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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
HAU scientists make landmark discovery in strawberry crown rot disease
1 2 Hisar: In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, identified 'colletotrichum nymphaeae' as the causal organism behind crown rot disease in strawberries, which is a major threat to fruit yield. This is the first-ever report of this pathogen causing crown rot in strawberries in India. University vice-chancellor Prof B R Kamboj highlighted the importance of early scientific interventions to manage emerging crop diseases and ensure the long-term sustainability of fruit production. He noted that the university's scientists are working actively to develop effective management strategies and expressed confidence in finding viable solutions soon. The research findings were accepted for publication in Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, a globally recognised journal published by Elsevier, with a NAAS rating of 8.8. The journal acknowledged this study as the first formal documentation of Colletotrichum nymphaeae as a crown rot pathogen in strawberries from India, marking a significant contribution to global plant pathology research. HAU's director of research, Rajbir Garg, said that Hisar has become one of the largest strawberry-producing clusters in North India, with around 700 acres under cultivation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Strawberries grown in Saharwa village of Hisar are even reaching international markets. Inspired by Saharwa's success, farmers from nearby villages — Chanana, Harita, and Miran — have also taken up strawberry cultivation, helping transform the region into a high-value fruit farming hub. The foundation of the strawberry cluster in Hisar was laid in 1996 by HAU scientists. Since then, the region has seen steady growth in production despite ongoing biological challenges. Among these, crown rot disease has become a particularly serious concern, threatening both yield and profitability. Adesh Kumar, lead researcher of the study, said the research team is focused on understanding the disease outbreak and developing targeted strategies to reduce its impact. Their aim is to ensure the safety and sustainability of strawberry cultivation in the region. Contributing members of the research team include HAU scientists Anil Kumar Saini, Sushil Sharma, Rakesh Gehlot, Anil Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, K.C. Rajesh Kumar, Vikas Kumar Sharma, Romi Rawal, R.P.S. Dalal, and PhD scholar Shubham Saini. MSID:: 122906399 413 |
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Protesting HAU students say will close all 4 varsity gates today
1 2 3 Hisar: Students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) announced on Tuesday that as per their pre-decided strategy, all four university gates will remain closed on Wednesday. Talks between the administration and the students' committee are still underway. Addressing mediapersons at the protest site, the students clarified that Gate No. 2 will remain open for emergencies and pedestrian movement. The gates will be shut from 11 am to 3 pm as part of the protest. The students reiterated that they have eight demands, and any decision regarding these will be taken by the committee formed by them. Reacting to the university's director of research defending the vice chancellor in various matters, the students dismissed his statements as baseless, claiming that nothing happens in the university without the vice chancellor's approval. They further rejected allegations that students were consuming alcohol, calling such claims unfounded and inappropriate. "We also have videos, but we don't wish to stoop to such levels," a student leader said. The students questioned chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and education minister Mahipal Dhanda's claims that all demands were accepted. "If that is true, why is there a delay in giving a written confirmation?" they asked. Responding to the university administration's claim that it had no information about any agreement with the govt, the students said, "The administration is asleep — if there was no agreement, on what basis was the Director of Student Welfare removed immediately afterward?" They insisted that they would negotiate only with the govt, saying they do not trust the university administration. Referring to the administration's claim that the hostel closure order was issued on June 2, the students countered that prior consent is always taken from students before such decisions, which was not done this time. "If the library has never been closed before, why has it been shut now?" they questioned. Closing gates violates fundamental rights: Varsity administration The university administration issued a statement on Tuesday, expressing concern that the students' call to close all campus gates on July 2 would cause significant inconvenience to the general public. There is a campus school and a govt high school within the university premises, where thousands of students study daily. The closure, the administration said, would disrupt their access and affect university officers and employees who travel from the city and nearby villages. "Shutting the gates violates the fundamental rights of farmers, employees, residents, and the wider community," the statement read. MSID: 122185962 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Time of India
