Students plant saplings in Totu village

A plantation campaign was organised by students and teachers of the evening college of the Himachal Pradesh University at Hiun village in Chaili panchayat, falling under Totu development block. The campaign was undertaken with the involvement of the local panchayat and villagers. Principal Meenakshi Faith Paul led the drive and helped the college staff and students in planting saplings of various species.

HPU to focus on Skill development

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL), Himachal Pradesh University, and Ecomoceana Technologies Private Ltd, Punjab. Vice-Chancellor Sikander Kumar and Harish Chawla, Divisional Head of Ecomoceana Technologies Private Ltd, Punjab signed the agreement. This MoU will foster skill development, outcome-based trainings, placement and related services. Sikander Kumar said the students of ICDEOL would benefit greatly by this MoU. He said it would help in providing qualitative education and create employment opportunities for the ICDEOL students, especially in the industrial sector. Director, ICDEOL, Ashok Bansal and other HPU officials were also present on the occasion.

Cleanliness campaign at DAV, Mandi

A cleanliness campaign was carried out in DAV Centenary Public School, Jawahar Nagar, Mandi. Principal KS Gularia and the teachers cleaned the school premises as well as the surrounding areas of Khaliyar. The Principal said the aim of the campaign was to make students aware of the importance of cleanliness to control the spread of diseases. It was the responsibility of every citizen to keep their surroundings clean, Gularia said.

‘Swachhta Diwas’ celebrated

‘Swachhta Diwas’ was celebrated at the Himachal Pradesh University, in association with the Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, to mark the 71st birthday of the Prime Minister. The Vice-Chancellor also participated in the campaign and stressed upon the need to keep the HPU campus clean.