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  • Guv Khan’s Qawah diplomacy wins Kerala govt’s belief

    By Express News Service

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Signalling a thaw in his strained relationship with the chief minister, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan acted magnanimous on Wednesday, sending Saffron Shahi Qawah with an assortment of particular Kashmiri tea to the Cliff House.

    Soon after Saji Cherian’s swearing-in on the Raj Bhavan, Khan and Pinarayi Vijayan had been seen engaged in critical talks for a couple of minutes. The sombre dialogue, at a time when they’re treading a confrontational path, left political circles brimming with curiosity.

    Speculations had been rife that Khan requested for documentary help for Cherian’s re-induction. However, sources revealed that Khan, actually, advised Pinarayi  that he can be sending Kashmiri specials that he introduced from the border state throughout his latest go to. The Raj Bhavan despatched Shahi Qawah, Kashmiri tea, Saffron tea and Saffron Shahi Qawah to the Cliff House by nightfall.

    The one-to-one speak Pinarayi had with the governor on Tuesday, and Khan’s subsequent approval for Cherian’s swearing-in appears to have ushered in a truce between the duo. Responding warmly to Khan’s gesture, the federal government modified its stand and determined to start the price range session of the meeting with the governor’s tackle. The session in December was not prorogued ostensibly to keep away from the governor’s coverage tackle customary at the start of the primary session of the New Year.

    Govt, CPM eager on not upsetting governor

    It has now been determined to prorogue the December session, and the Raj Bhavan and the speaker’s workplace have been intimated.

    The price range session is anticipated to start with the governor’s tackle on January 23. Sources mentioned the state price range is more likely to be introduced on February 3 and the session will conclude on February 10. A particular cabinet on Thursday will take a ultimate name on the session. The authorities and the CPM appear to be eager to not provoke the governor and spoil additional the relations with him.

    The governor is but to signal the controversial University Law (Amendment) Bill handed by the House to exchange the governor from the publish of Chancellor of universities within the state. The Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill can be pending for the Raj Bhavan’s nod.

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Signalling a thaw in his strained relationship with the chief minister, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan acted magnanimous on Wednesday, sending Saffron Shahi Qawah with an assortment of particular Kashmiri tea to the Cliff House.

    Soon after Saji Cherian’s swearing-in on the Raj Bhavan, Khan and Pinarayi Vijayan had been seen engaged in critical talks for a couple of minutes. The sombre dialogue, at a time when they’re treading a confrontational path, left political circles brimming with curiosity.

    Speculations had been rife that Khan requested for documentary help for Cherian’s re-induction. However, sources revealed that Khan, actually, advised Pinarayi  that he can be sending Kashmiri specials that he introduced from the border state throughout his latest go to. The Raj Bhavan despatched Shahi Qawah, Kashmiri tea, Saffron tea and Saffron Shahi Qawah to the Cliff House by nightfall.

    The one-to-one speak Pinarayi had with the governor on Tuesday, and Khan’s subsequent approval for Cherian’s swearing-in appears to have ushered in a truce between the duo. Responding warmly to Khan’s gesture, the federal government modified its stand and determined to start the price range session of the meeting with the governor’s tackle. The session in December was not prorogued ostensibly to keep away from the governor’s coverage tackle customary at the start of the primary session of the New Year.

    Govt, CPM eager on not upsetting governor

    It has now been determined to prorogue the December session, and the Raj Bhavan and the speaker’s workplace have been intimated.

    The price range session is anticipated to start with the governor’s tackle on January 23. Sources mentioned the state price range is more likely to be introduced on February 3 and the session will conclude on February 10. A particular cabinet on Thursday will take a ultimate name on the session. The authorities and the CPM appear to be eager to not provoke the governor and spoil additional the relations with him.

    The governor is but to signal the controversial University Law (Amendment) Bill handed by the House to exchange the governor from the publish of Chancellor of universities within the state. The Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill can be pending for the Raj Bhavan’s nod.

  • Kerala Governor vows to finish life-long pension for state ministers’ private workers

    By ANI

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan raised the difficulty of the life-long pension of the non-public workers of cabinet ministers of the Left Democratic Front cabinet terming it a mockery of public cash and stated that he would make it a nationwide situation.

