Lecture on disaster management

To stress the need of having a disaster-free world, the Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, in collaboration with the India International Intellectual Society, New Delhi (IIIS), organised an international lecture under its International Distinguished Lectures Series. The lecture on 'International Conference and Leadership Matters in Disaster Crisis Management' was delivered by Om Prakash Singh, former Indian Police Officer and DG, National Disaster Response Force. In his lecture, Om Prakash stressed the need for international collaborative efforts to mitigate the impact of disasters on communities. Prof Nishtha Jaswal, Vice-Chancellor, HPNLU, delivered the welcome address. The event also witnessed the bestowing of honours on two personalities. Prof Jaswal honoured Prof Rajendra Parihar, former head, Department of Geography, University of JNVU, Jodhpur, for his lifetime contributions to rural community development and disaster crisis management. Om Prakash Singh honoured Marianela Mirpuri, CEO of Hera, Portugal, for her efforts to make the world less vulnerable to impacts of disasters.

SFI extends support to farmers

The SFI state committee has extended its support to farmers protesting the farm laws in Delhi. The committee said it would hold a statewide protest to show solidarity with the farmers. SFI members said the actions of the Centre and the Haryana Government to "suppress" the farmers was unfortunate and they had made it clear that they were with corporates, not farmers.

Noorpur school students excel

Students of Noorpur Public School, Nurpur, gave a good account of themselves in the online Children's Science Congress 2020, organised by HIMCOSTE. All 12 participating students from the school secured top positions in different activities. Out of them, 10 students will represent Nurpur block at the district level in December. In the junior section, Arushi and Pragati stood first in science quiz, Drishti Sen took the first spot in science activity corner and Ayushi stood first in Mathematics Olympiad. In the senior wing, Arunima Kaushal and Aditya Chauhan stood first in science quiz, Manaswin Kath first in science activity corner and Saksham Singh stood first in Mathematics Olympiad. In the senior secondary wing, Manan and Muskam took the second position in science quiz, Rishab second in science activity corner and Sparsh Mahajan first in Mathematics Olympiad.

Him Academy lad first in B.VSc

Aryan Chadda, a student of Him Academy Public School at Vikasnagar, has topped in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.VSc) entrance examination organised by Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Agriculture University, Palampur, this year. Significantly, Aryan had also qualified the NEET examination with 594 marks. Naina Lakhanpal, school Principal, said the success was the outcome of the collective hardwork by Aryan and teachers of the school. She said the school emphasised on quality education and prepared students to compete in the competitive world. Aryan attributed his success to his parents and teachers.

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