The Governor has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that a consensus has been reached on appointing Vice Chancellors to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and Digital University Kerala (DUK).
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in a statement on Monday said that the change marks an important milestone from a ‘colonial mindset’ to a democratic one. The Governor said the the Kerala Raj Bhavan over the years has taken a series of initiatives to open its doors to the public.
Inaugurating the Navratri Sargotsavam in Kozhikode on Thursday, he said if such an attitude is really in their minds, why are they not ready to tell it to the people openly.
Amid the ongoing tussle between the LDF government and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar over the appointment of vice-chancellors in various universities in the state, the Kerala cabinet Wednesday approved a draft ordinance to amend the clauses related to the appointment of the vice-chancellor of the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology Act, 2021.
As the tussle between the Kerala Governor (Chancellor) and the state government over the appointment of interim Vice Chancellors continues, and with the Supreme Court directing both sides to initiate the process of appointing permanent vice-chancellors at the earliest, discussions have begun to reach a consensus on the issue.
Governor Khan staged an unprecedented sit-in protest on the roadside at Nilamel in Kollam district on Saturday morning to register his ire against the police’s alleged failure to prevent the SFI black flag demonstration at his motorcade.
Delivering the Republic-Day message after unfurling the national flag and receiving a salute during the ceremonial parade held at the Central Stadium here, Arif Mohammed Khan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to make India a superpower.
Arif Mohammad Khan concluded his address marking the commencement of the 10th session of the 15th legislative Assembly in barely two minutes’ time reading only the last paragraph of the speech.
The Governor claimed Nariman's father and senior advocate Fali Sam Nariman and his juniors received Rs 40 lakh from the Kerala government for advising it on certain matters.
The governor said the interest of the common man in Kerala will be uppermost priority when he discharges his duties.