    Talking to reporters on Friday, Khan stated “With equal vigour, I will take up the issue where the staff of state ministers become entitled to life-long pension in two years’ time. It’s a mockery of law and atrocious and public money is squandered. These people are party-cadre, but they end up becoming entitled to lifelong pensions.”

    He additional known as the difficulty extremely discriminatory and stated that it might be his precedence to convey this to finish.

    “It’s highly discriminatory, fraud and deceit being played on people of Kerala. I am going to make it a big national issue. It is a violation of the spirit of the constitution. It will be my priority to bring it to an end. This money belongs to the people of Kerala and not to the cadre,” he additional stated.

    Earlier on Tuesday, whereas speaking to reporters within the nationwide capital, Arif Mohammad Khan reacted to the protests by the Left Democratic Front employees in direction of Raj Bhavan in Kerala, in opposition to the Governor’s actions pertaining to universities and payments handed by the state meeting, the Governor stated that he can’t be pressurised.

    ALSO READ | Time to revive cultural values to advertise inclusion: Kerala Guv Arif Mohammad Khan

    “I’m not going to deal with these things. But I can tell you one thing. I think there’s enough evidence for you to come to the conclusion that I’m not the type of person who can be pressurised,” Kerala Governor stated.

    He confused that he would resign if he could be countered with one occasion the place he interfered within the enterprise of the federal government.

    “Job to run Universities is with Chancellor, to run government is with the elected government. Give me one instance where I tried to interfere in the business of government, I shall resign that very moment. I can give you 1,001 examples where they interfered in the functioning of Universities daily,” he stated.

    Kerala Raj Bhavan on Saturday confirmed that it obtained the ordinance to take away the Governor from the publish of chancellor in numerous universities.

    On the Kerala Cabinet on November 9 determined to usher in an ordinance to take away governor Arif Mohammed Khan from the publish of chancellor.

    The state Cabinet is planning to usher in an skilled instead of the chancellor. The cabinet’s choice got here after Governor sought the resignations of vice-chancellors of all 9 universities within the state.

    ALSO READ | If ordinance despatched by state authorities targets me, will refer it to Prez: Kerala Governor Arif Khan

    As per an order issued by the Kerala Governor, Vice-Chancellors of the University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kannur University, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, University of Calicut and Thunachath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University have been requested to resign from their posts.

    Later the VCs of 9 universities moved the High Court difficult the Governor’s order to tender their resignations.

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan raised the difficulty of the life-long pension of the non-public workers of cabinet ministers of the Left Democratic Front cabinet terming it a mockery of public cash and stated that he would make it a nationwide situation.

    Talking to reporters on Friday, Khan stated “With equal vigour, I will take up the issue where the staff of state ministers become entitled to life-long pension in two years’ time. It’s a mockery of law and atrocious and public money is squandered. These people are party-cadre, but they end up becoming entitled to lifelong pensions.”

    He additional known as the difficulty extremely discriminatory and stated that it might be his precedence to convey this to finish.

    “It’s highly discriminatory, fraud and deceit being played on people of Kerala. I am going to make it a big national issue. It is a violation of the spirit of the constitution. It will be my priority to bring it to an end. This money belongs to the people of Kerala and not to the cadre,” he additional stated.

    Earlier on Tuesday, whereas speaking to reporters within the nationwide capital, Arif Mohammad Khan reacted to the protests by the Left Democratic Front employees in direction of Raj Bhavan in Kerala, in opposition to the Governor’s actions pertaining to universities and payments handed by the state meeting, the Governor stated that he can’t be pressurised.

    ALSO READ | Time to revive cultural values to advertise inclusion: Kerala Guv Arif Mohammad Khan

    “I’m not going to deal with these things. But I can tell you one thing. I think there’s enough evidence for you to come to the conclusion that I’m not the type of person who can be pressurised,” Kerala Governor stated.

    He confused that he would resign if he could be countered with one occasion the place he interfered within the enterprise of the federal government.

