Shimla, Sept. 25 -- Teachers, non-teaching employees, research scholars and students of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) on Friday held a peaceful protest march wearing black ribbons against the Himachal Pradesh State University (Amendment) Bill, 2026, calling for its withdrawal and protection of university autonomy.

The march was organised on the call of the Himachal Pradesh University Teachers Welfare Association (HPUTWA) in support of institutional and academic autonomy of universities in the state.

A large number of members of the university community participated in the march, with protesters wearing black ribbons as a symbol of peaceful democratic protest.

Addressing the gathering after the march, HPUTWA president Professor Niti...