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The Hindu
19 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Deccan Tollways builds toilet block at Government Girls School in Bidar
In a significant step towards improving sanitation and hygiene in government schools in Karnataka, a newly-constructed toilet block at the Government Girls School in Rajeshwar village of Basavakalyan taluk in Bidar district was inaugurated on July 28. This initiative was undertaken as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of Deccan Tollways Private Limited, a group company of Sekura Highways Limited. This initiative was aimed at creating a safe and healthy environment for students, especially girls. The school, which had been functioning with minimal sanitary facilities, will now benefit from a modern toilet complex equipped with water facilities and proper ventilation. Inaugurating the newly-constructed toilet block, Vineesh Kumar, Regional Head-Operations at Deccan Tollways Private Limited, emphasised that access to clean sanitation is a basic right.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Generali Hong Kong Recognised for Community Impact for Third Consecutive Year at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 July 2025 - Generali Hong Kong has been honoured with the Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards 2025, marking the third year in a row the company has received this prestigious recognition. This achievement reaffirms Generali Hong Kong's long-standing commitment to creating lasting, positive impact in the community. Generali Hong Kong has been honoured with the Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards 2025 for the third consecutive year. Through The Human Safety Net, a global initiative powered by the Generali Group, Generali Hong Kong supports early childhood development by helping children aged 0 to 6 unlock their full potential. A key part of this effort is the launch of Hong Kong's first Community Living Room for young children's development, located in the heart of Sham Shui Po, one of the city's most under-resourced districts. Developed in partnership with OneSky, this free-of-charge facility provides a safe space for underprivileged families with young children who face challenges such as limited living space and a lack of social support. It provides age-appropriate learning resources for children, while caregivers benefit from parenting support and access to community services. By addressing both developmental and family wellbeing needs, the initiative offers meaningful support to families striving for brighter futures and reflects Generali's commitment to being a Lifetime Partner to both customers and the wider community. The Financial Institution Awards, hosted annually by the iconic finance media Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) recognise companies with outstanding performance over the past year in the banking, insurance, and securities sectors, aiming to promote the sustainable development of Hong Kong's financial industry, cultivate talent, and foster innovation, thereby driving economic growth. Hashtag: #GeneraliHongKong The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Generali Hong Kong In 1981, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. was first registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, with the business extending into the life insurance sector in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. With a combination of local knowledge and Generali Group's global expertise, we develop unique and innovative life insurance, general insurance, specialty insurance, and employee benefits solutions to meet the needs of our customers. Generali is one of the largest integrated insurance and asset management groups worldwide. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 95.2 billion and € 863 billion AUM in 2024. With around 87,000 employees serving 71 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali's strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Generali Hong Kong Recognised for Community Impact for Third Consecutive Year at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 July 2025 - Generali Hong Kong has been honoured with the Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards 2025, marking the third year in a row the company has received this prestigious recognition. This achievement reaffirms Generali Hong Kong's long-standing commitment to creating lasting, positive impact in the community. Through The Human Safety Net, a global initiative powered by the Generali Group, Generali Hong Kong supports early childhood development by helping children aged 0 to 6 unlock their full potential. A key part of this effort is the launch of Hong Kong's first Community Living Room for young children's development, located in the heart of Sham Shui Po, one of the city's most under-resourced districts. Developed in partnership with OneSky, this free-of-charge facility provides a safe space for underprivileged families with young children who face challenges such as limited living space and a lack of social support. It provides age-appropriate learning resources for children, while caregivers benefit from parenting support and access to community services. By addressing both developmental and family wellbeing needs, the initiative offers meaningful support to families striving for brighter futures and reflects Generali's commitment to being a Lifetime Partner to both customers and the wider community. The Financial Institution Awards, hosted annually by the iconic finance media Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) recognise companies with outstanding performance over the past year in the banking, insurance, and securities sectors, aiming to promote the sustainable development of Hong Kong's financial industry, cultivate talent, and foster innovation, thereby driving economic growth. Hashtag: #GeneraliHongKong The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Generali Hong Kong In 1981, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. was first registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, with the business extending into the life insurance sector in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. With a combination of local knowledge and Generali Group's global expertise, we develop unique and innovative life insurance, general insurance, specialty insurance, and employee benefits solutions to meet the needs of our customers. THE GENERALI GROUP Generali is one of the largest integrated insurance and asset management groups worldwide. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 95.2 billion and € 863 billion AUM in 2024. With around 87,000 employees serving 71 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali's strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society. Generali Hong Kong
News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Adaptive reuse, public-private synergy can drive heritage conservation: Report
