Exhibition-cum-sale of books

In order to inculcate the habit of reading among students, an exhibition-cum-sale of books and magazines on general knowledge was held at Government College, Beetan, in Haroli subdivision. Principal Abhilasha Sharda inaugurated the event at the library. She urged students to stay updated with the latest information in all fields and upgrade their skills in aptitude and reasoning so as to be able to face the competitive world after attaining degrees.

Convocation at Nauni tomorrow

The 10th convocation of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, will be held on March 5. Governor-cum-Chancellor of the University Bandaru Dattatreya will preside over the convocation. Several dignitaries from the state and Indian Council of Agricultural Research are expected to attend the event. A total of 1,104 degrees of BSc, MSc in Horticulture and Forestry and B Tech Biotechnology programmes from the College of Horticulture, College of Forestry and College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, will be awarded.

Imparting value-based education

Education minister Suresh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said Sanatan Dharma, Arya Samaj and DAV institutions had played an important role in imparting value-based education. Speaking at a book and incentive distribution function organised by Sanatan Dharma School managing committee to mark his birthday on Monday, Bharadwaj said these institutions also played a remarkable role in motivating leaders to take active part in the freedom movement. He lauded the Sanatan Dharma Sabha for discharging its social obligations in a responsible manner and helping people from time to time. He announced a grant of Rs 3 lakh for smart classroom and gave Rs 21,000 for cultural programme.

Refresher course

The importance of Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing and advanced robotics was highlighted at the inaugural session of a refresher course on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), organised at Human Resources Development Centre of Himachal Pradesh University on Tuesday. Speaking at the inaugural session, Vice Chancellor of APG Shimla University Prof Romesh Kumar Chowdhary said the significance of the ICT was increasing in everybody’s lives with each passing day. As many as 39 participants from nine states are attending the course.

Kids sensitised on healthy living

Kindergarten students of Him Academy Public School, Hamirpur, were given tips on good health and hygiene at a sports camp on Tuesday. As many as 30 kids participated in the camp. Apart from tips on health, they were encouraged to participate in different sports activities, including high jump, long jump, races, besides creative activities. RC Lakhanpal, chairman of the school management committee, said extracurricular activities helped in building personality and confidence among kids.

Rajeev, Manisha best athletes

Rajeev and Manisha were adjudged best athletes in the men and women category in the annual athletic meet of Government Postgraduate College that concluded in Hamirpur on Tuesday. Naveen Sharma, state coordinator for Skill Development Authority, awarded prizes to the winners. In the men’s category in 200 and 400 m races, Rajeev won gold, Sunil won silver and Aman won bronze medal. In 10,000 m, Aditya won gold, Rohit won silver and Aman won bronze medal. In the women’s category in 200 and 400 m races, Manisha won gold, Priya won silver and Arti won bronze medals. In 100 m men’s category, Sachin won gold, Rohit silver and Aman bronze medal. In high jump, Narender won gold, Abhishek won silver and Tashuar won the bronze medal. Under women’s category, in 100 m, Priya won gold, Bharti won silver and Raveena won the bronze medal, in long jump, Sneha won the gold, Diksha won the silver and Jyoti won the bronze medal, in 10,000 m race, Chandni won gold, Neelam won silver and Diksha won the bronze medal.