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Time of India
6 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 |
Local Germany
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Local Germany
What's on in Germany: Nine unmissable events this August
August is the month to enjoy Germany at its festive best. Don't forget to double check dates and pre-book tickets where needed. Many of these events fill up fast! August 1st -3rd: Berlin Brettspiel ('Board Game') Con Start the month with some friendly competition at Berlin Brettspiel Con , one of Europe's largest gatherings for board game enthusiasts. Held at the Estrel Convention Centre, the get together features new releases, classics, indie prototypes and family favourites. There are also tournaments, giant free-play areas, and the chance to stock up on your favourites. Throughout August: Bayreuther Festspiele ('Bayreuth Festival') The Bayreuth Festival Theatre in Bayreuth, Bavaria. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Daniel Karmann For opera lovers, August is all about Bayreuth. The legendary Bayreuther Festspiele in Bavaria draws fans of Richard Wagner from around the world to its unique hilltop theatre. Expect cutting-edge productions and musical perfection in the only opera house built to Wagner's specification. August 6th – 10th: Open Flair Festival in Eschwege, Hesse A cult (and family) favourite, the Open Flair Festival in Eschwege majors in rock, punk and indie acts alongside poetry slams, cabaret, and art. The lakeside location and relaxed vibe make it a summer highlight—perfect for those seeking great live music in a family-friendly setting. Open Flair is one of dozens of music festivals taking place around the country in August. In Schleswig-Holstein, heavy metal heads will be raising a glass to deceased Black Sabbath front man Ozzie Osbourne at Wacken Open Air at the beginning of the month. MS Dockville takes place in Hamburg in the middle of the month. READ ALSO: Months of disruptions ahead as Berlin-Hamburg railway closes for construction Masses have gathered in front of the main stage in the evening at the Open Flair festival. Photo: picture alliance / dpa-tmn | Paul Ripke Advertisement At the end of August, Berlin Atonal combines electronic music and immersive visual art in a stunning, post-industrial space. August 13th –17th: Weindorf Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Rothenburg, Bavaria Raise a glass at the Weindorf, Rothenburg's beloved wine village festival. Local winemakers set up stalls beneath the towers of this perfectly preserved medieval town on Germany's Romantic Road. Sip Franconian specialties, enjoy hearty regional fare, and unwind to live music as the sun sets over the cobblestones. August 13th –-30th: Tanz im August , Berlin Tanz im August transforms Berlin into a global centre for contemporary dance. READ ALSO: Eight art galleries you have to visit in Germany this year Over two weeks, Germany's capital city hosts international stars, experimental groups, and innovative productions across venues like HAU and Radialsystem. From dazzling solos to daring large-scale works, this festival is a must-visit for anyone who believes in the power of dance to tell a story. Image from the 'Some thing folk' performance to be included in the Tanz im August event in Berlin. Photo: Cullberg / Ligia Lewis | Some Thing Folk August 20th – 24th: Gamescom , Cologne Gamers, mark your calendars! Towards the end of August, Cologne welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors to the world's biggest video game trade fair. Test the latest releases, join e-sport tournaments, spot your favourite streamers, and get exclusive peeks at what's coming next in the gaming world. Expect giant halls, cosplay, esports, and pop culture energy on overload. August 21 st – 25 th : Sandkerwa Folk Festival in Bamberg, Bavaria These days, the Sandkerwa is one of the largest folk festivals in Bavaria, offering five days of celebration in the narrow streets of Bamberg amidst the romantic atmosphere of Little Venice. Think riverside beer tents, colourful folk parades, traditional music, and the lively Fischerstechen ('fishermen's jousting') on the Regnitz. READ ALSO: Five of Germany's busiest tourist attractions and where to go instead Each year, over 200,000 people gather to (re)discover Franconian beer, specialities, music, dancing and traditional garb. Puppet stages, concerts and fishing competitions are also on the agenda this year, alongside an impressive fireworks display. August 23rd –24 th: Open Days of the German Federal Government , Berlin Ever wanted to walk through the corridors of power? The Open Days of the German Federal Government open up rare public access to the chancellery, ministries, and other government buildings in Berlin. Advertisement Explore the inner workings of Germany's democracy, quiz ministers and policy experts, and enjoy hands-on children's activities and live performances. August 30 th : Kölner Lichter , Cologne Kölner Lichter, with Cologne Cathedral in the background, last took place in 2019 and makes its return this August. Photo: picture alliance/dpa / Henning Kaiser Prepare to be dazzled as the Kölner Lichter lights up the Rhine. After a five-year pause, Cologne's legendary fireworks event returns, synchronizing dramatic pyrotechnics with music. Arrive early to find a good spot on the banks of the river! August 29th – 31st: Museumsuferfest Frankfurt , Frankfurt am Main Round off the month on a high at Museumsuferfest, Frankfurt's lively weekend of arts, food, and music along the Main river. READ ALSO: In which German cities can you swim in the river? This art and culture event takes its name from the Museumsufer , the nickname given to the banks of the river due to the large number of museums located there. For the occasion, museums on the northern and southern banks of the Main keep their doors open late into the night. 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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 |
