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Union minister Malhotra visits Darang, reviews development initiatives

Guwahati: Union minister of State for road transport & highways and corporate affairs Harsh Malhotra visited Assam’s Darang district on 23 August to assess the progress of various development schemes in the district. The Minister began his visit by inspecting the Baghpari Chapari number 2 water supply scheme under Mangaldai division of the Public Health ...

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‘Outcry against outsiders, but sober on illegal foreigners’

Guwahati: Observing the Sibsagar incident, where a community was compelled to apologize  for a crime committed by  some individuals in presence of  a State minister, Patriotic Peoples’ Front Assam (PPFA) expressed dismay that some people continue the same old theory of hatred against outsiders (non-Assamese Indians) since the days of Assam agitation. The forum of ...

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Librarian Day Celebrated at Nauni

Solan: In honour of the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, the SatyaNand Stokes Library at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry celebrated Librarians’ Day at the university. Dr. C.L. Thakur, Dean of the College of Forestry was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The event commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony and ...

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Sanawar Model United Nations Conference

Sanawar Model United Nations Conference beacons a hope for a better world

Solan: The three-day long 7th edition of the Model United Nations Conference, well known as SNAMUN’24, ended with fanfare at The Lawrence School, Sanawar.  The theme of this students’ conference was  “Where are we Going?”; in which over a 100 students from nine schools located across the country participated to deliberate on the burning global issues ...

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CM launches 1st OTT platform of Himachal

Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today launched the 1st OTT platform HV Cinema produced by Himachal Pradesh-based production House Himalayan Velocity, Shimla. The Chief Minister lauded the efforts of the Company for launching this platform and hoped that it would provide an appropriate platform for the Himachali artists to showcase their talents. He ...

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Sanawar School Celebrated “Shiksha Saptah”

Solan: The Lawrence School Sanawar Celebrated “Shiksha Saptah” from July 22-28, an initiative of The Ministry of Education, Government of India, to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The students and the staff of the School participated in various activities spanned out over a week with an aim to foster ...

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Two day workshop organised by Innovation Council at Shoolini University

Solan: Shoolini University’s Institutes Innovation Council (IIC) hosted a successful Mentor-Mentee Programme and at a two-day workshop which concluded in Saturday. It was supported by the Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The event saw active participation from four Northern Indian institutes. The workshop for Mentees from Punjab, UP, J&K and M.P. featured ...

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Beekeepers receive Insights to Boost Income from Bee Products

Solan: The Confederation of Apiculture Industry (CAI) recently held a seminar at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, focused on the current state and future prospects of the apiculture sector in India. The event brought together key stakeholders, experts, and industry leaders from various states, aiming to address industry challenges, explore growth ...

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Nauni Alum Becomes Horticulture Officer at IIM Sirmaur  

Solan: Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University Nauni alumni continue to excel both nationally and internationally. Among them, Dr. Thaneshwari, a former student, has recently been appointed as the Horticulture Officer at IIM Sirmaur. Previously, she worked as an Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University. In May 2024, she took the exam for the IIM position ...

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Nauni varsity Alumnus appointed PCCF in Madhya Pradesh

Solan: Purshuttam Dhiman, a 1992 Batch Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh Cadre, has been promoted to the prestigious position of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) in Madhya Pradesh. This significant achievement has brought great pride to his alma mater, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. Dhiman, a ...

Students give message of environmental conservation

Solan: Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, in collaboration with UCO Bank, Nauni, organized a series of engaging competitions as part of its Van Mahotsav drive, aimed at fostering environmental awareness and creativity among students. The event featured a Declamation Competition centered on the theme ‘Ensuring a Greener Future through Youth Involvement.’ ...

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Forestry students encouraged to become Eco Champions

Solan: The College of Forestry, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging incoming students to engage in environmental stewardship by planting and nurturing native tree species throughout their degree programme. The two day programme during which 250 trees were planted, also marked the  birth anniversary celebrations ...

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260 Plants Planted During Plantation Drive

Solan: The Department of Environment Science and Forest Products, College of Forestry, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry undertook a plantation drive on the university farms. The faculty, staff and students of both the departments carried out plantation of important medicinal and aromatic plants. During the plantation drive, 260 plants of sandalwood, Parijat, ...

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Ex-banker & philanthropist Harihar Talukdar  passes away

Guwahati: Harihar Talukdar, former managing director of the Industrial Co-Operative Bank Limited and  Union Co-Operative Bank Limited passed away this morning after suffering from a brief illness. Talukdar, who was a leading figure in urban cooperative  banking of northeast India, served NAFCUB Assam as its secretary. He was associated with Guwahati Public School since its ...