Articles for category: Himachal, News

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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 ...

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Shoolini University Hackathon Showcases AI-Driven Student Innovations

Solan: The Yogananda School of AI, Computers, and Data Science (YSAICDS) at Shoolini University organised a week-long Interdepartmental Hackathon that brought together bright young innovators from across departments. The open-domain innovation challenge featured three competitive rounds designed to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration among students. A total of 18 teams participated in the event, presenting unique ...

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Nauni University VC Wins 100m Race as Employee Sports Meet Begins

Solan: Excitement filled the air at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, as the Second University Employees Sports, Games and Cultural Meet commenced today on the university’s main campus. The much-awaited event witnessed enthusiastic participation and support from students, who cheered on the university staff and faculty competing across various sports and cultural categories. ...

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EBSCO orientation programme held at Shoolini University

Solan: The Yogananda Knowledge Centre (YKC) of Shoolini University organised a two-day EBSCO Orientation Programme under the guidance and leadership of the Director, Yogananda Library, along with the YKC Team. The primary aim of the programme was to familiarise students with the EBSCO Database, one of the world’s leading digital platforms for accessing academic and ...

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APG Shimla University Partners with Legal Olympiad to Boost Legal Education

Shimla – APG Shimla University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Legal Olympiad Pvt. Ltd. in a new partnership aimed at promoting competitive legal education. The collaboration, signed at the university campus, will focus on helping students participate in the upcoming External Law Olympiad Examination. According to the agreement, Legal Olympiad will manage ...

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Vigilance Awareness Week Celebrated at The Lawrence School, Sanawar

Solan: The Lawrence School, Sanawar, held a series of events for Vigilance Awareness Week, focusing on the importance of integrity and transparency. The school hosted an interactive session for staff and students led by a team from United India Insurance Company Ltd. During the session, Mr. Devang Vora, the company’s Vigilance Officer, spoke about the ...

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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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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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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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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 ...