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Rich Tributes paid to Dr. Swami Rama on Guru Purnima

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On the occasion of Guru Purnima, a Guru Puja was organized at Sadhana Mandir Ashram in Veerbhadra, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, and Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU).

Dateline Dehradun: On the occasion of Guru Purnima, a Guru Puja was organized at Sadhana Mandir Ashram in Veerbhadra, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, and Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU).

Followers of the HIHT founder, the late Gurudev Dr. Swami Rama, from across the country and abroad, paid their tributes. After the havan and worship, prasad was distributed.

On Sunday, at the Guru Puja ceremony held on the occasion of Guru Purnima, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, a member of the HIHT Presidential Committee and President of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), offered floral tributes to Dr. Swami Rama.

President Dr. Vijay Dhasmana stated that Swami Rama dedicated his entire life to public service and was the academic and spiritual Guru to countless followers. The relationship between Swamiji and his disciples was based on his knowledge, originality, and moral strength, along with his affectionate feelings towards his disciples and selfless sharing of knowledge.

President Dr. Vijay Dhasmana said that the divine light that destroys ignorance is the Guru. In Indian culture, the Guru holds a highly respected position. Throughout Indian history, the role of the Guru has been that of a guide leading society towards reform. The Guru is considered to hold a position even higher than that of God. Continuing the Guru-disciple tradition, SRHU provides scholarships to hundreds of underprivileged and meritorious students in the state every year.

In this context, the Yagna at the ashram concluded with the Purnahuti considered an auspicious religious ceremony. After this, prasad was distributed. During this, Swami Ritavan Bharati, Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Dr. Prakash Keshaviah, and trustees, employees, disciples, and followers associated with the ashram were present in full force.

CII–UCOST commemorate 14th Environment Summit on Harela

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Past Chairman of CII Uttarakhand State Council and President of SRHU, while speaking at the CII UCOST 14th Environment Summit held here today on the occasion of Harela Festival.

Dehradunl: “Our culture teaches us to respect mother earth, water, air and the environment as a whole,” said Dr Vijay Dhasmana, Past Chairman of CII Uttarakhand State Council and President of SRHU, while speaking at the CII UCOST 14th Environment Summit held on the occasion of Harela Festival. He congratulated the State Government for Uttarakhand securing the top position in the NITI Aayog SDG Index.

Dr Dhasmana further highlighted several replicable initiatives undertaken by SRHU, including water harvesting, rooftop solar installations, energy-saving generators, and green harvesting sewage treatment plants (STPs). He shared that these initiatives not only yield financial benefits but also contribute significantly to environmental conservation.

“Our goal is to create a sustainable business ecosystem in Uttarakhand,” said Kanishk Jain, Chairman of CII Uttarakhand State Council and Executive Director of Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. He shared that the CII Uttarakhand Panel on Sustainability and Environment focuses on energy efficiency, waste management, and renewable energy. The panel collaborates with local industries to develop sustainable strategies that reduce carbon footprints and environmental impact, thereby fostering economic growth through eco-friendly practices.

Vipul Arora, Plant Manager at ITC Limited’s Packaging and Printing Unit in Haridwar, emphasised the importance of individual climate action. “If you want to change the world, start with yourself. Responsible individual climate action is the key to safeguarding our collective future,” he said. Arora also noted ITC’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, being carbon positive for 19 years, water positive for 22 years, and solid waste recycling positive for 17 years.

The first session focussed on sustainable practices in products, packaging, and other initiatives for a greener future, and was moderated by Dr Anil Subba Rao Paila, Vice-Chancellor of IMS Unison University. Key speakers included Dr Kalachand Sain, Director of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology; Praveen Kumar, EHS Head at ITC Limited, Haridwar; Dr Sanat Kumar, Chief Scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum; and Shyamal Chatterjee, Plant Manager at Tupperware India Pvt Ltd.

The second session, titled “Towards a Water-Neutral Uttarakhand – Aligning Strategies”, was moderated by Kanishk Jain and featured speakers such as Prashant Kumar Rai, Regional Director for Uttarakhand at the Central Ground Water Board; Prof Brijesh Kumar Yadav, Head of the Department of Hydrology at IIT Roorkee; Nitin Bassi, Senior Programme Lead at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW); and Amrendra Singh, DGM and Lead Sustainability at Tata Motors, Pantnagar.

