JNU teachers' body begins 24-hour hunger strike over 'delayed promotions'
New Delhi (PTI): Members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association began a 24-hour hunger strike on campus on Monday to protest against alleged delays in promotions.
There was no immediate response from Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit on the hunger strike and the allegation.
More than a dozen professors from various departments associated with the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) joined the sit-in at the School of Languages lawn.
Posters bearing slogans such as "Promoting the Truth about Promotion", "Promotions are Hard Earned", and "Waiting for Promotions" were put up at the protest site.
The protesters alleged promotions under the University Grants Commission's Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) had been selectively provided and delayed in many cases since 2016.
At present, CAS applications of more than 130 faculty members have not been processed, JNUTA president Moushumi Basu told PTI.
The protesters demanded that the administration approve the delayed promotions and provide compensation for the years they worked without promotions.
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Thunderstorm hits Lucknow, IMD issues red alert across multiple UP districts
Lucknow: Shortly after the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert warning of severe weather conditions in the region, a sudden thunderstorm hit Lucknow and adjoining districts on Monday morning.
The Indian Express reported that the skies turned dark around 8:45 am as strong winds lashed parts of the city. Incidents of tree falls were reported from several locations, disrupting traffic and normal movement.
The weather department said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds of 40 to 60 kmph are likely to continue over the next three hours across several districts.
A red alert has been issued for districts including Unnao, Barabanki, Hardoi, Sitapur, Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti and Lakhimpur Kheri, where moderate thunderstorms with hail and strong winds may damage trees, power lines and temporary structures.
An orange alert is in place for Rae Bareli, Amethi, Kanpur Nagar, Ayodhya, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, Kannauj, Farrukhabad, Shahjahanpur and Balrampur, where thunderstorms with lightning and winds up to 60 kmph could lead to localised disruptions.
Major parts of the state remains under yellow alert, including districts such as Prayagraj, Agra, Bareilly, Aligarh and Moradabad, where light rain, lightning and winds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected.
Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors, avoid open areas and trees during lightning, and secure loose objects.
