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Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohan Kunnummal took action against the Registrar after confirming misconduct during the Governor's event and a violation of service rules. Thiruvananthapuram: The tug-of-war between the Raj Bhavan and the state government looks to escalate further with Kerala University Registrar Dr. KS Anil Kumar suspended from service pending disciplinary proceedings for allegedly creating discord during a function attended by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Vice Chancellor Dr. Moh ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan rejected governor Rajendra Arlekar's claim that general education minister V Sivankutty showed disrespect to him by staging a walkout from Raj Bhavan in the middle of an official function. The chief minister conveyed his opinion to the governor in a reply to the latter's letter, accusing Sivankutty of being disrespectful to him.In his letter sent to Raj Bhavan on Friday, Vijayan stated that the minister had no plans to show disrespect. Sivankut ...Read More >
Bengaluru Power Cuts: Citizens of Bengaluru brace yourself for long hours of power outages from June 29 and June 30. More than 100 areas will be impacted as BESCOM undertakes its quarterly maintenance work in various of its division. Bengaluru Power Outages June 29: According to the update by BESCOM on its X handler, there will be power outages in Kittaganahalli, Palasandra, Saptagiri, Maruthinagar, Sankapur, Raghavendra Nagar, Goolarivee, Baddihalli, Kesaramadu, C.M Badawan, Kalalli and SKS v ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala): Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday strongly criticised Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for displaying Bharat Mata portrait during official functions at Raj Bhavan and labelled the act a "blatant violation" of constitutional norms. The minister also termed the portrait, depicting a woman holding a saffron flag, as a "religious image". Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty's Statement A person holding a constitutional post worshipping su ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala) | Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday strongly criticised Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for displaying Bharat Mata portrait during official functions at Raj Bhavan and labelled the act a "blatant violation" of constitutional norms. The minister also termed the portrait, depicting a woman holding a saffron flag, as a "religious image". A person holding a constitutional post worshipping such an image during official events is "tantamount to subver ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala), Jun 28 (PTI) Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday strongly criticised Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for displaying Bharat Mata portrait during official functions at Raj Bhavan and labelled the act a "blatant violation" of constitutional norms. The minister also termed the portrait, depicting a woman holding a saffron flag, as a "religious image". A person holding a constitutional post worshipping such an image during official events is "tantamou ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has written a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, criticising General Education Minister V Sivankutty for walking out of a function held at Raj Bhavan on June 19. The Governor described the incident as a breach of protocol and an insult to the constitutional office. The letter, dated June 26, refers to an awards ceremony for the Bharat Scouts and Guides, where Sivankutty -- who also serves as President of the Associatio ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, is set to dock at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday and will be berthed till Tuesday. The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in g ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 8 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar criticised CPI, the second largest party in ruling LDF, that hoisted national flags and raised 'Bharat Mata ki jai' slogans as a mark of protest against the use of Bharat Mata portrait at Raj Bhavan during an environment day event. In an apparent reference to the CPI campaign but without naming them, Arlekar, at an event here said, "Those who never thought of 'Bharat Mata' are saying 'Bharat Mata ki jai'. That is a good ...Read More >
The Goa branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) condemned the minister's action and urged the authorities to immediately rescind the suspension and reinstate the doctor while ensuring a fair trial. The opposition parties, including the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and Revolutionary Goans Party, had condemned Rane's behaviour. Government sources told PTI that the chief minister invited Rane for a meeting on the issue in Panaji on Sunday, and after the meeting, a statement was issued that th ...Read More >
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday (June 8, 2025) held a security review meeting with senior officials in the wake of violent protests across the state over the arrests of Meitei outfit leaders. A Raj Bhavan statement said the Governor also met a delegation of MLAs who apprised Bhalla of the current law and order situation in the state. CBI arrests Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol activist from Imphal airport "The governor held a security review meeting with senior administrative and s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about touri ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 8 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday congratulated leaders who took charge as new ministers in the state cabinet, as well as to the incoming Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. https://x.com/revanth_anumula/status/1931570911788036227 Also Read | Modi Government Celebrates 11 Years of 'Shashkt Nari', Says 'Women Central to India's Growth Story'. In a post on X, Revanth Reddy congratulated Vivek Venkata Swamy, Adluri Lakshman and ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 6 (PTI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday extended Bakrid greetings to the people of the state on the eve of the festival and wished that the celebration inspires unity and harmony among everyone. Arlekar, in a statement issued by Raj Bhavan, greeted the "Muslim brothers and sisters of Kerala" on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Ad'ha" (Bakrid). "Eid-ul-Ad'ha glorifies the spirit of sacrifice and everlasting faith in ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala), Jun 7 (PTI) CPI, the second-largest partner in the ruling LDF in Kerala, on Saturday hoisted the national flag and planted saplings as a mark of protest against the usage of the Bharat Mata portrait at an Environment Day event in the Raj Bhavan. State Agriculture Minister and CPI leader P Prasad had boycotted the event at the Raj Bhavan on June 5 over the use of the portrait, citing that it was the one used by the RSS. The Left party had announced that it would hoist the nat ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapurm, Jun 6 (UNI) In a scathing attack against Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, senior Congress leader and UDF Convenor MM Hassan alleged that Kerala Raj Bhavan has been