1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians Protest Enters 10th Day; Warn of Secret Action on Republic Day

The ongoing protest by 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians under their Front entered its 10th day today in front of the Director of Higher Education’s office. Braving bone-chilling cold, the protesters have been staging a day-and-night sit-in on the department’s seventh floor, impacting official work. Despite this, the Punjab government and officials remain unmoved. Today, the protesters raised slogans against the government and announced plans … Continue reading 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians Protest Enters 10th Day; Warn of Secret Action on Republic Day

1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians Protest at Director of Higher Education Office in Mohali

The Punjab and Haryana High Court’s double bench granted approval on September 23, 2024, for the recruitment process of 1158 positions. However, the government has yet to appoint 411 assistant professors and librarians, leaving the recruitment process in limbo for nearly four months. Despite hunger strikes and arrests, the Higher Education Department has only recently completed document verification for the remaining candidates, which took place … Continue reading 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians Protest at Director of Higher Education Office in Mohali