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The North-Eastern Hill University in Meghalaya's Shillong.

NEHU staff, students boycott VC’s Delhi meet, months-long absence

May 28, 2025, 12:07 PM - 4 min read

A joint boycott call by three major NEHU bodies—teachers, staff, and students—has further deepened the ongoing administrative crisis, questioning the legitimacy of a forthcoming Executive Council meeting in Delhi and highlighting the prolonged absence of Vice Chancellor Prof. Shukla from the Shillong campus.

The North-Eastern Hill University. File photo.

Central fact-finding team begins probing NEHU irregularities

November 25, 2024, 12:25 PM - 2 min read

A central probe team is investigating allegations against NEHU Vice-Chancellor Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla. The team will meet student groups, inspect infrastructure, and address issues such as contentious appointments and university rankings, with a report due to the Ministry by November 30.

NEHU students during their hunger strike demanding the removal of VC Prof. Shukla. The strike was suspended after 16 days, citing health concerns and ongoing inquiry proceedings. File photo.

16-day hunger strike at NEHU ends 'temporarily'

November 21, 2024, 02:53 PM - 3 min read

NEHU students have suspended their 16-day hunger strike over demands for VC Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla's removal, citing health concerns. Classes remain suspended as the Union Ministry’s inquiry committee probes allegations of financial and administrative irregularities against Shukla, who has faced mounting opposition from students and university staff.

Students at NEHU continue their hunger strike into the 15th day, demanding the Vice-Chancellor’s removal, as classes and exams remain suspended, and health concerns among protesters escalate.

NEHU hunger strike enters day 15; exams, classes put on hold

November 20, 2024, 01:20 PM - 3 min read

The hunger strike in NEHU has entered its 14th day as students demand Vice-Chancellor Shukla’s removal. Classes have remained suspended, exams are likely to be deferred. Officials are relentlessly calling for dialogue and a peaceful resolution to restore normalcy at the embattled university.

NEHU students have been staging a hunger strike on campus since the past 13 days, demanding the removal of the Vice-Chancellor and other senior officials.

NEHU hunger strike enters day 13, local bodies join protest

November 17, 2024, 04:50 PM - 3 min read

The hunger strike at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), spearheaded by the NEHU Students Union (NEHUSU), has entered its 13th day. Students demand the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla and other officials, citing incompetence and irregular appointments, as civil society groups and student organisations extend support.

NEHU students in Meghalaya march in a rally continuing their protest, with a hunger strike demanding the Vice-Chancellor’s resignation as government intervention fails to resolve the standoff.

NEHU protests persist as hunger strike enters day eleven

November 15, 2024, 04:25 PM - 2 min read

Students at NEHU in Meghalaya have continued their protests for 11 days, with hunger strikers demanding the Vice-Chancellor’s resignation. Despite government intervention and worsening health conditions, they vow to persist until their grievances are addressed.

Students of NEHU, Shillong campus, protest the recent Pro-VC appointments, calling instead for the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla.

Protests at NEHU continue despite Pro-VC appointments

November 14, 2024, 04:19 PM - 3 min read

NEHU’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla appointed Pro Vice-Chancellors for its Shillong and Tura campuses amid ongoing protests. Student leaders, however, reject these moves, demanding the VC’s resignation and continuing their hunger strike.

The vandalised car and residence of the NEHU Vice-Chancellor reflect the intensity of student protests and their mounting discontent with university administration.

NEHU VC escapes mob fury, vanishes after home vandalised

November 11, 2024, 08:24 AM - 2 min read

Amid mounting protests, the residence of NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof PS Shukla was vandalised, with student demonstrators demanding his resignation. Authorities have registered a case, while student leaders report that Prof Shukla has been missing since November 9, sparking increased concern.

Following the Vice Chancellor's refusal to address the students' concerns, they camped outside his office overnight, intensifying their demands.

NEHU students rally for removal of Registrar, Dy registrar

November 6, 2024, 03:52 PM - 2 min read

Students at NEHU demanded the dismissal of university officials, citing incompetence and slipping rankings. Faculty and staff unions backed the protest, calling for renewed leadership and institutional reform.