Prayagraj, April 30 -- Teachers and staff at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) in Prayagraj on Thursday continued their protest against the university administration over salary arrears stretching up to 28 months, while also alleging irregularities in promotions and administrative functioning at the university.

The protesting teachers said they have not received salaries for the last 20 to 28 months in some cases, while others reported pending salaries for around 8 months. They demanded immediate release of all withheld salaries, stating that working without pay has become difficult and that they do not want assurances but actual payment of dues.

They also raised concerns over alleged irregular...