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Kirloskar Business Quiz Concludes at Sanawar: The Host School Manages a Podium Finish

Solan: Spring Dale Senior Secondary School, Amritsar lifted the 17th Kirloskar Inter-School Business Quiz trophy while Vasant Valley School, New Delhi and The Lawrence School, Sanawar bagged the first and second runners-up positions respectively among the twelve teams that participated in the keenly contested business quiz organized by The Lawrence school, Sanawar.   Widely acclaimed as the ...

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Nauni varsity to host International Conference on Sustainable Food Systems

Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni will be hosting an International conference on Enabling Sustainable Food Systems through Natural Farming (ESFS-NF) at the University on September 13-14. The two-day event will take place at the university’s campus and will feature distinguished personalities working in the agriculture sector from across the globe. Organized ...

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Workshop Explores Social Impact of Natural Farming at Nerwa

Nerwa: In an effort to develop strategies and assess the social impacts of natural farming initiatives in Himachal Pradesh, a one-day workshop was held at Nerwa in Shimla District. The event was organized by the French Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE), Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, and ...

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INRAE and Nauni University Scientists collaborate on Global ACROPICS Project

Mandi: Scientists from the French Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) and Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, recently convened a workshop focused on evaluating the social impacts of natural farming initiatives. This event is part of the European Union-funded Agroecological Protection towards International Co-Innovation Dynamics and Evidence of ...

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SJVN Initiates Major Plantation Drive Under National #Plant4 Mother Campaign

Shimla: In a significant stride towards environmental conservation, SJVN organized a large-scale tree plantation drive near Ghannati, Shimla, as part of the nationwide #Plant4Mother (#एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम) campaign. Mrs. Bhawna Sharma, the Chief Patron of the Satluj Shree Ladies Club, graced the plantation drive as the chief guest and initiated the campaign by planting an oak tree. ...

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Nauni varsity’s special counselling for vacant seats on September 12

Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni has invited new applications from desirous candidates who have passed 10+2 with at least 50 percent in science stream for admission to vacant self-financed seats in various Undergraduate programmes of the university’s four constituent colleges. The university is offering BSc (Hons) Horticulture, Forestry and Natural Farming and ...

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Dr. CL Jandaik, Indian Mushroom Scientist, Dies at 79

Dr. CL Jandaik, a prominent Indian mushroom scientist who introduced the oyster species, Pleurotus Sajor-Kaju, to the world, has passed away at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters. Known for advancing mushroom cultivation in Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Jandaik is regarded as one of the leading mushroom ...

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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 ...