Municipal Waste Management comes under the spotlight at the Bengaluru preview of IFAT India 2022

·        Thought leaders from the government, private sector, and international agencies deliberated on the theme of ‘Sustainable Solutions for Urban Development’ with special emphasis on ‘Municipal Waste Management – Challenges and Opportunities’at the IFAT India 2022 show preview in Bengaluru.

·        IFAT India 2022 will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, on
28-30 September 2022.

·        This trade fair will bring together 10,000+ visitors from across the globe and more than 250 exhibitors from 22 countries, along with pavilions from Austria, Germany, Norway, Poland, and Switzerland.

 Bengaluru, August 2022: After the successful show preview in Delhi, the second preview for IFAT India 2022 was held at Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru on 19^th August 2022. IFAT India 2022 will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, on 28-30 September 2022. IFAT India is one of India’s leading trade fairs for water, sewage, solid waste, and recycling which provides an opportunity for industry experts, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss regional strategies on numerous environmental challenges and seek solutions through formal interactions.

 Solid waste management is a serious challenge for urban India. Rising population, industrialization, and economic development have all contributed to an alarming increase in the amount of municipal waste generated per person. Today, most residual garbage from cities is dumped at landfills instead of being properly managed, indicating the pressing need for robust waste management solutions in India .The theme of today’s show preview in Bengaluru was ‘Sustainable Solutions for Urban Development’ with special emphasis on ‘Municipal Waste Management – Challenges and Opportunities’. During the preview program, many high-profile speakers emphasized strategic partnerships as well as tools and technologies needed to combat the rising volumes of municipal solid waste (MSW) in Indian cities.

 The high-powered panel at this show preview featuredSyed Khaja, Senior Environment Officer, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board; Mohit Kumar, Project Manager, Terex India Pvt Ltd; Wilma Rodrigues, Founder & CEO, Saahas Zero Waste; and Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato Ltd. The vibrant panel discussion was moderated by Aditi Ramola, Technical Director, International Solid Waste Association (ISWA).

 About the efforts of municipal authorities, Syed Khaja said, “Bengaluru generates about6000 tonnes of waste everyday and this will keep growing. We must have a long-term view towards waste management. Apart from managing current and legacy waste, we need to look at net zero waste by 2050. This can be achieved through public-private partnerships whereprivate companies can come up with effective methods to manage waste with the help of government agencies. I have visited IFAT twice in Munich and I believe that IFAT India will bring innovative and economical ways to handle waste using advanced technology.”

Highlighting the role of technology in waste management,Mohit Kumar said, “In India, we generate about 62 million tonnes of waste every year, but only 20% of it gets processed and the rest is dumped at landfills or get littered around the city. Waste is not a problem, but failing to recycle it is the real challenge that stems from the fact that our waste is not well segregated. Terex offers mobile waste segregation technology which will ease the process of waste management. IFAT 2022 is the perfect platform for us to create awareness amongst the stakeholder community about our waste segregation technology which can be deployed quickly at waste dumps and can be easily relocated to any new site.”

 Emphasizing the need for innovation, Aditi Ramola said, “As our population grows so does our waste generation and the management of MSW continues to be a challenge across the country. Despite this, there are tremendous opportunities for growth and learning in the sector. IFAT fairs are great for meeting experts and technology providers, and to find innovative and cutting-edge solutions in water, sewage, waste, and resource management under one roof.”

 Elaborating on the efforts of private companies in this regard ,Anjalli Ravi Kumar said, “Zomato believes in a waste-freeworld and is the first online ordering and food delivery platform in India to commit to 100% plastic neutral deliveries. Through this initiative, we will voluntarily recycle more than 100% of all plastic that is used for orders by our value chain partners. We are also looking into innovative ways to help reduce and repurpose food waste. Advanced solid waste segregation and recycling technologies, as showcased by participants at IFAT India 2022, will empower waste management agencies and aid corporates like us who seek to have a positive impact on the planet and society.” 

 On the importance of IFAT India 2022 for the waste management sector, Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India, said, “Solid waste management is one of the massive development challenges in India currently, and the problem is more acute in urban areas. To ensure appropriate management of waste, awareness, technical knowledge, adequate funding, and effective implementation of laws and policies are required. IFAT 2022 provides the right platform for all stakeholders to exchange perspectives, explore the latest global technology solutions, and forge partnerships to manage MSW as it is one of the most pressing challenges for our country today.”

