Solan: In a resounding endorsement of its scientific calibre, the Department of Plant Pathology of Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has carried away the top honours in both the poster and oral presentation categories at the National Symposium on ‘Next-Generation Plant Health Strategies for Climate Resilience, Food Security and Sustainable ...
Guwahati: Japanese film ‘Kintsugi’, directed by Noomen Noomen, was screened as the inaugural film of 10th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF), kick starting on 24 October 2026 at Jyoti Chitraban film studio premise in Kahilipara locality of the city. The short feature deals with the tragic story of a Japanese salaryman haunted by unresolved grief ...
Shimla: APG Shimla University wrapped up its annual sports meet, JAZBA 2026, drawing strong participation across indoor and outdoor games on campus. The event combined spirited athletic competition with health awareness, bringing students and faculty together over several days of matches. A central highlight of the festival was the “Step Forward for Mental Well-being” walkathon, ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s two-day visit to Kaza in Spiti aimed to unlock new development opportunities in this remote tribal region of the state and gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by local residents. It went beyond announcing development projects, bringing together public engagement and a broad vision for improving ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of development projects worth Rs. 116.28 crore in the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti in the remote and strategically important border areas of Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister inaugurated the first solar power project of the state with a battery storage facility ...
Shimla: Governor and Chancellor of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Kavinder Gupta released the university’s 100-Day Roadmap for Youth Development, aimed at promoting skill development, entrepreneurship, employment generation and sustainable rural livelihoods in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat-2047. Prepared in accordance with the directions of the Chancellor’s Inter-university ...
Solan: The Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, organised a one-day training camp on ‘Cut and Potted Flowers’ at Village Kundla, Gram Panchayat Kothon in Solan district. Organised under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)–Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP), the programme aimed to provide farmers with practical ...
Geneva: The 2026 Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) Award was presented to Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, a member of the editorial board of the daily newspaper Haaretz. The Geneva-based media safety and rights body sought to recognize Gideon’s independence and critical analysis during the dramatic period Israel has been experiencing since 7 October 2023. The Prize ...
Solan: Public Policy India and the L.R. Group of Institutes hosted the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 – Young Professionals Roundtable in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and MY Bharat, the event centered on the theme “Building a Future-Ready Workforce for Viksit Bharat,” aligning with ...
Nauni: The SPACE Club of the Department of Agrometeorology and Environmental Science, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, today organised a series of activities to mark World Ozone Day. The programme was organised in collaboration with the MY Bharat Programme, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The theme ...
The theme “Global Action for cooler Planet 2026” is a fitting call for this year’s World Ozone Day, yet it demands firm commitments and consistent efforts from every stakeholder to yield meaningful results.Historically, the over-exploitation of natural resources by developed nations has led to an ecological debt that continues to fuel debates on ozone depletion ...
Solan: Shoolini University concluded its five-day Indoor Sports Championship 2026, with students showcasing their talent and sporting spirit in Badminton and Table Tennis competitions. The championship saw enthusiastic participation from students in singles, doubles and mixed doubles categories. The participants displayed strong competitive spirit, teamwork and determination throughout the tournament. In Badminton, Aryan and Anushka ...
Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses concern over the closure of another radio outlet in Afghanistan by the Taliban rulers. PEC extends its moral support to the Afghanistan Journalists Center (AJC) which strongly condemned the country’s Ministry of Justice’s order to close down Radio Seday-e-Eslah. The Kabul-based radio ...
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually flagged off a group of 44 top-performing B.Tech students today for the Japan International Exposure Tour-2026. Organized by the Department of Technical Education, the week-long trip runs from September 6 to September 12, 2026, marking the state’s second major global initiative following a similar ITI ...
Shimla: APG Shimla University celebrated its 14th Foundation Day alongside Teachers’ Day on Friday, honoring faculty and staff members for their contributions to the institution’s growth. The day-long event opened with students expressing gratitude to their teachers, followed by official ceremonies attended by university leadership, faculty, and students. Key staff members and long-serving employees who ...