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3 Delhi metro stations closed in view of JNU students, Congress' protests

Entry and exit at Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg and Central Secretariat metro stations were closed on Monday in view of multiple protests near the stations on Monday. "As advised by Delhi Police, entry & exit at Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg and Central Secretariat have been closed. Trains are not halting at Udyog Bhawan and Lok Kalyan Marg," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Twitter. While Delhi Congress members are protesting to express solidarity with the Unnao rape victim , JNU students are marching to the Rashtrapati Bhawan against the hostel fee hike.

3 Delhi metro stations closed in view of JNU students, Congress' protests
Updated On : 09 Dec 2019 | 2:56 PM IST

High hostel upkeep costs necessitated JNU fee hike, explains HRD minister

A hostel draft manual, introduced by the varsity, has become a bone of contention between students and varsity administration since October 28

High hostel upkeep costs necessitated JNU fee hike, explains HRD minister
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 11:48 PM IST

Commitee asked to compare JNU's revised fee with other central varsities

The HRD Ministry communicated this to the three-member committee in a letter on Tuesday

Commitee asked to compare JNU's revised fee with other central varsities
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 9:59 PM IST

IIMC students join JNU protest; complain against unaffordable fee structure

The protest against high cost of education spread from Jawaharlal Nehru University to the neighbouring Indian Institute of Mass Communication on Tuesday, where students agitated against the "unaffordable" fee structure, claiming the IIMC administration has turned a "blind eye" to their issues. The students said their protest was against the high tuition fee and "unruly" hostel and mess charges, considering IIMC is a publicly funded institute. Astha Savyasachi, a student of English Journalism at IIMC, said Rs 1,68,500 for a ten-month course in addition to hostel and mess charges is unaffordable for poor and middle-class students. She said students have to leave the course after the first semester because of this. The fee for a course in Radio & TV Journalism is Rs 1,68,500, for Advertising and PR it is Rs 1,31,500, for Hindi Journalism it is Rs 95,500, Rs 95,500 for English Journalism, and Rs 55,500 for Urdu Journalism. Hostel and mess charges cost around Rs 6,500 for women and Rs .

IIMC students join JNU protest; complain against unaffordable fee structure
Updated On : 03 Dec 2019 | 10:55 PM IST

JNU admin panel suggests concession in utility, service charges for all

The university has seen protest by students over the issue of hostel fee hike. It had announced a partial rollback of the hiked fee, but it was not accepted by students.

JNU admin panel suggests concession in utility, service charges for all
Updated On : 26 Nov 2019 | 2:25 PM IST

JNU fee hike: HRD panel-students meet ends, to submit suggestions in 1 week

The committee had also met Deans of all schools and representatives of JNU Teachers Association (JNUTA).

JNU fee hike: HRD panel-students meet ends, to submit suggestions in 1 week
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 11:14 PM IST

The faces behind the voices of the ongoing student protests at JNU

Students are against differential fees and also now demand nothing less than the removal of the Vice Chancellor

The faces behind the voices of the ongoing student protests at JNU
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 10:06 PM IST

JNU fee hike: HRD-appointed panel reaches varsity to discuss with students

The first meeting of the panel with JNU Students Union (JNUSU) office-bearers, student counsellors and hostel presidents took place on Wednesday at HRD Ministry.

JNU fee hike: HRD-appointed panel reaches varsity to discuss with students
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 7:29 PM IST

Top events today: Govt panel to visit JNU, Congress-Sena meet, and more

From pollution levels in Delhi turning severe to PM Sheikh Hasina visiting Kolkata, Business Standard brings you the top events for the day

Top events today: Govt panel to visit JNU, Congress-Sena meet, and more
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 8:32 AM IST

JNU hostel fee hike row: Students protest at Delhi Police headquarters

The protest was on the alleged beating of visually impaired students during their agitation on fee hike

JNU hostel fee hike row: Students protest at Delhi Police headquarters
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 5:23 PM IST

JNU protest: Admin moves Delhi HC seeking action against police, students

JNU students have been protesting for over two weeks over recent hostel fee hike.

JNU protest: Admin moves Delhi HC seeking action against police, students
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 11:37 PM IST

JNU fee hike should be for rich students, not poor: Super 30's Anand Kumar

Jawaharlal Nehru University students have been protesting for nearly three weeks against the draft hostel manual

JNU fee hike should be for rich students, not poor: Super 30's Anand Kumar
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 4:21 PM IST

Police stop JNU students' march towards Parliament, baton-charge protesters

The students took to Twitter to share pictures from the march and the injuries they received, allegedly due to the baton charge by the police

Police stop JNU students' march towards Parliament, baton-charge protesters
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 2:29 AM IST

JNU protest: 100 students detained; police denies lathi-charge allegations

Apart from 10 companies of CAPF, around 800 Delhi Police personnel were deployed to handle the protest and ensure the maintenance of law and order

JNU protest: 100 students detained; police denies lathi-charge allegations
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 10:37 PM IST

Delhi Police urges protesting JNU students not to take law in their hands

The JNU students alleged that they were baton-charged as they marched towards Parliament

Delhi Police urges protesting JNU students not to take law in their hands
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 6:45 PM IST

JNU protests: HRD Ministry forms committee to hold talks, restore normalcy

The Human Resource Development Ministry's committee on JNU will initiate dialogues with students and administration as well as submit recommendations on resolution of all issues

JNU protests: HRD Ministry forms committee to hold talks, restore normalcy
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 1:59 PM IST

Heavy deployment of police outside JNU ahead of protest march to Parliament

The agitation comes on the first day of the Parliament's Winter Session, which will end on December 13.

Heavy deployment of police outside JNU ahead of protest march to Parliament
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 11:24 AM IST

Return to classes, exams are near: JNU VC to students protesting fee hike

In a video message released on the varsity's website, he said he has been getting e-mails from worried parents and students about the situation in the university

Return to classes, exams are near: JNU VC to students protesting fee hike
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 3:28 AM IST

JNU declares roll-back of hostel fee hike, proposes scheme for EWS students

The matter blew out of proportion last week after a clash broke out between the students and police during the students' protest

JNU declares roll-back of hostel fee hike, proposes scheme for EWS students
Updated On : 14 Nov 2019 | 2:41 AM IST

Letter to BS: JNU hostel fee should be hiked in a way that it doesn't pinch

The monthly Rs20 fee for a hostel room is something that really needed to be changed -- by how much is something that could have been discussed with the stakeholders

Letter to BS: JNU hostel fee should be hiked in a way that it doesn't pinch
Updated On : 12 Nov 2019 | 10:10 PM IST