In a bizarre development, the Department of Higher Education through government order No. 196 appointed chemistry professor J. Sreeramulu as Vice-Chancellor of Sri Krishnadevaraya University (full additional charge) following the untimely demise of former Vice-Chancellor M. Jayaraj recently, but within hours, through another G.O., cancelled the appointment.Both GOs, signed by Special Chief Secretary Satish Chandra, were communicated the to the university late on Thursday night. The Kuruba community to which Prof. Sreeramulu belongs, rejoiced, but there were protests from several student leaders against the appointment.Giving the development a political colour in some social media groups, they circulated photographs of Prof. Sreeramulu with former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.Back-end channels worked so fast that the government issued another order rescinding its own order within hours. Impressive track recordA thorough academician and an alumnus of Sri Krishnadevaraya … [Read more...] about Govt. fills SKU V-C post, cancels order within hours
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Assam unrest: Internet suspended, Army deployed, here’s all you need to know about services cancelled after the agitation against CAB
In the backdrop of agitation across the state of Assam, following Parliament clearing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday - that seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan Bangladesh and Afghanistan, there has been constant unrest in the state. CAB was passed by Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after it was cleared by Lok Sabha on Monday. As a result, protests and widespread violence against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill intensified in Northeast states, including Assam and Tripura. Army and paramilitary forces have been deployed in the region to ensure the law and order situation is under control. Mukesh Agrawal, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) (law and order), Assam has been transferred and posted as ADGP (CID), Assam. Here are all the services that have been cancelled and terminated in the state as thousands of people defied curfew and took to the streets to protest: Flight and Train Cancellations Flights and trains to … [Read more...] about Assam unrest: Internet suspended, Army deployed, here’s all you need to know about services cancelled after the agitation against CAB
Flights cancelled, train services hit as Citizenship Amendment Bill protests flare up in Assam
New Delhi: The passing of Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has led to massive protests across the North East, particularly in Assam. The capital city Guwahati and Dibrugarh city have been placed under indefinite curfew till further orders. In the wake of violent protests, several airlines have also cancelled their flights till Guwahati and Dibrugarh and train services have also been drastically hit. Vistara on Thursday cancelled two flights to Guwahati and Dibrugarh. "As per government advice due to current disturbances in Assam, flight UK725 (IXB - DIB) and UK726 (DIB-IXB) are cancelled for today. We are offering free change/cancellation to Guwahati and Dibrugarh flights through Sunday, 15th December," the airline said in a tweet. #TravelUpdate : As per government advice due to current disturbances in Assam, flight UK725 (IXB - DIB) and UK726 (DIB-IXB) are cancelled for today. We are offering free change/ cancellation to Guwahati and Dibrugarh … [Read more...] about Flights cancelled, train services hit as Citizenship Amendment Bill protests flare up in Assam
Citizenship Bill Protests LIVE: Flights Cancelled, Train Services Hit as Assam Rages; PM Modi Tweets Assurance
As protests rage in the Northeast over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill, three flights and 21 train services were cancelled keeping in mind the volatile situation in Assam. — National carrier Air India on Thursday cancelled a Kolkata-Dibugarh flight, while Vistara cancelled two flights to Guwahati and Dibrugarh. SpiceJet and GoAir, too, announced a reschedule or cancellation fee waiver to all passengers travelling to/from Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Jorhat till December 13. — Despite being placed under an indefinite curfew, Assam has been on the edge over the bill which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who faced religious persecution there. — Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to assure the people of the state that they had nothing to worry about after the passing of CAB. "I want to assure them — no one can take away your rights, unique identity and beautiful culture. It will … [Read more...] about Citizenship Bill Protests LIVE: Flights Cancelled, Train Services Hit as Assam Rages; PM Modi Tweets Assurance
CAB protests in Assam: Indigo cancels Guwahati, Dibrugarh bound flights; GoAir offers fee waiver
New Delhi: In the wake of violent protests in Assam and Tripura following the passage of Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019, Indigo Airlines has cancelled a few Guwahati and Dibrugarh bound flights for December 12. GoAir has also taken measures to facilitate passengers who had booked tickets and now want to cancel or reschedule their flight. Issuing a statement, the airline said, "We are operating relief flights at capped fares for passengers who are currently at these locations. Additionally, we are offering rescheduling/cancellation fee waiver to the passengers travelling to/from Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Jorhat till December 13, 2019." Indigo's twitter handle also informed the passengers saying, "Due to prevailing situation in Assam, flights to/from Dibrugarh are cancelled for today (12th Dec 2019). Please visit Plan B https://bit.ly/2PTGKWM to choose an alternate flight or get a refund. For assistance, contact us on Twitter/Facebook." Due to prevailing situation in Assam, flights … [Read more...] about CAB protests in Assam: Indigo cancels Guwahati, Dibrugarh bound flights; GoAir offers fee waiver