Solan: Recently there have been reports related to the infestation of beetles in apple and other stone fruits. Defoliating beetles are also known as May or June beetles. These beetles are polyphagous and are pests of significant importance in horticultural and agricultural ecosystems. The beetles lay eggs in the soil, after the emergence of the ...
Shimla: Former Chairman of the SBI Foundation, Nixon Joseph, joined a job-placement workshop at APG Shimla University on Thursday. His message was clear—students must focus on skill-building and entrepreneurship to succeed in today’s competitive world. The workshop was led by Dr. Monika Verma, Head of the Job-Placement Cell, and Prof. Dr. Anand Mohan Sharma, Dean ...
Solan: A three-week Mandarin Learning Programme for the faculty and staff, organised by the Centre of Excellence for Language Learning (CELL) at the Chitrakoot School of Liberal Arts, Shoolini University, concluded on Thursday. The programme was designed to promote multilingual skills, global awareness, and cultural understanding among the Shoolini community. It was conducted by Ms. ...
Solan: The Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, warmly welcomed the Golden Jubilee batch of BSc Agriculture from the erstwhile College of Agriculture, Solan, along with several retired faculty members and their families. The special gathering marked the 50th anniversary of the 1975 graduating batch. Twelve alumni along with their spouses ...
Shimla: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh has made remarkable strides in the field of education. The latest National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025, also known as PARAKH 2025, has placed the state at 5th position in overall ranking Nationally, a significant jump from 21st rank in the 2021 survey ...
Solan: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Solan, in collaboration with Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, organized an awareness and sensitization campaign on drug abuse at the university campus on Tuesday. Akanksha Dogra, Secretary of DLSA Solan and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In ...
Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla attended a solemn tribute ceremony held today at the historic Padam Palace complex in Rampur, Shimla district, to mark the fourth death anniversary of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh. Paying homage, the Governor remembered Virbhadra Singh as a towering statesman, visionary leader and devoted public servant. He stated that Raja ...
Guwahati: With an aim to explore the connections between Buddhist philosophy and Sanatan tradition of Bharat, an intriguing lecture was organized at Vivekananda Kendra in Uzan Bazar locality of the prehistoric city on 22 June 2025. Jointly organized by Pragya (a socio-cultural organization) and Buddha Chetana-Bharat (a social association), the lecture titled ‘Buddhist Philosophy & ...
Guwahati: Expressing concern over the Sivasagar crude-oil well gas leakage in the last few days, a northeast India based forum of graduate engineers have urged both Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Limited (OIL) to come clear about the so-called ‘abandoned’ wells, which have the potential to harm human life, property and ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today here felicitated the winners of the former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Memorial Pro-Boxing International Championship, held at the historic Ridge. Indian boxer Yashpal emerged as the champion and made the country proud with his performance. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the event was a ...
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Energy department to issue cancellation notice to non-serious hydro power developers, whose projects have remained stalled for many years. He was presiding over a high level meeting of Power department on Saturday. He said that undue delay in the project execution are causing significant losses to ...
Shimla: APG Shimla University marked International Yoga Day with a vibrant yoga awareness camp on its campus. The event brought together students, faculty, and guests in a collective celebration of health and wellness through yoga. Additional District Magistrate of Shimla, Jyoti Rana, joined as the chief guest. Renowned Art of Living teacher and Yogacharya Aditya ...
Solan: The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni on Saturday morning. The event was organized at the university sports complex and saw participation from students, faculty, and staff, alongside a visiting team from Dhyanyog Ashram and Ayurveda Shodh Sansthan, Kathni, ...
Shimla: SJVN celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with full spirit at its Corporate Headquarters in Shimla and across all its offices and project sites. This year’s theme, ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, connected the ancient practice of yoga with global wellness and sustainability goals. At the Shimla HQ, Director (Personnel) Ajay Kumar ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his visit to Solan district today, inaugurated the Model Career Centre at Jatoli, constructed at a cost of Rs. 5.32 crore, aiming to provide unemployed youth the employment-related information and guidance. Besides, this career centre will also offer services such as career counseling, skill mapping, preparation for ...
