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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Shimla: The 10th International Film Festival of Shimla will take place from August 16 to 18, 2024, at the historic Gaiety Theater in Shimla. Organized by Himalayan Velocity and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, along with the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Department of Language & Culture, the festival has grown in popularity over the years. ...
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 ...
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.’ ...
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 ...
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, ...
A two-day training camp focusing on production technology and management of fruit plants in changing climatic conditions commenced today at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. Farmers from five northern Indian states are participating in the programme. During the inaugural session, Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajeshwar Singh Chandel emphasized that the changing climatic ...
