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Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Ravenshaw University withdrew a controversial order that prohibited all female faculty, staff, and students from staying on campus beyond 5:30pm within hours of issuing it after it drew sharp criticism from different quarters. The notification was issued by the registrar on Thursday. The move was described as a temporary measure until a formal standard operating procedure (SOP) could be framed to ensure safety and define work-hour guidelines. But it triggered a backlash for being discriminatory and regressive, prompting the university administration to retract it."The order was meant as a temporary precautionary step while we prepare a comprehensive safety SOP. We have withdrawn the notice to launch another fresh notification which will give details of the SOP in the varsity," said registrar Kahnu Charan Mallick. A revised SOP is expected to be released soon. University authorities have assured that the new guidelines will be inclusive, practical, and aimed at creating a secure environment for all. "Restricting women from staying on campus after 5:30 pm is not a solution to safety concerns. It's a step backward. Instead of curbing our freedom, the university should focus on improving security infrastructure," said Ananya Das, a student of Ravenshaw University. A female student said the Balasore girl set herself ablaze during broad daylight and the girl was allegedly harassed during college hours. "Will campus become safe if girls do not stay in the university after 5:30pm?" she asked.Another female student said the person who has ill intentions can create problems for girls or women employees before 5:30pm. "Instead of strengthening security measures on the campus, prohibiting the presence of women staff and girl students inside the campus after 5:30pm shows the medieval thinking of the administrators," she added. Social activist Namita Panda said, "Can girl students and women staff remain safe if they are confined to the four walls of hostels or quarters? Try to provide them security instead of restricting their movement."
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The ongoing tussle in Kerala University between the vice-chancellor and the Syndicate landed the varsity in an unprecedented administrative crisis on Monday. It also created a peculiar situation that saw two officials - one owing allegiance to the Governor's camp and the other to the state government - occupying the post of Registrar. A day after the controversial Syndicate meeting 'revoked' the suspension of Registrar K S Anil Kumar, the official reached the university on Monday, leading to the unfolding of dramatic events. Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas suspended joint regi ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday said that the LDF government wants to resolve all issues that affect the functioning of the higher education sector. He was referring to the protests against Governor Rajendra Arlekar in the universities. He pointed out that the government sees nothing wrong in reaching a compromise with the Governor if it helps ensure that students' education remains unaffected. " The government wants all universities in the state to function properly, the same cannot be said of the Governor or some Vice Chancellors. They intend to disrup ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been susp ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: A protest march to Raj Bhavan staged by the Student Federation of India (SFI) turned violent in the state capital on Thursday. Around 10-12 activists, including SFI state president Sivaprasad, were seen climbing the barricades placed by the police. As the protesters refused to disperse even after the use of water cannons, police personnel began preparing to deploy tear gas. The SFI organised the protest to oppose Governor Rajendra Arlekar's alleged promotion of RSS ideology in universities. The student wing of the ruling CPM has called for a statewide protest against the g ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result SAMRUDHI SM 12 Results Live: The first winner of today's lottery game- SAMRUDHI SM 12 lottery- takes home Rs 1 crore as a cash prize. The Kerala lottery is one of the most trusted games in the country. Kerala Lottery Result Sunday 20-07-2025: The Kerala lottery is back with another fun game- that may lead you to win Rs 1 crore! The results for today's Kerala lottery games- SAMRUDHI SM 12 Sunday- are announced. The Kerala lottery results are announced here, so people with tickets for today's game can stay in touch with this live blog. Samrudhi Lottery Series: MN, MO, MP, ...Read More >
The Allahabad High Court has refused to dismiss a fraud case involving false promises of a PhD degree and a university job, underscoring the need for thorough investigation and ethical practices in academia. Key PointsAllahabad High Court refuses to quash FIR against woman accused of PhD and job fraud.Accused allegedly defrauded aspirant of over Rs 22 lakh with promises of a PhD and assistant professor position.Court highlights a 'chilling trend' where people believe jobs can be secured through ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the vice-chancellor and syndicate in Kerala University refusing to budge from their respective stances in the registrar suspension issue, all eyes are now on the course of action Governor Rajendra Arlekar would adopt on the matter by exercising his powers as Chancellor. Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas had submitted a detailed report before the governor stating that the syndicate meeting that reinstated the registrar was 'invalid'. She has also reportedly informed the governor that the continuance of K S Anil Kumar in the registrar's post was illegal. The High Court had ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Amid reports of Kerala University syndicate's resolution to cancel the suspension of Registrar KS Anil Kumar, Vice-Chancellor in-charge Ciza Thomas said that no such action was taken and the special syndicate meeting was dissolved without discussing the resolution. Addressing the media at the University, the VC asserted that a group of left-aligned members of the syndicate cannot cancel the registrar's suspension. She told the media that since the issue was sub-judice, it was not included in the meeting's agenda. She reiterated that no resolution was passed before the synd ...Read More >
CUTTACK: Instead of just being job-seekers, aim to become job providers, President Droupadi Murmu advised the graduating students of Ravenshaw University here on Tuesday. Addressing the 13th annual convocation of the university in Cuttack, the President urged students to drive India's progress through innovation, a strong sense of responsibility and commitment for inclusive growth. Citing the example of Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das who had set up Utkal Tannery, a shoe factory to empower local artisans, she encouraged students to embrace entrepreneurship and social responsibility. "The nation ...Read More >
