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Ethnomusicologist Sunaini Guleria Sharma inspires Media Students with a talk on originality and empathy

Solan: The School of Media and Communications at Shoolini University hosted an inspiring expert talk by Mrs. Sunaini Guleria Sharma , an eminent ethnomusicologist, singer, and creative director. Her engaging session centred around the importance of being real, original, and empathetic not only in the field of journalism but also in everyday life. Addressing the ...

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India: PEC expresses concern over attacks on media persons

Geneva, 16 October 2025: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses serious concern over the mob attack on a number of media persons, engaged on duty, in Assam of far eastern India, while they were covering a protest demonstration in Baksa locality on 15 October. A section of agitators, who ...

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Himachal Govt Announces 3% DA Hike for Employees, Pensioners Ahead of Diwali

Shimla: In a pre-Diwali announcement on Wednesday, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said state government employees and pensioners will receive a 3 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) increase. The new allowance will be included in October’s salaries and pensions, payable in November. He added that arrears for the period from April to September 2025 will ...

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High-Density Orchard Success at 12,000 ft showcased in Kinnaur

Shimla: Apple Day 2.0 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the high-altitude demonstration orchard in Malling, showcasing remarkable innovation in apple cultivation at over 3,556 meters above sea level. The event was jointly organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kinnaur and the Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station (RHRTS), Sharbo of Dr. YS Parmar University ...

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Trump: Israeli Captives to Be Freed Monday in Major Prisoner Swap

Washington – United States President Donald Trump said Friday that Israeli captives held in Gaza are expected to be released on Monday as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The exchange involves 20 living captives and the remains of 28 others, who will be handed over for approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. ...

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PEC expresses shock on another scribe’s murder in Pakistan

Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses shock over the killing of another Pakistani journalist in Sindh province and demands justice along with adequate compensation to the bereaved family. According to local media outlets, Tufail Rind (40) was shot dead by armed assailants in Mirpur Mathelo locality on 8 ...

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Farmers Trained on Biological Control of Crop Pests in Lahaul and Spiti

Shimla: The Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, Solan, organized two farmer training camps this week in the villages of Sumnam and Mooring of Lahaul and Spiti district. The programmes were held under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Biological Control with the primary aim ...

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Youth Volunteers Distribute Warm Clothes to Solan Families Amid Cold Snap

Solan: Volunteers from the National Youth Project (NYP) of Himachal Pradesh have distributed warm clothing to families living in slum areas along the Solan bypass, offering relief from a sudden drop in temperature. The effort is part of the nationwide “Seva Week,” which began on October 2. Yashpal Kapoor, the NYP Himachal coordinator, said that ...

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World Heart Day celebrated with awareness activities at Shoolini University

Solan: Shoolini University celebrated World Heart Day with various awareness activities initiated by Ms. Poonam Nanda, Director, Sustainability and Community Projects at Shoolini University. The event was managed by the students and aimed to spread the powerful message that even young hearts need care, and small lifestyle choices made today can help build a healthier ...

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PEC demands probe into Uttarakhand scribe’s mysterious death

Geneva, 30 September 2025: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses concern over the mysterious death of an Indian scribe based in  Uttarakhand and demanded a fair probe into the circumstance that led to the untimely demise of Rajeev Pratap Singh. The body of Rajeev (36) was recovered from Joshiyara ...

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Kisan Mela Highlights Scope of Medicinal Plants for Farmers

Solan: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Shimla, under the aegis of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, in collaboration with the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI), Shimla, organized a Kisan Mela at Rohru. The event was graced by Rohru MLA Mohan Lal Bragta as the Chief Guest, while Padma Shri ...

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Shoolini University hosts 3rd Marvel Media Fest 2025

Solan: The School of Media and Communications, Shoolini University, hosted the 3rd Marvel Media Fest 2025, a two-day celebration of creativity, innovation, and media excellence. The fest saw enthusiastic participation from several universities and colleges across the region, along with students from different departments of Shoolini University also showcased their talent in diverse competitions such as ...

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Strawberry Day Highlights Natural Farming and Diversification in Kinnaur

Shimla: The Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station (RHRTS), Sharbo, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kinnaur, under the aegis of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, recently organized Strawberry Day celebration focused on promoting strawberry cultivation through natural farming practices in the hill region. The programme drew enthusiastic participation from farmers of ...

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APG Shimla University and CTPL Next Gen to Launch AI, Data Science, and Cyber Security Courses

Shimla: In a move to align higher education with industry demands, APG Shimla University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CTPL Next Gen to launch new, job-oriented technical courses. The partnership will introduce B.Tech programs in high-demand fields, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cyber Security. These courses are designed ...