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HAU student agitation: Govt panel seeks 2 yrs to meet demands, students allege threats
Hisar: The student agitation at Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) entered a critical phase on Saturday as a government-appointed committee held an eight-hour meeting with a 13-member student delegation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite lengthy discussions, no resolution was reached. According to the students, while the committee agreed in principle to most of their demands, it requested a time frame of three months to two years for implementation and insisted that the protest be called off immediately. Students alleged that the meeting, attended by education minister Mahipal Dhanda, social justice and empowerment minister Krishna Bedi, Nalwa MLA Randhir Panihar, deputy commissioner Anish Yadav, superintendent of police Shashank Kumar Sawan, and SDM Jyoti Mittal, focused more on ending the protest than addressing their concerns. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, student representatives shared a detailed chronology of events, beginning with the initial unrest on May 12, the baton-charge on June 10, and developments thereafter. They submitted documentary evidence including medical reports, testimonies, and videos to support their claims. When students pressed for concrete action, the committee responded that the demands could not be fulfilled immediately due to legal and administrative procedures, and that it could take several months to two years. "We were told to trust the government and end the protest, but we clearly stated that the movement would continue until the demands are actually met," a student representative said. Students accuse committee of dismissing their grievances Students claimed that one of the ministers remarked, "You are not innocent. Who gave you permission to protest outside someone's house at midnight?" They clarified that the protest was held outside the official residence of the university vice-chancellor, which is a public office, not a private home, and emphasized their constitutional right to peaceful protest. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They also alleged that during the June 10 baton-charge, students were unarmed and non-hostile. Security personnel, reportedly without nameplates, filmed them while faculty members dismantled barricades and attacked students. When concerns were raised about ongoing mental harassment and pressure from the university administration, the committee allegedly responded, "If a student takes an extreme step now, only these 13 students will be responsible." The delegation condemned the statement as deeply insensitive and an attempt to shift blame. 'Arrogant VC celebrates Yoga Day while students suffer' Students expressed outrage that vice-chancellor Prof BR Kamboj has neither visited the protest site nor issued an apology. "Instead of acknowledging the trauma caused to students, he's celebrating Yoga Day for his own mental peace while we remain under pressure," they said. "We don't want a VC who behaves like this." They also accused the committee of defending the VC and downplaying the June 10 incident. "Rather than acknowledging administrative violence, they accused us of damaging the university's image," a protester said. Although the committee offered to revisit the protest if demands were not fulfilled within the promised time frame, students called this "a diplomatic deflection". While some assurances were made regarding scholarships and LDV issues, the committee did not acknowledge the violence or threats allegedly made by the university administration. Preparations for the planned Student Justice Mahapanchayat on June 24 are in full swing, the students confirmed. No meeting held on Sunday despite assurances Students said a follow-up meeting was scheduled for 9 am on Sunday. However, they received a message postponing it to 11 am. Later, even the 11 am meeting was cancelled without explanation, and no new time was communicated. Students allege threats of FIR by DC, SP During Saturday's talks, students claimed they were pressured by the DC and SP with threats of FIRs. "We were told that we could face legal action. If raising our voice against injustice is a crime, then we are proud to be guilty," the students said defiantly. "If peaceful protest against an authoritarian VC is illegal, we will continue committing this 'crime'."
