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Focus on Dryland and Water Stress Conditions in Vegetable Crop Breeding: Prof. Chandel

Solan: A 21-day advanced training course on Breeding Vegetable Crops for Climate Resilience concluded today at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. The course, organized by the Centre for Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT) in Horticulture (Vegetables) within the Department of Vegetable Science, welcomed scientists from across the country. Fifteen scientists from six states—Haryana, Rajasthan, ...

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Thunag Horticulture College to Host Two-Day National Conference on Indigenous Knowledge System

Solan: Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni’s College of Horticulture and Forestry, Thunag in Mandi district will host a two-day National Conference on Indigenous Knowledge System for a Sustainable Future: A Roadmap to Viksit Bharat-2047 on 13-14 February. This event is being organized in collaboration with the Indian Ecological Society, Ludhiana, and ...

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Nauni varsity partners with NCC Georgia to promote Agroecological practices

Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nuts Cultivation Company (NCC), Georgia, to promote agroecological practices and advance natural farming techniques. NCC currently manages over 1,000 hectares of almond and hazelnut orchards and is actively involved in training smallholder growers in organic ...

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Agroforestry’s potential for climate change adaptation highlighted during AGM

Solan: The Annual Group Meeting (AGM) of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Agroforestry concluded at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Nauni. The three-day event, co-hosted by the university, AICRP Agroforestry and the Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI) in Jhansi, served as a key platform for advancing agroforestry research ...

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Nauni Varsity VC becomes Life Fellow of Entomological Society of India

Solan: Prof. Rajeshwar Singh Chandel, Vice Chancellor of Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, has been honoured as an Honorary Life Fellow of the Entomological Society of India (ESI) for his exceptional contributions to the field of entomology. He received this recognition during the National Symposium on ‘Frontiers in Entomology-2025’ and ...

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Seven-Day NSS Special Camp Concludes at Kotla Panjola

Solan: A seven-day National Service Scheme (NSS) Special Camp concluded today at Gram Panchayat Kotla Panjola, organized by Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. The camp saw participation from 120 students of the third-year BSc Horticulture and Forestry programs. Throughout the week, the students engaged in various activities, contributing to the community ...

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Shoolini University hosts international conference on human-computer interaction 

Solan: A two-day International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction and Cognitive Computing (HCICC-2025) organised by the Yogananda School of AI, Computers and Data Sciences of Shoolini University, in collaboration IIT Mandi, and iCreate, Gujarat, was inaugurated today in the campus. Key partners for the conference included the Shoolini University ACM Student Chapter and the CSLC Science ...

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The Kotla Fans Club Cricket Extravaganza Concludes with Fanfare

Solan: The cricket tournament hosted by the Kotla Fans Club concluded with a grand closing ceremony, celebrating remarkable sportsmanship and competitive spirit. With 64 teams participating, the event became a key highlight in the local sports scene. Colonel Sanjay Shandil, Commanding Officer of 1 HP Girls Battalion NCC, Solan, attended as the Chief Guest, elevating ...

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Himachal Governor releases book on Insect Pollinators Diversity

Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla released a book based on scientific research on pollinating insects titled “Insect Pollinators Diversity” at Raj Bhavan here today. The book was written by Dr. Neelam Kumari, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Dr. Sangeeta Sharma, Scientist at Horticulture Research Centre, Mashobra, Dr. Y.S. Parmar ...

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Nauni varsity selected as Center under the National Mission on Natural Farming

Solan: In a significant achievement, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has been selected as one of the seven Centers of Natural Farming (CoNF) under the newly launched National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. The mission, ...

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From NCC Cadet to Flying Officer, Parul Saini Cleared AFCAT 2024

Solan: Parul Saini, a Senior Under Officer (SUO) of the 1 HP (Girls) Battalion NCC in Solan, has earned remarkable recognition. She has been selected as a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force, achieving this feat after clearing the AFCAT 2024 exam and securing recommendation from the 5 AFSB, Guwahati, in September 2024. Additionally, ...

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Nauni University invites applications for PhD programmes

Solan: Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni has invited online applications for admissions to various PhD programmes for the academic session 2024-25. Applications have been invited for the doctoral programmes in the three colleges of the University namely College of Horticulture and College of Forestry located in the main campus and ...

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Farewell with Pride: Special Assembly Honours Achievements of Class of 2025

Solan: The Lawrence School, Sanawar, organized a poignant Special Assembly in the School Chapel to bid farewell to the Graduating Batch of 2025. The ceremony celebrated the remarkable journey of the students and their achievements, marking an emotional yet joyous moment for the school community. The event was graced by Vinod Sultanpuri, a distinguished alumnus ...

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Himachal celebrates two years of development and progress

Shimla: A grand event was organised today at Luhnu Ground in Bilaspur to mark the completion of two successful years of the present state government in the state. On the occasion freedom fighters Bhag Singh, Sahaj Ram and Premi Devi wife of Narottam Shastri were honoured in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the Nation. ...

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