Patna, July 27 (IANS) In a significant decision, the Home Department of the Bihar government on Monday announced the withdrawal of all criminal cases registered against students who participated in protests over the NEET-UG examination. The Home Department also clarified that no further legal action would be taken against students in connection with the protests.According to an official communication issued on July 27 by Kshtranil Singh, Special Secretary, Home Department, the government has dec…
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Patna, July 27 (IANS) All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora on Monday warned the Bihar government that the organisation would call a statewide Bihar Bandh on July 30 if students and protest leaders arrested during the recent demonstrations are not released by July 29. The announcement came after Bora visited Beur Central Jail in Patna, where she met detained student leaders and political activists. Following the visit, she addressed a press conference and issued an ultimatum…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been moved before the Supreme Court seeking directions for the formulation of a National Minimum Protocol for the Safety of Journalists and Media Personnel during public protests, besides seeking a neutral investigation into the alleged attacks on media personnel during the recent Jantar Mantar demonstrations in the national capital. The writ petition, filed by advocate Narendra Kumar Goswami in his personal capacity, has sought di…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, July 25 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke’s parents said on Saturday that the family was under “immense pressure” during the nationwide students’ agitation, led by the outfit, and even received “death threats”.However, parents of the CJP founder expressed their happiness, saying they were “proud” of their son for spearheading the movement that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Speaking to IANS, Abhijeet’s fath…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday announced that the services on Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations have been resumed. This came shortly after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Union Education Minister following nationwide protests against paper leaks.”Entry gates for Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat metro stations are now open,” the DMRC said in the latest update.Earlier on Saturday, the DMRC had announced the t…
Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Veteran actress Soni Razdan, also known for being Bollywood star Alia Bhatt’s mother, shared her detailed opinion on the ongoing student protests.The actress stated that while Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s tenure has brought significant reforms, accountability must still be demanded when institutions fail.Her post comes amid nationwide protests by students over the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination-related issues.Protesters have been demanding greater…
Patna, July 24 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the July 30 Bankipur Assembly by-election, Tej Pratap Yadav, National President of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), has announced his party’s support for Jan Suraaj candidate Prashant Kishor. Speaking to the media on Friday, Tej Pratap Yadav said that after internal discussions, his party had unanimously decided to back Prashant Kishor in the by-election.“The members of our party and I have decided who to support. We are supp…
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Actress Isha Koppikar has weighed in on the ongoing student protests, and has also urged people to stay focused on the real issues instead of getting carried away by online noise.The actress, stressing the importance of responsible dialogue in a democracy, the actress cautioned against using terms like “dictatorship” casually and even appealed to parents to teach their children the difference between democracy and dictatorship.In a video shared on social media, Isha said, …
Patna, July 24 (IANS) The final day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session witnessed stormy scenes as the issue of the recent student agitation dominated the proceedings.The opposition accused the government of using excessive force against students, while the ruling alliance countered by condemning the alleged attacks on MLAs and journalists during the protests, leading to a prolonged verbal confrontation inside the House.As soon as the House assembled, senior Rashtriya Janata Dal …
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday criticised the Central government’s handling of student protests over examination paper leaks, alleging that the education system was facing a deep crisis. The veteran leader, in an article in The Hindu, shared by the Congress party on its X handle, said, “The Modi government routinely uses violence in preference to dialogue. The pattern is clear, from farmers to activists.”The party said, “Th…