    “Job to run Universities is with Chancellor, to run government is with the elected government. Give me one instance where I tried to interfere in the business of government, I shall resign that very moment. I can give you 1,001 examples where they interfered in the functioning of Universities daily,” he stated.

    Kerala Raj Bhavan on Saturday confirmed that it obtained the ordinance to take away the Governor from the publish of chancellor in numerous universities.

    On the Kerala Cabinet on November 9 determined to usher in an ordinance to take away governor Arif Mohammed Khan from the publish of chancellor.

    The state Cabinet is planning to usher in an skilled instead of the chancellor. The cabinet’s choice got here after Governor sought the resignations of vice-chancellors of all 9 universities within the state.

    ALSO READ | If ordinance despatched by state authorities targets me, will refer it to Prez: Kerala Governor Arif Khan

    As per an order issued by the Kerala Governor, Vice-Chancellors of the University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kannur University, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, University of Calicut and Thunachath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University have been requested to resign from their posts.

    Later the VCs of 9 universities moved the High Court difficult the Governor’s order to tender their resignations.

  • Time to revive cultural values to advertise inclusion: Kerala Guv Arif Mohammad Khan

    By Express News Service

    BHUBANESWAR: People of our nation should study from the errors dedicated prior to now and revive cultural values and practices to advertise inclusion and produce again its glory within the international enviornment, mentioned Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan right here on Thursday.

    Delivering the Harishchandra Baxipatra Memorial Lecture on the 89th delivery anniversary of late Odisha minister Harishchandra Baxipatra at Jayadev Bhawan right here, Khan mentioned, “It the course of our journey, we seem to have forgotten the rich culture, tradition and values of our society somewhere and during this downfall we also didn’t realise the culturally enriched civilisation we have.”

    “Ours is a culture where there is no place for exclusion. Yet we did so. We didn’t do things that were needed to inculcate the values of our culture in our day to day life,” he mentioned. This won’t solely restore the social inclusion but in addition assist India convey again its glory within the international enviornment, Khan mentioned whereas talking on the subject ‘Social Inclusion and Global India.’

    The Kerala Governor additionally mentioned that these coming into into politics should prepared themselves for larger sacrifices in life. “When you are into politics you must remain prepared for sacrifice, no matter how big it is. You must continuously aspire for knowledge and wisdom and must treat everyone equally, whoever he or she may be,” he mentioned.

    Khandapada MLA and Sambad editor Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, former minister and president of Harischandra Baxipatra Smruti Committee Panchanan Kanungo additionally spoke on the occasion.Former chairperson of State Commission for Women Lopamudra Baxipatra and BJP state vice-president Bhrugu Baxipatra had been additionally current.

    BHUBANESWAR: People of our nation should study from the errors dedicated prior to now and revive cultural values and practices to advertise inclusion and produce again its glory within the international enviornment, mentioned Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan right here on Thursday.

    Delivering the Harishchandra Baxipatra Memorial Lecture on the 89th delivery anniversary of late Odisha minister Harishchandra Baxipatra at Jayadev Bhawan right here, Khan mentioned, “It the course of our journey, we seem to have forgotten the rich culture, tradition and values of our society somewhere and during this downfall we also didn’t realise the culturally enriched civilisation we have.”

    “Ours is a culture where there is no place for exclusion. Yet we did so. We didn’t do things that were needed to inculcate the values of our culture in our day to day life,” he mentioned. This won’t solely restore the social inclusion but in addition assist India convey again its glory within the international enviornment, Khan mentioned whereas talking on the subject ‘Social Inclusion and Global India.’

    The Kerala Governor additionally mentioned that these coming into into politics should prepared themselves for larger sacrifices in life. “When you are into politics you must remain prepared for sacrifice, no matter how big it is. You must continuously aspire for knowledge and wisdom and must treat everyone equally, whoever he or she may be,” he mentioned.

    Khandapada MLA and Sambad editor Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, former minister and president of Harischandra Baxipatra Smruti Committee Panchanan Kanungo additionally spoke on the occasion.Former chairperson of State Commission for Women Lopamudra Baxipatra and BJP state vice-president Bhrugu Baxipatra had been additionally current.