A session on combating forest fires was moderated by CA Harshit Gupta, Co-Convener of the CII Uttarakhand Panel on MSME & Economic Development. Speakers included Meera Iyer, Joint Director (FGD) at the Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, and Dr Arijit Roy, Scientist SG & Head of the Disaster Management Science Department at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS).

In the lead-up to the summit, poster competitions for school children were organised from 1 to 7 June in celebration of World Environment Day, along with a tree plantation drive. Winners of the poster-making competition were felicitated during the summit.

The summit was attended by over 100 delegates from various industries, institutions, academia, NGOs, environmental experts and students, with a total of 18 experts addressing the attendees.

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Ved Bharati Maharaj’s Annual Mahasamadhi Ceremony concludes

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The ninth annual Mahasamadhi ceremony of Brahmaleen Mahamandaleshwar Swami Ved Bharati Maharaj, chief disciple of the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) founder Dr. Swami Rama and founder of Dhyana Mandiram Trust, was observed with augustness and gravity.

Dateline Rishikesh:  The ninth annual Mahasamadhi ceremony of Brahmaleen Mahamandaleshwar Swami Ved Bharati Maharaj, chief disciple of the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) founder Dr. Swami Rama and founder of Dhyana Mandiram Trust, was observed with augustness and gravity. On this occasion, saints, disciples, and followers paid rich tributes to him.

The annual Mahasamadhi ceremony commenced on Sunday at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Veerbhadra, Rishikesh, with the offering of floral tributes to Brahmaleen Swami Ved Bharati Maharaj. From 9 a.m to 12 p.m, the program included Guru Puja, a tribute assembly, and a saints’ congregation.

Ashram chief Swami Ritavan Bharati Ji highlighted the glorious history of the trust and provided information on the studies, teachings, and research work on meditation, yoga, and philosophy conducted at Sadhaka Grama.

Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, President of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jollygrant, reminiscenced about Brahmaleen Swami Ved Bharati and described him as a principal proponent of yoga. Dr. Prakash Keshaviah described him as a high-caliber practitioner and reiterated that his meditation and yoga classes are being conducted in 56 countries.

In the afternoon, hundreds of devotees and followers, along with the saints, partook in the Prasad during the feast.

The ceremony was attended by Swami Prayag Giri, Sadhana Mishra, the Secretary of Dhyana Mandiram Trust, along with members of the saint community, all trustees of Dhyana Mandiram Trust, and disciples and followers of Swamiji from India and abroad.

‘Harela Festival’ celebrated at Swami Rama Himalayan University Jolly Grant

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On the occasion of Uttarakhand's folk festival Harela, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant launched a 'Go Green Campus' campaign.

Dateline Dehradun: On the occasion of Uttarakhand’s folk festival Harela, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant launched a ‘Go Green Campus’ campaign. During this event, various species of fruit-bearing trees including Jamun, Amla, Harad, Arjun, and Beheda, as well as flowering plants, were planted.

On Tuesday, a plantation drive was conducted on the SRHU campus. In his message, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, the president of the university, stated that the Harela festival symbolizes nature worship and environmental conservation. He emphasized that the survival of humankind depends on the safety of the environment.

President Dr. Vijay Dhasmana mentioned that the Harela festival also connects the younger generations to their roots. As the youth increasingly forget old festivals, Harela helps reconnect them with their heritage. Celebrating such festivals periodically helps the youth understand the importance of their culture and traditions.

The plantation drive was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal. He urged all members of the university family to consider environmental conservation and cleanliness as their primary duty and to raise awareness about these issues. On this occasion, Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijalwan, Director (Health Services) of Himalayan Hospital Dr. Hemchandra Pandey, Dr. S.L. Jethani, H.P. Uniyal, Dr. Anuradha Kusum, Dr. D.C. Dhasmana, Rupesh Mehrotra, Principal Dr. Mohit Verma, Dr. Pramod Kumar, Dr. Ganesh Bhatt, and others were present.

Indian classical music held under auspices of Shruti-Sarita

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Under the auspices of Shruti-Sarita Art, "Raga Ragini - 2024" a program of Indian classical music was organized in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh: Under the auspices of Shruti-Sarita Art, “Raga Ragini – 2024” a program of Indian classical music was organized in Rishikesh. This event was held as a traditional Indian classical music gathering. The program commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp in front of the portrait of Dr. Swami Rama. In this traditional session of Indian classical music, talented young singer Sanika Kulkarni from Pune gave her performance.

