Hyderabad, April 1 -- Following its recent ban on campus protests, Osmania University (OU) has introduced new restrictions on organizing events such as workshops, conferences, and guest lectures.

A circular issued by the varsity registrar mandates prior approval for publishing event posters and requires departments to provide details of invited guests and experts.

The university justified the move by stating that posters were being published without confirmation from invited guests, leading to "embarrassing situations" as many officials were preoccupied with government meetings.

The circular also imposes a 45-minute cap on inaugural or valedictory sessions and discourages inviting too many guests onto the dais. It emphasized that event...