Classes resume at all the 37 public universities after an eight-day strike of the teachers, over “pay disparity”, ended upon assurance from the prime minister.

Teachers of all public universities across the country are observing full day work abstention today, demanding review of the new pay scale and a separate pay structure for them.

Public university teachers call a strike for September 8 across all state-run universities demanding revision of the proposed 8th national pay scale and a separate one for them.