LPU students build ‘Flying Farmer’
Jalandhar: The students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) have conceptualised and designed the ‘Flying Farmer’, a drone that can be exclusively deployed in farming and field survey. The ‘Flying Farmer’ is a wireless, sensor device that can be used in mapping and survey of yields and biomass. It estimates the nutrient content of the soil to aid production growth and reduce crop damage. 45 students and 5 faculty members from the Electronics, Mechanical, and Agricultural Engineering department have been actively involved in developing this drone technology, said Chancellor of Lovely Professional University, Ashok Mittal.
Training camp begins for Chinese in Yoga
Solan: A Teachers’ Training Course in Yoga Science (TTCYSc) for Chinese delegates was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, Shoolini University, Prof. PK Khosla in the University campus on Monday. The first of its kind, three week yoga and meditation programme aims to impart yogic training to the Chinese delegation from Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming and the Beijing Normal University. The delegates would be trained to be future yoga trainers in China.
Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society releases financial aid
Chandigarh: Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society celebrated World Cancer Day in a meaningful way in Sahayta Cancer Kendra, Sector 15 B here. "As part of our endeavour to provide holistic help to cancer patients, our patrons and supporters in the memory of their loved ones, gave the much needed financial help of Rs 10,000 to each of 25 needy patients and their families," said Ajay Tulli, Adminstrator, Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society.
Three day Indo-French workshop began at PU
Chandigarh: A three day Indo-French workshop commenced here at the Department of Physics, Panjab University. The event is sponsored by Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA). Prof RK Kohli, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Punjab was the chief guest of the event. He urged the students to adopt science and apply the same in their daily lives. He also gave details about facilities available at Central University of Punjab, Bhatinda.