RU celebrates 67th foundation dayRanchi University (RU) observed its 67th foundation with a three-day programme comprising speeches by office-bearers, choreography by students, painting of walls and planting of tree saplings on the institution’s premises. Taking part in the inaugural function on July 10, RU vice chancellor (VC) Dr Saroj Sharma said RU’s journey since its formation in 1967 was glorious, adding that it has rich alumni. She said that it was a matter of pride that the first batch under the National Education Policy would pass out soon.Five-day MDP for PVUN & NTPCThe IIM Ranchi commenced its five-day management development programme (MDP) on project management and execution excellence for the executives of Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) and the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). Addressing the gathering, chairperson PVUNL and director (Projects), NTPC Ltd, K Shanmugha Sundaram spoke on NTPC’s leading position in the power and energy sector.XCITE launches apps for incubation cohortXCITE (XLRI Council for Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship), the rural business incubator established at XLRI – Xavier School of Management with the support of NABARD, has announced the launch of applications for its first incubation cohort, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs from across 12 eastern and north-eastern states of India to build sustainable, high-impact rural enterprises.(Compiled by Sanjay Sahay)