Sanika mesmerized the audience with her rendition in Raag Bageshree, starting with a composition set in Vilambit Ektaal “Kaun Gat Bhai”, followed by “Shaam Ghan Chhaye” in Addha Teentaal, and then a Tarana in Teentaal.

Following this, she performed the composition “Barsan Lagi” in Raag Miyan Malhar, set in Addha Teentaal, and a Tarana. She then sang a devotional song “Chalo Man Ganga Jamuna Teer”, an Abhang “Amritoni God Naav Tujha Deva”, and concluded the program with a Nirgun Bhajan by Kabir Das, “Hirna Samajh Boojh”. She was accompanied by Santosh Telurkar on the tabla and Shri Rupesh Shree Yal on the harmonium.

Secretary Sadhana Mishra conducted the program. After the event, there were some musical discussions, which provided a new experience for the audience and music students.

Workshop on Statistically Securing Data at SRHU

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An online workshop was organized at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant to statistically secure research data.

Dateline Dehradun: An online workshop was organized at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant to statistically secure research data. Experts discussed the challenges involved in detail.

The workshop focused on the statistical security of research data conducted at SRHU. Dr. Bindu De, Director of the Research and Development Cell, provided participants with the workshop’s objectives and details. She elaborated on the challenges faced in data analysis, especially with unstructured data.

Experts such as Dr. Anup Kumar, Associate Professor at SGPGI Lucknow, Dr. Amit Kumar Mishra, Assistant Professor at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow, and Dr. Ashok Kumar Moral, Assistant Professor at Lucknow University, provided detailed insights to participants on accurate data analysis, formulating research questions, hypothesis testing, and the role of statistical methods in ensuring reliability and validity in research.

In the concluding session, Dr. Anup Kumar and Dr. Ashok Moral highlighted the contributions of P. C. Mahalanobis, the father of Indian statistics, and discussed the use of data for decision-making in 2024. During this session, Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Head of the Department of Community Medicine, expressed gratitude to all the resource faculty.

Abhinav Bahuguna and Akanksha Uniyal from the Biostatistics Department contributed to the successful conduct of the week-long workshop.

Himalayan Club Clinches ‘HPL-2024’ Trophy at SRHU

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The Himalayan Club clinched the cricket tournament trophy of the Himalayan Premier League-2024 held at Swami Rama Himalayan University

Dateline Dehradun: The Himalayan Club clinched the cricket tournament trophy of the Himalayan Premier League-2024 held at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jolly Grant. In the final clash, Himalayan Club defeated the Cardio-11 team by 8 wickets. Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, the President, awarded and congratulated the players of both teams.

The Himalayan Premier League-2024 was organized by the SRHU Recreation Club. The HPL tournament, held for staff and faculty, lasted for about one and a half months. More than two dozen teams from various departments of the institution participated. In the final match, Cardio-11 team won the toss and chose to bat first. However, they surrendered to the bowling of the Himalayan Club, getting all out for just 35 runs in 9.5 overs. The Himalayan Club’s batsmen also performed exceptionally, achieving the target in 6.1 overs with only two wickets lost. Ankur from the Himalayan Club was named Man of the Match for taking four wickets for just four runs in three overs. Shubham Negi and Ashish were declared the best batsman and best bowler of HPL-2024, respectively.

Dr. Vijay Dhasmana awarded the winning team, Himalayan Club, with a cheque of 25,000 rupees, while the runners-up, Cardio-11, received a cheque of 18,000 rupees, along with medals and trophies. Dr. Dhasmana praised the remarkable performance of the ‘Himalayan Club’ and congratulated all participating teams for their unwavering sportsmanship and skill. Dr. Prakash Keshaviah, Rupesh Mahrotra, Dr. Vineet Mahrotra, and Dr. Vinesh Agarwal encouraged all the players. Pramod Bola and Shankar served as umpires. The tournament was conducted with the assistance of Amarendra Chaudhary, Pawan Balodi, Devpal Singh, Ashok Negi, Dev Singh, Pramod Garkoti, and Shubhnesh Kukreti.

Admissions Open for Bachelor & Master’s in Library & Information Science

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Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant has started postgraduate courses in Bachelor of Library and Information Science and Master of Library and Information Science.

