SFI activists wave black flags at Governor The Governor was on his way to attend to inaugurate the annual day festival of Young Indians, a youth movement, at Thampanoor. The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023
Will examine belated police action, says Kerala governor Will examine belated police action, says Kerala governor The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023
Governor, CPI(M) battle over petition to declare a state of financial emergency in Kerala Governor Khan and CPI(M) poised to battle over petition seeking President's imposition of financial emergency in Kerala. CPI(M) accuses Khan of threatening to misuse power to give political cover to Centre, which allegedly denied State revenue. CPI(M) to resist Khan's alleged trespasses on fiscal federalism and bid to stack university… The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023
Kerala Chief Minister says not all petitions forwarded by Governor can elicit government’s reply Kerala CM Vijayan says govt not duty-bound to reply to all petitions to Governor; will respond if facts are convincing. On HC notice in Kochi Minerals case, he says "let it come" & blames Centre for not allowing State to take over loss-making CPSUs. IT majors expanding in State, creating… The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023
Students Federation of India protest turns violent SFI protests against Gov. Khan's alleged attempt to stack university senates with Sangh Parivar nominees turn violent in 3 places. Police use water cannons to disperse protesters. SFI warns Khan of intense street protests if he continues to push RSS agenda. SFI boycotts Khan across State, incl. campuses. Police use… The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023
Kerala Governor hints at detente with govt. over promulgating two Ordinances Governor Arif Mohammed Khan appeared to signal the possibility of a detente with the government over the promulgation of two Ordinances that aim at increasing the penalty for hazardous dumping of waste by modifying the provisions of the municipalities and panchayat Act. The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023
If govt. wants swift action on Ordinances and Bills, it needs to explain urgency at Raj Bhavan: Kerala Governor Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan requests chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to come to Raj Bhavan and explain urgency of Bills and Ordinances. He urges Pinarayi to ensure party members and supporters don't call PoK 'Azad Kashmir' and not stoke separatism/regionalism. Assures no bias if this is ensured. The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023
Naval ops demo in Kochi entertains viewers Navy Day celebrated with op demo off Rajendra Madian; Vice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi hosted with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as chief guest. Showcased combat beach recce, flypast, simulated gun salutes, heli landing, search & rescue, mock oil rig demo, aerial extraction, watermanship, Sudarshini sails, SCC horn pipe, continuity drill, MH60… The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
CPI(M) demands Kerala Governor’s resignation, warns of street protests Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretary M.V. Govindan has demanded the resignation of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
SC verdict a setback to Chancellor, not Kerala Govt., says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan accuses Governor arif mohammmed Khan of "dancing to the tune of some external forces" after supreme court rescinds reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University VC. Criticises Khan for presenting facts in a flawed manner and trying to pass the buck to the Govt. Accuses… The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
Governor Arif Mohammed Khan doing Sangh Parivar’s bidding; must resign immediately, says M.V. Govindan CPI (M) leader M.V. Govindan accuses Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of abandoning constitutional duties to do Sangh Parivar's bidding. Demands his resignation. Accuses him of attempting to appoint RSS workers as VCs. Warns against Central govt's policies to enforce Hindutva ideology, corporatism and superstitions. Mahatma Gandhi VC in-charge, ex-Kerala VC,… The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
SC verdict quashing Kannur Vice Chancellor’s reappointment puts government on backfoot SC rescinds Gopinath Ravindran's reappointment as Kannur Univ. VC, prompting Governor to question CM, AG's offices. Opposition demands resignations of CM, Higher Education Minister. Govt. to abide by SC order, Ravindran steps down. LDF convener alleges Khan flip-flopped in SC to appease Sangh Parivar. SC's verdict deals blow to govt's… The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
Kerala Chief Minister flays Governor for referring seven Bills for Presidential consideration Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for referring seven pending Bills to President for consideration, raising doubts about his respect for Supreme Court. SC was to consider Kerala's plea against Governor for inordinately holding eight Bills. Khan approved Public Health Bill considering its social impact &… The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Governor signs health Bill, reserves seven for Presidential consideration After two years of bitter political and legal wrangling, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan signed eight Bills passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly into law. However, seven other Bills, including the Kerala Lok Ayukta Amendment Bill and the Kerala University Amendment Bill, were reserved for the President's consideration. The government had… The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 For the first time, Calicut varsity Syndicate likely to have a BJP member Gov. Arif Mohammed Khan nominates 18 people, majority opposed to CPI(M), to Univ. of Calicut Senate. Could lead to BJP member in Syndicate for first time. Petitions filed in HC against nominations. Majority of nominees close to BJP, IUML, Congress. Pro-Left CU Employees Union allege attempt to insert Sangh Parivar…
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 Kozhikode leg of Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to begin from Tuesday Kozhikode's Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, led by District Lead Bank with NABARD & Central govt. support, begins Tues. at Kadalundi. Aim: familiarise public with Central projects. Will pass through 70 grama panchayats, 2/day until Jan 10. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan flagged off Yatra at Attappadi, Palakkad on Nov 15.
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Award conferred posthumously on Oommen Chandy Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Award conferred posthumously on Oommen Chandy
The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023 Governor expresses grief over Cusat tragedy Grief over Cusat tragedy: Governor expresses shock; Opposition, Ministers visit MCH to take stock of situation. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan & Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan express grief over the tragedy at Cusat in which four students were killed & several injured. Ministers P. Rajeeve & R. Bindu visit MCH to…
The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023 Govindan accuses Governor of orchestrating a Sangh Parivar-UDF tie-up to control State universities CPI(M) State Sec. Govindan accuses Kerala Governor Khan of forming illicit political alliance to gain control of State-funded universities. Alleges Khan disregarded VC's panel of Senate nominees to insert people of his choice. Accuses Sangh Parivar of subverting gubernatorial office to thwart LDF's knowledge economy. Slams Opp. Leader Satheesan for…
Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2023 Supreme Court notice to Centre on Kerala government's petition against Governor's inaction on pending bills A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued notice to the Centre and Additional Chief Secretary to Kerala's Governor on the plea. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023 Governor inaugurates church golden jubilee valedictory Gov. Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated Immanuel Mar Thoma Church's golden jubilee celebrations in Paruthippara. He also launched a mission field to help Venkalam Palli, a backward village in Andhra Pradesh. Parish directory & souvenir were also released. Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos & Mar Thoma Church Metropolitan Theodosius Mar Thoma spoke…
The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023 Kerala Governor denies triggering constitutional crisis Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday rebutted the State government’s accusation that he had precipitated a constitutional crisis by refusing to sign into law at least eight Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly.
The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023 Misgivings about Kerala as an investment destination being cleared, says Governor Misgivings about Kerala’s suitability as an investment destination are being cleared through new initiatives and plans, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has said. He was speaking after releasing the ‘Kochi Declaration’ drawn up at the end of the two-day conference organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry…
The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023 Governor denies he had precipitated a constitutional crisis On Monday, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan rebutted the State Government’s accusation that he had precipitated a constitutional crisis by refusing to sign into law at least eight bills passed by the Legislative Assembly.