Jaipur: Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt in Rajasthan, accusing it of surrendering to the sand mafia and failing to uphold law and order in the state. Speaking on the birth anniversary of senior Congress leader Late Girija Vyas at PCC Tuesday, Gehlot said, "The sand mafia has completely taken over. Sand prices are skyrocketing, and the common man can't even afford to build a home. During our tenure, we faced challenges too, but we tried to control them. Today, it's a free-for-all."He alleged that a deep-rooted nexus now ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): A Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party meeting was held at the Chief Minister's Camp Office under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, in which it was emphasised that the party will focus on issues concerning Andhra Pradesh in the upcoming Parliament session. Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh and several MPs attended the meeting. Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Government Elevates Century-Old Festival to State Festival Status, Plans Cultural Programs, Global Outreach and Tourism Promotion to Showcase Mara ...Read More >
The Haryana Police have booked three officials of the Rohtak-based Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) after two woman sanitation workers claimed that they were forced to take photographs of their private parts and sanitary pads to prove that they were menstruating, a police officer Thursday said. The University, on its part, suspended two sanitation supervisors and has ordered an internal probe into the incident. The FIR was registered Wednesday against sanitation supervisors Vitender and Vinod ...Read More >
Hisar: On Saturday, as the students' protest at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) entered its 19th day, the agitating students set up their own kitchen at the protest site after the university administration refused to reopen the hostel mess. Students said the mess was deliberately shut down to force them to end the agitation. "We have now started cooking at the protest site itself. Cooking began this morning, and all students and supporters at the site are being served meals," they said.It may be recalled that on Thursday night, the administration ordered the women' ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 13 (PTI) Jadavpur University on Saturday imposed several curbs on movement of students, researchers, faculty, staff and visitors on the campus after dusk in the wake of the unnatural death of a third-year undergraduate student on the night of September 11. In a circular, the university registrar prohibited "trespassing, morning and evening walks, use of drugs and alcohol inside the campus and regulate entry at night hours without valid identity cards." "It is notified for information of all concerned...to enter the university campus, two-wheelers or four-wheelers must have JU par ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A state-wide bandh brought Odisha to a standstill Thursday following the tragic self-immolation and death of a young female student who had reportedly faced sexual harassment and received no action from authorities despite multiple complaints. The incident has triggered widespread anger, protests, and soul-searching across the state. Civil society leaders, students, and activists have united in grief and frustration, not only in mourning the loss but also condemning what many are calling a systemic administrative and societal failure. However, they said calling a bandh to protes ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur when the escort vehicle struck a divider and overturned while escorting DCM Shivakumar, who was return ...Read More >
Jawaharlal Nehru University will conduct the second cycle of PhD admissions for 2025-26. The university also grants hostel extensions for PhD scholars nearing thesis submission. The JNU Students' Union continues its hunger strike. They demand the reinstatement of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination for PhD programs. The union claims the university's decision impacts many MA graduates.Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced the second cycle of PhD admissions, tentatively s ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A day after the suspension of Kerala University registrar K S Anil Kumar over the Bharat Mata portrait row, the state government and pro-Left Syndicate members came out in support of the official, terming the action against him as a "misuse of authority" by Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal. Earlier in the day, Higher Education Minister R Bindu said Anil could continue in office as only the university Syndicate has the right to take action against him. General Education Minister V Sivankutty also strongly criticised the VC, accusing him of "acting like a goon" of the gover ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 20-year-old youth was fatally stabbed in a road rage incident in east Delhi's Geeta Colony on Friday night. The scuffle began when his scooter grazed another two-wheeler and the three men astride allegedly assaulted and stabbed the victim.The deceased, Yash, was the only son of his parents. Police have apprehended the three accused. The cops said that while Mohammed Aman and Lucky were both in their early twenties, the third accused's age was being verified.There was tension in the area after Yash's family claimed that he was killed for befriending a girl from another community. A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a continuing crackdown under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai on June 25 in connection with a transnational cyber extortion case, the probe agency said on Friday. CBI said that the searches led to the recovery of incriminating evidence. The main suspect behind a transnational cyber extortion syndicate was arrested on June 26 in Mumbai. Also Read | Ludhiana Suicide Case: Elderly Business Couple Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment by Bank ...Read More >
Kochi, Jul 20 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, on Sunday alleged that the so-called "rift" between the state government and the Governor was merely an "adjustment" between the CPI(M) and the BJP to divert attention from more serious issues, such as the crisis in the higher education sector. Welcoming the reported settlement between the state government and the Kerala University Vice Chancellor over the suspension of the varsity registrar, he told reporters here that it was the opposition that had first demanded "a truce to protect the future of students." The ...Read More >
T'puram/Kannur: The SFI marches to the headquarters of Kerala University and Kannur University turned violent on Tuesday. The protesters stormed into the Kerala varsity office, reaching up to the chamber of the vice-chancellor. The protest was organized alleging that the governor, who is also the chancellor of the universities in the state, was saffronising the universities.The protest at Kerala University continued for hours as police remained mute spectators. Even after the SFI workers broke the police barricades and entered the administrative block of the university, police did not try to r ...Read More >