HAU stir: Varsity admin shuts mess, students start kitchen at protest site
1 2 3 Hisar: On Saturday, as the students' protest at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) entered its 19th day, the agitating students set up their own kitchen at the protest site after the university administration refused to reopen the hostel mess. Students said the mess was deliberately shut down to force them to end the agitation. "We have now started cooking at the protest site itself. Cooking began this morning, and all students and supporters at the site are being served meals," they said. It may be recalled that on Thursday night, the administration ordered the women's hostel mess to be closed and asked the girls to vacate their rooms. When the students refused, the hostel gates were locked, effectively holding the girls hostage. On Saturday, several prominent leaders of the former student association visited the protest site. Speaking to mediapersons, former HAU Students' Union president Dr Vijendra Sharma and former Kurukshetra University Students' Union president Ramesh Poonia said the actions of the HAU vice chancellor and the Hisar district administration have reached "a new low." Students alleged during the media interaction that they are facing constant threats. "We are being told that the power supply will be cut off, we will be beaten up and forcibly removed," said a student leader. "The chief Minister says our demands have been accepted—he should clarify exactly which demands have been met." 'Conduct med checkup by AIIMS panel' Students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) have filed a petition in the district court, challenging the medical reports prepared after they were injured in a lathicharge. Alleging discrepancies in the reports, the students demanded that their medical examination be conducted by doctors from AIIMS, Delhi. The petition is scheduled for a hearing on July 1. Advocate Vikram Mittal, representing the students, said the Medical Legal Report (MLR) of the injured students was prepared three times, but each report differs significantly. He further argued that the injuries are serious, and amount to an attempt to murder. The students allege that doctors were pressured to understate the injuries and that the reports were manipulated under influence from various organisations and leaders. Assistant Prof's Bail Plea Rejected In a related development, the district court rejected the regular bail plea of assistant professor Radheshyam, who was arrested for allegedly attacking students. Civil Lines Police had lodged an FIR on June 11 against the University Registrar, assistant professor Radheshyam, the chief security officer, and five security guards — including a female guard — under multiple sections, including attempt to murder. According to the FIR, the incident took place on June 10, when students had gathered at the vice-chancellor's office to press for their demands, which included the reinstatement of the old scholarship rules. Security guards allegedly resorted to a violent lathicharge, leaving several students injured. Later, the university administration issued a statement, accusing the students of tearing a security guard's uniform, but did not comment on the injuries suffered by the students. That night, at around 10:15 pm, the injured students began a peaceful sit-in at the residence of vice-chancellor Dr BR Kamboj. In statements given to the police, the students alleged that the vice-chancellor arrived in his car and, on his orders, registrar Praveen Kumar, professor Radheshyam Manju, chief security officer Sukhbir Singh, and other security staff attacked them with sticks. Students, including Dipanshu, Anand, Mohit Kumar, Nikhil, Vikram, Rahul and Chakshu, sustained injuries in the incident. Protesting students help entrance exam candidates Meanwhile, on Saturday, the protesting students helped candidates who came to appear for entrance exams for various university courses. Some agitators even dropped candidates to exam centres in their own vehicles, stressing that their protest is not aimed at causing inconvenience to others. The district administration akso deployed six duty magistrates to ensure the exam was conducted smoothly, citing concerns that the protest could disrupt the process. MSID: 122131040 413 |
Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Indian Express
Haryana agri university agitation: Female students allege food denial, threaten shutdown on July 2
