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Training camp for kisan club members at agri varsity in Ludhiana

The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, Kisan Club hosted its monthly training camp for members here on Thursday.

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Updated on Aug 01, 2024 10:57 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

PAU bats for agricultural diversification at kisan committee meeting

The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) stressed the importance of agricultural diversification in the state at the Kisan Committee meeting here on Tuesday

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Published on Jul 23, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: PAU awarded five-year accreditation

Emphasising the importance of maintaining these standards, Gosal suggested regularly updating self-study reports, refreshing student intake and faculty data annually and adhering to documented student intake capacity and faculty strength

Manav Indra Singh Gill, dean of post graduate studies and nodal officer for the accreditation exercise, described the accreditation not just as recognition but as a call to action, urging the PAU fraternity to continue upholding and enhancing the standards that earned them this distinction. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Agri varsity student bags INSPIRE fellowship

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is an innovative programme sponsored and managed by the DST

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Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: ADC holds meeting to review preparations for I-Day

Presiding over a meeting in Bachat Bhawan, Sareen stated that the songs, folk dance or choreography, along with other cultural items, to be presented by the students should depict the cultural legacy of the country

Additional deputy commissioner (G) Major Amit Sareen during a meeting with heads of various departments in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Four months on, PAU still awaits first tranche of special funding

When the funding was announced, PAU vice chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal had said that this was first such funding ever since the varsity was established

Gosal refused to comment on as to how long would the university need to get done with the documents and when would the funding start. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:50 PM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Diversification plan: Farmers in Fazilka experimenting with dates

Horticulture scientist Anil Kamra says as the farmers growing kinnow and cotton in the southwest region of Punjab are undergoing economic stress, a planned push to adopt farming of the commercial crop of dates can be a game changer.

Farmer Dara Singh at date palm field at Khippanwali village near Abohar in Fazilka district. (HT photo)

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Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:25 PM IST

ByVishal Joshi

Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states

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Published on Jul 11, 2024 12:09 AM IST

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Ludhiana district swimming championship: Anmol, Jasleen win 1,500 metre freestyle on Day 1

Anmol Jindal and Jasleen Kaur emerged victorious in the 1,500-metre freestyle and in the 200-metre backstroke, Varun Sharma and Jayanna clinched top positions in men and women categories, respectively

Players in action during the district swimming tournament in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Published on Jul 06, 2024 10:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana’s PAU invites applications for course on integrated crop production

Talking about the course contours, associate director (skill development) Rupinder Kaur said the three-month long training would equip the young farmers with the complete agriculture package

Interested candidates can get the application forms from krishi vigyan kendras of their respective district or PAU’s skill development centre. They can also apply online by going to official website www.pau.edu. (HT File)

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Published on Jul 04, 2024 10:31 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: PAU to commercialise surface seeding technology to mitigate stubble burning

A memorandum of association (MoA) to this affect was signed with GSA Industries (Agrizone), Patiala and Saeco Stips Pvt Limited, Doraha, on Tuesday

PAU vice-chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal congratulated the manufacturers for coming forward for the cause of soil health and environment. He reiterated the varsity’s commitment towards eradicating the stubble burning practice. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Jun 25, 2024 10:54 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Year after announcement, PAU student park nowhere near completion

When the project was unveiled last year, the varsity administration had claimed that the project would be completed in a time frame of seven to eight months

Officials said the park is being constructed with irregular CSR funds, hence the delay. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pennsylvania: Sen. Bob Casey

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Published on Jun 20, 2024 02:14 AM IST

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Ludhiana’s PAU, World Bank team discuss projects to enhance agri sector

PAU vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal underscored the critical agricultural challenges, including climate change, water depletion and environmental protection, that the state is facing

A delegation of experts from the World Bank and Punjab Agricultural University vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal during a meeting in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Adopt ‘tar-wattar DSR’ method to preserve natural resources, says PAU V-C

During the inspection of the 25-acre rice field managed by farmer brothers S Lakhwinder Singh and S Sukhvir Singh, Gosal noted the establishment of the crop without any post-sowing irrigation

