Delhi University issues strict warning against harassment ahead of Holi
1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi University issues strict warning against harassment ahead of Holi

India Today  

Delhi University has issued a strict warning to students and faculty ahead of Holi, emphasising a zero-tolerance policy against harassment and unruly behaviour. Any incidents of eve-teasing, derogatory remarks, or inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with under university rules and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013. For immediate assistance, the university has shared contact details for campus security and control rooms. Students are encouraged to report any issues promptly to ensure a safe and inclusive Holi celebration.

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DU sets up Holi control room to ensure safety
1 week, 3 days ago

DU sets up Holi control room to ensure safety

Hindustan Times  

Delhi University has set up a control room to manage any disorderly situation during the Holi festival, officials said on Wednesday. A DU official said that more than 100 university and college officials met with police officers on Wednesday to finalise control room operations “There will be multiple police vans patrolling the campus, and we have also asked the police …

University in Pakistan's Karachi criticised for issuing show cause notice to students who celebrated Holi in campus
3 weeks ago

University in Pakistan's Karachi criticised for issuing show cause notice to students who celebrated Holi in campus

Hindustan Times  

A leading private university in Karachi city of Pakistan's Sindh province has been criticized for issuing a show-cause notice to students for celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi on its campus. The Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan's Karachi has been criticised for issuing show cause notice to students who celebrated Holi in the campus. Lal Malhi, a …

Delhi University steps up security measures ahead of Holi festivities
1 year ago

Delhi University steps up security measures ahead of Holi festivities

India Today  

As the festival of colours, Holi, approaches on March 25, the University of Delhi is gearing up to ensure the safety and security of its students and staff. With a focus on preventing hooliganism and rowdy conduct, DU has implemented comprehensive security measures across its campus, hostels, and colleges. STRICT DISCIPLINARY ACTION In line with its zero-tolerance policy towards hooliganism, …

Delhi University Prepares To Prevent 'Hooliganism' During Holi
2 years ago

Delhi University Prepares To Prevent 'Hooliganism' During Holi

ABP News  

Holding meetings with Delhi Police personnel operationalizing a joint control room and asking colleges to constitute committees are among the preventive steps taken by the Delhi University to avoid any "untoward incident" during the Holi festival and "strengthen a feeling of security” among students, especially girls. "The University is to gear itself to curb any menace of hooliganism in the …

Holi 2019: Elaborate security arrangements in Delhi; Metro services to be available after 2.30 pm
5 years, 11 months ago

Holi 2019: Elaborate security arrangements in Delhi; Metro services to be available after 2.30 pm

India TV News  

The Delhi Police has made elaborate arrangements across the national capital especially areas in and around university campuses to ensure safety and security of people during the Holi festival on Thursday, officials said Tuesday. A meeting was held by the Delhi University proctor's office with Delhi Police officials, DTC, Delhi Metro officials, hostels in charge and college authorities regarding steps …

Elaborate security arrangements for Holi; Delhi Metro services to be available after 2.30 pm
5 years, 11 months ago

Elaborate security arrangements for Holi; Delhi Metro services to be available after 2.30 pm

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has made elaborate arrangements across the national capital especially areas in and around university campuses to ensure safety and security of people during the Holi festival on Thursday, officials said Tuesday. A meeting was held by the Delhi University proctor's office with Delhi Police officials, DTC, Delhi Metro officials, hostels in charge and college authorities …

Don't play Holi in a rowdy manner, DU tells students
6 years ago

Don't play Holi in a rowdy manner, DU tells students

India Today  

Ahead of Holi, Delhi University has asked all the students not to play the festival in a rowdy manner with wet colours, balloons or pistons in any of its educational institution. As reported, the control rooms jointly manned by Delhi Police and DTC authorities and the university officials at North and South Campus would function to deal with any untoward …

1 in every 4 women studying at Delhi University faced sexual harassment: Report
6 years, 10 months ago

1 in every 4 women studying at Delhi University faced sexual harassment: Report

ABP News  

NEW DELHI: One in every four women studying at Delhi University and its affiliated colleges has been victim of sexual harassment, according to a safety audit conducted by a student organisation. According to the audit report, released today, 22 of the 50 departments/colleges flouted guidelines of the higher education regulator UGC by not electing student representatives democratically to their anti-sexual …

Indian women sexually harassed at Delhi's Holi festival
7 years ago

Indian women sexually harassed at Delhi's Holi festival

ABC  

Holi is meant to be a Hindu festival celebrating the start of spring, but in Delhi it's being used as an excuse for men to harass and sexually assault women in public places. The head of the city's Commission for Women has described the behaviour as "shocking and shameful", and called for extra police teams to be deployed to protect …

Female students in Delhi not allowed to leave homes during Holi celebrations over sexual harassment fears
8 years ago

Female students in Delhi not allowed to leave homes during Holi celebrations over sexual harassment fears

The Independent  

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