Woollens distributed among needy in Shimla

The Vishwas Educational Welfare Society and Jab Sewa Sangharsh Foundation distributed woollen clothes among 80 needy families in areas around Shimla. Society president Anil Goyal said they were trying to help the needy across the state. Foundation president Dilip Sharma said they had over 1 lakh volunteers across the country

and all of them were trying to help out fellow citizens.

Teachers to be honoured on dec 19

An award function is being organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh to honour the distinguished teachers from across the country at Kufri on December 19. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will be the chief guest on the occasion. During the function, exhibitions will be held by the agriculture, industries, health and power departments to publicise their achievements.

University-industry conclave begins

The University Institute of Technology (UIT) started a four-day University-Industry Conclave and UTKARSH- 2021. In the inaugural address, Prof Sikander Kumar, VC, HP University, Shimla, said the conclave would pave the way for better placements for the UIT students. He said MTech and PhD courses would be started in all UIT branches soon. UIT Director Prof PL Sharma said the conclave, being organised for the first time, would set a benchmark for years to come. In all, 22 representatives from various industries are taking part in it.