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Bhubaneswar: In a major development, the State Cabinet has approved promulgation of ‘The Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance 2020’ to amend the Odisha Universities Act, 1989 and repeal the Ravenshaw University Act, 2005. The idea behind such a move is reportedly to bring all Universities under one Act – Odisha Universities Act, 1989. The important amendments […]

New Delhi: Students of Jamia Millia Islamia, on Monday, surrounded the vice chancellor’s office to press for their charter of demands. Organised under the banner of the Jamia Coordination Committee, students gathered at noon near the vice chancellor’s office to set up a blockade. The students are demanding that an FIR be registered against the […]

Bhubaneswar: Professor Byomakesh Tripathy was on Saturday appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Utkal University of Culture here. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, who is also the chancellor of universities, appointed Tripathy for three years from the date of his joining or till he attains the age of 65, whichever is earlier, or until further […]

Bhubaneswar: In a major development, the State Higher Education Department has decided to conduct a common examination from the next academic year, i.e. 2020, for admission into post graduate (PG) courses in colleges and universities across Odisha. The decision was taken during the 4th vice chancellors’ conclave chaired by Higher Education Minister Arun Sahoo in […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Saturday approved disciplinary action against three professors of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) for allegedly leading a protest to oust its Vice Chancellor, official sources said. The governor, who is also the chancellor of the university, gave his consent based on the recommendation of the state Skill […]

Imphal: Eighty students and six professors of the Manipur University were arrested after police stormed the boys’ hostel early on Friday following a complaint by the Vice Chancellor’s office, officials said. According to Inspectors General of Police S. Kailun and Clay Khongsai, the police entered the campus right after midnight on the basis of a […]

By Devbrat Patnaik Berhampur: Plagued by controversies over the past one year, Berhampur University has once again drawn criticism for delaying publication of regular Post Graduate (PG) degree results of the first semester. As per complaints of the students,  the second semester exams were conducted prior to publishing the results of the first. The result […]

Berhampur: The Odisha finance department on Tuesday ordered an inspection of the accounts of Berhampur University after finding a mismatch between bank deposits and expenditure of the varsity to the tune of Rs 19.64 crores. According to sources, the department ordered the director of the local fund audit to look into the financial irregularities. Reportedly, […]

Berhampur: In what could be a blot for Berhampur University, the authorities have reportedly postponed the convocation ceremony scheduled to be held on February 6 next week. This, in the history of the varsity, will be the first time since its establishment that the most important event has been postponed by authorities after intimating the degree awardees. […]

Berhampur: Days after Berhampur University Students’ Union President brought up allegations of mismanagement of funds against the varsity authorities, some non-students allegedly entered the Boys’ hostel premises and ransacked two motor vehicles parked inside on Sunday. As per sources, Union President V Srinivas Rao and one of his friends Alok Dalai, reportedly the boarders of […]

By Devbrat Patnaik Berhampur: Alleging financial irregularities in utilisation of funds of Berhampur University, the Students’ Union on Sunday demanded a CBI and Vigilance probe into various ‘discrepancies’ and demanded strict action against all those involved. The student leaders have also threatened to go on an indefinite strike if an inquiry is not initiated at […]

Cuttack: Taking the legacy of Ravenshaw University ahead with the changing times will be the top priority including its all round development, said Prof Ishan Patro, who was appointed as the new vice-chancellor here on Saturday. Chancellor and Odisha Governor SC Jamir appointed Patro to head the premier educational institution in Cuttack. At present, Patro […]

Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education department has sought a report from the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Utkal University on the harassment allegations levelled against assistant professor of Psychology department, Maheswar Satpathy. In a letter from the department the VC has been asked to, “furnish a detailed report on the allegation made against Maheswar Satpathy, Asst. Professor, […]

Bhubaneswar: Protesting students’ unrest and repeated violence on campus, vice chancellor of Utkal University Soumendra Mohan Patnaik along with his other colleagues today staged a sit-in in front of his office. The strike, which he called ‘Introspective Silent Fasting’ began in the morning today and will continue till 8pm. Patnaik appealed to the students to […]

New Delhi: Four senior professors of JNU’s School of Social Sciences, who were superseded in the recent appointment of the dean, have written to the Vice Chancellor (VC) urging him to revoke the decision, which they termed as “arbitrary”. After CP Chandrasekhar’s term ended on September 30, the Vice Chancellor appointed Prof Pradipta K Chaudhary […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor and Chancellor of Universities SC Jamir appointed Soumendra Mohan Patnaik as the Vice-Chancellor of the Utkal University today. Patnaik will hold the office for a period of three years with effect from the date he assumes office as such or until further orders, a notification issued by the Raj Bhavan said. At […]

Berhampur: Berhampur University will reintroduce entrance test for the selection of aspirants as part of its admission process for the academic year 2017. Further, the university has directed the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to conduct the admission process online to maintain transparency. The decisions were approved by the vice-chancellor of the university on Monday, a […]

Bhubaneswar: The results of the Plus-III final year examination conducted by the Utkal University were announced today. The examination result of total 271 colleges under the university was published on the official website of the varsity. Moreover, Vice-Chancellor Ashok Kumar Das officially released the result booklet. The total pass percentage of Science, Arts and Commerce […]

By Devbrat Patnaik Berhampur: While the Berhampur University continues to remain tense due to intermittent students’ unrest and violence, lack of prompt action by the police has cast serious doubts on the safety of the students within the campus and the efficiency of the varsity administration. It is alleged that while the varsity authorities have […]

Cuttack:  Politics over resignation of Ravenshaw University vice-chancellor Prakash Sarangi over alleged undue ‘political interference’ has failed to die down with BJP challenging the vice-chancellor to openly name the political party and leaders interfering in the affairs of the varsity. “The vice-chancellor is doing a drama. He (Sarangi) should openly tell the names of political […]