Articles for category: Himachal, News

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KVK Solan adjudged best in Himachal Pradesh

Solan: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Solan, affiliated with Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has been adjudged as the best KVK in Himachal Pradesh. The award was presented during the annual Regional Workshop 2024 organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ICAR-ATARI), Zone-1, Ludhiana. Presently there ...

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World Ozone Day celebrations at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University

Solan: The Department of Environmental Science at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Nauni, Solan, recently marked World Ozone Day with a series of engaging activities. The theme for World Ozone Day 2024 was ‘Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action.” The event featured a quiz competition and insightful lectures, drawing participation from ...

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Sanawar Organised Hindi Sahitya Samaroh -2024 

Solan: India’s prestigious school, The Lawrence School, Sanawar celebrated Hindi Sahitya Samaroh -2024    under the theme ‘Knowledge, Expression and Excellence’. On this occasion, Hindi poetry recitation and story writing competition was organized, in which eight reputed schools from across the country participated in various literary activities with great enthusiasm.  The participating schools iwere : Birla School (Pilani), ...

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The Lawrence School, Sanawar offers Scholarship Opportunities to Meritorious Girl Students

Solan: The Lawrence School, Sanawar has always been a trend setter in the education world, not only imparting high quality education but also committed to providing excellent opportunities for the all-round development of young students, especially the girl child. Continuing with its tradition of giving back to the society, The Lawrence School, Sanawar has undertaken ...

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Scientists deliberate on the Future of Sustainable Agriculture

Solan: Several engaging sessions on agroecological practices were held during the International Conference on Enabling Sustainable Food Systems through Natural Farming (ESFS-NF) organised by Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. This event is being held in collaboration with the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE), France and the ...

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Kirloskar Business Quiz Concludes at Sanawar: The Host School Manages a Podium Finish

Solan: Spring Dale Senior Secondary School, Amritsar lifted the 17th Kirloskar Inter-School Business Quiz trophy while Vasant Valley School, New Delhi and The Lawrence School, Sanawar bagged the first and second runners-up positions respectively among the twelve teams that participated in the keenly contested business quiz organized by The Lawrence school, Sanawar.   Widely acclaimed as the ...

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Nauni varsity to host International Conference on Sustainable Food Systems

Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni will be hosting an International conference on Enabling Sustainable Food Systems through Natural Farming (ESFS-NF) at the University on September 13-14. The two-day event will take place at the university’s campus and will feature distinguished personalities working in the agriculture sector from across the globe. Organized ...

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Workshop Explores Social Impact of Natural Farming at Nerwa

Nerwa: In an effort to develop strategies and assess the social impacts of natural farming initiatives in Himachal Pradesh, a one-day workshop was held at Nerwa in Shimla District. The event was organized by the French Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE), Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, and ...

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INRAE and Nauni University Scientists collaborate on Global ACROPICS Project

Mandi: Scientists from the French Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) and Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, recently convened a workshop focused on evaluating the social impacts of natural farming initiatives. This event is part of the European Union-funded Agroecological Protection towards International Co-Innovation Dynamics and Evidence of ...

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SJVN Initiates Major Plantation Drive Under National #Plant4 Mother Campaign

Shimla: In a significant stride towards environmental conservation, SJVN organized a large-scale tree plantation drive near Ghannati, Shimla, as part of the nationwide #Plant4Mother (#एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम) campaign. Mrs. Bhawna Sharma, the Chief Patron of the Satluj Shree Ladies Club, graced the plantation drive as the chief guest and initiated the campaign by planting an oak tree. ...

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Nauni varsity’s special counselling for vacant seats on September 12

Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni has invited new applications from desirous candidates who have passed 10+2 with at least 50 percent in science stream for admission to vacant self-financed seats in various Undergraduate programmes of the university’s four constituent colleges. The university is offering BSc (Hons) Horticulture, Forestry and Natural Farming and ...

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Dr. CL Jandaik, Indian Mushroom Scientist, Dies at 79

Dr. CL Jandaik, a prominent Indian mushroom scientist who introduced the oyster species, Pleurotus Sajor-Kaju, to the world, has passed away at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters. Known for advancing mushroom cultivation in Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Jandaik is regarded as one of the leading mushroom ...

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Librarian Day Celebrated at Nauni

Solan: In honour of the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, the SatyaNand Stokes Library at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry celebrated Librarians’ Day at the university. Dr. C.L. Thakur, Dean of the College of Forestry was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The event commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony and ...

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Sanawar Model United Nations Conference

Sanawar Model United Nations Conference beacons a hope for a better world

Solan: The three-day long 7th edition of the Model United Nations Conference, well known as SNAMUN’24, ended with fanfare at The Lawrence School, Sanawar.  The theme of this students’ conference was  “Where are we Going?”; in which over a 100 students from nine schools located across the country participated to deliberate on the burning global issues ...

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CM launches 1st OTT platform of Himachal

Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today launched the 1st OTT platform HV Cinema produced by Himachal Pradesh-based production House Himalayan Velocity, Shimla. The Chief Minister lauded the efforts of the Company for launching this platform and hoped that it would provide an appropriate platform for the Himachali artists to showcase their talents. He ...