Sonepat: Ashoka University campus foundation stone laid

Sonepat: The foundation stone for a new 27-acre Ashoka University campus was laid in Sonepat. Adjacent to the existing campus, the new complex will have six academic buildings, 10 residential buildings, utility and services buildings and a sports field. On completion, the new campus will add another 3,500 students to the Ashoka campus, taking the total up to 6,000 students. The new campus is expected to be fully operational by 2027.

Seminar on Right to Service Act

Jind: Deputy Commissioner Naresh Narwal said the Right to Service Act had ensured time-bound delivery of services by the government departments. He was addressing a seminar on the theme of RTS Act as the chief guest at Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University (CRSU) Jind. The DC said the officer concerned can draw a fine of Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 if he/she was found negligent in providing services to the people. The DC said 546 services of 42 departments had been brought under the online system of the RTS Act. Narwal said the Act was gaining popularity among people due to its effectiveness in delivery of services by the government departments.

Academic block inaugurated

Sonepat: Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya said universities should sign MoUs with world-class universities of international repute and make students aware of new research and research works. It should be used for the welfare of human beings and society. Governor Badaru Dattatreya was addressing the gathering after inaugurating Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Academic block at Dr BR Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU). He said this was the only law university of the state which was making full efforts to carry forward the thinking of self-reliance advocated by the Prime Minister. The programme was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Professor Viney Kapoor Mehra. She also highlighted the activities and achievements of the university and assured the Chancellor that the university would implement the National Education Policy from the current session.

Vet varsity to organise training

Hisar: Lala Lajpat Rai University of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (LUVAS) will organise a training camp on “Animal biotechnology” from September 9 to September 29. Dr Sushila Maan, the head of the animal biotech department will organise the camp which will be attended by cientists from other universities also. Dr Maan said the department had organised 32 training camps and imparted training to 500 scientists and students.