Kerala Assembly approves Bill for removing Governor as Chancellor of varsities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly approves Bill for removing Governor as Chancellor of varsities

Firstpost  

The bill was introduced in the House amidst the continuing tussle between Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Pinarayi Vijayan government over various issues, including the appointment of Vice-Chancellors of universities Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Assembly on Tuesday passed the University Laws Bill to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the state and appoint eminent academicians in the top post, while the opposition UDF boycotted the House for not accepting its suggestions regarding the bill. The bill was passed after hours of long discussions during which the Congress-led UDF said it was not opposed to the removal of the Governor as Chancellor, but he should be selected from amongst retired Supreme Court judges and former Kerala High Court chief justices. The opposition also said there need not be different Chancellors for each of the universities and that the selection panel should comprise the Chief Minister, Leader of Opposition and the Kerala High Court Chief Justice. The bill was introduced in the House amidst the continuing tussle between Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Pinarayi Vijayan government over various issues, including the appointment of Vice-Chancellors of universities.

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Chancellor should be ‘elected CM’, not ‘selected’: Punjab CM Mann
5 months ago

Chancellor should be ‘elected CM’, not ‘selected’: Punjab CM Mann

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday stressed that a Chancellor of State-run universities should be an “elected Chief Minister” rather than “selected”, a remark which was referred to the State Governor. His statement came after the President returned a Punjab Bill that seeks to replace the State Governor with the Chief Minister as the Chancellor of State-run universities without …

President withholds nod to Milma bill, dealing setback to Kerala government
9 months, 2 weeks ago

President withholds nod to Milma bill, dealing setback to Kerala government

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : In a major setback for the state government, President Droupadi Murmu has withheld assent to the Kerala Co-operative Societies Amendment Bill 2022. After sitting on eight bills passed by the assembly, Khan had referred seven of them for the President’s consideration, while giving his assent only to the Kerala Public Health Bill, in November last year. Of the …

Kerala governor levels serious conflict of interest charge against ex-SC judge who pulled him up
11 months ago

Kerala governor levels serious conflict of interest charge against ex-SC judge who pulled him up

New Indian Express  

"The father is receiving money and the son is giving opinions blasting the governor. This is not following the principle of natural justice," he said, speaking on the first day of the 13th edition of The New Indian Express ThinkEdu conclave on Wednesday. He was speaking on the topic 'Chancellors and State Universities: Defining the Role' chaired by Prabhu Chawla, …

Kerala University V-C orders banner against Governor to be taken down
1 year ago

Kerala University V-C orders banner against Governor to be taken down

The Hindu  

Kerala University Vice-Chancellor in-charge Mohanan Kunnummal on Tuesday issued directives to remove a banner hung by the Students Federation of India against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan at the main entrance of the Senate Hall campus in Palayam. Following a clarion call by the CPI-feeder organisation, black banners and posters went up in several higher educational institutions across the State in …

Kerala Governor is capable of ensuring law and order in the State, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran
1 year ago

Kerala Governor is capable of ensuring law and order in the State, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party State president K. Surendran has said that there is no need for President’s rule in Kerala as Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is capable of ensuring law and order in the State. Reacting to reports that the Governor’s ongoing spat with the Left front government is aimed at paving the way for President’s rule in Kerala, Mr. Surendran …

Kerala governor on ‘defamatory’ poster in university: 'Can't happen without CM's direction'
1 year ago

Kerala governor on ‘defamatory’ poster in university: 'Can't happen without CM's direction'

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday launched yet another frontal attack at chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan saying the latter's "deliberate" actions "precipitate the breakdown of constitutional machinery" in the state. The latest salvo came in reaction to the SFI's move to put up black posters and banners outside the Calicut University guest house, where Khan had been staying. "Governor …

Kerala CM demands Union Govt to examine the propriety of Governor Khan’s actions
1 year ago

Kerala CM demands Union Govt to examine the propriety of Governor Khan’s actions

The Hindu  

Accusing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of attempts to create maximum provocation in every issue, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Union Government should examine the propriety of the Governor’s repeated breaches of protocol. The Governor often forgets the position that he occupies now, and makes comments unbecoming of that position,” said Mr. Vijayan. Though the panel provided by …

Kerala Governor Clears 1 Pending Bill
1 year ago

Kerala Governor Clears 1 Pending Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has approved one of eight pending bills passed a while ago by the state legislative Assembly, at a time when the Supreme court is considering the government’s plea alleging inordinate delay by Raj Bhavan in clearing legislation. While the Governor gave his assent to the significant public health bill, he has reserved seven bills, …

