The 11th International Conference on Fermented Foods, Health Status, and Social Well-being kicked off with great fervour at the Main Auditorium of U Kiang Nangbah Guest House (Old Guest House), North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Wednesday.
The workshop covered a wide range of topics, including basic statistical concepts, data visualization techniques, and advanced statistical tools with R. Participants would engage in hands-on sessions using popular statistical software, gaining practical experience in analyzing real-world datasets.
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) consisting of teachers, non-teaching staff, and students from North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) decided to call off their indefinite protest on Thursday after a meeting with Vice-Chancellor Prof PS Shukla to discuss the former’s nine-point charter of demands.
NEHU’s success in the QS World University Rankings: Asia further solidifies its reputation as a leading institution of higher learning in the region.
The Chairman of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of NEHU, Prof. Lakhon Kma, has issued a stern warning to disclose the alleged irregularities involving the University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. PS Shukla. The focal point of contention revolves around the appointment of Rohit Prasad as Senior Technical Advisor, a position that, according to Prof. Kma, was filled without proper advertisement of the post.
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) has demanded that the salary which has been paid to Rohit Prasad, who they alleged was illegally appointed as technical officer/senior consultant, should be recovered from the salary of NEHU Vice-Chancellor Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla with no expense borne by the university.
Irked with the adamant attitude of the Vice Chancellor (VC) of NEHU in meeting with the longstanding demands,the North Eastern Hills University Student’s Union (NEHUSU) on Thursday boycotted classes and organised a rally within the University Campus.
The news of ragging of a student in Tura campus of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has sent shockwaves through the region, with cries of justice coming from all corners. The campus administration, on its part, had begun looking into the incident from the very day it took place, however, till now, even after passing of more than 5 days, they have not been able to make any headway.