 IFAT India 2022 will be held on 28-30 September 2022 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. For further press inquiries, contact Bhola Mandal at bhola.mandal@mm-india.in (9930700292).

 More information on IFAT India 2022 is available at www.ifat-india.com.

 

 

 

 

  

Actress Srinidhi Shetty Inaugurated Dress Circle shopping Mall at Arekere Circle,Bannerghatta Road ,Bengaluru

August 17th,2022 

KGF Actress Srindhi Shetty and Mr.Gopal Reddy Managing Director Dress Circle Shopping Mall with his family members at the inauguration of Dress Circle Shopping Mall,on August 17th ,2022

It was the 6th Store, Dress Circle Shopping Mall @ Arekere Circle, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru .

 

AaKASH BYJU'S LAUNCHES " EDUCATION ' FOR ALL TOWARDS INCLUSIVITY & EMPOWERMENT OF THE GIRL CHILD.

To celebrate the Government of India's ' Azaadika Amrit Mahotsava' initiative,Aakash BYJU's,is organising a major drive towards inclusivity & empowerment of girl students in the arena of private coaching for higher education through 'Education for all',a nationwide project to offer free NEET and JEE coaching & scholarships to nearly 2000 class VII-XII students from under privileged families, especially  girls. 

The lauch took place today Pan India simultaneously at 45 locations with the main event taking place at the JW Marriott Hotel,Aerocity in Delhi which was attended by Mr.J.C.Chaudhry,Chairman, Mr.Abhishek Maheshwari,CEO,Aakash BYJU's along with other Company Officials. As per the project,all identified students will appear for Aakash BYJU's  National Talent Hunt exam-2022 (Anthe 2022)  scheduled to be held between November, 5-13,across the country both in Online & Offline mode. Anthe is a One hour exam & the Online will be held between 10.00 AM -07.00PM,while the Offline exam will be conducted on November 6 & 13,2022 at all 285+ centres of Aakash BYJU's across the country.

Commenting on " Education for All" initiative,Mr.Aakash Chaudhry,Managing Director,Aakash BYJU's said," There are millions of students who cannot afford private coaching that can hugely further their chances of cracking the entrance exams.Through "Education for All' we are doing our bit to lift the scope and expand the opportunities for coaching for professional courses to under privileged families,especially girls".

Many youngsters came forward and registered as potential lifesavers at Hosachigauru Colorothon

 Bengaluru, 8^th August 2022: DKMS BMST Foundation India, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, conducted a blood stem cell donor registration drive at Hosachigauru Colorothon, Season 14, India’s Largest Community Drawing & Painting Festival. The foundation aimed to raise awareness on blood stem cell donation and encouraged people to register themselves as a potential lifesaver to help blood cancer and blood disorder patients. Many youngsters including artists came forward to register as a potential stem cell donor. Robo Ganesh an entertainer and actor came forward to register as lifesaver.

 Every 5 minutes, someone in India receives the shattering news that they have been diagnosed with blood cancer or blood disorder such as Thalassemia or Aplastic Anemia. Most often a blood stem cell transplant from a matching donor is the only chance at survival for such patients. But, majority of the patients are unable to receive lifesaving  stem cell transplant due to the unavailability of a matching blood stem cell donor. With very few individuals signing up as potential blood stem cell donors the probability of finding a matching donor gets difficult. This increases the need for more and more people of Indian ethnicity to register themselves and help save a life.

 Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS BMST Foundation India, said, “For many patients, the search for a matching blood stem cell donor is the beginning of a race against time. Our focus is always on registering as many committed donors as possible. So far, DKMS-BMST has registered over 70,000 potential donors and has helped 66 Indian patients with a second chance at life. But, this is just the beginning!”

Speaking on the drive and the initiative taken by DKMS BMST Foundation India, Dr. Govind Eriat Nair, Consultant Hematology Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bengaluru said, “For a stem cell transplant, unlike a solid organ transplant, an HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) matched donor is required. About only 25%-30% of the times HLA matched donors will be available within the family; however, in the rest, we have to look for a matched “unrelated” donor. Chances of finding a fully matched unrelated donor is one in a million; hence, having a large pool of unrelated donors is required to be able to find a matched donor for a particular patient. Stem cell registries like DKMS-BMST recruits such unrelated voluntary donors and helps thousands of patients who require stem cell transplant.”