Re-adopted Bills only seek to take away T.N. Governor’s power to appoint Vice-Chancellors
1 year ago

Re-adopted Bills only seek to take away T.N. Governor’s power to appoint Vice-Chancellors

The Hindu  

Contrary to the popular perception that the Bills, re-adopted by the Assembly last week, stand for replacing Governor with Chief Minister as Chancellor, perusing the text of the Bills reveals that they do not disturb the status of Governor as Chancellor. The Bills only seek to take away the power of the Governor with regard to appointment of Vice-Chancellors and …

Kerala Government moves Supreme Court against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over pending Bills
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala Government moves Supreme Court against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over pending Bills

The Hindu  

The Kerala Government has sought a declaration from the Supreme Court that Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has “failed to exercise his Constitutional powers and duties” in holding the Bills passed by the State Legislature for a long and indefinite period. The Kerala Government argued that the Governor subverted the Constitution and acted in a manifestly arbitrary manner by keeping …

Kerala Governor justifies 'withdrawing pleasure' from minister amid Tamil Nadu row
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala Governor justifies 'withdrawing pleasure' from minister amid Tamil Nadu row

India Today  

At a time when Tamil Nadu Governor and CM MK Stalin are at odds over jailed minister's dismissal, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan justified withdrawing pleasure from finance minister K N Balagopal last year. KN Balagopal had reportedly said during an event last year that those who come from places like Uttar Pradesh may find it difficult to understand the …

Doctrine Of Pleasure Subject To Rule Of Law: Kerala High Court Quashes Governor's Order Removing 15 Senate Members From Kerala University
1 year, 8 months ago

Doctrine Of Pleasure Subject To Rule Of Law: Kerala High Court Quashes Governor's Order Removing 15 Senate Members From Kerala University

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday quashed the order of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chancellor of the University of Kerala, withdrawing the nomination of 15 members of the University Senate. A single bench of Justice Sathish Ninan held that the order of the Chancellor withdrawing the nominations of the members invoking the doctrine of pleasure was unsustainable in law and …

Kerala Governor to meet state ministers over pending bills
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala Governor to meet state ministers over pending bills

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is expected to meet four ministers of the state government on Thursday evening to discuss some of the bills pending before him for approval, an official source said. The ministers who will be meeting the Governor are Law Minister P Rajeeve, Higher Education Minister R Bindu, Cooperation Minister V Vasavan and Sports Minister V …

Kerala CM asks Governor to clear 8 pending bills, including one to remove him as V-C of state universities
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala CM asks Governor to clear 8 pending bills, including one to remove him as V-C of state universities

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote a letter to state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, asking him to clear eight bills awaiting approval by Raj Bhavan. One of the bills that the LDF government has asked the Governor to clear seeks to replace him as the vice-chancellor of state-run universities. On December 13, 2022, the Kerala Assembly passed the University Laws …

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill for Removing Governor as Chancellor of Universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill for Removing Governor as Chancellor of Universities

News 18  

The Kerala Assembly proceedings on Tuesday saw high drama as it passed the bill to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State and appoint eminent academicians in the top post, while the opposition UDF boycotted the House over non-acceptance of its suggestions regarding the bill. The opposition also said there need not be different chancellors for …

Kerala Assembly passes bills to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly passes bills to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities

The Hindu  

The Kerala Assembly passed two University Law Bills to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State on December 13, 2022. The legislation will enable the government to appoint academicians or “persons of eminence” in various fields of knowledge including agriculture and veterinary science, technology, medicine, social science, humanities, literature, art, culture, law or public administration. They …

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill To Remove Governor As Chancellor Of Universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill To Remove Governor As Chancellor Of Universities

Live Law  

The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to remove Governor as the Chancellor of eight state universities.The University Laws Bill, 2022 seeks to amend eight Acts relating to different universities to remove Governor as the ex-officio Chancellor of the Universities and to empower the State Government to appoint a Chancellor. The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed a …

Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities
2 years ago

Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities

The Hindu  

The story so far: Kerala government has tabled University Laws Bills in the State Assembly to amend laws relating to the governance of State universities and remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as the Chancellor of State universities. Balagopal as he has “ceased to enjoy my pleasure.” Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan said:"The CM and Council of Ministers have every …

