Shimla, Sept. 14 -- The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers' Welfare Association (HPUTWA) continued its "Save University Campaign" for the 13th consecutive day on Monday, demanding protection of the university's autonomy, academic freedom and institutional dignity.

The teachers held a mass protest outside the Vice-Chancellor's office, calling for preservation of Himachal Pradesh University's independent identity and strengthening of its democratic functioning.

Addressing the gathering, Rakesh Kumar Negi said Himachal Pradesh University was not merely an administrative institution but an institution built over decades through the efforts of teachers, researchers and students and its academic traditions. He said autonomy was the foundati...