 One of the artists at Colorothon expressed, “I feel proud that I am given a chance to save someone's life. Such initiatives reflect our commitment to the betterment of the society. It is the greatest gift one can give to the mankind. The process was very simple wherein you just have to give your cheek swab sample and sign a consent form. I request all the fellow artists and youths to be part of the noble cause.”

 Donor’s swab samples are analyzed for HLA and the data is the available for global search for patients in need. Once a donor comes as a match, they are asked to donate their blood stem cells through a process similar to blood platelet donation.

 In India, many blood cancer patients are children and young people whose only chance of recovery is a stem cell transplant. Hence, there is a need for increased and continuous awareness amongst the people about blood stem cell donation so more people can register themselves. From time to time, DKMS BMST Foundation India conducts such patient-donor drives across the country to encourage registration and spread awareness.

 Healthy individuals between the age-group of 18-50 can register as potential blood stem cell donor at www.dkms-bmst.org/register

 About DKMS BMST Foundation India:

 A non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders, such as thalassemia and aplastic anemia. Our aim is to improve the situation of patients suffering from blood cancer and other blood disorders in India and throughout the world, by raising awareness about blood stem cell transplantation and registering potential blood stem cell donors. By doing this DKMS-BMST provides patients in need of a blood stem cell transplant with a second chance at life.

 DKMS-BMST is a joint venture of two reputed non-profit organizations: BMST (Bangalore Medical Services Trust) and DKMS, one of the largest international blood stem cell donor centers in the world. For more information, please visit dkms-bmst.org .

 

 

 

Renowned Jewellery retailer -‘Jewellery by Nikitha’ strengthens its retail footprint with first outlet inBengaluru Jewellery by Nikitha,

Renowned Jewellery retailer -‘Jewellery by Nikitha’ strengthens its retail footprint with first outlet inBengaluru Jewellery by Nikitha, one of the finest jewellery houses from Hyderabad, has now opened the doors to a brand new store in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

 The store was officially launched by Sowmya Reddy, MLA, Jayanagar constituency on the 5th of August 2022, in the august presence of key dignitaries in attendance.  Spread across 4,000 sqft and with 2floors, the newly launched store is a symbol of rich craftsmanship, purity, and trust. The store will exhibit fabulously enchanting signature ornaments with intricate patterns and unadulterated beauty and will also house various collections from the wide range of designs across gold, diamonds and solitaires

. Carrying a legacy of over 100 years ,Jewellery by Nikitha is the brainchild of Nikitha - an eminent name in the field of Jewellery design. Her passion for diamonds and gems has inspired her to create timeless pieces that showcase her journey as a jewellery designer and as an entrepreneur. With her motto of “Empowering Women is Empowering All”, she has successfully created a loyal clientele for the Jewellery by Nikitha brand. 

 Speaking on the inauguration of the new store in Bengaluru, Nikitha said, “We are delighted to bring the magic of the brand behind Jewellery By Nikitha to the city of Bengaluru, and further

expand our retail footprint. It’s our privilege to be able to offer the very best in quality, design and workmanship and serve our customers with a uniqueand differentiated experience of our brand. We are proud of our rich heritageand legacy that has been built on the blessings and trust showered upon us byour customers.”   She further added - “Jewellery ByNikitha is a fourth-generation business building a strong legacy for over a decade as a designer boutique store. After having launched our first store in Hyderabad, and now another in Bengaluru, we are proud of our steady and upward growth, and are certain that it is only forwards and upwards from here.” With designer Jewellery that is rare and handcrafted by artisans in an in-house workshop, Jewellery By Nikitha caters to a wide spectrum of occasions from bridal to daily wear, and from royal to everyday jewellery. The handicraft and workmanship are always aimed at being as close to perfection.  “We have a wide variety of distinct designs for all occasions. With our collections like Bridal wear, Gold, and Diamond designs such as bangles, rings, necklaces, and earrings you can certainly find something for everything” said Nikitha, speaking on the wide range of offerings at the store.  Sharing her thoughts on the newly launched jewellery store, Sowmya Reddy, MLA, Jayanagar constituency said - “It gives me immense pleasure to have been invited to be part of this grand launch.

