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Delay in declaration of results: DU graduates move HC for direction to JNU
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 09, 2021 09:19 AM IST
The students claimed that despite achieving a higher score in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) entrance examination, the varsity was not granting them admission due to delay in publication of their graduation results by the DU.
Delay in declaration of results: DU graduates move HC for direction to JNU to grant admission
By PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 05:44 PM IST
Three students, whose graduation results were declared by Delhi University (DU) with a delay during the COVID-19 pandemic, have urged the Delhi High Court to direct JNU to give them admission in post-graduate courses.
Media reporting on charge sheet, my lawyer is yet to get it: Umar Khalid tells court
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 02:28 AM IST
Khalid’s counsel also said that the media is not sticking to its code of ethics and has been missing an important word “alleged” in the news reports. The court after hearing brief arguments posted the matter for further hearing on Tuesday.
One year since violence in JNU, no arrests yet
By Fareeha Iftikhar and Kainat Sarfaraz | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 02:21 AM IST
On January 5, a group of students and teachers had organised a march at the T-point near Sabarmati hostel when a mob, armed with hammers, sticks, and rods and wearing face masks, allegedly attacked them. The mob broke into several hostels, including Periyar and Sabarmati, and beat up the students.
Delhi HC quashes parts of JNU adverts for appointment to posts of professor, associate professor
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari | New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2020 04:34 PM IST
The high court directed the university to revisit the issue and work out the roster points afresh with regard to the two posts challenged by the teachers, and complete the exercise within three months.
JNU scholars demand more time to submit their theses, dissertation
By Fareeha Iftikhar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 02, 2020 09:03 AM IST
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on April 29 extended the submission deadline of all terminal research scholars till December 31.
JNU to organise week long ‘Swami Vivekananda Youth Festival’ every year
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 25, 2020 07:11 PM IST
Various programmes such as sports, cultural events, technical festivals, exhibitions, academic events, including lecture series, seminar, conference, debate and discussions, will be conducted for students and prizes distributed to winners.
JNU may introduce 4-year UG programmes, forms committee to implement NEP-2020
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 07:32 AM IST
The decision to form a committee was taken during the 155th academic council meeting held Thursday. The members of the JNU Teachers Association (JNUTA) alleged that they and student body representatives were excluded from the meeting.
JNU forms committee to deliberate upon measures needed for implementation of NEP
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 19, 2020 08:08 PM IST
The decision to form a committee to deliberate upon measures needed for the implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP) was taken at the Academic Council meeting of the varsity.
JNU should encourage innovation in research on epidemiology: Kovind
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 19, 2020 02:41 AM IST
Speaking during the fourth annual convocation of JNU on Wednesday, the president congratulated the institute for its high-ranking accreditation and appreciated “every person associated with JNU for setting high standards”.
Universities of Takshashila, Nalanda can provide inspiration to deal with today’s challenges: President Kovind
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2020 06:17 PM IST
Addressing the fourth annual convocation of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, he said said Indian scholars of today should try to create an original body of knowledge which would be useful in dealing with contemporary global challenges.
‘Diverse, vibrant, intellectual’: President Kovind at JNU’s annual convocation
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2020 06:07 PM IST
President Kovind referred to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and minister of external affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, both former students of JNU, in his speech and said that students of JNU must be proud of them.
JNUSU tells Modi varsity’s V-C liable for ‘failures’
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 13, 2020 06:11 AM IST
The JNUSU listed the alleged changes in the administerial and structural functioning of the university ever since Kumar took over as the VC in 2006.
PM Modi unveils Swami Vivekananda statue in JNU campus
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 12, 2020 08:21 PM IST
Giving priority to one’s ideology over national interest has harmed the democratic system of the country a lot, he said in his address to students after unveiling the statue through video conferencing.
Our ideologies should not go against national interest: PM Modi to JNU students
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 13, 2020 08:12 PM IST
‘Don’t accept status quo, don’t forget humour’, PM Modi’s two suggestions for JNU students.
