Cadets taught use of map reading

Karnal: On the second day of the five-daycombined annual training camp -146 running under the aegis of 7th Haryana NCC Battalion at Government PG College, Sector14, the NCC cadets were explained in details about the use of the map reading and compass along with the drill. Camp Commandant Col Naresh Arya and Deputy Commandant Lt Col Kuldeep Kumar took stock of the ongoing activities at the camp. On the occasion, Lt Col Kuldeep Kumar, explained the importance of map reading to NCC cadets.He further said the conventional sign and military symbol were keys to map reading. As a lock cannot be opened without a key, in the same way the details present inside the map cannot be read without the knowledge of the conventional signs and military symbols. Dr Rajesh Rani, principal of the college said in this five-day camp, the NCC cadets would not only understand the importance of NCC but also learn about their duties towards the society and the country.

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Two IGU professors bring laurels

Rewari: Prof Suresh Kumar of department of mathematics and Dr Sunil Kumar from the pharmaceutical sciences at Indira Gandhi University (IGU) have been featured in the list of top 2 per cent international scientists’ list “Updated Science- wide database of Stanford Citation Indicators” recently released by Stanford University of USA. While congratulating both the faculty members, Vice-Chancellor Prof SK Gakhar, said it’s a matter of pride for the university and it would also inspire other faculty members and students. “As many as 90 research papers written by Dr Sunil Kumar and 41 research papers by Prof Suresh have been published in various reputed international journals,” Gakhar added.

CUH to introduce new course

Mahendragarh: The rehabilitation council of India (RCI), New Delhi, has given approval to the Central University of Haryana (CUH) for conducting the advanced diploma in child guidance and counselling (ADCGC) course at its department of psychology. Vice-Chancellor Prof Tankeshwar Kumar said the course would help in creating specialised professionals in the field of guidance and counselling. This one-year course will have 25 seats while eligibility and admission schedule for this will be announced soon.

Book released in Kaithal

Kaithal: The book ‘Transforming Indian economy: Challenge and opportunity’ edited by Professor Suraj Walia and Prof Arun Singla of the department of economics of RKSD College, Kaithal, was released by Principal Sanjay Goyal. On this occasion, Dr Virendra Goyal, head of the department of economics, Dr Rajbir Parashar, Dr Gagan Mittal and Dr Ritu Walia were also present. This book has been published by the prestigious international publisher Weser, Germany. There are 41 chapters in this book and eminent authors of Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Haryana have published their papers in it. In this book, these researchers have tried to explore the future challenges and opportunities facing the Indian economy.

Raj Nehru takes charge as VC

Faridabad: Raj Nehru, founder Vice-Chancellor of Shri Vishwakarma Skill University – the first skill university of India, on Tuesday took over the charge of the Vice-Chancellor of JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad. He is the sixth Vice-Chancellor of the university who succeeded Prof Dinesh Kumar, the former Vice- Chancellor of the university. Prof Dinesh Kumar was relieved on November 3, 2021 after successfully completing his term.Registrar Dr Sunil Kumar Garg, faculty and staff members welcomed Raj Nehru on his arrival to the university. It may be noted that Raj Nehru has been given the additional charge of the Vice-Chancellor of JC Bose University till the appointment of a new incumbent.

Panipat lad obtains AIR 180 in NEET

Panipat: Anshul Siwach of Panipat cracked the NEET UG exam 2021 with a score of 700 and got the All-India Rank (AIR) 180. He attributes his success to the support he received from his teachers and his friends and other NEET aspirants, at the Aakash institute. Anshul enrolled himself in the foundation course when he was in high school. A soft-spoken student, he loved both studying and playing outdoor games but the former became his priority when he opted to prepare for NEET.

KU teachers in top scientists’ list

Kurukshetra: Two faculty members of the Institute of Pharmacy, Kurukshetra University, have been included in the list of world’s top scientists prepared by Stanford University of America. On this achievement Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva has congratulated Dr Sunil Kumar and Dr Prabodh Chander Sharma, assistant professors, institute of pharmaceutical science, for their outstanding research contribution and glorious achievement.