Bill removing Governor as Chancellor introduced in Kerala Assembly
2 years ago

Bill removing Governor as Chancellor introduced in Kerala Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Left government in Kerala on Wednesday introduced the University Laws Bill in the Assembly to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State and appoint eminent academicians in the top post, even as Opposition UDF contended that the move would downgrade varsities as mere "government departments". Law Minister P Rajeeve introduced the Bill in the …

'No logic': Congress on Kerala govt's move to bring Bill to remove Governor as chancellor
2 years ago

'No logic': Congress on Kerala govt's move to bring Bill to remove Governor as chancellor

India Today  

The Kerala Assembly met for a 10-day session on Monday to introduce the Bill to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan as the chancellor of deemed-to-be universities. The state government has amended the rules and regulations of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed-to-be-university in accordance with the University Grants Commission Regulations of 2019. The Opposition, in the Assembly, raised the question about the alleged …

University Bill to remove Governor as Chancellor based on Punchhi Commission recommendation
2 years ago

University Bill to remove Governor as Chancellor based on Punchhi Commission recommendation

The Hindu  

The recommendation of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations to refrain from “burdening the Governor with positions and powers which are not envisaged by the Constitution and which may lead the office to controversies or public criticism” has been cited by the government as a rationale behind removing the Governor as the Chancellor of State universities. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, …

Kerala Governor says ordinance seeking his removal as Chancellor \'infructuous\'
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Governor says ordinance seeking his removal as Chancellor \'infructuous\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday said the ordinance issued by the Left government seeking to remove him as the chancellor of universities has become “infructuous” now as the Assembly is summoned. A visibly irritated Khan also criticised the recent news reports of Raj Bhavan seeking extra vehicles from the government for the Governor's guests and asked …

Laws and rules: On LDF bringing a Bill to remove the Kerala Governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Laws and rules: On LDF bringing a Bill to remove the Kerala Governor

The Hindu  

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala is bringing a Bill to remove the Governor, Arif Mohammed Khan, as the Chancellor of State-run universities after repeated run-ins with him. Mr. Khan chose to put on notice Vice-Chancellors of 11 of Kerala’s universities last month, shortly after the Supreme Court of India set aside the appointment of the VC to the …

Cabinet recommends Governor to convene Assembly session from Dec. 5
2 years, 1 month ago

Cabinet recommends Governor to convene Assembly session from Dec. 5

The Hindu  

The Cabinet has decided to recommend to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan that the seventh session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly be convened from December 5. Though the State Cabinet had sent the ordinance seeking to remove the Governor as the Chancellor of all 14 universities in the State to Mr. Khan for his consideration, he is yet to take …

Kerala government sends ordinance to remove Governor as Chancellor of state-run universities to Raj Bhavan
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government sends ordinance to remove Governor as Chancellor of state-run universities to Raj Bhavan

India TV News  

CPI government vs Governor: The CPI-led Kerala government sent its ordinance, seeking the removal of the Governor as Chancellor from the state-run universities, to the Raj Bhavan for approval on Saturday. Further, Governor Khan's order was challenged by the state government which urged the High Court to stay the appointment. The decision was taken by the government after Governor Khan …

Amid Tussle, Kerala Removes Guv Arif Mohammed Khan As Chancellor of Deemed University
2 years, 1 month ago

Amid Tussle, Kerala Removes Guv Arif Mohammed Khan As Chancellor of Deemed University

News 18  

The Kerala government on Thursday removed Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university amid a huge row with the Pinarayi Vijayan-headed dispensation over the functioning of universities, including appointments of vice-chancellors. Khan’s removal comes amidst a massive face-off with the government over appointments of vice-chancellors and its announcement that it will come out with an ordinance …

Kerala government removes Governor Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kalamandalam deemed university
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government removes Governor Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kalamandalam deemed university

India TV News  

Highlights Kerala drops Guv Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university LDF govt amended the rules of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university to remove Governor The move comes amidst govt's ongoing tussle with Khan over functioning of universities The Left Democratic Front government today amended the rules of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university to remove the Governor as its …

The Governor versus the government
2 years, 1 month ago

The Governor versus the government

The Hindu  

Injured egos are not rare in the cut and thrust of politics. As Chancellor of State universities, Mr. Khan had appointed her to the post, bypassing government nominees. Unleashing a full-blown attack against the LDF government, Mr. Khan alleged that the government had “initiated the process of the collapse of the constitutional machinery” by threatening him with dire consequences and …

