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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Punjab and Haryana lead climate resilient agriculture at regional policy dialogue in Chandigarh
Bathinda: Once the driving force behind Green Revolution, Punjab and Haryana prepare to reclaim their leadership role in agriculture — this time by tackling climate change. A high-level policy roundtable on June 5 in Chandigarh will chart a course toward climate-resilient and sustainable farming for the region. Titled 'Regional Policy Dialogue on Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture', the event will be held at Panjab University and bring together policymakers, scientists, agri-entrepreneurs, progressive farmers, and environmental experts. The dialogue is part of the Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri national series, supported by Solidaridad, FIJEEHA, and the Centre for Environment and Development Studies (CEDS). Navneet Anand, executive director of Sustainability Matters, said: "Punjab and Haryana have always been laboratories of agricultural innovation. This dialogue comes at a critical time, as both states are making bold moves toward sustainable farming." The event will include sessions on water conservation, soil health, digital agriculture, and climate-resilient practices, aiming to develop actionable policy recommendations for the future of agriculture in North India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo As part of the programme, the Sustainability Awards 2024 will also be presented. Nominations are open until June 2, across eight categories including agtech, community initiatives, soil regeneration, digital innovation, and progressive farming. Organisers say the awards are designed to spotlight individuals and organisations making measurable contributions to sustainable agriculture at a time when climate disruption, depleting groundwater, and declining soil fertility demand urgent attention. MSID:: 121518654 413 |
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
On last day, campus council president calls for renaming Panjab University to also include Haryana
With the term of the Panjab University Campus Students' Council (PUCSC) ending on Thursday, outgoing president Anurag Dalal, hailing from Haryana, has submitted a memorandum to Panjab University (PU) vice-chancellor Renu Vig to change the varsity's name to 'Panjab and Haryana University'. At the same time, PUCSC vice-president Archit Garg, who hails from Punjab, opposed the move. Congress' Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda, who backed Anurag's proposal, said he would place the issue in Parliament in its next session. As per the memorandum, Dalal has pointed out both Punjab and Haryana share historical and cultural, and that it aligns with the already existing nomenclature for the high court. Deepender Hooda said the council president had approached him, and the demand is genuine. 'It will mean a lot for the students of Haryana to see their representation in PU, considering Chandigarh is also the capital of Haryana, not just Punjab,' he said. 'When 48% of the PU students are Haryanvis, it is their right that the name of Haryana be included.' He added that with the support of other Congress MPs, he will bring this issue in Parliament. Meanwhile, PUCSC vice-president Archit Garg said, 'Panjab University's name is iconic. It was the name we chose after the university was relocated from Pakistan. It has its own unique identity. Its name shouldn't be changed.' In 2023, during the varsity's fourth global alumni meet, Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar had also raked up the issue of PU affiliation to Haryana colleges in nearby districts, like Ambala and Yamunanagar. Three meetings chaired by former Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit with the chief ministers of Punjab and Haryana earlier in 2023 remained inconclusive. At the time of the Punjab's reorganisation in 1966, PU was declared an 'inter-state body corporate' under Section 72 (1) of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. The affiliation issue has remained a bone of contention, with Haryana offering to bear up to 40% of the total annual expenses of the cash-strapped university in exchange for affiliation to some of the colleges in Ambala, Panchkula and Yamunanagar districts, and Punjab refusing to budge from its stance that the varsity belongs to it alone. Then Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar had said in the meetings that under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, the colleges and regional centres of Haryana were affiliated to PU. However, the arrangement was withdrawn by Haryana in 1973. Citing National Education Policy and how colleges are even getting affiliated with international universities, Khattar had said Haryana's colleges again be affiliated with PU.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Odisha raises upper age limit to 42 years for entry to govt jobs
The Odisha cabinet on Wednesday raised the upper age limit for entry into government services in the state to 42 years from the existing 32 years. Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja said the upper age limit for entry into government services in the state governed under the Odisha Civil Service (Fixation of Upper Age Limit) Rules-1989 has been raised from 32 to 42 years. 