PAU V-C Satbir Singh Gosal with other experts at Govindgarh village reviewing the performance of direct-seeded rice in a field in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: PAU, DMCH join hands for food, nutrition and health research

The V-C said that the pact would bolster educational programmes, foster collaborative research, and disseminate innovative technologies

PAU V-C Satbir Singh Gosal with DMCH principal Gurpreet Wander during the signing of MoU in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Pfhoto)

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Updated on Jun 03, 2024 10:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Heritage walk organised to encourage new voters in Ludhiana

The walk was flagged off by PAU vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal and other dignitaries from PAU Library

PAU V-C Satbir Singh Gosal with dignitaries and students an event to encourage first-time voters in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT)

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Updated on May 30, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

PAU trains farmers on mite management on vegetable crops

About 70 farmers, including farm women, participated in the activity which was organised to sensitise them about the major mite pests of vegetable crops and their integrated management

Dr Manmeet Brar Bhullar, principal acarologist, All India Network Project (AINP) on agricultural acarology, highlighted the main mite pests under protected cultivation, identification of mites and their damage symptoms, and natural enemies of mites. (HT file)

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Updated on May 29, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana poll expense observer inspects PAU helipad

Kalamkar directed the officials to check the luggage all the persons during departure or arrival at the helipad as per the Election Commission of India guidelines, to ensure free, fair and transparent general elections in the district

Kalamkar also asked the officials to keep a record of the activities at the helipad and the expenditure should be booked as per the guidelines issued by the ECI. (HT File/ For reference)

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Published on May 27, 2024 10:43 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Pensioners’ end protest as PAU accepts demands

PAU Pensioners protest ends as VC accepts demands for timely pension, gratuity, medical reimbursement, and implementation of Janjua judgement.

Protesters alleged that they had to visit the varsity multiple times for clearance of medical bills and other mundane tasks. (HT File)

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Updated on May 26, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Sub-junior hockey trials held in Ludhiana

Trails for sub-junior State Hockey Championship teams held at PAU, with 28 boys and 24 girls selected. Final squad of 18 each to be chosen after second phase of trials on May 22.

Hockey players in action during a match at PAU in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Manish/HT)

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Updated on May 11, 2024 10:37 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: PAU mulling partnership for sustainable cotton farming

The meeting was attended by PAU officials, including vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal, along with the cotton breeders, textile experts, and entomologists

As per the MoA, PAU offers non-exclusive rights to the firm for the production of multigrain atta for diabetics within India. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 07, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: PAU all set for selling short-duration rice seed

PAU godowns in Punjab packed with quality paddy seeds to discourage water-guzzling PUSA 44 variety. Farmers urged to use PAU's short-duration, less water consuming PR varieties.

The 35 PAU seed sale centres will be open across the state from 9 am to 5 pm on all seven days. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 04, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Former PAU V-C Manjit Singh Kang passes away in US

Tejinder Singh Riar, additional director of communication at PAU said that Kang was hospitalised for the past four months and died while undergoing treatment for pulmonary edema.

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Updated on May 04, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: PAU bags two national awards for rice research

The programme brought together rice research centres from across India to discuss advancements in the field and recognise the achievements

PAU vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal along with the researchers who got the awards. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 30, 2024 11:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters

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Published on Apr 17, 2024 02:34 PM IST

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Ludhiana PAU to restart honours in fashion design

PAU’s college of community science dean said, “Fashion designing is a creative realm where fabric and style intertwine to create classic apparels, upholsteries and accessories; this is a promising field which imparts vocational skills in students in line with National Education Policy 2020”

The head of department Harminder Kaur Saini informed that students who have passed their Class 12 board examination from any stream are eligible to take admission in the course. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2024 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Rain, thunderstorm predicted in Punjab from April 13-15

The metrological department at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has issued a rain and thunderstorm warning for Baisakhi.

