पंजाब पुलिस अमृतपाल के इन 9 समर्थकों के खिलाफ और कार्रवाई करने का मन भी बना लिया है परन्तु येकार्यवाही 20 मार्च तक टाल दी गयी है क्योंकि अमृतसर में 15 से 17 मार्च तक एजुकेशन और 19-20 मार्च को लेबर सब्जेक्ट पर जी- 20 देशों के प्रतिनिधि जमा होंगे। पंजाब सरकार उससे पहले अमृतपाल के समर्थकों पर सख्त एक्शन लेने से बच रही है ताकि किसी तरह का विवाद खड़ा न हो। 20 मार्च को सम्मेलन खत्म होने के बाद अमृतपाल के समर्थकों पर शिकंजा कसा जा सकता है।

CM RETURNS FILE PERTAINING TO MONEY SPENT ON STAY OF DREADED CRIMINAL MUKHTAR ANSARI CHANDIGARH, (Gurpreet) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has returned the file to make payment worth Rs 55 lakh from state exchequer to ensure cozy stay of a dreaded criminal from UP Mukhtar Ansari in Ropar Jail. The Chief Minister said that this is brazen loot of the public money which cannot be tolerated. He said that for reasons best known to the previous regimes this notorious criminal was kept in Ropar Jail with full comforts. Bhagwant Mann said that apart from ensuring comfortable stay the state government ensured that this hardcore criminal do not face any sort of difficulty within the jail and escapes the legal action against him. The Chief Minister said that the benevolence of the previous rulers towards this dangerous criminal can be judged from the fact that though 48 warrants were issued against him but the government didn’t bother to produce him. He said that surprisingly the then government spent Rs 55 lakh of tax payers money to safeguard the interests of this criminal lodged in Ropar Jail. Bhagwant Mann said that this atrocious loot of the public money is totally unwarranted and undesirable adding that he has returned the file regarding this matter to the department. The Chief Minister said that this open plundering of the tax payer’s money cannot be tolerated at any cost. He said that the government is also mulling to recover this money from the Ministers who have taken this sinister decision. Bhagwant Mann said that everyone involved in this heinous crime will be made accountable for their sin.

PUNJAB CABINET OKAYS SPV TO ENSURE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY ON LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE BASIS IN RURAL AREA 1ST OF ITS KIND IN INDIA SPV TO HANDLE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF LARGE MULTI-VILLAGE SURFACE WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES Chandigarh, (Gurpreet) : To ensure supply of potable water on long term sustainable basis in rural areas of water quality affected districts, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday gave approval for the creation of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for Operations & Maintenance of large multi-village surface water supply schemes across the state. This first-of-its-kind in India SPV will be a utility company 'Punjab Rural Water (Utility) Company' under the Water Supply & Sanitation department. Chaired by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder, the Cabinet, at a virtual meeting, also accorded approval to open an account in the name of the SPV, with seed money of Rs.25 crore allocated from the World Bank funds (64%) and State Budget (36%), to support its functioning in the initial five years of operations. The allocation will help meet the shortfall in revenue collection, if any, to fulfill the contractual obligations of the SPV and its administrative expenses. The Cabinet also authorised the Chief Minister, as Chairperson of the State Water Supply & Sanitation Mission, to approve, on behalf of the Council of Ministers, any amendments in the structure, role and responsibilities, funding pattern etc. which may be required in the future. The Water Supply & Sanitation department is currently in the process of executing five new multi-village surface water supply projects covering 612 villages of Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur districts, and another project covering 408 villages in the fluoride affected blocks of districts Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib. These projects are under construction. Another project, covering 39 villages of Rupnagar district (Nurpurbedi block) affected by Iron/Arsenic, was commissioned in 2019. Besides, a project in Moga district, based on Design, Build Operate and Transfer (DBOT) model, was completed by M/s L&T Ltd. in January 2021 with a total expenditure of Rs. 218.56 Crore, benefitting 85 villages and creating a positive impact on the lives of 3.64 lakh people. Giving details of the SPV structure, an official spokesperson said it will ensure compliance of the contractual obligations by all stakeholders, so that the assets are properly maintained and there is coordination among various stakeholders i.e. Water Supply & Sanitation department, contractor, Gram Panchayats and users. The SPV, as an autonomous body under DWSS, will be governed by its own constitution, with ring-fenced accounts giving it financial independence. The ownership of the assets created under the projects would vest with this SPV. This specialised agency shall ensure maintenance of higher service delivery standards (24X7) water supply with judicious use of water along with proposing innovative projects (use of solar power and smart metering). The SPV shall institutionalise mechanisms and SOPs for timely billing and collection to the contractor(s) for bulk water usage and provide social, institutional and technical support to the Gram Panchayat Water Supply Committees (GPWSCs), Cluster Level Committees (CLCs) and Scheme Level Committees (SLCs). Further, management of day-to-day operations, including water quality monitoring, management of water meters, supervision of control room operations, will fall within the purview. This institutional arrangement is proposed to enable a more efficient and effective running of the large-scale surface water scheme(s). The SPV is envisage as a thin utility in the Multi Village Scheme, in the domain of finance (managing connections, promoting new commercial and industrial connections, meter reading, billing, collection, online payment gateway services, financial accounting & management, tariff assessment, statutory compliance), communications & customer service (grievance redressal, IEC activities, training & capacity building, branding and marketing), technical (monitoring of water quality, maintenance of intra-village assets, monitoring and inspection of O&M contractors, supports Gram Panchayat Water Supply Committees (GPWSCs), Cluster Level Committees (CLCs) and Scheme Level Committees (SLCs), promoting energy efficiency, coordinating with all stakeholders) and support for database and knowledge management, generation and reporting of regular MIS.