Kerala Cabinet votes to bring in ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as universities' chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Cabinet votes to bring in ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as universities' chancellor

Firstpost  

The Kerala government is planning to replace the Governor with an ’educational expert’ as the Chancellor of universities in the state Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala cabinet-led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Wednesday voted to bring in an ordinance or a special order to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan from the post of Chancellor of universities in the state. The war of …

Nepotism, Univ Appointments & Power Tussle: News18 Explains Deepening Kerala Guv vs Govt Row
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepotism, Univ Appointments & Power Tussle: News18 Explains Deepening Kerala Guv vs Govt Row

News 18  

The row between the Kerala government and governor Arif Mohammed Khan deepened on Wednesday, with state Higher Education Minister R Bindu declaring that the LDF government through an ordinance intends to replace the Governor with expert academicians as Chancellor of universities in the state. Upholding the verdict of Hon'ble SupremeCourt dt 21.10.22 in Civil Appeal Nos.7634-7635 of 2022Nos.21108-21109 of 2021) …

Kerala Cabinet to bring ordinance to remove Governor from post of Chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Cabinet to bring ordinance to remove Governor from post of Chancellor

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst the ongoing tussle between Governor and the Left government, the Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday decided to bring in an ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan from the post of Chancellor. As per an order issued by the Kerala Governor- Vice-Chancellors of the University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of …

Kerala Cabinet to Bring in Ordinance to Replace Guv Arif Mohammad Khan as Varsities' Chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Cabinet to Bring in Ordinance to Replace Guv Arif Mohammad Khan as Varsities' Chancellor

News 18  

The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday decided to bring in an ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan from the post of chancellor of the state universities. On queries whether Governor Arif Mohammed Khan would sign the ordinance, the minister said she hopes that he would act according to his Constitutional duties. On Tuesday, the Kerala Governor’s legal advisor and the …

Will resign if one example shown: Kerala guv challenges CM Vijayan on political interference
2 years, 1 month ago

Will resign if one example shown: Kerala guv challenges CM Vijayan on political interference

India Today  

Kerala Governor Arif Arif Mohammad Khan openly challenged chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to show one example of political interference by him. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan rejected CM Pinarayi Vijayan's allegation of political interference by him in the appointment of vice-chancellors of universities. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan openly challenges CM Vijayan to show one example of political interference by …

Kerala CM accuses Governor of trying to supersede powers of legislature
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala CM accuses Governor of trying to supersede powers of legislature

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan by alleging that the latter's moves against university Vice Chancellors, not signing bills enacted by the legislature and seeking removal of the state Finance Minister were attempts to implement the RSS-Sangh Parivar agenda here. Khan's recent move seeking removal of state Finance Minister K N …

Kerala government mulls legal options to remove Governor as Chancellor of State-run universities
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government mulls legal options to remove Governor as Chancellor of State-run universities

The Hindu  

Kerala government is considering legal options to remove the Governor as Chancellor of the State Universities. There were also reports that the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is considering a Bill to replace the Governor as Chancellor of State-run Universities. Constitutional position The Left government is now holding a position that the Constitution does not envisage the role of …

Fighting the Left Government: Who Is Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan?
2 years, 1 month ago

Fighting the Left Government: Who Is Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan?

The Quint  

The tussle between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Left Democratic Front government is heating up, with the governor using a Supreme Court judgment on 23 October to direct the Vice Chancellors of nine state universities in Kerala to tender their resignation. The matter reached the Kerala High Court on 24 October and the VCs were allowed to continue …

Kerala Governor issues notices to two more Vice-Chancellors
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Governor issues notices to two more Vice-Chancellors

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to Vice-Chancellors of Digital University Kerala Saji Gopinath and Sree Narayana Guru Open University P.M. Mubarak Pasha. The DUK and SNGOU V-Cs, whose appointments have been found to be in alleged violation of University Grants Commission regulations, have been ordered to submit their explanations “on or before November 4 by …

Kerala row points to deeper worries
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala row points to deeper worries

Hindustan Times  

After Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Puducherry, a political crisis is brewing in Kerala with Raj Bhavan in the middle. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan appears to be on a collision course with the state government over several issues, the latest being the appointment of vice-chancellors to universities in the state. The government cried foul and the fate of …

Congress hails Kerala Governor move to demand resignation of 9 vice-chancellors
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress hails Kerala Governor move to demand resignation of 9 vice-chancellors

