Karnal: Women farmers’ seminar

Karnal: A tree plantation, national nutrition campaign and mahila kisan seminar day was orgnaised at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), in association with the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), Karnal in the context of International Nutritional Year 2023. During the programme, all participants listened to the talks of the Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar through the virtual medium. Dr Manmohan Singh Chauhan, Director, NDRI, said millets was a cheap and accessible option of nutrition for human beings. He said daughters must be educated so that they too make their family self-sufficient. Tavleen, Office of the Chief Minister’s Good Governance Association, participated in the seminar as the chief guest and informed about the schemes being run by the government for women.

KU award for four scientists

Kurukshetra: Kurukshetra University has selected four eminent scientists of the country, Prof NK Mehra (AIIMS, New Delhi), Prof A Ajaya Ghosh (CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvanthipuram), Prof Shyam Sundar (BHU, Varanasi) and Prof Rohini Godbole (IISc, Bangalore) for the coveted Goyal prizes. Each prize consists of a medal, a citation and Rs 2 lakh in cash. This was announced by Prof Som Nath Sachdeva, Vice-Chancellor and chairman of the organising committee for Goyal prizes. These scientists have made great contribution in the areas of applied sciences, chemical sciences, life sciences and physical sciences respectively.

Inter-squadron debate cotest

Ambala: An inter-squadron debate competition on the topic `Is farmers’ agitation a justifiable issue’ was organised by the NDA wing of Gurukul Kurukshetra at Maharishi Dayanand Auditorium. Speakers from Alpha Squadron and Bravo Squadron put forward their forceful arguments in favour and against the motion. Alpha Squadron was declared the winner. Cadet Abheynoor was declared the best speaker of the debate competition whereas Cadet Amish Singh was declared second runner up. Third position was shared by Cadet Pancham Kumar and Cadet Sumit Kumar. Col. Arun Datta, director, Gurukul, Kurukshetra complimented all participants for their active participation.

National Dance Day celebrated

Ambala: National Dance Day was celebrated at OPS Vidya Mandir. The little dancing stars of pre-primary wing celebrated the day with exuberance. Dance competitions, rock n roll and boogie woogie were conducted for the toddlers. The movers and shakers chose their favourite songs. The dual combination of fun and exercise created positive mindset for better health and active lifestyle.

‘Yuva Prerna Diwas’ at YMCA varsity

Faridabad: Anand Mohan Sharan, Principal Secretary, Technical and Higher Education, Haryana has called for the launch of initiatives aimed at making the youth self-reliant through skill-based education. Addressing the ‘Yuva Prerna Diwas’ programme organised recently at the university, Sharan said as the effective implementation of the new National Education Policy was the main focus area of the state government, and the technical and higher education institutions in the state are also equally responsible for ensuring its proper implementation. To mark this occasion, Yuva Ideathon Challenge-2021 was organised by the university to promote the innovative start-up ideas of the youths. The programme was presided over by Prof Dinesh Kumar, VC, JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA here.

‘Nature in danger’ project

Yamunanagar: ‘Nature in danger’ project was conducted by the Indian National Trust for Art and Heritage (INTACH) at Dyal Singh Public School, Jagadhri. Parul Kumar, principal of the school, said students participated in the competition and sent four projects out of which two projects got shortlisted from the Yamunangar chapter and were sent at the national level. She said that it was a matter of great pride for the school that one of their projects was honoured with regional award.

Talk show organised

Hisar: The training and placement cell of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar organised a talk show under its Udbhavana programme with Nikita Tayal serving as investment banking analyst in JP Morgan, Bombay. Around 100 students attended this online programme. Partap Singh, director, placement said such talk shows are organised to motivate and guide the students about future career perspectives.