CBI carries out searches at Viswa Bharati University

May 24, 2016 14:41

The CBI today carried out searches at the prestigious Viswa Bharati University in Santiniketan in connection with alleged irregularities committed by a former Vice-Chancellor.

CBI sources said searches started at seven places this morning after the agency registered a case on a reference received from the Central government in this regard. It is alleged that UGC guidelines were not followed in the appointment process during the tenure of a former Vice-Chancellor, the sources said. The University was founded by Rabindranath Tagore.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Pakistan Army Chief's Headaches

Managing the senior generals has proven to be quite a headache for General Asim Munir, even as he and his team of loyal henchmen labour hard to dispel the sense of unhappiness among the public about the army's overbearing presence and...

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

Why GT Will Wear Lavender Jerseys

For the second year running, they will wearing special lavender jerseys in their May 13 home game against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Kedarnath Dham Opens Today

The Kedarnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlings, will open for devotees this Akshaya Tritiya and tentatively shut November 3 or Kartik Purnima November 15 or Bhai Dooj, November 20, depending on the weather.

How Many Crorepatis In Phase IV?

Polling for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election will be held on Monday May 19, 2024.