Shimla: In a remarkable initiative to empower farmers in high-altitude and remote regions, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Tabo, which operates under the Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni and supported by ICAR ATARI Zone-I , launched the nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Komic village in Spiti. Located at an altitude ...
Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, in collaboration with its five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Research Stations, has launched an extensive farmer outreach initiative under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a national campaign by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GoI. As part of this fortnight-long programme, the university ...
Solan: Bringing laurels to the State of Himachal Pradesh as well as India, The Lawrence School, Sanawar won the Third Position in Global Math Debate organized by UNMATH School, Mumbai. The Global Math Debate champions in the Alpha group from The Lawrence School, Sanawar were Aadya Banik, Amay Mahajan and Krishiv Kapoor. In what is ...
Solan: To celebrate its 110th anniversary, the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) organized a 110-hour hackathon on biodiversity and climate change. Hosted by its High Altitude Regional Centre in Solan, the event focused on the theme “Trans-Himalayan Biodiversity.” The hackathon officially began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. The Chief Guest was Dr. J. M. Julka, ...
Solan: The 33rd Annual Group Meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Floriculture commenced today at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, with a strong call to harness the vast opportunities emerging in India’s floriculture sector through innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. The three-day event is being jointly organized by ...
Solan: Pinegrove School has once again proven its dominance in shooting sports. The school delivered a stellar performance at the 10th Solan District Shooting Championship, held from May 23 to 25, 2025. The event was organized by the Solan District Rifle Association and Shri Balaji Gun Fire Shooting Academy. A total of 56 shooters represented ...
Solan: The Investiture and Oath-Taking Ceremony was held at Kasauli International Public School, Sanwara, on Monday, May 26, 2025. The school campus buzzed with energy as newly appointed student leaders proudly accepted their roles. Jatin Thakur of Class XII was named Head Boy, while Amishi Kakkar became Head Girl. Among sports leadership roles, Amrik Chaudhary ...
Palampur: Two new varieties of paddy, offering high yield and resistance to blast disease, have been introduced in Himachal Pradesh. The announcement came from Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV), Palampur. Vice Chancellor Prof. Naveen Kumar shared the news and praised the work of scientists at the Paddy and Wheat Research Center, Malan. ...
Geneva: Expressing shock and dismay over the killing of journalist Abdul Latif Baloch in front of his wife and children, the global media safety and rights body Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) demanded a thorough probe into the incident of murder and bring the culprits to justice. Abdul Latif (55), who was associated with ‘Daily Intekhab’ ...
Solan: Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMV), Romania, marking a significant step toward enhancing international academic and research cooperation. The MoU was signed by Prof. Rajeshwar Singh Chandel, Vice Chancellor of UHF ...
Solan: Cadet Kritika Sharma, a student of Government Degree College, Paonta Sahib, has made history. On 18th May 2025, she proudly hoisted the Indian tricolor atop Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Hailing from Gattadhar village in Sangrah subdivision, Sirmaur district, Kritika’s achievement has filled Himachal Pradesh with pride. She has not only brought honor ...
Shimla: The spirit of endurance, courage, and brotherhood was on full display as students of Auckland House School for Boys took on the formidable trails of the 12th edition of MTB Shimla, organized by HASTPA (Himalayan Adventure Sports & Tourism Promotion Association) from May 16 to 18, 2025. This year’s MTB race, spread across two stages and covering a total of 120 ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will inaugurate the border tourism activities from Shipki-La in Kinnaur district on 10th June, 2025 besides flagging off the Sadbhawana Cycle rally on the occasion. The State Government has asked the Ministry of Defence to allow tourism activities in the border areas of the State in Lepcha, Shipki-La, Giu ...
Geneva, 19 May 2025: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expressed shock over the murder of another Indian journalist and demanded justice for the bereaved family of Dharmendra Singh Chauhan. The Haryana-based media person, who was associated with online media outlet named Fast News India, was shot at by the ...
Solan: Upholding its long-standing tradition of academic excellence, the students put up a brilliant show in the recently concluded CBSE 10th Board Examinations for the academic year 2024–25. With 32% of students scoring 90% , 74% achieving 75% and above, and 99% scoring above 60%. Remarkably, 100% of students scored above 55% and passed the ...