 The brand feel and grandeur really comes across through the stores infrastructure, its vibrant collection, and the warm, welcoming staff. I would like to congratulate Nikitha, her family and team on this great milestone, and I wish them all the very best in their future for the brand.”  With an in-house workshop, designs at Jewellery By Nikitha can be also custom-made to cater to customers interests and occasions, giving them the chance to personalize their experience. Their artisan's strength lies in their attention to detail, while their designer's focus on creating the most intricate, yet unique designs.  The new showroom has been ergonomically designed keeping in mind the safety and hygiene norms in the wake of the new normal post-COVID pandemic. 

The new store provides a larger collection of jewellery and a personalized shopping experience for its ardent customers.  Jewellery by Nikitha newly launched store is located at 9th Main Road, Jayanagar 3rd Block, Opposite Prima Diagnostic, Bengaluru, and is now open to the public. People living in Bengaluru can now shop at their convenience to purchase their prized and desired jewellery.

National Association of Realtors-IndiaKicks off the grand celebration for Real Estate Sector through its much-awaited Annual Real Estate Convention held in Bangalore

 Bangalore,5thAugust2022:National Association of Realtors- India (NAR-India), the extended arm of NAR USA, Flagged off the 14th Annual Convention of Realtorstoday at Bangalore. The Convention is a two-day affair with 2000 stakeholders (Across) from the Real Estate have gathered to discuss the current happenings and the future of The Indian Real Estate sector. The Convention is a much-awaited event and magnum opus for the real estate industry from India and abroad.

Going by the years of precedence, the event will bring together dignitaries from the Government, regulatory bodies, and Real estate sector to discuss the past present and future of the real estate market globally. The Event has been put in gears in the presence of dignitaries like, President NAR India and CREA (I), Mr. Samir Arora, Chairman- NAR India, Mr. Ravi Varma, Vice Chairman- NAR India Mr. Sumanth Reddy, Immediate Past President NAR India- Mr. Tarun Bhatia, President Elect NAR India- Mr. Shivakumar C.R, Convention Chairman- Chairman CREA (I), Mr. Pradeep Joe, Convention Co Chairman - Mr. Santosh Avalakki and NAR Global Ambassador - Mr. Pradeep B Shukla.

Also, in presence would be the honble, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj Bommai to inaugurate the event tomorrow, keynote speakers include industry stalwarts like, Mr. Irfan Razack, Managing Director of Prestige Estates Projects and Mr. Harshvardhan Patodia, President CREDAI National, alongside well known global motivational speakers like Swami Gnanvatsal Ji of Akshardham.

The theme for this Year’s convention is “Yes Realtor” which highlights the imperativeness of the presence of a realtor or Broker in any Real estate transaction. To highlight “Respect for the Profession & Respect for the Professional”. Every year the NAR India Convention is well attended but post pandemic this is the largest event planned and expected to be attended by 2000+ national and international delegates and respected professionals from the industry. It brings together realtors, developers, investors, and other real estate sector stakeholders from India and around the world to network, learn, and forge valuable business relationships.

The event is hosted by CREA(I),theConfederation of Real Estate Associates (India) based in Bengaluru which is planning to showcase the best across all parties related to Real estate sector. The knowledge partners are IIM Bangalore and CREDAI Bengaluru are the Official support partners for the Event

 Speaking about the Event the President of NAR India, Mr. Samir Arora said “Yes Realtor, the 14th NAR India Convention hosted by CREA (I) Bengaluru at the Iconic Bangalore Palace is not just a congregation of 2000 Real Estate Professionals driving Knowledge Content and Business Networking, but it is a Momentum driving the build-up to the theme of Respect for the Profession and Respect for the Professional. The flagship event will highlight and celebrate the Indian Realtor and put them on the Global Map.”

