Eco-track inaugurated at NIT-Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra: An eco-track was inaugurated at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, by its Director Padmashri Dr Satish Kumar. Dr Anil Kumar Dahiya, Professor in-charge, horticulture, said the 1.75 km track had been constructed using concrete waste and other materials in this eco system. Four-wheeler-friendly, the track can be used for security patrolling. Mud poured by 1,000 trucks has been used in the construction of this track, which passes through forests, water bodies and landscapes. He said for the purpose of beautification, more than 500 flowering plants of different types of hybrid quality had been planted on both sides of the track. Streetlights have also been arranged on both sides of the track. He said 55 workers of the Horticulture Department took around 18 months to complete the project. Ducks and fish have also been kept in their natural habitat in the pond to maintain the ecosystem.

CUH to set up research chair

Mahendragarh: The Central University of Haryana (CUH) has decided to set up Kamdhenu research chair to make the future generations scientifically aware of the use and importance of cows. “The role of cows has been important in Indian culture. So, there is an urgent need to educate the younger generation about the agricultural, health, social and environmental importance of indigenous cows. The chair will focus on the importance of cows for humanity,” said Vice-Chancellor Prof RC Kuhad.

TCS picks 20 KU students

Kurukshetra: Twenty students of the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kurukshetra University, have been selected in the online placement drive organised by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. The selected students have been offered the role of assistant system engineers. Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva and UIET Director Prof CC Tripathi congratulated the students.

Y’nagar college gets new Principal

Yamunanagar: Dr Anu Kamra Atreja, head of the economics department of Guru Nanak Girls College, Santpura, took over as the college principal. Management committee president Mahant Karamjeet Singh, general secretary Manoranjan Singh Sawhney and college director Dr Varinder Gandhi honoured the new principal with a “saropa”.

Virtual talent show at MLN college

Yamunanagar: The Department of Self Finance of MLN College here organised a virtual talent show. Dr Neeti Daryal, head of the department, said around 100 students from commerce and science participated in the online events such as mimicry, poetry, dancing and singing. Dr Rahul Khanna, officiating principal of the college, appreciated the efforts of the staff members. In poetry competition, Mehak of BCom second year bagged the first position and Ayush of BCA third year stood second. In dance competition, Nandini of BCA third year stood first and Muskan of BSc (bio technology) third year bagged second position. In singing competition, Adarsh of BCom second year bagged first place and Usha of BSc (bio technology) third year stood second. In mimicry competition, Anmol of BBA third year got first position and Ishika of BSc (bio technology) third year bagged second place.