Solan: In a significant initiative to empower rural women, the Rural Women Entrepreneurs Development Program (PRAGATI) at Shoolini University, hosted an inspiring campus visit for a group of women entrepreneurs (sakhis) from Sanhol and Salogra panchayats. The visit was organised under the guidance of Ms. Payal Jindal Khanna, Deputy Director and Head Centre for Leadership ...
Solan: Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, renowned as the Father of the Green Revolution, was remembered at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, as part of his centenary birth year celebrations. To commemorate the occasion, the university organized a special lecture by Dr. P.L. Gautam, Chancellor of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa. Dr. ...
To attract more private investment in its tourism sector, the Himachal Pradesh Government has launched the Tourism Investment Promotion Council (TIPC). This council will act as a single-window system to speed up project approvals and support investors throughout the process. The TIPC will focus on tourism projects with investments of ₹50 crore or more. Chaired ...
Solan: Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, paid heartfelt tribute to Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar on his birth anniversary today. Dr. Parmar was the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and the architect of modern Himachal. Marking the occasion, the university wrapped up its month-long Van Mahotsav plantation campaign. The event ...
Solan: To connect students with industry demands, Govt. College Solan hosted an Industry Engagement Session today. The Departments of Computer Science and Computer Applications, along with the Career Counselling and Placement Cell, organized the event in the college’s conference hall. Around 80 final-year students from B.Sc. (Computer Science) and BCA took part actively. Faculty members ...
Shimla: In a key decision aimed at easing employment access, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet today approved changes to the state’s Compassionate Employment Policy. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. As per the new policy, the income limit for eligible families has been raised from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh per ...
Solan: The Shoolini Centre for Distance and Online Education (SCDOE), in collaboration with the Yogananda School of AI and The Learning Team, conducted a five-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “AI Toolkit for Career Success”. The FDP was led by Dr. Amar Raj Singh, Director of SCDOE, as part of the university’s Train-the-Trainer initiative. The FDP ...
Solan: Four MSc (Post Harvest Management) students from the Department of Food Science and Technology at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, have successfully cleared the Research Entrance Test conducted by the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), qualifying for admission to its doctoral programme. The students Priyanka Thakur, Tanveen ...
Palampur: Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Assistant Professor at CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, has earned a prestigious International Travel Grant from the Houghton Trust, UK. The grant will support his participation in the 23rd World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) Congress, scheduled to be held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from October 6–10, 2025. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Naveen ...
Shimla: GeniusMentor, India’s top AI-based education platform, has teamed up with APG Shimla University in a major step forward for personalized learning. This fresh partnership aims to reshape education by blending cutting-edge AI tools with the university’s strong academic roots. The collaboration was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Mridu Andotra, ...
Shimla: APG Shimla University organized a warm orientation and welcome ceremony on Thursday to kickstart the new academic year. The event was held in the university auditorium and marked the official beginning for students across all faculties. The ceremony featured IAS officer Abhishek Verma, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Shimla, as the Chief Guest. He ...
Solan: Mrs. Poonam Nanda, Director of Sustainability and Community Engagement at Shoolini University, has been honoured with the prestigious C-Positive Award by the Rising India Foundation and the Texas School of Mental Health. The award recognises her exceptional courage as a three-time cancer survivor and her continuous efforts to spread awareness about early detection and ...
Solan: Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni has invited applications for its one-year practical oriented Diploma Programme in Fruit and Vegetable Processing and Bakery products for the academic session 2025-26. The diploma is run by the Department of Food Science and Technology of the university. The programme aims to train students to start ...
Solan: The two-day long 2nd Himachal Pradesh State Swimming Championship came to a thrilling conclusion at The Lawrence School, Sanawar, amidst much enthusiasm, celebration, and sportsmanship. The championship, which witnessed 178 swimmers from 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh, including five school teams, brought together young aquatic talent under one roof to compete and showcase their swimming excellence. The event ...
Solan: Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni is currently accepting applications for admission to its Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib. & I.Sc.) programme for the academic session 2025–26. The programme is of one year duration, spread over two semesters, and will be offered in both Regular and Distance Learning modes. A total ...