Chairman Convention Mr Pradeep Joe, talking about the event said“With the GDP and Employment contribution to the Nation, the Real Estate Industry deserves an Industry Status and Realtors are playing their part to the build-up for the same with Yes Realtor Convention. CREA (I) is proud to be hosting this milestone event in Namma Bengaluru that will set the tone for the next growth phase of Realty business”

About NAR- India:

NAR-India is the top representative body and advocacy group for those in the Real Estate Transaction Advisory. NAR-INDIA was formed in the year 2008 to establish the highest standards and accreditation in the real estate industry and facilitate professional development for its members. NAR-INDIA is a Non-Profit Organisation created to be the collective voice of the Realtors in India.

NAR-INDIA encourages members to follow the highest professional and ethical standards inthe industry. Organisation provides support and education for over 50000 Realtors all over the country through its Member Associations. It also offers comprehensive resources to realtors to provide world class services & create value for all the stake holders in the industry.

About CREA (I):

Aspiration is at the root of growth. CREA (I)’s story begins in 2010. The real estate sector in Karnataka, specifically Bangalore was going through heady phase of growth which began a good two decades before. The sector was entering a mature phase, amidst evolved customer expectations which the existing real estate body couldn’t cope up with. New generation property buyers demanded a better informed and transparent intermediation in course of buying a property. Sensing this, a few experienced real estate associates came together informally, and CREA (I) was born as a registered body on 26-07-2010 with Mr. Pradeep Joe as the founding President.

Volvo Buses India launches Volvo 9600 platform, inspired by award-winning European design

·         Volvo 9600 coach platform is the next step in luxury and comfort

·         Available on the 15m and 13.5m configurations in sleeper and seater variants

 Bengaluru, 3^rd Aug 2022: Marking a significant milestone in its over two-decade old India journey, Volvo Buses India, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, today launched the next-gen Volvo 9600 platform. The first offerings on this platform are factory-built sleeper and seater coaches in 15m 6x2; and 13.5m 4x2 configurations.

 Setting a benchmark in luxury and comfort, the Volvo 9600 has been derived from award-winning European design. The distinctive tall boy design marries fine aesthetics with generous space. The 15m seater coach has a passenger capacity of 55, whereas the sleeper coach has 40 berths. The seater and sleeper applications incorporate 15.1 cu.m and 9.2 cu.m of luggage space respectively. The 13.5m coach seats up to 47 passengers, while the sleeper variant hosts 36 berths. The corresponding luggage space for the seater and sleeper variants are 13.6 cu.m and 8.1 cu.m respectively.

 Speaking on the occasion, Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, said, “The goal of our bus division at VECV is to shape the future of the Indian bus industry, and to transform public mobility.  I am proud to present the Volvo 9600 which takes the next step in luxury, comfort, and safety - values that all of us associate with Volvo Buses.”

Akash Passey, President, Bus Division, VECV, said, “The Volvo 9600 platform merges award winning bus design, technology and manufacturing processes with our successful ‘Make-In-India’ journey. As the bus industry recovers from a very tough period, Bus Operators continue to count on us to deliver solutions that address the aspirations of inter-city passengers for safe, luxurious, and globally contemporary coaches.

 Like its predecessors, the coaches on the Volvo 9600 platform will be manufactured at the state-of-the-art Hosakote plant, that has a track record of producing fully built Volvo premium buses since 2008.

 Standout features

 At the heart of the Volvo 9600 platform is the tried, tested, powerful and fuel-efficient Volvo D8K (8-litre) engine, delivering a power of 260kW (350hp) @ 2200 RPM and a torque of 1350 Nm @ 1200-1600 RPM. The fuel-efficient engine along with its purpose-developed drivetrain is designed to minimize TCO and maximize uptime for bus operators. The chassis includes the I-Shift automated manual gearbox, electronic braking system (EBS) Hill start aid and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) systems.

 The 9600 platform is extremely driver friendly. It has an all new ergonomically designed curved dashboard with controls for easy accessibility. Further, air-suspended seats with adjustable headrest ensure a fatigue-free experience for the driver.

 About VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV):

About VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV): VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. In operation since August 2008, the company includes the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses, Volvo Buses, exclusive distribution of Volvo Trucks in India, engine manufacturing and exports for Volvo Group, non-automotive engines and Eicher component business. A multi-brand, multi-division company, backed by innovative products & services, VECV today, is recognized as an industry leader for modernizing commercial transportation in India and developing world.