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Guwahati Lit Fest Kicks Off with Focus on Cultural Roots and Assamese Heritage

Guwahati: The third Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival (PLF) 2025 commenced on Friday (14 November 2025) at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra premise marking the beginning of an literary exploration to go ‘In Search of Roots’. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural session, internationally reputed author Shefali Baidya appreciated the festival’s evolving journey and its mission to reconnect ...

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APG University Students Join Shimla Walkathon to Fight Drug Abuse

Shimla: Around 150 students from APG Shimla University took to The Ridge on Saturday for an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon, part of a growing movement to make the state drug-free. The event was organized to raise public awareness about the dangers of “Chitta,” a common term for adulterated heroin, and to build support for the “Chitta-Mukt ...

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Marketing Careers in AI World Explored at Shoolini University Session

Solan: The School of Media and Communications at Shoolini University organised an interactive session titled, ‘Building Your Career in Marketing and Communication for the Tech and AI World’. The speaker, Dr Falguni Vasavada, Professor of Marketing and Co-Chair, MDP at MICA, Ahmedabad, brought her experience as a marketing academic and industry observer to the discussion, ...

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Juhi Babbar Soni Brings Grandparents Love Story to Shoolini University Stage

Solan: Acclaimed theatre artist Juhi Babbar Soni brought to life a moving and unforgettable love story in her latest theatrical presentation, Ek Lamhaa Zindagi – A Love Story (1938–1979), staged at Shoolini University.  The play, which has also premiered to audiences across India, captivated viewers with its blend of emotion, poetry, patriotism, and human connection, ...

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Himachal Govt to Mark Three Years in Office with Mandi Event on Dec 11

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government will hold a state-level event in Mandi district on December 11 to mark the completion of its third year in office. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who announced the plan after a review meeting on Wednesday, said the event will highlight the “systemic changes” (Vyavstha Parivartan) his administration has ...

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APG Registrar Motivates Students on Career Goals at Koti School

Shimla: Dr. R.L. Sharma, the Registrar of APG Shimla University, visited the PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School in Koti on Wednesday to speak with students about their future. Dr. Sharma was invited as the chief guest for the school’s career counseling session, which was held alongside its investiture and installation ceremonies. During his motivational ...

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3rd Pragjyotishpur Litfest to kick start on 14 Nov 2025,Acclaimed author Shefali Vaidya to grace inaugural ceremony

Guwahati: Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival, beginning its voyage with the vision of introducing the younger generation to India’s rich cultural heritage and glorious intellectual traditions through literary discourses, enters its third edition this year. The three-day festival (14, 15 and 16 November) has been organized at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Panjabari locality of the city with ...

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Engineering Faculty wins Interdepartmental Cricket Tournament at Shoolini University

Solan: Shoolini University organised an Interdepartmental Cricket Tournament 2025 at Yuvraj Stadium, Shoolini University. The week-long event featured eight departmental teams competing with teamwork, discipline, and enthusiasm. The tournament was coordinated by Mr Vikrant Chauhan, Assistant Professor, under the guidance of Dr Neeraj Gandotra, Associate Dean, Student Welfare. After a series of competitive matches, the ...

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Truth behind Nellie massacre must come out: PPFA

Guwahati: Supporting the State government decision to table the report on    Nellie massacre in the legislative assembly, a forum of nationalist citizens insisted that the truth behind the horrible incident should come to light. Patriotic People’s Front Assam (PPFA) also demanded that any conspiracy to malign the Asomiya people as ‘anti-Muslim’ must be destroyed and the ...

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Kasauli School Students Advance to National Finals of Global Wisdom Quiz

Solan: A two-student quiz team from Kasauli International Public School has won the Zonal Level of the World Wild Wisdom Global Challenge, securing a spot in the national finals. Gitansh Gulati (Class IX) and Daksh Giloria (Class VIII) represented Himachal Pradesh in the North Zone competition. The duo dominated all five rounds of the online ...

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APG Shimla University Joins Unity Run at The Ridge

Shimla: More than 100 students, faculty, and staff from APG Shimla University participated in the Unity Run 2025 at The Ridge Ground. The event was organized to mark the centenary celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Participants in the run, which included citizens and members of various institutions, aimed to spread the message of ...

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Governor Shukla Lauds New Aarti Tradition at Renuka Ji Fair Closing

Nahan: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla presided over the concluding ceremony of the International Shree Renuka Ji Fair in Sirmaur district on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural and spiritual heritage. Speaking at the ceremony, the Governor praised a new initiative: the daily Aarti at Devghat on the sacred Renuka Ji Lake. He urged the ...

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Shoolini University Conference Explores Legal and Ethical Challenges of AI

Solan: The Faculty of Legal Sciences at Shoolini University organised an International Conference on “Fundamental Perspectives of Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” . The event, held online, brought together academicians, researchers, legal experts, and students from across India to discuss the growing intersection of law and technology. The conference was inaugurated by  Chancellor, ...

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Himachal Boosts Road Safety, Deploys 66 New Police Vehicles

Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 66 new patrol vehicles from Shimla on Tuesday, part of a major effort to enhance road safety in the state. The new fleet, purchased for Rs. 18.42 crore, includes 35 electric vehicles, 14 interceptors, 10 wreckers, and 7 diesel vehicles. They will be deployed at various ...

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Himachal CM Directs HIMUDA to Explore New Townships Near Chandigarh

Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has instructed Himachal Pradesh’s housing authority, HIMUDA, to explore the development of new townships close to Chandigarh to meet the state’s growing housing demand. The directive came during a high-level meeting to review both ongoing and proposed projects. The Chief Minister also focused on the planned Jathiya Devi ...