BHU Launches Mahamana Annual Fund 'Pratidana'
Banaras Hindu University began the ‘Pratidana: Mahamana Annual Fund’ fundraiser, which will be a living tribute to its founders and their glorious tradition of soliciting philanthropy. It will aid scholarships, research, enhance learning opportunities and promote excellence in teaching. Notably, Donors can also opt to target their financial support to programmes of their interest, also, donations are eligible for a 100% tax deduction under… read-more
Tags: India, Education, Banaras Hindu University, Foundation Day, PRATIDANA
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Students Injured In Clash Between 2 Hostels At BHU
In Banaras Hindu University clashes occurred between students of two hostels Rajaram and Birla, while having food at the mess. Several students were injured as stone-pelting and throwing of petrol bombs took place. "Additional police force, including PAC, is on the BHU campus to enhance security,” said DCP Amit Kumar. However, the investigation is under process.
Tags: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Police, Uttarakhand
Courtesy: ANI
UP: Newborn Of COVID Negative Mother Tests Positive For Coronavirus
In a first of its kind incident, a COVID-19 negative mother has delivered a COVID positive baby at the SS Hospital in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Reportedly, the mother was tested negative during her admission on May 24, and the sample from the newborn was collected before giving it to the parents. However, a probe has been initiated and a re-test for COVID-19 has been ordered for the mother-child duo.
Tags: Covid-19, Banaras Hindu University, BHU, Covid-19 Test
Courtesy: Times Now
Neha Singh Bags Guinness Record For Largest Painting Made With Spice
Neha Singh, a student of Vedic sciences at the Banaras Hindu University has made a Guinness World record for making the world's largest painting using expired spices and natural colours. A resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, Neha made the 62.72 sq metres painting titled as ‘Moksh ka Vriksh’ - Tree of Salvation. The painting recognized by Guinness Records broke the earlier record of 588.56 sq feet.
Tags: Guinness World Records, artist, Neha Singh, Ballia, Spice Painting, Banaras Hindu University
Courtesy: NDTV
BHU Reopens on November 23, Core Committees Formed to Handle SOPs: Varanasi
Varanasi's Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is likely to reopen on November 23 in a phase-wise manner, following the guidelines of UGC. The first phase will observe the final year students of PHD in science streams. The researchers would now be able to access labs and departments for the study. BHU official Dr Rajesh said that the COVID situation will be handled by the main panels to ensure that the SOPs (standard operating procedures) are… read-more
Tags: Banaras Hindu University, Education, Covid-19, Reopening
Courtesy: Hindustan Times