Dateline Dehradun: Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant has started postgraduate courses in Bachelor of Library and Information Science and Master of Library and Information Science. The admission process for these courses has begun.

Dr. Mukesh Bijalwan, Registrar of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), mentioned that due to the demand from candidates, one-year Bachelor and Master courses in Library and Information Sciences have been initiated. Preparations for course conduction at the university’s Center for Library and Information Management (CLIM) have been completed.

What is Library Science?
The Library Science course teaches students about Library and Information System Management, Cataloging, Bibliography, Documentation, Manuscript Preservation, etc.
Where can you get a job?

Initially, students are recruited as trainees. These professionals can work in government and public libraries, educational institutions, news agencies, private organizations, film libraries, documentation centers, museums, or galleries.

Educational Qualification- To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences, candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in their undergraduate degree.

Help Available- To ensure that interested candidates do not face any difficulties, an admission cell has been established at the university. All information is available on the university website at [www.srhu.edu.in](http://www.srhu.edu.in).

Additionally, candidates can get information via email at [email protected] or by calling 0135-2471135, mobile numbers – 8194009632, 7055309532, 7055309533, 8194009640, or toll-free number 18001210266.

UPES Team completes Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

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UPES Team completes Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Dateline Dehradun: A team of 21 faculty and staff members from UPES made up of twelve women trekkers and nine men under the abled leadership of their Vice Chancellor Dr. Ram Sharma, recently completed the rigorous Gaumukh Tapovan Trek, marking a significant journey of leadership and environmental stewardship. Dr. Sharma, an avid trekker, highlighted the trek’s role in enhancing mental, physical, and emotional resilience, qualities essential for navigating life’s challenges.

As academicians, experiencing such challenges firsthand enriches our understanding of real-world issues, remarked Dr. Sharma. It provides valuable insights into problem statements and inspires us to contribute meaningfully.

The five day trek, renowned for its moderate to difficult levels, took the team through picturesque landscapes from Gangotri through Cheerbasa and Bhoj Basa to Tapovan, offering panoramic views of Bhagirathi Peaks, Gaumukh and Mount Shivling. The sixty kilometer trek included traversing moraines, river crossings and rocky terrains,  under the watchful eye of  Chain Singh Rawat from Himalayan Hikers.

During their expedition, the team also trekked to Gaumukh, witnessing the pristine glacier firsthand. On their final day at Tapovan, the team organized a yoga session, honouring traditional wisdom and promoting holistic well-being.

Reflecting on their journey, the team emphasized the transformative power of such experiences in fostering personal and collective growth. The trek taught us resilience, teamwork, and a deep appreciation for Uttarakhand’s natural beauty added a team member.

The Gaumukh Tapovan Trek exemplifies UPES’s commitment to experiential learning and holistic development, equipping students with skills beyond the classroom. As the team returns to work, carrying with them not only memories of physical achievement but also a renewed dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable living.

Admission for MSc Medical Technology begins at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences

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Parents and candidates seeking information about various courses at the admission cell of Swami Rama Himalayan University.

Dateline Dehradun: Students can now pursue a Master’s degree in Paramedical Course Medical Technology (Laboratory) from the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), which preserves the legacy of the Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant, dedicated to public health for three decades. The admission process has begun for the course conducted under Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU).

Dr. Mukesh Bijalwan, Registrar of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), stated that this is good news for students who want to build their careers as lab technicians. Considering the long-standing demand from students, the university administration has decided to offer the MSc MLT course. All preparations have been completed at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) for the commencement of this course.

What is MSc MLT?

M.Sc MLT is a two-year postgraduate degree program. The Master of Science in Medical Lab Technology (M.Sc. MLT) is designed for students who want to specialize in laboratory diagnosis, testing, and analysis of various medical samples.

Academic Qualification: Candidates must have completed a B.Sc in Medical Microbiology/ Medical Biochemistry/ Medical Laboratory Science with at least 50% marks.

Help Available Here: An admission cell has been established at the university to assist candidates interested in admission. All information is available on the university’s website at [www.srhu.edu.in](http://www.srhu.edu.in).

Candidates can also get information via email at [email protected] or by calling 0135-2471159/135, mobile numbers – 8194009632, 7055309532, 7055309533, 8194009640, and the toll-free number 18001210266.

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