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State to start V-C appointments six months in advance

Universities will be required to implement policy directions issued by the state and the Centre more effectively. (HT FILE)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 06:24 am IST

Chandigarh: SOP confusion keeps PU fest calendar uncertain

In an official communication dated November 27, the dean of student welfare (DSW) was directed to obtain feedback from the students’ council and representatives of student organisations. The matter was to be placed before the vice-chancellor (VC) after consultations. (HT File)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 08:16 am IST

Students protest outside HTU; demand relaxation in exam rules

Students protest outside Himachal Technical University; demand relaxation in exam rules
Published on Nov 05, 2025 11:36 am IST

SAU suspends two staffers amid protests over alleged sexual assault on campus

On Thursday, however, students continued their protest for the fourth consecutive day. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 05:53 am IST

SAU students protest for third day over alleged sexual assault on campus

Students hold aloft placards during their protest at the SAU campus on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 04:29 am IST

Greater Noida: 2nd-year student dies by suicide, cites faculty harassment; two held

The body has been sent for autopsy and further legal proceedings are underway, police said. (Representative photo)
Published on Jul 19, 2025 11:56 am IST

Patiala: RGNUL student dies of cardiac arrest, student bodies say help didn’t come on time

The student had collapsed outside her hostel room on RGNUL campus in Patiala late Wednesday night after which she was taken to a private hospital, where she was declared dead. (HT File)
Published on May 25, 2025 07:20 am IST

Ludhiana: Last-minute shuffling of officials, PAU board meeting deferred again

A board member, on condition of anonymity, said that they were informed about the postponement last night because the administrative secretary (agriculture) was changed. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:02 am IST

Now SPPU permission mandatory for gatherings, agitations; student organisations oppose

Last year too, the university had proposed guidelines for protests held by student organisations. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:12 am IST

Jamia blames ‘outsiders’ for campus scuffle, says aim was to disrupt peace

New Delhi, India - Oct. 23, 2024: Heavy Police force deployed outside the Jamia Millia Islamia after the call of protest by ABVP in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 06:35 am IST

Chandigarh: PU senators accuse administration of withholding poll notification

Senators staging a demonstration in front of vice-chancellor’s office at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 05:28 am IST

JNUSU ends hunger strike after 17 days, claims administration has agreed to its key demands

JNUSU ends hunger strike after 17 days, claims administration has agreed to its key demands
Published on Aug 27, 2024 11:20 am IST

SPPU admin appeals for peace on university campus

Post vandalism at Lalit Kala Kendra, SPPU administration issues statement on Tuesday urging everyone to maintain peace and non-violence on the campus. (HT FILE)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:52 am IST

LU students commence indefinite hunger strike to demand Union polls

The protesting students at indefinite hunger strike (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 01, 2023 06:58 pm IST

Colleges without fulltime principals will not conduct exams: SPPU VC

Only colleges with fulltime principals and recognised professors will be designated as examination centres. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 30, 2023 05:32 am IST

Dalit students’ union protests religious rituals on BBAU campus

BBAU campus (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 25, 2023 08:11 pm IST

SPPU mess contractor expelled after students’ protest

Students raised slogans against the university administration, demanding that the varsity should provide them with basic amenities. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 05:02 am IST

Group of students clash at private university in Greater Noida

The video of clash went viral on social media. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 11:50 pm IST

Group of students clash at private university in Greater Noida

The fight took place between first and second-year students of the university on Tuesday (Screengrab of video)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 12:28 pm IST

Quickly clear retirement dues: Bihar Raj Bhavan orders state universities

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who is also the chancellor of state universities, had earlier also expressed his displeasure at the long delays in payment of retirement benefits (HT File Photo/Santosh Kumar)
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 03:19 pm IST

Regularisation issue:Teaching remains hit as Lohiya law univ teachers continue protest in Lucknow

The faculty members of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, during their protest on April 8. (Sourced)
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 11:36 pm IST

Bangalore University syndicate members resign; say VC misled govt

Bangalore University syndicate's members go for mass resignation after govt removes nomination of two members without citing any reasons. 
Published on Apr 12, 2022 11:32 am IST

Amid Covid, 6 teachers ask V-C to postpone PUTA poll, others oppose call

Panjab University vice-chancellor Raj Kumar has been asked by six faculty members to intervene and ensure that the Panjab University Teachers’ Association elections scheduled for September 25 and 26 are postponed.
Published on Sept 20, 2020 10:49 pm IST

Panjab University announces 5% fee waiver

Updated on Sept 04, 2020 11:21 pm IST

A DU student is fighting two battles: Covid and the stress of online exams

Kapila said that she was already stressed about the online exams before she tested positive for Covid-19 on July 1.
Updated on Jul 08, 2020 12:00 am IST

AKTU postpones UPSEE 2020 May 10 exam

Updated on Apr 08, 2020 07:43 pm IST

Senate elections: PU can’t implement code of conduct: Syndicate

The senate elections are to be held in August and September this year
Published on Feb 09, 2020 12:57 am IST

PUCSC vice-president’s car vandalised for second time in 4 months

PUCSC vice-president Rahul Kumar’s car was vandalised outside boys’ hostel number 4 of the university.
Published on Jan 14, 2020 01:01 am IST