Inter-college entomology quiz

An inter-college Entomology Quiz Competition and Insect Photography Competition brought together students from constituent colleges and universities. The event was organised by the Entomology Club of the Department of Entomology, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni.

Six teams representing College of Horticulture and Forestry (COHF) Thunag, COHF Neri, College of Horticulture Nauni, College of Forestry Nauni and Shoolini University competed in the quiz. After a close contest, Team Hemiptera from COHF Thunag—comprising Gourav, Fiza Bhalaik, Varsha Thakur and Monika Raj—secured the first position. Team Coleoptera from COH Nauni (Simran, Akhil, Lakshay, and Apoorva) finished as runners-up.

The results of the Insect/Entomology Photography Competition were also announced. Payal (MSc 2nd year, Entomology) won the first prize for her exceptional capture depicting insect diversity. Susmita (PhD 3rd year, Entomology) secured the second position, while Varnika (PhD 2nd year, Statistics) received the third prize.