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Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
DU orders structural audit across campuses amid safety concerns
New Delhi, The Delhi University administration has ordered a comprehensive structural and safety inspection in all its colleges, hostels and departments during the summer vacation, after multiple infrastructure-related accidents across campuses were reported. In an official circular issued by the Office of the Proctor, the university directed authorities to begin inspections of "all the rooms and toilets in your institution" after examinations end, as part of a survey under the Board of Residence, Health and Discipline, Ordinance XV . This move comes after several accidents, including a fire at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, another at the University Science Instrumentation Center, and an incident where a fan fell on a teacher at Kalindi College, were reported. There have also been repeated complaints about falling ceilings and deteriorating infrastructure in various colleges. "Please see that all the roofs and walls are in proper and safe condition, all the electrical fittings, like fans, lights are in working condition and there is ample supply of drinking water and water in the toilet," the letter states. The directive also stresses the need to ensure that "the lifts are in working condition and the ramps for PWD students are repaired." Colleges have been told to check fire safety measures: "Kindly see that the fire extinguishers are in working condition. If any building requires white-wash, please get it done," it adds, noting this is in light of "few incidents which happened in some colleges." The Proctor's Office has appealed to all institutions to make sure students return to a safe and healthy environment. "Kindly ensure that the students, when they come back from their vacation, have a safe, secure and healthy environment," the letter reads. The matter was discussed in a recent Executive Council meeting, where EC member Aman Kumar demanded an infrastructure audit. Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh had directed the Engineering Department to examine the issue. Following this, the Proctor's Office has issued formal orders to address the situation proactively.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DU asks colleges to collect particulars of Kashmiri students
New Delhi: Delhi University (DU) has asked its departments and affiliated colleges to collect personal data from students hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, including their Aadhaar numbers and current residential addresses in Delhi. The directive, issued via an email from the Proctor's Office, has triggered concerns among Kashmiri students, many of whom are worried about how their personal information may be used. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "We have received a communication from the Proctor's Office, University of Delhi, requesting students from J&K to provide their Aadhaar number and residential address (for those residing in Delhi hostels/PGs or similar accommodations)," the email read. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jawa Timur: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The information, it added, was "essential for the Proctor's Office to maintain accurate student records", and asked for the details to be submitted by April 29. DU Proctor Rajni Abbi told TOI the order came from MHA based on intelligence inputs, with the aim of ensuring the safety and protection of Kashmiri students in light of recent reports of harassment and assault in some states. "There were reports from a couple of places where students from Kashmir had been harassed or assaulted," she said, adding Delhi Police wanted the data though it was unclear if a separate request had been made. When TOI spoke to Kashmiri students in other key universities in Delhi, such as Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia, it learnt that no such data collection has been ordered in those institutions. In 2022, Aligarh Muslim University had issued an order to collect personal details of Kashmiri students, including their permanent address back home. The order was withdrawn later after students expressed concern over their profiling. The same year, Christ College in Bengaluru was asked to submit data on Kashmiri students to police. The exercise has unsettled Kashmiri students, who are apprehensive about how the data may be used. "We live with a sense of vulnerability. The collection of Aadhaar and addresses without a clear explanation only adds to our anxiety," a student said, requesting anonymity. The national convener of Jammu and Kashmir Students' Association, Nasir Khuehami, said, "This is a blatant breach of privacy and a direct violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The justification by DU, that MHA has directed this data collection, is unacceptable as all such personal details are already submitted during the time of admission through official application forms." "We urge the Union home minister to take immediate cognizance of the matter and ensure immediate withdrawal of the circular to prevent any form of community profiling," he said. Many students were reluctant to speak, citing security concerns and fear of possible repercussions. The data collection comes at a time when incidents of backlash against Kashmiris have been reported in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack which killed 26 people.
