Articles for category: Himachal, News

Himachal Pradesh Village Takes Local Action For International Biodiversity Day

Solan: The Botanical Survey of India’s High Altitude Western Himalayan Regional Centre in Nauni, Solan, celebrated International Biological Diversity Day on Friday with a community-focused event in Ghadasr village, located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Organized under the global theme “Acting locally for Global Impact,” the initiative focused on grassroots action by encouraging ...

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Bayer CropScience to Establish Learning Centre at Nauni varsity

Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni and Bayer Crop Science today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Bayer Learning Centre (BLC) at the University campus. Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of healthcare and agriculture and aims to support experiential learning ...

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Dr Jaipal joins as HOD at Tree Improvement Department

Solan: Dr Jaipal Sharma has joined as the Head of Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources in the College of Forestry of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. Dr. Sharma has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities in the field of forestry and agroforestry for the past 17 ...

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Lt Gen Puneet Ahuja Inspires Students at The Lawrence School, Sanawar

 Solan: Lt Gen Puneet Ahuja, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Staff, HQ Western Command, visited The Lawrence School, Sanawar and interacted with students and faculty during his visit to the prestigious institution. The General Officer, who is also a Member of the Governing Body of the School, toured the campus and visited various school facilities. ...

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SJVN organizes Dam Safety Awareness Program at NJHPS

Shimla: Bhupender Gupta, CMD, SJVN informed that SJVN’s Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in association with National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) organised a Dam Safety Awareness Program at Jhakri today. This community awareness program aimed at enhancing awareness on Dam Safety and promoting proactive measures for risk mitigation and emergency preparedness. On this occasion, ...

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PEC expresses concern over press censorship in Myanmar

Guwahati: The Geneva-based global media safety and rights body, Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) expresses concern over the continued press censorship in Myanmar as the military junta authorities have recently revoked licenses of three more independent news outlets. The junta’s information ministry had lately restricted the publication of Myaelatt Athan, Red News Agency and Asia Citizens ...

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India: Assam electorates record impressive polling turnout

New Delhi: After Assam, Keralam and Puducherry (union territory), the State legislative assembly elections are knocking at the doors of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in the second half of April 2026. Meanwhile, the millions of voters have shown an extraordinary commitment to electoral politics as they participated in the largely peaceful single-phase assembly polls ...

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Voting concludes in Nepal, voters’ turnout recorded 60%

Guwahati: Polling concluded in the Himalayan nation of Nepal peacefully on Thursday evening (5 March 2026) to elect a new Parliament in Kathmandu amid tight security cover where over 60 % of 19 million Nepali electors cast their votes. Nepal Election Commission established 23,112 polling centres under 10,963 polling stations across 77 districts of the ...

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Polling begins in Nepal under tight security cover

Guwahati: Polling begins in the Himalayan nation of Nepal to elect a new Parliament in Kathmandu amid tight security cover where nearly 19 million Nepali electorates are eligible for voting. Erected 23,112 polling centres under 10,963 polling stations in all 77 districts of the south Asian nation were ready to start the exercise at 7 ...

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Young innovators shine at National Research Convention at Shoolini University

Solan: The two-day AIU Anveshan 2025–26 National Research Convention concluded at Shoolini University, bringing together student innovators from universities across the country. Organised in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities, the convention celebrated creativity, research excellence and interdisciplinary innovation among young scholars. The event witnessed participation across diverse categories, including Interdisciplinary, Social Sciences, Health, Engineering and ...

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Nauni varsity, Samagra Shiksha Partnership to Boost Agricultural Vocational Training

Solan: A one-day workshop-cum-interactive session with stakeholders was organized today at the Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni to seek feedback on the activities of the Incubation Centre established under the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). The workshop was conducted as part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the university and Samagra Shiksha, ...

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Shoolini University hosts AIU Anveshan 2025–26 International Convention

Solan: The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), in collaboration with Shoolini University, organised the AIU Anveshan 2025–26 International Convention at the university campus in Solan. The national student research convention brought together nearly 200 students and faculty members from institutions across the country, who showcased original research models, prototypes and innovative ideas. The event served ...