Balasore sexual harassment case: UGC sets up panel to probe girl's self-immolation
Wednesday, 16 July 2025 () Following the self-immolation of a BEd student in Odisha, the UGC has formed a four-member committee to investigate the incident. The committee will assess the college's compliance with regulations, examine student support systems, and suggest preventative measures. The team will conduct an on-site assessment and interact with students and staff to evaluate the institutional culture and student well-being.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed solidarity with the family of an Odisha student who died after self-immolation following alleged sexual harassment. He.. IndiaTimes
A 20-year-old college student in Odisha's Balasore district, who accused her professor of sexual harassment, tragically died after setting herself on fire. Her.. IndiaTimes
Following the tragic self-immolation of a B.Ed student in Balasore, Odisha, the UGC has formed a four-member fact-finding committee. This panel will investigate.. IndiaTimes
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief and assured the family of the deceased that all those guilty in this case will face the strictest.. DNA
The BJP has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for politicizing the self-immolation of an Odisha student, labeling his accusations as "cheap politics." Gandhi had.. IndiaTimes