Solan: The Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, organised a one-day training camp on ‘Cut and Potted Flowers’ at Village Kundla, Gram Panchayat Kothon in Solan district. Organised under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)–Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP), the programme aimed to provide farmers with practical ...
Geneva: The 2026 Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) Award was presented to Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, a member of the editorial board of the daily newspaper Haaretz. The Geneva-based media safety and rights body sought to recognize Gideon’s independence and critical analysis during the dramatic period Israel has been experiencing since 7 October 2023. The Prize ...
Solan: Public Policy India and the L.R. Group of Institutes hosted the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 – Young Professionals Roundtable in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and MY Bharat, the event centered on the theme “Building a Future-Ready Workforce for Viksit Bharat,” aligning with ...
Nauni: The SPACE Club of the Department of Agrometeorology and Environmental Science, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, today organised a series of activities to mark World Ozone Day. The programme was organised in collaboration with the MY Bharat Programme, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The theme ...
Solan: Shoolini University concluded its five-day Indoor Sports Championship 2026, with students showcasing their talent and sporting spirit in Badminton and Table Tennis competitions. The championship saw enthusiastic participation from students in singles, doubles and mixed doubles categories. The participants displayed strong competitive spirit, teamwork and determination throughout the tournament. In Badminton, Aryan and Anushka ...
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually flagged off a group of 44 top-performing B.Tech students today for the Japan International Exposure Tour-2026. Organized by the Department of Technical Education, the week-long trip runs from September 6 to September 12, 2026, marking the state’s second major global initiative following a similar ITI ...
Shimla: APG Shimla University celebrated its 14th Foundation Day alongside Teachers’ Day on Friday, honoring faculty and staff members for their contributions to the institution’s growth. The day-long event opened with students expressing gratitude to their teachers, followed by official ceremonies attended by university leadership, faculty, and students. Key staff members and long-serving employees who ...
Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta conferred state teachers awards on 32 teachers and honoured one teacher with the National Award for the year 2025 at a State-level Teachers’ Day function held at Lok Bhavan, today. Congratulating the award-winning teachers, the Governor said that teachers, parents and students all have an important role to play in strengthening ...
Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, celebrated Teachers’ Day on Saturday with a special programme organised at the Dr LS Negi Auditorium. The occasion honoured the invaluable contribution of teachers and recognised excellence in teaching. Prof. HS Baweja, Vice Chancellor, addressed the gathering and highlighted the vital role of teachers in ...
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has called on national tourism stakeholders to showcase the state’s lesser-known destinations and cater to the evolving preferences of modern travelers. Speaking at the 56th Annual Convention of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) in Varanasi, the Chief Minister urged tour operators, ...
Solan: Three postgraduate students of the Department of Environmental Science, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, have brought laurels to the University and the department through their success in competitive examinations. Two postgraduate students, Tanvi Sharma and Dimple Chaudhary, have qualified the Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (HP SET) 2026. Their success ...
Shimla: The APG Shimla University campus was filled with music and energy as the institution hosted its annual “AAGAZ-2026” Freshers’ Party and Mega Star Night to formally welcome its newest batch of students. Organized by the Department of Student Welfare under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Neelam Sharma and Prof. Dr. Ashwani Sharma, the day-long ...
Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta along-with Lady Governor Bindu Gupta today visited the “Desi Cravings-Haryana Women Food Entrepreneurs Special”, organised at Chandigarh in association with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). The event organised by Founder-President, COWE Haryana Chapter (Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India) Ruchita Bansal showcased the entrepreneurial journey and products of 50 selected ...
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta today led a plantation drive under the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign at Shimla University (APG), urging the youth to actively contribute towards environmental conservation and the creation of a drug-free society. The Governor was accorded a traditional welcome by the university administration, faculty members and ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the last cultural night of the international Minjar Fair at Chamba on Sunday evening. Extending his greetings to the people on this auspicious occasion, the Chief Minister said that the state government was according top priority to the construction and upgradation of roads in Chamba district. ...