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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Shimla: The state government today here signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the esteemed presence of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. He said that the MoU was signed with two companies to enhance facilities across five selected green corridors in the state and this initiative marks a significant step towards achieving the state ...
Solan: The Governor-XI team clinched the Sadbhavana Cricket Cup organized by the Him Sports and Cultural Association to raise awareness against drug abuse here today held in BCS Shimla. Vivek Bhatia and Abid Hussain Sadiq were jointly declared Man of the Series. In the final match, Governor-XI defeated Chief Justice-XI by 32 runs. Thakur Sukhvinder ...
Solan: The Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni will hold its annual sale of planting material to the farmers from December 16 onwards. The sale will be strictly conducted on a first come-first serve basis at the university nurseries in the main campus at Nauni, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and research stations ...
Solan: The Samagra Shiksha, Himachal Pradesh, and Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, have entered into a transformative partnership aimed at providing practical agricultural training and fostering entrepreneurial skills among school students pursuing agricultural vocational education. Under this partnership, a new Incubation Centre for Vocational Education in Agriculture and Allied Sectors ...
Solan: The Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, celebrated Wildlife Conservation Day under the theme ‘Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation’. The first World Wildlife Conservation Day was observed on December 4, 2012, and this year’s theme underscored the growing role of technology in ...
Solan: To raise awareness about the crucial role healthy soils play in sustaining ecosystems, the Department of Soil Science and Water Management at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, marked World Soil Day at Kotla Panjola Panchayat. The theme for this year’s World Soil Day was ‘Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage. On this occasion, ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today presided over the 49th meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Tribal Advisory Council. Discussions were held on various developmental issues, including education, healthcare, electricity, drinking water and infrastructure in tribal regions of the State. He said that such meetings play a vital role in addressing the challenges ...
Solan: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla presided over the 13th Convocation of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni in Solan district, today. Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi was present as Chief Guest on the occasion. The Governor conferred 12 Gold medals to the meritorious students on the occasion. He also awarded 119 Ph.D. ...
Shimla: Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dedicated projects worth Rs. 100.95 crore to the people of the Rohru assembly segment, in district Shimla. This includes Rs. 29.22 crore Ultra Modern Grading, State-of-Art Cold Atmosphere (CA) Store having the capacity to store 2031 metric tonne from the existing 700 MT, which will benefit the horticulturalists ...