Hair Empires luxury salon launched in Chandigarh Chandigarh : Hair Empires, a luxury salon with a difference, was launched at SCO 138-139-140, Sector 43 in Chandigarh today. The salon specializes in bridal makeup, corrective makeup, hair care and other most sought-after personal grooming services. Advocate Shankar Gupta (President) and Advocate Sunil Toni (Ex President, District Bar Association, Chandigarh) were present on the occasion. Cake cutting ceremony also took place. Ms Sunita , Director of Hair Empires, said, “I am happy to present a luxury hair care option for the people of City Beautiful. The salon is serviced by well-trained staff and provides all sorts of personal grooming services including nail art, hair styling, makeup, skincare, spa and aesthetics. Our mission is to provide a harmonious culture, combining the latest fashion trends, luxury, and environmental sustainability. We strive to provide a consistent and opulent experience, not just during the moment you step in, but extended into your very lifestyle.” Ms. Sunita further said, “Our vision is to help every customer in improving their efficiency and effectiveness. Hair Empires deploys the right consultants to deliver innovative solutions designed to enhance the way our clients expect. We use a collaborative approach built on a mutual partnership that enables the professional growth of both our clients and our employees.” Meera Mahant is a professional makeup artist/celebrity makeup artist with over 15 year of experience. She has worked with award-winning photographers, acclaimed couture designers, models, artists and fashion shows. She specializes in bridal makeup, corrective makeup, prosthetic and airbrushing techniques along with hair Design. She has done more than 5000 brides all across the globe’s. Samin & Preet Singh, another star professional at the salon, is a creative hair stylist and hair designer with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in colouring and bridal hair design. He possesses in-depth knowledge of various hair colours, hair textures, colouring techniques and bridal styles.

Espargaro salvages points from demanding British GP Moto GP 2022, Round 12 Silverstone, August 07, 2022: A grueling weekend in the UK concluded with just two points for the Repsol Honda Team as Pol Espargaro and Stefan Bradl endure another difficult race. Near perfect conditions continued to grace Silverstone on Sunday as race day dawned. A fast crash at Turn 4 during Warm Up for Pol Espargaro made for a busy midday for the Repsol Honda Team mechanics. Impeccable teamwork saw the #44 head into the race with both bikes prepared. Unfortunately, a slow start to the race saw Espargaro immediately drop out of contention for any major points, his pace improving dramatically in the second half of the race. Crossing the line in 14th, his race time was some five seconds faster than the previous year. Stefan Bradl was left to rue yet more bad luck. Starting from 21st instead of 18th due to a penalty made for a complicated start to the race for the German. Then, during the race, he was handed a long lap penalty for a shortcut. The German was able to take the chequered flag in 19th position and gain more race experience. In Japan, Team HRC celebrated a dominant victory at the Iconic Suzuka 8 Hours with Tetsuta Nagashima, Iker Lecuona and Takumi Takahashi at the helm of the Honda CBR1000RR-R. This returns Honda to the top step of the podium for the first time since 2014.

PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA UNANIMOUSLY PASSES TWO MONEY BILLS Chandigarh : The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday unanimously passed two important money bills titled Punjab Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Punjab Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Vidhan Sabha session. Both the bills were passed after the prior approval of the Hon'ble Governor of Punjab. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented both the key bills, which were unanimously passed in an assembly session.

