Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- Students of Shailabala Women's Autonomous College in Cuttack resumed their sit-in protest late Tuesday night, reiterating their demand that the institution be granted university status.

The agitation intensified after talks with the district administration failed to yield any concrete outcome.

According to sources, a meeting was held earlier in the day between representatives of the district administration and the protesting students. However, the discussions ended without any resolution or assurance regarding their primary demand. Following the inconclusive talks, students gathered inside the college campus at midnight, holding placards and launching a renewed round-the-clock dharna.

The students have been pres...