Online clipping competition held

Ludhiana: The NSS and NCC unit of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, organised an online video clipping competition under the aegis of the IQAC on World Environment Day. As many as 34 NSS volunteer and NCC cadets took part in the. They designed their video clippings on various themes such as reuse, recycle and restore, e-waste segregation, segregation of waste, tree plantation, pollution among others. TNS

Training on preservation of fruits

A five-day training programme on “Preservation of fruits and vegetables” concluded at Punjab Agricultural University. As many as 75 farmers and farm women participated in the training programme. Dr Poonam Sachdev, head, Department of Food Science and Technology, highlighted the importance of preservation. Food science and technology experts Dr Sukhpreet Kaur, Dr Neha Babbar and Dr Jagbir Kaur demonstrated the preparation of potato chips; synthetic vinegar; tomato puree, chutney and juice; and pickles, respectively. TNS

Faculty development programme held

A five-day online faculty development programme in apparel design (Elementary) successfully culminated at the Department of Fashion Design Knits, Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT). The programme was sponsored by ATAL Academy. As many as 182 faculty members, research scholars, assessors and industry personnel from premier textile and fashion institutes participated in the training. The programme covered various aspects of Apparel Design, right from concept of designing till final garment production. TNS

GCG bids adieu to final year students

The Government College for Girls organised a virtual farewell for final year students. A cultural extravaganza comprising music and dance performances was organised for the students. The participants got ready at their homes in traditional attire to enjoy the programme. A ramp walk and talent round was also held. A question round was also held after the pageant. Sukhroop Kaur of BA-III won the title of Ms while Aastha Dhawan of BSc-III was declared the first runner up. Inayat Sharma of BA-III was adjudged the second runner-up. Juniors also spoke about their seniors. Principal Dr Sukhwinder Kaur wished students success for their future. TNS

PAU appoints HoD of plant breeding

Dr VS Sohu, principal wheat breeder, has been appointed as head, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), for a term of four years. During a meeting of the board of management held under the chairmanship of Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, the appointment was approved. Dr Sohu joined the PAU as assistant extension specialist (cotton) in March 1992 and was soon transferred to the post of assistant wheat breeder, Department of Plant Breeding. TNS

Training on shrimp farming

College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, organised a five-day online training programme on “Best management practices (BMPs) for shrimp farming.” Addressing the participants, Dr Meera D Ansal, dean of the college, advocated for shrimp farming in the state. She emphasised on following quality shrimp production SOPs, to create a reputed niche as a favourite destination for shrimp buyers from domestic and overseas market. TNS