Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer conveys Independence Day greetings

Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer conveys Independence Day greetings

Justice S. Abdul Nazeer. File | Photo Credit: PTI Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveyed his wishes and greetings on the eve of the 77th Independence Day to the people of Andhra Pradesh. “Independence Day is a remembrance of the sacrifices made by the great leaders, who paved the way to enjoy the fruits of freedom,” … Read more

Governor overstepping his jurisdiction, should approve bills appointing CM as Chancellor says Mamata

Governor overstepping his jurisdiction, should approve bills appointing  CM as Chancellor says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during celebrations of International Day of The World Indigenous Peoples, in Jhargram, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 | Photo Credit: PTI The faceoff between West Bengal government and the Raj Bhawan intensified with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accusing the Governor of overstepping constitutional jurisdiction and urged him to … Read more

Death knell of democracy should not ring in hands of its custodian: Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose

Death knell of democracy should not ring in hands of its custodian: Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. File | Photo Credit: PTI In the backdrop of incidents of violence ahead of the Panchayat polls in West Bengal, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Thursday (June 29) sent out a strong message to the State administration, saying the “death knell of democracy” should not ring in the hands … Read more

Education sector needs more efforts, says Telangana Governor

Education sector needs more efforts, says Telangana Governor

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan in a meeting with the Vice-Chancellors of Telangana State Universities at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad on Monday. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G. While the State government is making strides in economic development, efforts should be made to make the universities a global destination for education, Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said on Monday. Addressing … Read more

Kerala Governor says his duty is to protect the Constitution 

Kerala Governor says his duty is to protect the Constitution 

Mr. Khan spoke to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the 8th International Peace Conference organised by Sri Vishnu Foundation in Chennai on Friday. File | Photo Credit: PTI A Governor’s constitutional duties are different from that of elected members and the duty of a Governor is to protect the Constitution, said Governor … Read more

West Bengal Governor organises Foundation Day event despite Mamata’s objections

West Bengal Governor organises Foundation Day event despite Mamata’s objections

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose spoke on ‘zero tolerance’ for violence and emphasised the right of the common people to vote freely. File | Photo Credit: PTI West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on June 20 organised the State’s ‘Foundation Day’ programme at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, despite objections raised by Chief Minister Mamata … Read more

T.N.’s higher education system needs to be aligned with needs of modern world: Governor R.N. Ravi

T.N.’s higher education system needs to be aligned with needs of modern world: Governor R.N. Ravi

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi at the conference of Vice Chancellors of State and private Universities of Tamil Nadu at the Raj Bhavan in Udhagamandalam on Monday | Photo Credit: SATHYAMOORTHY M While appreciating the efforts and policies of the Tamil Nadu government since the epoch of former Chief Minister K. Kamaraj to ensure widespread … Read more

T.N. Governor participates in plantation drive in Avadi Ordnance Depot

T.N. Governor participates in plantation drive in Avadi Ordnance Depot

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Thursday participated in a plantation drive in Ordnance Depot in Avadi in the presence of senior officials, a release from Raj Bhavan said. The event was organised ahead of the World Environment Day, observed on June 5. The Governor inaugurated the ‘Satkar Complex’ park on the premises, the release … Read more

Governor condoles demise of writer Kethu Viswanatha Reddy

Governor condoles demise of writer Kethu Viswanatha Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer expressed grief over the demise of eminent Telugu story writer and novelist Kethu Viswanatha Reddy who died in Ongole on Monday. Viswanatha Reddy won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996 and was honoured with YSR Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 for his contribution to Telugu literature, the Governor said … Read more

Telangana State Public Service Commission leakage case | Congress goes to Governor seeking prosecution of IT Minister Rama Rao

Telangana State Public Service Commission leakage case | Congress goes to Governor seeking prosecution of IT Minister Rama Rao

Telangana Congress delegation led by its president, A. Revanth Reddy submits a memorandum to the Governor, Tamilisai Soundararajan to sanction prosecution of IT Minister, K.T. Rama Rao in the TSPSC paper leakage issue. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A delegation of the Telangana Congress met Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan to sanction the prosecution of the Minister … Read more