One lakh students hit by Meghalaya teachers` strike

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 12:51

Over one lakh students across Meghalaya were on Wednesday affected by a strike called by school and college teachers protesting the government`s unresponsive and "adamant attitude" toward their demands.

Haryana teachers go on day-long strike demanding promotions

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 13:31

Haryana Agricultural University teachers went on a strike demanding promotions under a Sixth Pay Commission scheme and accused the government of having an "indifferent attitude" towards their long pending grievances.

Teachers` strike: Chavan warns of strict action

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 19:28

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday asked the striking teachers not to hold the government and students to ransom, and warned of a stern action.

Teachers` strike hits train, road services in Bihar

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 12:59

Train and road services were hit in Bihar on Thursday owing to a strike called by contractual teachers to protest against police action during earlier protests.

Over 400 striking contract teachers lose job in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 22:54

As many as 440 shiksha karmis (contract teachers) who are striking work for redressal of their demands, were terminated from service by Chhattisgarh government Tuesday.

HC tells State govt to take stand on teachers strike in Maha

Last Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012, 21:02

The Bombay High Court on Friday directed Maharashtra government to file an affidavit by May 25 enumerating what steps it had taken against the teachers of various universities who had resorted to an indefinite strike.

Punjab, Chandigarh college teachers on strike

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 13:40

Hundreds of teachers of private colleges across Punjab and Chandigarh went on a three-day strike Tuesday.

C’garh gets flak for action against teachers

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 13:38

The opposition Congress hit out at Chhattisgarh`s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday for imposing the ESMA against 200,000 contract teachers after they refused to refused to withdraw the strike for better salary.

Over 1,000 striking teachers held in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Monday, November 7, 2011, 12:37

Over 1,000 contract teachers in Chhattisgarh, who have been striking work since Nov 1 for a better salary package, were arrested Monday as the state government imposed the ESMA.

HC asks DU college teachers to call off strike

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 17:56

The Delhi High Court asked teachers of a DU college, who are on strike seeking action against the president of students` union, to either call off their stir or be ready to face contempt proceedings.

Teachers` stir prompts back-up plan for evaluators

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 16:00

With adhoc teachers in Meghalaya threatening to boycott the ensuing board examinations, the government is preparing a back-up plan to ensure that the students are not affected.

DU teachers announce fresh strike schedule

Last Updated: Friday, October 22, 2010, 21:52

The association of DU teachers announced a fresh schedule of strikes next week to protest the semester system and Prof Deepak Pental`s "illegal occupation" of VC`s office.