Live Mint  

The tussle between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan took a new turn on Sunday, with Khan demanding the resignation of Vice Chancellors of nine universities in the state. The ruling CPI termed the move as an 'attempt to appoint RSS members' at the universities of the state, while the opposition Congress in Kerala supported the Governor's move. …

Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government

The Hindu  

In an unprecedented move, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan directed the Vice-Chancellors of nine universities in Kerala to tender their resignations by 11.30 a.m. on Monday. The Governor's striking order surprised the Left Democratic Front government and hardened its resolve to resist what it viewed as Raj Bhavan's attempt to impose the RSS Hindu majoritarian agenda on Kerala's storied higher education …

Kerala Governor directs VCs of 9 universities to resign by Monday
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor directs VCs of 9 universities to resign by Monday

India Today  

Upholding the verdict of the Supreme Court, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has directed Vice Chancellors of 9 varsities in Kerala to tender resignation, according to PRO, Kerala Raj Bhavan. A letter, directing Vice Chancellors of 9 Universities of Kerala to tender their resignation by 11:30 am on October 24, has been issued. Upholding the verdict of the Supreme Court, …

Guv's Decision as Chancellor to Withdraw Kerala University Senate Members Not Lawful: Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years, 2 months ago

Guv's Decision as Chancellor to Withdraw Kerala University Senate Members Not Lawful: Pinarayi Vijayan

News 18  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s decision as Chancellor to order withdrawal of senate members of Kerala University was not according to law. Some of the senate members were ex-officio and the law does not give him the authority to remove them,” Vijayan said at a press conference held here in the evening. As …

Governor extends Kerala University VC search panel’s tenure by three months
2 years, 2 months ago

Governor extends Kerala University VC search panel’s tenure by three months

The Hindu  

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on October 17, 2022, extended the validity of the search committee formed to identify the next Vice Chancellor of Kerala University by three months. The Chancellor had created a flutter when he departed from conventions to constitute the search committee without including the nominee of the university’s Senate. Pending Bill Mr. Khan’s decision to go ahead …

'Should abide by state cabinet's advice': Kerala CM hits out at governor after press conference
2 years, 3 months ago

'Should abide by state cabinet's advice': Kerala CM hits out at governor after press conference

India Today  

After the Kerala governor’s controversial press conference on Monday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday hit out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and said, “The governor should abide by the advice of the state cabinet, which is what the Constitution demands.” "The governor's post refrains him from showing allegiance towards political organisations," Vijayan told the media. He also made …

Kerala Governor Signs 5 'Non-controversial' Bills, Skips Contentious Ones
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala Governor Signs 5 'Non-controversial' Bills, Skips Contentious Ones

News 18  

Amidst escalating tussle with the Kerala government, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday signed five bills passed by the Assembly recently, but left out the contentious ones, including the Lok Ayukta Bill. “The Governor gave assent to five files considering people’s welfare,” Raj Bhavan sources said. After the recently concluded assembly session, a total of 11 bills including the contentious …

Kerala University distributes answer key instead of paper, Governor seeks report
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala University distributes answer key instead of paper, Governor seeks report

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has sought a report from Kerala and Kannur universities over recent goof-ups in examinations. Kerala University distributes answer key instead of paper, Governor seeks report The answer key was distributed instead of question paper to students appearing for BSc electronics examination on "Signals and Systems" at Kerala University. A Raj Bhavan official termed the report …

A Chancellor and a politician: Crisis brews in Kerala's universities
2 years, 11 months ago

A Chancellor and a politician: Crisis brews in Kerala's universities

The Hindu  

Ever since he took over as the Governor of Kerala in September 2019, Arif Mohammed Khan has kept himself in the limelight with his shrewd, critical responses to the politics, policies and programmes of the Left Democratic Front government in the State. Thus, it came as no surprise when on December 8, 2021, Arif Mohammed Khan, who by virtue of …

WB govt considers replacing governor with CM as chancellor of universities
2 years, 11 months ago

WB govt considers replacing governor with CM as chancellor of universities

Op India  

As Mamata Banerjee led Bengal government continues to mock democracy and the Constitution, the education minister Bratya Basu has floated the idea to nominate the Chief Minister as Chancellor of all universities of Bengal, instead of the governor. It is high time to introspect whether we should continue with the colonial legacy of the Governor being the Chancellor of Universities …

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