Academics protest over interference into universities autonomyNewsA one-day token strike was held today across the state universities in protest to what they called an unnecessary intervention by the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding university autonomy. This is seen as illegal because it contradicts the existing Universities Act No. Timesonline was told that Rajarata University has been without a Vice Chancellor for one and a half years. 16 of 1978, citing ambiguity and inconsistencies in sections 49(1) and 51(1) regarding the qualifications for Deans and Heads of Faculty. The UGC is directing universities to pause appointments until these amendments are sorted.

Source: Sunday Times December 30, 2025 20:44 UTC