Campus notes: Utkal Divas celebrated

The Central University of Haryana recently hosted Utkal Divas-2025, showcasing the rich culture and traditions of Odisha. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of students and staff members. The programme featured mesmerising Odia folk songs, dances and other cultural performances. Various glimpses of Odisha’s heritage were presented, highlighting its historical and cultural significance. Vice-Chancellor Tankeshwar Kumar said such events provided a platform to celebrate diversity. Tanmaya Dash, who was the guest of honour, said the rich traditions of Odisha reflected a unique blend of history, art and spirituality. It was heart-warming to see young minds celebrating and preserving the culture with such enthusiasm, he added.

debate on One Nation, One Election

Mahendragarh: A panel discussion on One Nation, One Election was jointly organised at the Central University of Haryana on Wednesday by the Student Welfare Dean’s Office, Law Department and the NCC and NSS units. Satish Poonia, a former Leader of Opposition at the Rajasthan Assembly, was the chief guest at the event, while MLA Kanwar Singh Yadav was the guest of honour. Poonia said, for India to become a developed nation, the implementation of One Nation, One Election was imperative. Yadav supported the concept, stating that, for the nation’s strength and optimal utilisation of resources, it was crucial to end the cycle of frequent elections. He said continuous electoral processes created administrative hurdles, affecting good governance. Vice-Chancellor Tankeshwar Kumar said the constant cycle of elections kept the nation in perpetual election mode, which hampered development.