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Ludhiana: PAU’s new rice variety a hit among farmers at Kisan Mela

Ludhiana: PAU’s new rice variety a hit among farmers at Kisan Mela

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Mar 24, 2025 05:00 AM IST Buta Singh, a rice expert from the varsity said that the variety PR 132 has been introduced this year and has maximum yield out of all other varieties; the average yield for PR 132 is 31.5 quintals per acre, and 30 quintals per acre for PR 126 Ludhiana The Punjab Agricultural University’s (PAU) new rice variety, PR 132, received a positive response from the farmers at the Kisan Mela, which concluded on Saturday. The entirety of 250 quintals of the new variety was purchased during the mela.The PR 132, which is a medium duration variety, was introduced this year. PR 132’s sale during the Mela was secondary only to the rice variety, PR126, which sold 288 quintals, before going out of stock. The new medium duration rice variety, PR 132, was introduced this year. (Manish/Hindustan Times) Buta Singh, a rice expert from the varsity said “The variety PR 132 has been introduced this year and has maximum yield out of all other varieties.” He said that the average yield …

Ludhiana: PAU student wins best PhD thesis award

Ludhiana: PAU student wins best PhD thesis award

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Mar 13, 2025 07:30 AM IST Rakshit Bhagat’s award-winning research provided insights into nutrient recycling, greenhouse gas emissions, system productivity and sustainability within Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), contributing to more sustainable and efficient farming practices Rakshit Bhagat, a PhD scholar in Agronomy from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has been awarded the best PhD thesis award (2024) at the first International Farming Systems Conference (IFSC-2025). The conference was organised by the Farming System Research Development Association (FSRDA) at ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research (ICAR-IIFSR). Bhagat’s award-winning research, titled ‘Nutrient recycling and system productivity of integrated farming system,’ provided insights into nutrient recycling, greenhouse gas emissions, system productivity and sustainability within Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), contributing to more sustainable and efficient farming practices. Rakshit Bhagat’s award-winning research, titled ‘Nutrient recycling and system productivity of integrated farming system.’ (HT File) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source …

Spanish FA, La Liga reject Barcelona’s request to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor | Football News

Spanish FA, La Liga reject Barcelona’s request to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor | Football News

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The Spanish football federation (RFEF) and La Liga on Saturday said they rejected a request from Barcelona to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor both for the second half of the season. The two bodies added that a cancelled licence could not be revived for a player by the same club in the same season. The two players will be unable to play for the club for the second half of the season, a fresh blow to Barcelona who were attempting to extend their registrations. “The Monitoring Committee agrees not to grant the prior approval or the definitive licence requested by FC Barcelona for the players Daniel Olmo Carvajal and Pau Victor Delgado,” the RFEF said in a statement. 🚨NOTA INFORMATIVA: Reunión de la Comisión de Seguimiento del Convenio de coordinación LALIGA-RFEF 📎https://t.co/iYYK9Rfx58 pic.twitter.com/j6vRhdnJ6J — LALIGA Corporativo (@LaLigaCorp) January 4, 2025 Olmo has been crucial to Barcelona’s title charge this season, scoring 6 goals for the Catalan club in all competitions after moving to Spain from German club RB Leipzig last year. He was also …

Ludhiana: 2,000 pots on display, PAU campus blooms as chrysanthemum show starts

Ludhiana: 2,000 pots on display, PAU campus blooms as chrysanthemum show starts

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With flowers of all hues and colours on display in around 2000 pots, a two-day-long chrysanthemum show kicked off at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Visitors during the chrysanthemum show at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT) Dedicated to the celebrated Punjabi poet Bhai Vir Singh, who was a great admirer of flowers, the show has been jointly organised by the department of floriculture and landscaping (DFL) as well as the estate organisation of the university. Inaugurating the show, PAU vice-chancellor (V-C) chief guest Dr Satbir Singh Gosal said, “With its demand gaining momentum and no replacement to its natural beauty, chrysanthemums remain the highly sought-after flowers for enriching the surroundings.” “Beneath the trees, in this open area of Dr Manmohan Singh auditorium, the beauty of numberless chrysanthemums was a pleasant sight to the eyes of the beholders, who had a rare opportunity to enjoy their company, rather than sitting in isolation and remaining glued to their smartphones,” he observed. With chrysanthemums placed at the second spot in the …