  • Kerala, TN & TS governments up the ante in opposition to Governors

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: The governments in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana are intensifying their rifts with the governors in opposition to the alleged anti-democratic and anti-Constitutional actions of the latter. All three states are locked in a standoff with the respective governors over pending payments and appointments of vice-chancellors in universities.

    The DMK and CPM are additionally taking initiatives to deliver collectively non-BJP events in opposition to the actions of the governors. In Kerala, the friction between the Pinarayi Vijayan-led authorities and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan appears to have reached some extent of no return. A recent row erupted after the Left Democratic Front (LDF) authorities introduced a protest rally outdoors the Raj Bhavan on November 15 alleging that Khan is attempting to implement the Sangh Parivar’s agenda within the schooling sector.

    On Tuesday, the journalists’ union within the state took out a protest march to Raj Bhavan after Khan requested reporters from two Malayalam channels, Kairali and Media One, to go away a press briefing, calling them ‘pro-government’.

    The tussle between the federal government and the governor is generally centred across the appointment of vice-chancellors in universities and over the latter’s demand to sack state ministers on what the governments say are flimsy grounds.

    ALSO READ | Kerala Governor’s media censorship unites rivals LDF, UDF

    In Telangana, the stress between Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and the Ok Chandrashekar Rao-led TRS authorities appears to have additional escalated after the previous summoned schooling Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy to debate a standard recruitment board for all 15 state universities in tune with UGC guidelines. She additionally demanded the rationale for not filling the vacancies in universities within the final three years. While the federal government is miffed with the governor for not signing essential payments, Raj Bhavan accuses the federal government of not following protocols.

    Students’ unions within the state have been protesting in opposition to the governor for not signing the invoice on direct recruitment to instructing and nonteaching posts, besides in medical universities.

    In Tamil Nadu too, the ruling DMK is at loggerheads with Governor R N Ravi, and has sought an appointment to satisfy President Droupadi Murmu to submit its petition to hunt his elimination. The DMK was additionally peeved at pending payments and Ravi’s remarks on ‘Sanatan dharma’. The allies of the DMK, together with the CPI(M) and the Congress, stated that the governor is attempting to create confusion within the state by echoing the BJP’s stand on coverage issues and different points.

    ALSO READ | Remarks of TN Governor RN Ravi go in opposition to Constitution: Assembly Speaker

    NEW DELHI: The governments in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana are intensifying their rifts with the governors in opposition to the alleged anti-democratic and anti-Constitutional actions of the latter. All three states are locked in a standoff with the respective governors over pending payments and appointments of vice-chancellors in universities.

    The DMK and CPM are additionally taking initiatives to deliver collectively non-BJP events in opposition to the actions of the governors. In Kerala, the friction between the Pinarayi Vijayan-led authorities and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan appears to have reached some extent of no return. A recent row erupted after the Left Democratic Front (LDF) authorities introduced a protest rally outdoors the Raj Bhavan on November 15 alleging that Khan is attempting to implement the Sangh Parivar’s agenda within the schooling sector.

    On Tuesday, the journalists’ union within the state took out a protest march to Raj Bhavan after Khan requested reporters from two Malayalam channels, Kairali and Media One, to go away a press briefing, calling them ‘pro-government’.

    The tussle between the federal government and the governor is generally centred across the appointment of vice-chancellors in universities and over the latter’s demand to sack state ministers on what the governments say are flimsy grounds.

    ALSO READ | Kerala Governor’s media censorship unites rivals LDF, UDF

    In Telangana, the stress between Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and the Ok Chandrashekar Rao-led TRS authorities appears to have additional escalated after the previous summoned schooling Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy to debate a standard recruitment board for all 15 state universities in tune with UGC guidelines. She additionally demanded the rationale for not filling the vacancies in universities within the final three years. While the federal government is miffed with the governor for not signing essential payments, Raj Bhavan accuses the federal government of not following protocols.

    Students’ unions within the state have been protesting in opposition to the governor for not signing the invoice on direct recruitment to instructing and nonteaching posts, besides in medical universities.