The agitation at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) has intensified, with female students alleging that food services in university hostels were abruptly discontinued. Protesters continued raising slogans late into Thursday night, accusing the university authorities of harassing them. While the university administration claimed the hostels were vacated as a routine measure following the completion of exams, students asserted they were left without basic necessities. On Friday, a group of aggrieved female students met senior university officials, alleging that no dinner was provided the previous evening. PhD student Nikita voiced her resentment to the authorities: 'We are standing hungry in front of you. Why has our food been stopped? What is our crime? On Thursday night, we kept requesting our hostel warden with folded hands that we are hungry and want food. The hostel warden replied that no one would come to talk to you.' She added, 'We got food at 11 pm after the intervention of policemen. On Friday morning again, our hostel warden announced that she would not allow us food at the hostel.' The Director of Students' Welfare, Dr S K Pahuja, responded by saying that hostel evacuation was part of a scheduled plan to conduct repairs and renovations. He added that no academic work was pending for over a month, implying students could return home. However, Nikita contended: 'We have stayed here earlier too during summer vacations with special permissions and were provided food. What has changed this time? Why has our food been stopped? We have faced a lot of mental harassment. My thesis is due in 10 days. We have already paid a late fee for an extension. How can I go home? Please understand us — we are like your daughters.' Another student questioned the officials directly: 'Had your daughter been a student here, would she have faced the same treatment?' Director (Research), Dr Rajbir Garg maintained that the students' claims regarding closure of hostels were false, stating that 'the vacation of hostels for repair work during summer is a standard procedure'. As tensions continue to rise, students have declared that they will observe a complete shutdown of the university on July 2 if their demands are not met by then. Former CCSHAU Students Union presidents Inderjit Singh, Virendra Singh Malik and Phool Singh Sheokand issued a joint statement urging the BJP-led state government to address what they described as a 'hostile attitude' of the university administration. 'The news of the administration stopping their food and water at night is disturbing for all sensitive citizens. Such acts cannot be tolerated in any civilised society,' they said. The university, home to over 1,800 students, has been embroiled in protests for the past 17 days, sparked by the alleged assault on students by university officials and security guards on June 10. The confrontation arose during a demonstration against changes in stipend eligibility for postgraduate and doctoral students, which the students say is vital for continuing their research. Students are demanding action against those responsible for the June 10 assault and the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Dr B R Kamboj. On its part, the university administration has accused students of attempting to storm the Vice-Chancellor's office and residence, and of assaulting security personnel. Officials also stated that the decision regarding changes in stipend eligibility has been put 'in abeyance'. 70% students failed in varsity exams: Deepender Hooda In a statement, Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda alleged that the university administration is using every possible tactic at the behest of the government to suppress the peaceful student protest. 'The university released exam results just three days after the final semester exams concluded, failing 70% of students — which is an act of playing with their future,' he said. Sukhbir Siwach's extensive and in-depth coverage of farmer agitation against three farm laws during 2020-21 drew widespread attention. ... Read More
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Haryana: Water supply cut, told to leave hostels: Hisar agri varsity students
Jun 27, 2025 10:06 AM IST Tensions escalated at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, on Thursday as protesting students and varsity authorities remained at loggerheads. The authorities reportedly cut water supplies and asked students to vacate their hostels after the semester exams ended. The students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University protest on a road in Hisar on Thursday. (HT Photo) Female postgraduate students claimed they were denied food and told to leave. Additional warden Nidhi Kamboj posted on WhatsApp, 'Postgraduate students who have permission for staying in summer break are allowed to stay otherwise no one will be allowed.' Undergraduates were directed to fetch luggage tonight. The mess remains closed, with nightpass requests directed to the warden. Agitated students began cooking at the protest site and vowed a long-haul sit-in 'until the government gives us written acceptance of our eight demands,' said BSc student Deepanshu. They threatened to shut down the varsity from July 2 if their demands—negotiated with a government panel—aren't formally accepted. MSC girls additionally alleged they were marked as failed online, despite assurances from the panel that exams would be reconducted after three weeks. 'The government is using various tactics to suppress our voices,' they claimed. Student leader Rohit Dalal alleged VC Prof B R Kamboj refused to honour minister Mahipal Dhanda's commitment and blamed students for the ongoing stalemate. Meanwhile, a varsity spokesperson maintained that vacating hostels after semester-end was a routine practice.