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Updated on Apr 11, 2024 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Agri varsity teams up with Delhi NGO to make paddy straw fuel

The technology, according to professors involved in its development, is 33% more energy efficient than the conventional methods of briquette production

The novel technology will aid in wiser disposal of paddy straw/biomass. (HT photo)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

PAU research scholar bags INSPIRE fellowship

Jatinder Kaur, a doctorate student from the department of soil and water engineering, college of agricultural engineering and technology (CEAT), under the varsity, has been awarded the fellowship for a period of five years

Kaur has completed her BTech (agricultural engineering) and MTech (soil and water engineering). (HT photo)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

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The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, Kisan Club hosted its monthly training camp for members here on Thursday.

The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) stressed the importance of agricultural diversification in the state at the Kisan Committee meeting here on Tuesday

Emphasising the importance of maintaining these standards, Gosal suggested regularly updating self-study reports, refreshing student intake and faculty data annually and adhering to documented student intake capacity and faculty strength

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is an innovative programme sponsored and managed by the DST

Presiding over a meeting in Bachat Bhawan, Sareen stated that the songs, folk dance or choreography, along with other cultural items, to be presented by the students should depict the cultural legacy of the country

When the funding was announced, PAU vice chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal had said that this was first such funding ever since the varsity was established

Horticulture scientist Anil Kamra says as the farmers growing kinnow and cotton in the southwest region of Punjab are undergoing economic stress, a planned push to adopt farming of the commercial crop of dates can be a game changer.

Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states

Anmol Jindal and Jasleen Kaur emerged victorious in the 1,500-metre freestyle and in the 200-metre backstroke, Varun Sharma and Jayanna clinched top positions in men and women categories, respectively

Talking about the course contours, associate director (skill development) Rupinder Kaur said the three-month long training would equip the young farmers with the complete agriculture package

A memorandum of association (MoA) to this affect was signed with GSA Industries (Agrizone), Patiala and Saeco Stips Pvt Limited, Doraha, on Tuesday

When the project was unveiled last year, the varsity administration had claimed that the project would be completed in a time frame of seven to eight months

The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pennsylvania: Sen. Bob Casey

PAU vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal underscored the critical agricultural challenges, including climate change, water depletion and environmental protection, that the state is facing

During the inspection of the 25-acre rice field managed by farmer brothers S Lakhwinder Singh and S Sukhvir Singh, Gosal noted the establishment of the crop without any post-sowing irrigation

The V-C said that the pact would bolster educational programmes, foster collaborative research, and disseminate innovative technologies

The walk was flagged off by PAU vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal and other dignitaries from PAU Library

About 70 farmers, including farm women, participated in the activity which was organised to sensitise them about the major mite pests of vegetable crops and their integrated management

Kalamkar directed the officials to check the luggage all the persons during departure or arrival at the helipad as per the Election Commission of India guidelines, to ensure free, fair and transparent general elections in the district

PAU Pensioners protest ends as VC accepts demands for timely pension, gratuity, medical reimbursement, and implementation of Janjua judgement.

Trails for sub-junior State Hockey Championship teams held at PAU, with 28 boys and 24 girls selected. Final squad of 18 each to be chosen after second phase of trials on May 22.

The meeting was attended by PAU officials, including vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal, along with the cotton breeders, textile experts, and entomologists

PAU godowns in Punjab packed with quality paddy seeds to discourage water-guzzling PUSA 44 variety. Farmers urged to use PAU's short-duration, less water consuming PR varieties.

Tejinder Singh Riar, additional director of communication at PAU said that Kang was hospitalised for the past four months and died while undergoing treatment for pulmonary edema.

The programme brought together rice research centres from across India to discuss advancements in the field and recognise the achievements

Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters

PAU’s college of community science dean said, “Fashion designing is a creative realm where fabric and style intertwine to create classic apparels, upholsteries and accessories; this is a promising field which imparts vocational skills in students in line with National Education Policy 2020”

The metrological department at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has issued a rain and thunderstorm warning for Baisakhi.

The technology, according to professors involved in its development, is 33% more energy efficient than the conventional methods of briquette production

Jatinder Kaur, a doctorate student from the department of soil and water engineering, college of agricultural engineering and technology (CEAT), under the varsity, has been awarded the fellowship for a period of five years

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