HP to foster scientific temper in kids: Sukhu

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Saturday said the state govt is committed to the popularisation and promotion of science among the youth. He was speaking at the 32nd Himachal Pradesh Children’s Science Congress (HPCSC) which kicked off on Friday. The theme of this year’s event is “Traditional knowledge systems and modern science”. Nearly 22,000 students and 8,000 teachers are expected to take part in it. The event will be held in all 73 subdivisions on October 18, 19, 21 and 22 and across all 12 districts on Nov 6 and 8. A state-level celebration will be held on Nov 13 and 14, Sukhu said. The Science Congress is being organised by the Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology and Environment in collaboration with the department of education and Samagra Shiksha Himachal Pradesh. tnn

Punjab government should handover century-old Shanan Power Project to Himachal: Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has called for the transfer of the 110 MW Shanan Power Project from Punjab to Himachal, as the 99-year lease expires in March 2024. He emphasized that the project, which commenced in 1932, should be handed over entirely to Himachal Pradesh following the lease expiration.

In Himachal Pradesh, leopards prefer to feast on sheep than goats: Study

A recent census by the Zoological Survey of India reveals rising human-wildlife conflict in Himachal Pradesh, with leopards preying mainly on sheep and goats. Predatory attacks are highest in Sirmaur, Chamba, and Kullu, varying by season. The report highlights the impact of human encroachment on forests and suggests community education and protection measures to mitigate conflicts.

Science is backbone of human progress

Host Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, Aliganj, won 98 medals at a Vidya Bharti science fair featuring 360 students from 49 districts. Key projects included models on Chandrayaan-3's applications and water conservation. Akhand Jaiswal's surveillance technology, Saurabh Bharghav's Li-Fi innovation, and Shlok Tripathi's nanotech defense model were notable. Junior school contributors also received awards for impactful projects.

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