Tezpur, Dec 6 (PTI) A high-level team from the Ministry of Education, led by UGC Chairman Vineet Joshi, was on Saturday prevented from leaving Assam’s Tezpur University, as students stuck to their protest, demanding removal of Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh over alleged financial irregularities.

The three-member team, accompanied by top police and civil administration officials of Sonitpur district, reached the campus during the day to meet students, faculty and staff, but were blocked at the main gate by protesters till late evening.

All academic activities at the varsity have been stopped since November 29, with the protesting students refusing to budge without a clear written assurance on their demand for Singh’s removal. Show Full Article

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