National Nutrition Month at Central University of Haryana
Mahendragarh: The Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendragarh is celebrating “National Nutrition Month”. Vice-Chancellor Prof Tankeshwar Kumar, flagging off the rally on the awareness of month on the university campus, suggested various slogans to the gathering such as “Let food be the medicine, otherwise medicine will be your food”, “Don’t fill your tummy” and many more. This event was organised by the department of nutrition biology under school of interdisciplinary and applied sciences. Dean school of interdisciplinary and applied sciences Prof Neelam Sangwan briefed that during the celebration from September 28 to 30, the department would conduct extensive activities, including poster making, essay writing, slogan writing, debate and rally on various nutrition themes.
Vet practices for farmers
Karnal: A group of scientists of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), reached out to the farmers in Baragaon village under Mera Gaon, Mera Gaurav (MGMG) programme to make the farmers aware about good veterinary and animal husbandry practices. Team members comprising, Dr Bimlesh Mann, Principal Scientist, Dairy Chemistry Division, DrAK Sharma, Principal Scientist, Dairy Economics, Statistics & Management Division, Dr Asit Das, Principal Scientist, Animal Nutrition Division, DrSA Hussain, Scientist, Dairy Technology Division, Dr Hima John, Scientist, Dairy Engineering Division and Shri Sumit Narayan, Technical Officer, Animal Nutrition Division, told the farmers about the purpose of the visit and discussed various issues that the farmers should follow to keep milch animals healthy and to obtain better milk yield.
Webinar on tourism
Mahendragarh: The Central University of Haryana (CUH) organised a webinar on tourism to mark World Tourism Day. Vice-Chancellor Prof Tankeswar Kumar said tourism played an important role in the development of human civilization. “The trend of tourism is very useful for studies and it always proves helpful in the development of knowledge. Therefore, as an educational institution, it becomes our responsibility to make necessary efforts towards the development of tourism useful for studies,” he added. Ankush Nijhawan, co-founder and CEO of TBO Group and Dr Manoj Kumar Matta, director, Oriental Vacations and Journeys also addressed the event as expert speakers.
Women cell organises Webinar
Hisar: The women cell, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar has organised a webinar on the topic “Energy consciousness to break the stereotypes”. Prof Harbhajan Bansal, dean academic affairs was the chief guest of the webinar. Prof Avnesh Verma, registrar graced the occasion as the guest of honour. Sumedha Kataria, IAS (retired) was the keynote speaker. Prof Alka Sharma, chairperson of the women cell presided over the programme. Prof Bansal highlighted the power of energy in daily life.
Fit India Freedom Run
Faridabad: The Eklavya club of JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, organised the ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ here recently. The main motive of the event was not only to mark the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav but also to encourage the youth of the nation to take up fitness, said an official of the university. The members of the club also took part in the run besides the students.
NSS volunteers create awareness
Yamunanagar: The NSS units of Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Yamunanagar visited Karera Khurd village Anganwari and created awareness among the women and children of the village regarding proper nutrition. Celebrating ‘Poshan Mah’ the young enthusiasts of NSS units reatriated the need for healthy women for a healthy nation. Principal of the college, Dr Major Harinder Singh Kang said on this occasion the ASHA workers of the anganwari, pregnant women and lactating mothers were distributed ‘poshan kits’.
Alumnus cracks Civil Services exam
Yamunanagar: Shweta Kamboj, an alumnus of DAV Public School, Radaur, has cleared Civil Services exams in her maiden attempt. A ceremony was organised in the school auditorium to honour Shweta. She was given a warm welcome by the school principal and staff. Principal Raman Sharma said Shweta had brought laurels to her school and hometown by passing one of the toughest exams.
