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Jadavpur University

Seminar explores the relevance of Bengali folk traditions

The Tollygunge Academy of Folklore organised its annual two-day international seminar and convocation on 29 and 30 March. Hosted at the Jadavpur University, the theme of this year's seminar focused on 'Diversity of forms and customs in Bengali folk tradition'.

Crisis on campus

As an alumnus of Jadavpur University and currently an Assistant Professor at Bidhan Chandra College, Asansol, I find myself increasingly disturbed by the recent turmoil on campus.

Police seek space for outpost within JU campus

Amid the continuing crisis and tension in Jadavpur University over the ruckus within the university campus on 1 March, the Kolkata Police, on Wednesday, sent a communique to the university authorities seeking space within the campus to set up a police outpost there.

Fresh petition in Calcutta HC over police excesses

A fresh petition at a division Bench of the Calcutta High Court was filed on Monday alleging police excesses against the students of Kolkata’s iconic Jadavpur University (JU) in the 1 March ruckus case.

Police entered JU as stalemate continues

A meeting to resolve the stalemate in the campus could not be held with the students protesting against the presence of Prof Om Prakash Mishra of International Relations (IR) department, this afternoon.