West Bengal Governor may move High Court against Jadavpur University convocation West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose to move Calcutta High Court against unauthorised Jadavpur University convocation. The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023
Governor destroying higher education ambience: Bengal minister after removal of officiating Jadavpur University VC Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association General Secretary Parthapratim Roy told PTI, “We had all along been calling for an amicable solution so that the awarding of degrees and citations to students is not affected. The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023
TMC cites SC ruling, urges W.B. Governor to end Bill deadlock TMC: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose should meet CM Mamata Banerjee to resolve deadlock over Bills, as SC asked TN Governor to meet CM Stalin. TMC alleges Bose is acting in partisan manner, creating uncertainties. BJP defends Governor, says he's exercising caution. Bose said no Bills pending, except those… The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023
Violence affecting West Bengal politics: Governor on Joynagar murder case Governor Bose asserts strong action will be taken against violence in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district. Trinamool Congress leader Saifuddin Laskar shot dead, one of accused lynched by locals. Family members and local party leadership blamed CPI(M) leader. Houses of CPI(M) supporters ransacked and set on fire. The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023
TMC’s indefinite sit-in outside Raj Bhavan enters third day, delegation to meet Governor in Darjeeling TMC activists led by Abhishek Banerjee continue sit-in protest outside Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, demanding release of MGNREGA dues by Centre and audience with Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. Governor agrees to meet TMC delegation in Darjeeling, but Banerjee insists on meeting at protest site. TMC delegation of 3 members to meet… The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023
Trinamool Congress to camp outside Raj Bhavan till Governor meets party leaders Abhishek Banerjee, Kolkata Trinamool Congress general secretary, led a rally of thousands to Raj Bhawan, demanding an audience with Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. He seeks clarifications on 20 lakh workers not receiving wages for 2 years The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023
West Bengal Governor appoints interim VCs to six State universities West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose appoints interim Vice Chancellors to six State-run universities. The six interim Vice Chancellors appointed by the Governor are Achintya Saha for Murshidabad University, B.B. Parida for Mahatma Gandhi University, Nikhil Chandra Ray for Coochbehar Panchanan Barma University, Rathin Bandyopadhyay for Alipurduar University, Dilip Maity for… The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose cancels US trip over dengue upsurge in state KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on Monday cancelled his scheduled USA trip to attend the World Culture Festival as he felt that it would not be appropriate to accept foreign hospitality when the state is facing financial difficulties and dengue deaths, officials said on Monday. The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023
Bengal Governor holds virtual meeting with interim V-Cs of State universities Gov. Bose held virtual meeting with interim V-Cs of state univs. to discuss academic & admin. issues. He asked to strengthen anti-ragging committee & offered advice. 22 interim V-Cs attended, appointed by Bose since May. His decision to appoint interim V-Cs drew flak from Education Minister, but Raj Bhavan said… The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Will abide by SC observation on V-C issue: Bengal Minister SC sets up search committee for V-Cs in 13 State-run univs in Bengal. Govt welcomes decision, will obey all directives. SC displeased with Chancellor, expressed concern for education system. Court to form search committee, State, Chancellor & UGC to give 3-5 nominees in a week. Govt sent letters to Governor,… The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
West Bengal govt. keeps mum on Governor’s letter The ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday lashed out at the Governor, accusing him of “deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP”. The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023
TMC accuses Bengal Governor of working on behalf of BJP after Bose sends missives to State, Centre TMC, BJP accuse each other of interfering in higher edu. TMC accuses Governor of "deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP" and of wanting a "plum posting in New Delhi as a reward". BJP accuses TMC of "humiliating the Governor" for trying to clean up the mess… The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023
Governor Bose writes confidential letters to Centre, Bengal govt. Incidentally, Mr. Bose signed the letters a couple of hours after holding an elaborate meeting with chief secretary H.K. Dwivedi at Raj Bhavan. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Will wipe out corruption, violence from Universities of West Bengal, says Governor Ananda Bose West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose pledges to fight corruption and violence in universities. He claims to have the support of 10 crore people and has appointed interim VCs after Supreme Court declared state govt's action illegal. He alleges 5 VCs appointed by him were harassed by TMC govt. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 West Bengal Assembly resolution on ‘Poila Baisakh’ as State Foundation Day West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to observe 'Poila Baishak' (Bengali New Year) as 'Bangla Dibas' (West Bengal Foundation Day) instead of June 20th declared by Centre. Mamata Banerjee urges Governor to not hold event on June 20th.
The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023 Mamata’s ‘economic blockade’ comment | Teachers’ bodies voice concern, call for talks for permanent V-Cs Teachers' bodies voice concern over WB CM's comment on possible "economic blockade" of universities; call for talks between Raj Bhavan & State Govt for amicable solution. WBCUTA, JUTA & ABUTA urge both sides to sit for talks to end stalemate & ensure smooth functioning of educational institutions. CM's comments reflect…
The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023 Bengal Governor appoints officiating V-C of another varsity amid row Gov. Bose appoints Prof. Kajal De as interim V-C of Kanyashree Univ. despite CM Banerjee's criticism. Prof. De was previously appointed by Bose as interim V-C of Diamond Harbour Women's Univ. CM accused Bose of ignoring State-appointed search committee & threatened to block funding to univs. following his directions.
Dynamite News · Sep 6, 2023 ISRO scientists to visits Jadavpur University, explore possibilities of using tech to curb ragging The visit came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose appealed to ISRO chairman S Somanath seeking help regarding the same in the backdrop of the death of a first-year undergraduate student at the varsity. Read further on Dynamite News
The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023 Mamata threatens economic blockade of educational institutions if Governor continues to ‘interfere’ West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee threatens economic blockade of higher edu. institutions if Governor continues to interfere. She finds the developments "heart wrenching" & alleges Governor is holding back Bills passed by State Assembly. Calcutta HC ruled no illegality in Governor's orders.
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023 Governor appointing vice chancellors in arbitrary manner: West Bengal Education Minister The education minister took exception in the appointment of VCs in 11 of the 31 state universities by the governor without consulting the state higher education department and the minister.
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The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 Will cooperate with Bengal Government on what it does, not whatever it does: Governor Anand Bose Gov. Bose says, respect Chief Minister, but each must stay within constitutional provisions; cooperation with State Govt on what it does, not whatever it does; universities belong to students, must realize duty to them.
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 BJP may go for Lok Sabha polls in December 2023, says Mamata Mamata Banerjee warns of "autocratic" rule if BJP wins third term. She claims BJP has booked all choppers for campaigning, and that illegal firecracker factory blasts are due to "unlawful activities" with police support. She urges those in firecracker industry to produce green firecrackers, and accuses Governor of unconstitutional activities.…
The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023 West Bengal Governor meets families of migrant workers killed in Mizoram bridge collapse West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose visited Malda district to meet the families of those who died in the Mizoram railway bridge collapse.
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023 Bengal Governor approaches ISRO for tech to curb ragging on campuses Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose has reached out to ISRO to find tech solutions to curb ragging on college campuses.