In school, as a student of humanities, Ankit Singh (19) had harboured a fascination for Russian history and language. Despite a severe medical condition, which prohibits him from using most public transport services, he decided to travel all the way to Delhi from Gorakhpur to study Russian at Jawaharlal Nehru […]
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JNU’s top decision-making body to take call on new hostel rules today
The students and administration of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are inching towards another stand-off on Wednesday, when the varsity’s Executive Council (EC)— a top decision-making body — meets to discuss and pass the new hostel manual. The new hostel manual proposes sweeping changes to existing rules and has been a […]
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‘JNU should have consulted us before revision of fee’: JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)students and administration have been engaged in a fresh standoff over increase in hostel fee and a new manual of rules. JNU students’ union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh spoke to Hindustan Times on what led to the protests. Excerpts: Q. What are your major demands? A. We […]
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JNU Associate Dean in ‘illegal captivity’ of students, says VC
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar on Friday said that some students have kept Associate Dean Dr Vandana Mishra in illegal captivity following their on-going strike against a new draft hostel manual approved by the varsity administration. The JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) has been on a week-long […]
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JNU protest against hostel manual affecting academics, admin urges students to stop
The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration on Thursday appealed to students agitating against a draft hostel manual, which allegedly has provisions for fee hike and dress code, to end their protest as it is affecting the academic activities. The administration said it is “highly concerned” that some students have continued their […]
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AISA accuses JNU admin of not paying salaries to contractual staff
The Left-affiliated AISA on Friday accused the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration of not paying the salaries of contractual staff. The All India Students’ Association (AISA) said the rights of contractor workers such as sanitation workers and security guards are being violated on a daily basis. The sanitation workers have been […]