At its recent meeting, the state cabinet also approved the filling of 30 radiologist posts, 13 clinical psychologist posts and 6 perfusionist posts in the department of medical education, along with 10 radiographer posts for Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans under the health department.

Education Secretary Rakesh Kanwar, who attended as the Guest of Honour, said that Urdu and Sanskrit had been taught as additional languages in schools in Himachal Pradesh, while Punjabi was also taught in some schools, although their reach remained limited.

In his inaugural address, Dr. Jagdev Sharma, Director (Acting), ICAR-CPRI, Shimla, highlighted the increasing importance of processing potatoes in strengthening the potato value chain. He stressed the need for stronger collaboration among research institutions, farmers and the processing industry to improve productivity, processing quality, resource-use efficiency, sustainability and profitability.

The fresher party witnessed lively performances and enthusiastic participation by students in **dance, singing, ramp walk and a variety of fun-filled activities**. The students competed in different categories for the coveted Fresher and Personality titles.

An alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, he won the ‘Chief of Army Staff Trophy’ for standing First in the overall order of merit at the College of Defence Management and was conferred the JTM Gibson Award for Professional Excellence and Inspiring Leadership by Mayo College Ajmer in 2024. He assumed command of the Army Training Command as its 25th Army Commander on 01 July 2024.

Taking on the Congress Government over its move to revive the lottery system, Dr. Bindal said the State Government could not put the social and economic well-being of Himachali families at risk merely to generate additional revenue.

Addressing reporters, Butail revealed that the lease deed has been signed for approximately 550 kanals of land in the first phase. An additional 800 kanals will be handed over to IIT Mandi once forest clearances are obtained, bringing the total proposed campus area to around 1,400 kanals. He added that the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur has already completed most of the initial technical surveys required for the campus layout.

On the first day, Prof. (Dr.) Umesh V. Banakar delivered an expert lecture on **Drug Dissolution**. He explained the fundamentals of dissolution testing, its significance in pharmaceutical sciences and its important role in the drug development process. He also highlighted how dissolution testing contributes to evaluating the performance and quality of pharmaceutical formulations.

The sacred Havan was conducted amidst the chanting of Vedic hymns. Dr. Ran Singh, Managing Director, Dr. Mahender Singh Ashawat, Director-cum-Principal, faculty members, staff, and newly admitted students participated with devotion, offering oblations and praying for a prosperous, successful, and obstacle-free academic year.

What makes her achievement even more inspiring is that she completed her studies during one of the most challenging phases of her life. Diksha shared that she was pregnant during the academic session and gave birth to her baby this year. Despite balancing motherhood and studies, she continued preparing with determination and dedication.