    In Tamil Nadu too, the ruling DMK is at loggerheads with Governor R N Ravi, and has sought an appointment to satisfy President Droupadi Murmu to submit its petition to hunt his elimination. The DMK was additionally peeved at pending payments and Ravi’s remarks on ‘Sanatan dharma’. The allies of the DMK, together with the CPI(M) and the Congress, stated that the governor is attempting to create confusion within the state by echoing the BJP’s stand on coverage issues and different points.

    ALSO READ | Remarks of TN Governor RN Ravi go in opposition to Constitution: Assembly Speaker

  • Kerala HC permits 9 vice chancellors to proceed until November 3

    By Express News Service

    KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday held that the vice chancellors of 9 universities who had been directed to tender resignation by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan can proceed of their positions till the Governor points a last order. 

    The Governor has issued a present trigger discover to the vice chancellors they usually have been given time until November 3 to submit their arguments. The vice chancellors will probably be eligible to proceed of their positions in full compliance with regulation and rules until the chancellor points a last order, held Justice Devan Ramachandran who held a particular sitting to listen to the case at 4 pm on Monday.

    The vice chancellors had approached the courtroom alleging that the Governor who can be the chancellor of universities directed them to resign with out following the process. The Governor directed the VCs to resign within the backdrop of the Supreme Court order settings apart the appointment of Kerala Technological University vice chancellor because the UGC rules weren’t adopted.

    The petitioners asserted that the communication from the Governor was unlawful, incompetent and past the jurisdiction of the Governor. They argued that the Supreme Court order within the case of Kerala Technological University has no bearing on them. The counsel for the petitioners the Governor thrust his choice on them with out giving a chance to current their view. 

    They contended that the motion of Chancellor is in flagrant violation of ideas of honest play and pure justice.

    The petitioners argued that the judgement referred to by the chancellor within the impugned communication couldn’t apply to petitioners as SC had delivered the judgement contemplating the 2010 UGC rules, whereas they had been appointed underneath 2018 rules.

    The counsel for the chancellor argued that the communication to VCs was issued in good religion and with the intent to inform that their appointments had been unlawful. To save them the ignominy they got the choice for honourable exit. 

    The Governor acted in good religion as he’s absolutely conscious that each one are working for similar system. The chancellor had no possibility however to behave within the mild of SC judgements

    KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday held that the vice chancellors of 9 universities who had been directed to tender resignation by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan can proceed of their positions till the Governor points a last order. 

    The Governor has issued a present trigger discover to the vice chancellors they usually have been given time until November 3 to submit their arguments. The vice chancellors will probably be eligible to proceed of their positions in full compliance with regulation and rules until the chancellor points a last order, held Justice Devan Ramachandran who held a particular sitting to listen to the case at 4 pm on Monday.

    The vice chancellors had approached the courtroom alleging that the Governor who can be the chancellor of universities directed them to resign with out following the process. The Governor directed the VCs to resign within the backdrop of the Supreme Court order settings apart the appointment of Kerala Technological University vice chancellor because the UGC rules weren’t adopted.

    The petitioners asserted that the communication from the Governor was unlawful, incompetent and past the jurisdiction of the Governor. They argued that the Supreme Court order within the case of Kerala Technological University has no bearing on them. The counsel for the petitioners the Governor thrust his choice on them with out giving a chance to current their view. 

    They contended that the motion of Chancellor is in flagrant violation of ideas of honest play and pure justice.

    The petitioners argued that the judgement referred to by the chancellor within the impugned communication couldn’t apply to petitioners as SC had delivered the judgement contemplating the 2010 UGC rules, whereas they had been appointed underneath 2018 rules.

    The counsel for the chancellor argued that the communication to VCs was issued in good religion and with the intent to inform that their appointments had been unlawful. To save them the ignominy they got the choice for honourable exit. 

    The Governor acted in good religion as he’s absolutely conscious that each one are working for similar system. The chancellor had no possibility however to behave within the mild of SC judgements

  • ‘Amrit Kaal’ declared to create new consciousness amongst youth: Kerala Governor 

    By PTI

    BAHRAICH/ GONDA (UP): Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared the subsequent 25 years as India’s “Amrit Kaal” to create a brand new consciousness among the many youth in order that the desires of freedom fighters may be realised.

