Shimla, June 2 -- Ending a prolonged three-year vacancy, the Himachal Pradesh government has appointed Dr Mahavir Singh, a renowned physicist from the Department of Physics at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), as the new Vice-Chancellor of HPU, Shimla.
The appointment was formally made by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, who is also the Chancellor of the university, in accordance with Sub Section (1) of Section 12 of the Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970.
Dr Mahavir Singh's appointment comes into effect from the date he assumes charge of the office. The emoluments and service conditions will be governed by the norms prescribed or determined by the State Government.
The post of Vice-Chancellor had remained vacant since April 2022, follow...