turned as RSS Bhavan. He also urged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inform the President of India about the recent 'Environment Day programme' in which a portrait of Bharat Mata was kept at the venue of the event held at Kerala Raj Bhavan. MM Hassan, former KPCC President, also appreciated Kerala Ag ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Days after Arif Mohammed Khan quit the governor's office and took charge in Bihar and when Rajendra Arlekar was sworn in as the new governor, it appeared that there would be a complete clampdown in the tug-off-war between the government and the Raj Bhavan. For the first three months, there was a totally different perception following the camaraderie between the Chief minister and the governor. Barring few politically differing statements, there was a cordial relationship that ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A World Environment Day event at Kerala Raj Bhavan turned into a political flashpoint on Thursday after Left-led govt boycotted it, objecting to a Bharat Mata portrait allegedly tied to RSS shakhas.Agriculture minister P Prasad, who was to attend the function, withdrew hours before it began. "Raj Bhavan made some unexpected changes in the proceedings. It was informed on Wednesday evening that a floral tribute to Bharat Mata's portrait would be included. We don't oppose Bharat ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A thaw in the strained relations between the state government and the governor was visible after Rajendra Arlekar replaced Arif Mohammed Khan at the Raj Bhavan. Recently, Arlekar even discarded protocol and visited Cliff House to wish the chief minister on his birthday. Only a couple of days back, the governor appointed the state government's nominee as vice-chancellor in-charge of the Malayalam University, though it was not binding on him to do so. But, the honeymoon is, it ...Read More >
India - Agri Minister assures hailstorm-hit Shopian farmers of multi-channel compensation In the wake of the recent devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to crops in Chitragam area of south Kashmir's Shopian district, Minister for Agriculture, Javed Dar on Tuesday visited the affected fields to assess the situation firsthand and to express solidarity with the distressed farming community. Speaking to reporters, the minister said the government is making all possible efforts to i ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reacting to the controversy after the Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad boycotted the state-level celebrations on the World Environment Day at the Raj Bhavan -- the official residence of the state Governor, Rajendra V. Arlekar, the latter expressed his displeasure. Speaking at the event as the state Governor, Arlekar expressed his displeasure by saying that the Agriculture Minister should also have been present here. "The State Education Minister ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the pr ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik on Thursday appealed to the people to contribute towards environmental conservation and protection. He highlighted the importance of replacing plastic with cloth or biodegradable bags, segregating household waste and recycling responsibly, reports Joken Ete. The governor called upon youth, educators, community leaders, and all members of society to unite and work together to build a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free Arunachal Pradesh. He reiterate ...Read More >
Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad said that the picture displayed at the Raj Bhavan is typically used by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in its functions. "Raj Bhavan shouldn't be a venue for mere political events. The governor shouldn't be doing political events from there. We are all politicians, but we never display that at public events. If I come with the CPI(M)'s flag for an agriculture department event, will it be right?" Prasad said, while speaking to the media Thursday. A st ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The stand-off between governor and govt came to a head on Friday with chief minister M K Stalin accusing R N Ravi of acting against his govt on every front. "He is blaming govt for everything. But that is good for us (DMK)," the CM told reporters here. The state govt last week accused the governor of "portraying Tamil Nadu as a bad state and speaking of Tamils as anti-nationals". Ravi on Thursday hit out at the govt for its choice of venue to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death ...Read More >
Chennai, Jan 31 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday accused Governor RN Ravi of acting against the state government in all the issues. Ravi has been levelling allegations against the state government in all matters and it was not just in one or two issues, the Chief Minister told reporters here when asked on the Governor's recent allegations. Ravi hitting out at CM Stalin for holding Gandhi memorial events at the museum complex here, his demand to include UGC chairman's nomine ...Read More >
TIRUVANNAMALAI: One of Tamil Nadu's oldest festivals, Karthigai Deepam, is being celebrated today at Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. On the day of the full moon in the Tamil month of Karthigai, Tamil Nadu celebrates Karthigai Deepam, also known as Karthika Deepam, under the Indian calendar. Since lakhs of devotees are anticipated to attend the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting event (also known as Maha Deepam) today, December 13, many police officials have been sent in to ensu ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 6 (PTI) Senior BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar on Friday took oath as pro-tem speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly, a day ahead of the special session of the newly-elected house. The nine-time MLA was administered the oath of office by Governor CP Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhavan in south Mumbai. Kolambkar is the senior-most legislator in the new house and won from Mumbai's Wadala seat in last month's assembly elections. As the pro-tem speaker, a temporary position, he will ad ...Read More >
The Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand is set to expand its council of ministers on Thursday. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath at the Raj Bhavan. Protem Speaker Stephen Marandi will be sworn in first, followed by the new ministers. The Congress is expected to get four berths, RJD one, and the remaining will go to JMM.The council of ministers of the Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand will take oath on Thursday, officials said. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will ...Read More >
Kerala's ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) has announced plans for a march and sit-in outside the Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram as well as at central government offices across the state on December 5. This is in protest against the central government's refusal to provide crucial aid to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad. In a statement released on Monday, LDF Convener T P Ramakrishnan urged the public to participate in large numbers to ensure the success of the protest. He a ...Read More >
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