Patna, July 22 (IANS) A protest march organised by the All India Students’ Association (AISA) turned violent in Patna on Wednesday after demonstrators clashed with police while attempting to march towards Raj Bhavan.The protest, held against alleged paper leaks, corruption, and privatisation in education, witnessed the use of tear gas shells and water cannons by police after some protesters allegedly pelted stones.Thousands of students, youth, and workers participated in the march, which started…
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Chennai, July 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed officials to fast-track the appointment of Vice Chancellors to 15 state universities and expedite the filling of long-pending vacancies in teaching positions, signalling the government’s intent to address key challenges confronting the higher education sector. The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at the Secretariat.Higher Education Minister P. Vishwanathan and seni…
Chennai, July 5 (IANS) Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVMK) leader and former MLA T. Velmurugan on Sunday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu’s Acting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, accusing him of attempting to undermine democratic principles and federalism through his recent remarks and official engagements in the state. In a post on X, Velmurugan alleged that the Governor’s recent review meeting in Madurai and his comments at a book release function in Chennai reflected an attempt by the Un…
Chennai, July 5 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Sunday accused Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of attempting to function as a “parallel government” through his remarks inviting members of the public to approach Raj Bhavan with their grievances and sought the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu.In a statement, CPI state Secretary M. Veerapandian said the Governor’s comments, made during a book release function at Raj Bhavan on Saturday, amounted to an open chal…
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar for inspecting during his visit to Madurai, alleging that the exercise was unconstitutional and infringed upon the powers of the elected state government. In a statement, Udhayanidhi Stalin said the Governor had acted like an elected public representative despite holding a nominated constitutional office and serving as the Governor of Tamil Nadu only as an additional charge. …
Itanagar, June 24 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Wednesday held detailed discussions with State Home Minister Mama Natung on the prevailing law and order situation in the state, with particular focus on the recent developments at the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST). A Raj Bhavan official said the Home Minister called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan, where the two leaders reviewed the overall law and order situation in Arunachal P…
Itanagar, June 18 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Thursday highlighted the crucial role of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) in strengthening the state’s administrative framework and underscored the importance of transparency, accountability and merit‑based selection in all recruitment processes. During a meeting with APPSC Chairman Prof. Pradip Lingfa at Raj Bhavan, the Governor advised the Commission to conduct examinations and recru…
Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday late night said that the names being circulated in the media regarding the composition of the new state Cabinet were not official and that the final list would be sent by the Congress high command on Wednesday. He declined to comment on whether a decision has been taken to create the post of Deputy Chief Minister.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru after returning from New Delhi, Shivakumar said the party leade…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered a case against former Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj for allegedly revealing the identity of a minor sexual assault victim. According to Delhi Police sources, Bharadwaj allegedly disclosed the victim’s identity — a three-year-old girl sexually assaulted at a school in Janakpuri.Consequently, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against him. The Janakpuri Police are currently inve…
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the next government in Karnataka after being unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).Acting on Shivakumar’s request, the Governor invited him to form the government and take oath along with his Council of Ministers on June 3.In a letter submitted to the Governor, Shivakumar stated tha…