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI) Emphasising that heritage conservation must be seen as both a 'moral obligation and a strategic investment", a new report has pitched for greater synergy between public and private sectors, and use of digital technology to drive preservation efforts. Jointly made by a leading business chamber and a global consultancy firm, it has also recommended 'adaptive reuse" of old buildings through PPP model and 'CSR funding" for heritage conservation. The report — 'Building Public-Private Synergies for Heritage Conservation' — was released at an international heritage tourism conclave held on the premises of the iconic Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Gujarat's Vadodara on July 25. Tourism, conservation and industry experts gathered at the conclave and deliberated on leveraging India's rich heritage for economic revitalisation, community development, and cultural continuity. 'Heritage conservation must be seen seen as both a moral obligation and a strategic investment, where country's heritage could be transformed from static monuments to vibrant and living symbols of identity, enabling it to continue inspiring and enriching future generations," the 28-page report says. It also cited some successful conservation projects in various parts of India, as well as well-known preservation models in the UK, Spain, Italy and other countries. The report, jointly made by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and KPMG in India, stresses that heritage conservation in India is 'at its defining moment". It must be recognised that the 'cultural landscape' around a heritage site is 'critical for the interpretation of the site and its built heritage", and thus is very much its integral part. Owing to its importance and nature of role in serving as a record for future generations, it becomes imperative to preserve this history and culture, hence requires time-to-time conservation, it says. The report through succinct examples underlines that heritage conservation means all the processes of looking after a place to retain its historical, architectural, aesthetic, cultural significance and includes maintenance, preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adoption or a combination of more than one of these. It also lays emphasis on adaptive reuse of heritage buildings as cafes, museums, galleries or other cultural spaces, and creating synergy through public-private-partnership (PPP) models, citing the case study of Uttar Pradesh. Besides, the report also recommends funding through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and underlines coupling it with community outreach for best results. The report acknowledges the role of technology in this sector, and pitched for using Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) for immersive storytelling and smart management tools for visitors' analysis and climate-responsive monitoring. On digital preservation, it emphasised on using technology to document, conserve and promote heritage and create inventories, especially for sites vulnerable to climate threats or human conflict. It also pitched for combining state and private funds to increase the overall funding available for heritage conservation projects. By combining state and private funds, heritage conservation projects can 'reduce their dependence on a single funding source", access a wider range of resources, expertise, this ensuring greater financial stability and sustainability of conservation efforts. As travellers increasingly seek authentic, immersive experiences, heritage tourism has emerged as a 'cornerstone of cultural identity, community empowerment, and regional branding, the report says. India, with its vast inventory of monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historic towns, palaces, forts, and intangible traditions, is 'uniquely positioned to lead this space". India is endowed with iconic sites such as the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, ruins of old Nalanda university, ancient temples, medieval tombs and colonial-era structure and relics, which draw both awe and interest and intrigue among travellers. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India's annual report (2022), cultural and heritage tourism is an important and evolving concept within India's total tourism economy, with growth potential fuelled by rising domestic demand and international interest in India's civilisation legacy, the report says. Citing a 2024 report, it further says that India's heritage tourism market is projected to reach USD 57.14 billion by 2033, driven by its rich cultural diversity, along with rising global interest in spiritual and experience travel, boosting domestic and international tourist inflow. top videos View all The PHDCCI-KPMG report also cites some of the challenges facing efforts for heritage conservation, such as inadequate funding which can lead to neglect, deterioration, and loss of heritage sites; lack of technical expertise; insufficient community engagement; and maintenance challenges. The other factor is complexity of heritage projects. Heritage assets are often complex and multi-faceted. The complexity of such assets can make it challenging to develop effective conservation strategies. PTI KND MNK MNK view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
12 MADANI Recreational Parks In Ipoh To Be Completed By End Of July
IPOH, July 27 (Bernama) -- The development of 12 MADANI Recreational Parks (TRM) around Ipoh, involving an allocation of RM5.4 million, is expected to be fully completed by the end of July, demonstrating the government's commitment to providing conducive recreational spaces for the public. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the TRM projects were implemented by the Ipoh City Council (MBI) after receiving the allocation from the ministry. He said each park was developed at a cost of RM450,000, with the Canning MADANI Recreational Park among those completed in the city. 'Under the ministry, we have a vision of 1,000 parks, comprising 1,000 community parks and open spaces in residential areas, to allow local communities to enjoy greener, more beautiful and cleaner public parks in line with the MADANI economic framework. 'In line with the MADANI government's aspirations, we aim to build a nation that is sustainable, competitive, innovative and prosperous. The people's well-being is our priority,' he said. Nga said this at a press conference after officiating the Canning MADANI Recreational Park and launching the Ipoh City Council (MBI)–Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme here today. Earlier, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between KLK and MBI to collaborate in maintaining seven TRMs around Ipoh for two years. Nga said KLK's teams would visit the parks every two weeks to carry out fertilising, pesticide application, grass cutting and other maintenance work. 'The seven TRMs that will be maintained by KLK are Woodland Park 1 Tambun, Woodland Park 2 Tambun, Canning, Bandar Baru Putra, Westpool Park, Pengkalan Barat and First Garden. This is an initial step.