CM Bhagwant Mann reaffirms commitment to empowerment, recites Sant Ram Udasi’s poem at PAU youth festival – India TV

CM Bhagwant Mann reaffirms commitment to empowerment, recites Sant Ram Udasi’s poem at PAU youth festival – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Bhagwant Mann Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated his commitment to making the youth an active partner in the socio-economic progress of the state during his address at the inter-zonal youth festival at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Sunday. Speaking to a large gathering of students, faculty, and other attendees, Mann emphasisCM Bhagwant Singh Mann during Zonal youth festival at PAU, Ludhiana.ed that the state government is dedicated to nurturing the potential of the youth and ensuring their active involvement in the state’s growth. He noted that the youth of Punjab have inherent qualities that, when properly guided and utilised, can enable them to excel in various fields. “Students and youth are like planes, and our government will provide them with the launchpad they need to soar to new heights,” CM Mann said, adding that he would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the youth of Punjab achieve their goals. He encouraged the young audience to aim high and focus on carving an identity for themselves in society, …

Ludhiana: PAU secures project for uplifting SC farmers

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Sep 25, 2024 10:43 PM IST The Directorate of Extension Education at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has been awarded a new project by the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Chandigarh, for the year 2024-25. The Directorate of Extension Education at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has been awarded a new project by the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Chandigarh, for the year 2024-25. The project aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers from the scheduled caste (SC) community through capacity building and technology training focused on livestock and horticulture enterprises. The Directorate of Extension Education at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has been awarded a new project by the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Chandigarh, for the year 2024-25. (HT File) Giving details about the project, extension education director MS Bhullar said that the beneficiaries will be identified in clusters. They will receive short training sessions to enhance their understanding of modern technologies, especially in horticulture and livestock farming. Farmers will be provided with dual-purpose birds, mineral mixture demonstrations, kitchen …

PAU conducts beekeeping training for ITBP personnel

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Sep 08, 2024 10:14 PM IST Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Entomology Department Ludhiana in collaboration with the Directorate of Extension Education, conducted a three-day scientific beekeeping training course at Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Cantonment at Baddowal, Ludhiana. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Entomology Department Ludhiana in collaboration with the Directorate of Extension Education, conducted a three-day scientific beekeeping training course at Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Cantonment at Baddowal, Ludhiana. A total of 32 trainees from ITBP, Baddowal; CISF; Amritsar and CISF, Kapurthala participated in this training. An expert giving a demonstration during a three-day ‘Scientific Beekeeping Training’ course at Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Cantonment at Baddowal in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo) Extension education director Dr MS Bhullar hailed the defense personnel’s service to the country and highlighted the potential of beekeeping as an eco-friendly occupation to earn livelihood. He emphasised that PAU regularly organizes such training at various levels, including district-level Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Entomology department head Dr Manmeet Brar Bhullar noted that the training focused on the scientific principles of beekeeping …

PAU forms panel to probe clash involving top official’s NRI son

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Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) has constituted a committee to probe the incident of a clash on campus involving the NRI son of the varsity’s director of communication. The incident took place on the night of December 5, when Rajdeep Singh Riar, son of PAU’s director of communication TS Riar, and five to six of his friends- including a cop- had gone to hostel number 4 for dinner, where they allegedly got into a clash with some hostellers. As per sources, some students of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) were involved in the brawl as well. Confirming this, PAU police station house officer (SHO) Rajinderpal Singh said they have received a formal complaint about the clash and started investigation. He said that Rajdeep was seriously injured in the incident and could not record his statement as he is undergoing treatment. “We have received information that Riar was rushed to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H) for treatment. Further action will be taken after recording the statement.” As per sources, Rajdeep has suffered …