Articles for category: Himachal, News

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Rajesh Kumar Chandel assumes charge as Director (Projects), SJVN

Shimla: Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director and Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), congratulated Rajesh Kumar Chandel on assuming charge as Director (Projects) of SJVN, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Parthajit De, Director (Finance) and Pankaj Porwal, CVO and other senior officials of SJVN welcomed Rajesh Kumar Chandel at ...

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Nauni University Introduces B.Sc. Agribusiness Management, MBA (General) and M.Sc. Agricultural Meteorology Programmes

Shimla: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni has announced the introduction of several new academic programmes for the 2026–27 academic session, providing students with enhanced opportunities in agriculture, business and allied sciences. The University has launched a BSc (Hons.) Agribusiness Management programme with an intake capacity of 50 seats. This four-year undergraduate ...

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World Environment Day marked with a tree plantation drive under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign at Shoolini Univ

Solan: Marking World Environment Day, Shoolini University organised a tree plantation drive under the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign at the Vrindavan Garden area of its campus. The programme was inaugurated by Brig. (Retd.) S. D. Mehta, Director Operations, Shoolini University, and Prof. Neeraj Gandotra, Associate Dean Student Welfare (DSW). Addressing the gathering, they highlighted the significance of ...

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World Environment Day 2026 Celebrated at Nauni

Shimla: The Department of Environmental Science and SPACE Club of Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, in collaboration with Mera Yuva Bharat Kendra Solan and UCO Bank Solan, celebrated World Environment Day 2026 on the theme “Inspired by Nature: For Climate, For Our Future.” The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from around ...

Himachal Pradesh Village Takes Local Action For International Biodiversity Day

Solan: The Botanical Survey of India’s High Altitude Western Himalayan Regional Centre in Nauni, Solan, celebrated International Biological Diversity Day on Friday with a community-focused event in Ghadasr village, located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Organized under the global theme “Acting locally for Global Impact,” the initiative focused on grassroots action by encouraging ...

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Bayer CropScience to Establish Learning Centre at Nauni varsity

Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni and Bayer Crop Science today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Bayer Learning Centre (BLC) at the University campus. Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of healthcare and agriculture and aims to support experiential learning ...

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Dr Jaipal joins as HOD at Tree Improvement Department

Solan: Dr Jaipal Sharma has joined as the Head of Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources in the College of Forestry of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. Dr. Sharma has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities in the field of forestry and agroforestry for the past 17 ...

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Lt Gen Puneet Ahuja Inspires Students at The Lawrence School, Sanawar

 Solan: Lt Gen Puneet Ahuja, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Staff, HQ Western Command, visited The Lawrence School, Sanawar and interacted with students and faculty during his visit to the prestigious institution. The General Officer, who is also a Member of the Governing Body of the School, toured the campus and visited various school facilities. ...

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SJVN organizes Dam Safety Awareness Program at NJHPS

Shimla: Bhupender Gupta, CMD, SJVN informed that SJVN’s Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in association with National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) organised a Dam Safety Awareness Program at Jhakri today. This community awareness program aimed at enhancing awareness on Dam Safety and promoting proactive measures for risk mitigation and emergency preparedness. On this occasion, ...

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PEC expresses concern over press censorship in Myanmar

Guwahati: The Geneva-based global media safety and rights body, Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) expresses concern over the continued press censorship in Myanmar as the military junta authorities have recently revoked licenses of three more independent news outlets. The junta’s information ministry had lately restricted the publication of Myaelatt Athan, Red News Agency and Asia Citizens ...

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India: Assam electorates record impressive polling turnout

New Delhi: After Assam, Keralam and Puducherry (union territory), the State legislative assembly elections are knocking at the doors of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in the second half of April 2026. Meanwhile, the millions of voters have shown an extraordinary commitment to electoral politics as they participated in the largely peaceful single-phase assembly polls ...