'As per the existing rules, the upper age limit for entry into government jobs is 32 years. The state government had received several representations from various quarters to raise the upper age limit to enable the overaged aspirants to participate in the recruitment process,' said Ahuja. Also Read: Chandigarh: Now, retired teachers at Panjab University can serve as guest faculty 65 The upper age limit will be relaxed further for candidates of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC), women, ex-servicemen and people with disabilities (PwD), said the chief secretary. However, the enhancement in the upper age limit will not be applicable for jobs, where a higher upper age limit has already been prescribed by the government. The enhancement in the upper age limit will not be applicable for uniformed services including police, fire services, forest and excise services. Officials said raising the upper age limit to 42 years will provide an opportunity for older aspirants who missed earlier recruitment cycles due to delays. Many candidates, particularly those who crossed the previous age threshold of 32 or 38, will regain eligibility to compete for government jobs. They also pointed out Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana have similar upper age limits. Goa has the highest upper age limit for general candidates at 45 years, followed by Telangana and Assam, both at 44 years.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PU receives CSR grant of Rs 1cr to implement AI in materials analysis
Chandigarh: The sophisticated analytical instrumentation facility (SAIF/CIL) at Panjab University has received Rs 1 crore for implementing artificial intelligence (AI). The grant was given by the Vardhman Industrial Group as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) and was presented to PU vice-chancellor Prof Renu Vig. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to Prof Gaurav Verma, director of SAIF/CIL, plans are in place to integrate materials manufacturing capabilities with AI-driven analytical tools. The concept was presented to industries, with S P Oswal, chairman of the Vardhman Group, being the first to contribute CSR funds for enhancing these analytical capabilities for industrial applications. The transfer of funds to SAIF/CIL was facilitated by Amit Jain, head of CSR and AVP corporate projects at Vardhman, who expressed optimism about additional industrial establishments supporting this innovative initiative. SAIF/CIL at PU is dedicated to establishing an enabling environment for industrial product development, in accordance with the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The centre features an established laboratory providing precise advanced analysis of materials and manufactured products. It is currently developing international-standard capabilities to examine technologies used in creating new manufacturing materials, including their metrology and quality control. The initiative aims to support manufacturing units, encourage startups, and promote entrepreneurship by utilising the substantial analytical and testing data generated through SAIF/CIL's various facilities. This data will be processed and enhanced using AI to expedite the development of new materials and products through advanced prototyping and design. SAIF/CIL will also concentrate on developing human resources by training scientists, technologists, and engineers through organised full-time and part-time internships and training programmes to maintain and expand these initiatives.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
PU student's death on campus: Lapses on part of both university & students' council, finds SDM probe
Two months after a 21-year-old Panjab University (PU) student was stabbed to death during a concert on campus, sub-divisional magistrate (central) Naveen Kumar, in his inquiry report, stated that there were lapses on the part of the varsity authorities as well as the student council. The report stated that the university administration came under pressure from the student council after two earlier concerts were cancelled. Further, they failed to do proper groundwork and anticipated a crowd of only 4,000, while on the day of the concert, around 10,000 people turned up. The security arrangements were grossly inadequate. Though private security was deployed, it was minimal and layered security was poorly implemented. The authorities had also requested a reduced police presence, it was stated. This went against them when students started getting agitated over the delay in the singer's performance. The student council was also criticised for failing to gauge the scale and seriousness of the event. They did not consult experts and organised the concert with a limited budget. However, such events require substantial logistical support and infrastructure, which was lacking. On March 28, 21-year-old Aditya Thakur, a second-year computer science student at University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET), was stabbed to death during a concert by Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma. The event was organised by the campus student council at UIET in Sector 25. According to the FIR registered at the Sector-11 police station, Arjun Dalal, a 19-year-old student and resident of Sector 20, was in the audience with his friends Aditya, Abhay, and Aniruddha. As they were leaving the venue, an argument broke out between Aditya and a group of five to six unidentified youths. The altercation escalated when the group allegedly threatened Aditya and his friends. Dalal told the police the group had threatened to kill them. The case was cracked within two days with the arrest of four students. After the tragedy, the varsity took a slew of measures to ensure students' safety. PU had carried out its own inquiry into the matter and the dean students' welfare was asked to step down during this, but later given a clean chit. To bolster security, PU has hired a former superintendent of police (SP) rank PPS officer Tejinder Singh Sandhu in an advisory role for campus security. Professor Dinesh Kumar of the department of laws has been appointed faculty supervisor of the security department. PU has also advertised 54 new posts in the security department, the first major recruitment in a decade. PU is also introducing measures to restrict entry of outsiders into campus. The varsity has also decided to ban Holi celebrations at the Students Centre. It has also decided to completely do away with star nights on campus.
