The Odisha government has directed all universities and colleges in the state to establish internal panels to address sexual harassment complaints, aiming to ensure safety for female students and employees. This directive follows a recent alleged harassment case at Utkal University.
A Delhi University committee has cleared 12 government-funded colleges of financial irregularities, dismissing allegations of misappropriation and affirming their affiliation with the university. The Executive Council (EC), the university’s highest decision-making body, approved the findings, rejecting the Education Minister’s call for de-affiliation. The EC also approved funding for new construction projects and new courses, including an M.Tech. in Computer Science and a BA (Hons) in Russian language. However, several proposals, including allowing donors to name university properties, were dropped due to objections.
Despite heavy rainfall, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that all schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain open on July 26th. This decision comes despite an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the city. However, nearby Raigad district has ordered the closure of educational institutions due to a heavy rainfall alert.
Due to a heavy rain warning issued by the meteorological department, schools and colleges in Pune city and surrounding areas will remain closed on Friday. The closure affects several areas including Bhor, Velha, Maval, Mulshi, Khadakwasla, Haveli, Khed, Ambegaon, Junnar Ghat, Pune city, and Pimpri Chinchwad.
