World Food Day celebrated at Shoolini University

Shoolini University celebrated World Food Day with the theme “Our actions are our future”. Dean Prof YS Negi said the theme suggested a holistic approach towards the problem of global hunger, and our concerted efforts on education, health, technology and environment would pave way for sustainable solutions to the problem of hunger and malnutrition. VC Prof Atul Khosla highlighted the need to use AI-based modern technology in farming to get the most of it. Chancellor Dr PK Khosla traced the path of agricultural development.

Victory torch received at St Edwards

To commemorate 50 years of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971, PM Narendra Modi lit four victory torches on December 16, 2020, which are being taken across the country. The victory torch arrived in Shimla on October 18. NCC Shimla organised a programme at St Edwards School where the torch was received and hoisted. Chief Guest Brig Manoj Khandurie laid a wreath on the torch as a mark of respect to the fallen soldiers. A cultural programme was also held on the occasion.

floriculturist Priyanka felicitated

Priyanka Thakur, principal floriculturist at the Regional Horticulture Research and Training Station (RHRTS), Dhaulakuan, of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has bagged the Scientific Educational Research Society's Women Scientist Award during the 2nd International e-conference on Advances in Agriculture Technology and Allied Sciences, organised by Graphic Era University, Dehradun. She has worked on native flowers and promoting dahlia cultivation in the region. She also delivered an invited lecture on the topic, ‘Mesmerising Native flowers of Western Himalayas: Propagation, digitisation and ornamental use’.

Counselling rescheduled

Counselling of candidates who have applied for admission under the cultural quota in various departments of HPU has been rescheduled for October 25. The counselling would start at 10:30 am at the dean's office. The candidates should reach the office at the given time with the required documents.

Follow Covid-19 protocol

The Director, Higher Education, has asked all schools to ensure that Covid-19 preventive measures are taken care of. He has instructed that thermal scanning of all students must be done and standard protocols, like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and using santisers, must be followed.