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Students Divided after CLM proposes to change shuttle boarding point from Jahangirpuri for safety reasons
Citing safety concerns, the Campus Life Ministry (CLM), in collaboration with the Transport Team, proposed shifting the university’s designated metro station from Jahangirpuri to Rohini Sector 18-19 last month.
Several students have reported harassment cases and phone thefts in Jahangirpuri. These incidents occurred during the walk from the metro station to the shuttle boarding/drop-off point, roughly 214 meters, according to The Edict’s estimations.
Harsh Choudhary
5 days ago


“Gate Bandh:” Investigating Worsening Conditions of Ashoka’s Housekeeping Workers
On 4th November 2024, over a 100 housekeeping staff, along with student representatives from Democracy Collective (DEMCOL) and United Student Front (USF) gathered in the basement of Academic Block 1 (AC-01) to address the gate bandh of Samay Julana* a male housekeeping supervisor following an accusation of misbehaviour by Neha Talwar*, a female supervisor.
Antara Kulkarni and Nysa Sanghvi
6 days ago


“The entire system needs to be changed”: CLM raises concerns about sudden increase in room inspections
On 13th February, a series of abrupt and unprompted room inspections by the Residence Life Office. The inspections began in Residence Halls
Ananya Kakar
Mar 11


VC and AUSG reach a compromise; baggage scanners to be used only for ‘large’ bags
VC Somak Raychuadhury and members of the AUSG have finally reached a compromise about the new security measures
Srijana Siri
Jan 29


“I’m not playing games anymore” VC tells AUSG, Open Townhall Ends in 24-hour Ultimatum to Repeal New Security Measures
Newsdesk covers Monday's open town hall with the Vice-Chancellor, aimed at addressing student concerns regarding new security measures.


“Student Unity, Zindabad”: Student protests expand in size
On Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, students gathered for the third consecutive day in the Atrium during the


“We notice and We question”: Students enter the Dean’s office in protest
Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 saw Day 2 of the sit-in protests in opposition to new gate-security protocol by the student body of Ashoka...
Politics Newsdesk
Jan 22


Email as Catalyst, Not Conclusion: Rethinking Digital Political Engagement at Ashoka
This approach highlights a striking irony: while the administration seeks to implement measures ostensibly aimed at “protecting” and empower
Abir Das
Jan 21


“Surveillance Nahi Chalega”: Students Mobilise against added security measures at Ashoka University
The Politics Newsdesk reports on student mobilisation on campus following the newly instituted security measures.


VPO Announces Everyday Baggage Scanning and Metal Detector Screening for Students at Gate No. 2
Effective January 17th, 2025, Ashoka University will require all students to undergo metal-detector screening and baggage-scanning for every
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