The absence of pro-vice chancellors and treasurers in public universities creates a lot of problems in carrying out academic and administrative activities. It also raises questions about transparency and accountability in those varsities.  The President, who is the chancellor of all public universities, appoints people to these key posts. University Grants Commission (UGC) sources said as many as 16 posts of pro-VC and 8 posts of treasurer in public universities have been lying vacant for a long time, hampering academic and administrative activities. Some officials of universities said the quality of education takes a hit if these posts lie vacant for a long time. They also said sometimes it is very difficult to find qualified people for…

The police yesterday conducted a failed raid on the residence of Shafat Ahmed, prime accused of raping…