ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
ANI Logo
Menu
General News

After continued protest by students, JNU announces partial rollback in fee hike, other rules

New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration on Wednesday announced a partial rollback in hostel fees and other charges after the continued protest by JNUSU leaders and students.

ANI Nov 13, 2019 21:58 IST googleads

JNU Vice Chancellor Mamidala Jagadish Kumar speaking to ANI in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo/ANI

New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration on Wednesday announced a partial rollback in hostel fees and other charges after the continued protest by JNUSU leaders and students.
"Today, the Executive Council met and decided that we will not put in the new hostel manual the clause relating to timings in the hostel. The clause relating to the dress code will also not be a part of the manual," Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadish Kumar said.
"As far as the charges of the hostel and other amenities are concerned, that is why for the general students the hostel room rent is increased from Rs 10 to Rs 300, but below poverty line students will have to pay just half of that. The BPL students will also get a 50 per cent rebate on service and utility charges," he said.
Appealing to students to end their protests and asking them to resume academic activities he added, "In view of these changes brought in by the EC, we would appeal to the students to continue their academic activities and we hope the students will come back to classes and resume studies."
Earlier today, according to a press note by the administration, after an Executive Committee meeting, said that that the room rent for single-seater rooms will be kept to Rs 600 per month, while it will be Rs 300 for those students who come from the below poverty line (BPL) category.
Similarly, the room rent for double seater rooms has been kept at Rs 300 per month for all while it is Rs 150 for eligible BPL category students.
The BPL category students will also have to pay half of the service (mess and sanitation services etc) and utility (water and electricity) charges while the other students will have to pay it in full.
The refundable mess security has been left untouched at the existing Rs 5,500 mark instead of the proposed Rs 12,000, while the other charges too have been left untouched.
The Executive Committee also decided to skip norms governing hostel life, which detailed entry timings of students and the dining hall rule in the new hostel manual. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

General News

Dubey submits notice to LS Speaker

Dubey submits notice to LS Speaker

Speaking to reporters, Dubey said that Parliament is not a "canteen" and questioned the conduct during a protest meant to highlight issues faced by the public. He stated that the demonstration was intended to raise concerns about LPG shortages affecting common people and that the government would respond to those issues.

Read More
General News

Tibetan women hold a peace protest in Shimla to mark the 67th Tib

Tibetan women hold a peace protest in Shimla to mark the 67th Tib

Tibetan women-in-exile in the northern Indian hill town of Shimla held a peaceful protest on Wednesday to mark the 67th anniversary of Tibetan Women's National Uprising Day, raising their voices against Chinese rule in Tibet and remembering the sacrifices made by Tibetan women during the historic uprising of 1959.

Read More
General News

AI Summit protest case: Patiala House Court to hear

AI Summit protest case: Patiala House Court to hear

Delhi police have alleged that Manish Sharma was the key conspirator behind the planning of the 'shirtless' protest at the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam on February 20. A Non-Bailable Warrant has also been issued against him.

Read More
General News

HC directs police to invoke SC/ST Act in TN custodial death case

HC directs police to invoke SC/ST Act in TN custodial death case

Justice L. Victoria Gowri observed that while the right to peaceful protest is a constitutionally protected right, such demonstrations should not cause undue hardship to the public, particularly by obstructing national highways.

Read More
General News

Delhi HC seeks response on plea challenging ban on public gatheri

Delhi HC seeks response on plea challenging ban on public gatheri

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition challenging orders that prohibit public meetings and protests within the Delhi University campus. The court has sought responses from Delhi University, Delhi Police, and concerned colleges regarding the restrictions imposed earlier this year.

Read More
General News

Let BJP MPs speak on LPG shortage: DK Shivakumar

Let BJP MPs speak on LPG shortage: DK Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar said, "The MPs speak on all kinds of issues. Instead, they should raise the issue of LPG shortage in the Parliament and get justice to the people of the state," he said while speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence.

Read More
Politics

"Misleading public": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut slams opposition protest over fuel concerns

Ranaut slammed the opposition for protesting the LPG cylinder crisis and hailed PM Modi's leadership, highlighting India's progress amid global uncertainties.

Read More
Politics

Telling country not to panic while panicking: Rahul Gandhi

Telling country not to panic while panicking: Rahul Gandhi

"The PM is saying that there is no need to panic. But the PM himself is panicked for completely different reasons. He is panicked because of the Adani case, Epstein. He is not able to come inside the House. He is telling the country not to panic, when he himself is panicked," the LoP told reporters outside Parliament.

Read More
General News

Parliament Budget Session: Opposition continues to protest

Parliament Budget Session: Opposition continues to protest

Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders have continued protests in the Parliament premises over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders on Thursday.

Read More
Politics

Telangana: K Kavitha's son joins indefinite hunger strike

Telangana: K Kavitha's son joins indefinite hunger strike

Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha is continuing her indefinite hunger strike demanding house site allocations for the victims of Velugumatla.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.