Political scientist CP Bhambri dies of prolonged illness
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 09, 2020 02:06 PM IST
Bhambri taught at JNU for over four decades and was the professor emeritus of the university for the past few years
Delhi riots: Govt grants sanction to prosecute Umar Khalid, others
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 07, 2020 01:10 AM IST
On March 6, 2020 — a week after the riots — police filed a case to probe the alleged conspiracy behind the riots. Delhi police have claimed that the rioting was not spontaneous but was carefully planned.
‘Committed academician; indecisive administrator’: Academicians on DU V-C Yogesh Tyagi
By Fareeha Iftikhar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 30, 2020 08:13 PM IST
People familiar with Delhi University (DU) vice-chancellor (V-C) Yogesh Tyagi -- who was suspended by the President on Wednesday on charges of dereliction of duties, abuse of power and lack of commitment – had mixed reactions to offer on his tenure as an academician.
Centre invites applications for new JNU V-C
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 28, 2020 01:16 AM IST
An advertisement by the Union education ministry on Saturday said that the vice-chancellor, being the academic and administrative head of the institution, is expected to be a person possessing the highest level of competence, integrity, morals, and institutional commitment.
‘Not allowed to meet anyone’: Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid tells court
By Richa Banka | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 22, 2020 03:43 PM IST
Khalid was arrested under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the communal violence that took place in Northeast Delhi in February this year.
JNU to reopen from November 2 in phased manner for PhD scholars, check details
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 21, 2020 08:20 PM IST
According to the notice, the varsity will be opened on November 2, 2020, for final year PhD research scholars, including 9B students and project staff who require laboratory work in Science schools and special centres.
2 former students of JNU set to make electoral debut in Bihar assembly polls
By Rakesh Singh | Hindustan Times, Patna
UPDATED ON OCT 20, 2020 11:20 PM IST
Sandeep Saurav is contesting the Paliganj seat in Patna district on a CPI (ML) ticket while Nikhil Anand is the BJP candidate in Maner which is also in Patna district.
JNU spending on security up, research budget down
By Fareeha Iftikhar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 06, 2020 01:50 AM IST
The matter was raised by members of the executive council (EC), the university’s top decision-making body, after the annual financial report for 2019-20 was presented before the council on Monday.
JNU scholars say COVID-19 has left them anxious about future, research work: Survey
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Nandini | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 28, 2020 10:02 PM IST
Over 460 of 530 JNU scholars who participated in a survey said they have been anxious about their future prospects and completing their research works, among other things, since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
JNUEE admit card 2020 released at jnuexams.nta.nic.in, here’s direct link to download
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 24, 2020 09:34 AM IST
JNUEE admit card 2020: Candidates who have registered for the entrance examination can download their admit card online at jnuexams.nta.nic.in.
Inquiry committee set up after objections raised over four faculty appointments in JNU
By Fareeha Iftikhar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2020 06:16 AM IST
A member of the EC, who wished not to be named, said irregularities were found in the appointment of two faculty members in the recently established special centre for national security, one in the centre for studies in north-eastern India and the other in the centre for media studies.
JNU to hold its fourth convocation virtually in November
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 08, 2020 08:54 AM IST
In a statement issued on Monday, JNU registrar Pramod Kumar said the decision to hold a virtual ceremony this year was taken by the university’s executive council (EC).
Another Covid casualty: Students union elections in DU and JNU
By Kainat Sarfaraz | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 06, 2020 01:00 AM IST
Come September, and universities and colleges in the national capital would usually gear up for the high-stakes students’ union elections in Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University.
JNU student assaulted inside hostel; blames ABVP for attack
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2020 02:05 PM IST
Vivek Pandey, an activist of All India Students’ Association, said the incident took place late Wednesday night inside his room. He alleged he was attacked by student members of the ABVP.
JNU to accept admission forms for MBA, MPhil and PhD under JRF till Sept 21
By Asian News International| Posted by Nandini | New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2020 08:51 AM IST
The release further added that for MBA program, the online submission of application form would be up to 11.50 pm, September 21 while the correction of particulars of online forms on the website would be till September 23 to 25.