Mahindra launches new Alfa CNG in Cargo and Passenger variant Chandigarh, (Aditi) : Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd, part of the Mahindra Group, announced the launch of its new Alfa CNG Passenger and Cargo variants, based on its popular Alfa brand. The new variant is attractively priced at ₹ 2,57,000.00 for the Alfa Passenger DX BS6 CNG and ₹ 2,57,800.00 for the Alfa Load Plus (ex-showroom Lucknow) . Additionally, an Alfa Cargo and Passenger owner can save up to ₹ 4,00,000.00 extra in 5 years on fuel expenses when compared to diesel cargo 3-wheelers. The vehicles will be available across Mahindra dealerships in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. Suman Mishra, CEO of Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited commented, “The launch of new Alfa CNG Cargo and Passenger makes us a full range player by offering our customers multiple options including electric, diesel and CNG to meet their different mobility needs. With the increasing density of CNG stations in some parts of India, the Alfa Cargo and Passenger will be an excellent choice for those looking at huge savings.” Mahindra Alfa CNG highlights 1. Unmatched savings of up to ₹ 4 00 000.00 in 5 years · Save up to ₹ 4 00 000.00 in 5 years on fuel expenses when compared with a diesel 3-wheeler (CNG = ₹ 68.1/kg, and diesel = ₹ 90.92/litre, as of March’22 in Lucknow) 2. Best-in-segment mileage · The Alfa DX passenger delivers 40.2 km/kg while the Alfa Load Plus gives a mileage of 38.6 km/kg (as per ARAI tests). This promises a very attractive operating range. 3. Best-in-segment engine capacity and torque · The 395 cm3, water-cooled engine is the biggest in its class and promises long-term reliability. · The engine offers best-in-segment torque of 23.5 Nm , with as much as 20 Nm available at lower speeds to help stay ahead of the traffic. 4. Unparalleled reliability, durability · Based on the rugged Alfa platform, with a best-in-segment sheet metal thickness of 0.90 mm , the Passenger CNG as well as Cargo variants offer high durability. · With 800+ dealer touch points across India , maintenance of the Mahindra Alfa CNG is in easy reach.

Mahindra Insurance Brokers launches paybima.com Chandigarh, (Aditi) : Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd. (MIBL), one of India’s leading composite insurance broking companies, has launched paybima.com , a digital platform that is set to redefine the online insurance buying experience and drive insurance penetration in India. Powered by advanced analytics, PayBima offers the Indian customer an opportunity to make informed insurance decisions, through a Credible, Comprehensive and Convenient digital platform. Customers can evaluate a wide range of insurance products such as Car, Two-wheeler, Health and Life, with expert guidance and assistance, right from the first click to the claim settlement process. The platform is backed by a robust technology architecture, seamlessly integrated with insurance companies on one hand, and with state-of-the-art Customer Relationship Management (CRM), document management and analytics systems on the other. This enables personalised customer journeys, customised solutions, high performance with near zero down-time, and quick and efficient turnaround. MIBL’s 400+ strong physical network pan-India provides PayBima customers the added comfort and assurance of a physical servicing set up for all insurance needs. Additionally, MIBL’s in-depth claims management experience, gives PayBima a distinct edge while supporting customers throughout the claims journey, with support for early detection of discrepancies that could delay the claim settlement. According to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), insurance penetration in India was at 3.7% in 2018. This is amongst the lowest globally. Lack of awareness, access and affordability have been major hindrances to insurance penetration. The Government has been instrumental in rolling out a series of measures under its Digital India and Insurance for All initiatives, to address these challenges. While improved technology adoption will play an important role in making insurance more accessible, buying insurance online and servicing claims still remain a concern for many. In addition to a simplified insurance selection and buying process, the assurance of MIBL’s physical servicing network, when it matters the most, is what gives PayBima a unique advantage. Dr. Jaideep Devare, ‎Managing Director, ‎Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd. said, “The financial services industry is witnessing the rise of a new tech-savvy millennial customer segment, augmented by increasing internet penetration and smartphone usage. However, the confidence of buying financial products through digital platforms is evolving. This is where trust in the Mahindra brand and the assurance of MIBL’s physical network for servicing come in. PayBima, with its advanced analytics and personalised customer journeys, supplemented with our proven expertise in claims servicing for over 16 years, will provide a visibly differentiated experience and service. We will continue to reinvent our offerings and leverage technology to cater to the evolving needs of our customers.” Over 16 years of insurance broking experience in India, having serviced 1.5 Crore policies, gives MIBL a unique understanding of the Indian customers, across economic strata, offering relevant insurance products, depending on need and affordability. With this launch, MIBL writes the next chapter of its 'Customer First' story. PayBima, built on MIBL’s guiding principles - Innovation, Inclusion and Impact - is committed to providing every Indian, access to protection and risk management, most suited to their unique requirements, aspirations and preferences, while supporting the Government’s mission of Insurance for All.