    Addressing a operate organised by the Rotary Club right here on Sunday evening, Governor Khan stated it was the want of the liberty fighters that the approaching generations ought to stay with self-respect.

    “Many of us may not live to see the 100th year of Independence, but this Amrit Kaal or Amrit Mahotsav has been announced to create a new consciousness among the younger generation as India completes hundred years as an independent nation.”

    “Many freedom fighters would not have thought of seeing the dawn of Independence. Many could not see it. But they made sacrifices for the nation’s future so that the citizens can walk with their heads raised with self-respect,” Khan stated.

    He stated the necessity of the current is to supply schooling to everybody. Khan was in Bahraich on a two-day go to throughout which he attended a number of programmes.

    In Gonda, Khan informed reporters that India is the one tradition on the planet, which noticed divinity in humanity and has humanised the divinity.

    “We see God even in ants. The speciality and identity of India is its promotion of knowledge and intelligence,” Khan stated.

    The Kerala governor stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making efforts to carry a brand new consciousness to the nation.

    “Politicians and the public are not separate. Consciousness should be aroused in people who create leaders. If there is a layer of dust over anyone, then it should also be cleaned. We cannot escape our responsibilities,” he stated.

    To a query on non-BJP events accusing the Centre of misusing the ED and CBI, Khan stated, “The responsibility of safeguarding the Constitution is that of the court. Our institutes are not only doing a good job but have also become strong with time.”

    “It is possible that someone may violate its dignity at a point, but that it is not final. If anybody has any objections, then they can seek court protection,” Khan stated.

    BAHRAICH/ GONDA (UP): Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared the subsequent 25 years as India’s “Amrit Kaal” to create a brand new consciousness among the many youth in order that the desires of freedom fighters may be realised.

    Addressing a operate organised by the Rotary Club right here on Sunday evening, Governor Khan stated it was the want of the liberty fighters that the approaching generations ought to stay with self-respect.

    “Many of us may not live to see the 100th year of Independence, but this Amrit Kaal or Amrit Mahotsav has been announced to create a new consciousness among the younger generation as India completes hundred years as an independent nation.”

    “Many freedom fighters would not have thought of seeing the dawn of Independence. Many could not see it. But they made sacrifices for the nation’s future so that the citizens can walk with their heads raised with self-respect,” Khan stated.

    He stated the necessity of the current is to supply schooling to everybody. Khan was in Bahraich on a two-day go to throughout which he attended a number of programmes.

    In Gonda, Khan informed reporters that India is the one tradition on the planet, which noticed divinity in humanity and has humanised the divinity.

    “We see God even in ants. The speciality and identity of India is its promotion of knowledge and intelligence,” Khan stated.

    The Kerala governor stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making efforts to carry a brand new consciousness to the nation.

    “Politicians and the public are not separate. Consciousness should be aroused in people who create leaders. If there is a layer of dust over anyone, then it should also be cleaned. We cannot escape our responsibilities,” he stated.

    To a query on non-BJP events accusing the Centre of misusing the ED and CBI, Khan stated, “The responsibility of safeguarding the Constitution is that of the court. Our institutes are not only doing a good job but have also become strong with time.”

    “It is possible that someone may violate its dignity at a point, but that it is not final. If anybody has any objections, then they can seek court protection,” Khan stated.

  • Recent legislation scholar suicide heart-rending, need younger ladies to be daring: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan

    By PTI

    KOCHI: Terming the current suicide of a legislation scholar as “very unfortunate, tragic and heart rending”, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday stated he desires younger girls to be “bold enough” to say no to dowry and to combat again, reasonably than quit their life.

    The Governor was chatting with the media after visiting the legislation scholar’s household at Aluva right here.

    He additionally stated that Kerala Police was top-of-the-line, however it could have some black sheep.

    “It (the suicide) may be very unlucky, very tragic and coronary heart rending that we must always lose such a vibrant lady who was doing legislation, or for that matter, any lady. I really feel extraordinarily sorry.

    “I want these young girls to be bold enough and courageous enough, first to say no to any demands of dowry and second, to fight back and not give up their life,” he stated.

    The 21-year previous legislation scholar had left behind a notice blaming her husband, in-laws and a police officer for taking the acute step.

    The officer, who was the SHO of Aluva East Police Station, was relieved of his cost on November 24 and was suspended two days later.

    Subsequently, his identify was additionally added to the FIR registered by the police in relation to the legislation scholar’s suicide, a transfer which was welcomed by her father.

    Speaking to the media, the sufferer’s father welcomed the transfer and stated the Chief Minister has saved his phrase.

    While chatting with the media after visiting the sufferer’s household, Khan stated that Kerala Police was one of many most interesting police forces within the nation, however there could also be one or two black sheep in it.

    “By and large Kerala Police is one of the best. They go out of their way to deal with crimes against women. But still they are human. There may be one or two black sheep in it,” he stated.

    In her suicide notice, Mofia Parveen, a 3rd yr legislation scholar, had alleged that the officer, Sudheer, had misbehaved together with her when she went there together with her father to provide an announcement relating to her criticism of dowry harassment and home violence in opposition to her husband and in-laws.

    According to Mofia’s father, he went to the station together with his daughter and he or she had made it clear earlier than going there that she didn’t need her submission to be recorded in her husband’s presence.

    However, the officer spoke to them in her husband’s presence and in addition spoke inappropriately and rudely to him and his daughter, the daddy advised the media and added that it was the officer’s conduct which demoralised her.

    After returning house, she was frightened whether or not the police would take any motion in view of the officer’s conduct on the station, the daddy of the scholar had claimed and stated that she hanged herself in her room later that day.

    ​(If you might be having suicidal ideas, or are frightened a few buddy or want emotional help, somebody is all the time there to pay attention. Call Sneha Foundation – 04424640050 (accessible 24×7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences’ helpline – 9152987821, which is out there Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm)

  • Kerala governor’s driver discovered hanging in Raj Bhavan quarters

    By Express News Service

    THIRUVANTHAPURAM: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s driver was discovered hanging in hisquarters within the Raj Bhavan on Sunday morning. 

    The police stated it may very well be a case of suicide as a word was recovered from the room. The word, purportedly written by Thejas, cited private points as purpose for his loss of life.Cherthala native Thejas, who was 48, had been working at Raj Bhavan for years.Thejas was on responsibility on Saturday evening in addition to he drove to the airport and returned by about 9 pm.

  • Strides made by Kerala empower tomorrow’s India, says Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The progressive strides being made by Kerala are successfully empowering each part of society, as a way to strengthen the India of tomorrow, stated Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. In his Republic day handle at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, he stated the state authorities led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has succeeded in making Kerala the primary within the nation to digitize its common training sector. 

    “We have also been ranked first in the National School Education Index of Niti Aayog. The establishment of the State’s first Open University in the name of Sree Narayana Guru who professed ‘Enlightenment through Education’, and the founding of the Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology as a timely response to the need for digital transformation, are major achievements” he stated, including, “Our response to the inevitability of on-line lessons for college kids was optimistic and most encouraging”.

    Kerala’s expertise with Covid-19 has been difficult. The swift response started with the “Break the Chain” marketing campaign adopted by innumerable revolutionary interventions.  “We could keep mortality to the lowest in the country and win acclaim across the world. As the Corona virus underlined the truth that “disease anywhere is a threat to health everywhere”, we ensured that nobody was left unattended and targeted on upgrading 461 of our 674 major well being centres to household well being centres.  We additionally rendered our experience in organising Corona hospitals in different States in India.

    The state authorities can also be dedicated to make sure that the primary place accorded to it by Government of India for efficient democratic decentralization ends in larger participation of individuals within the democratic and improvement course of. The actual fantastic thing about democracy manifests within the extraordinary deeds of abnormal folks. 

    To guarantee well being, allow us to make the most of the chance for vaccination in opposition to Coronavirus and extra importantly, proceed Covid-appropriate behaviour with utmost care till the menace is worn out, he stated. India’s apt response to the pandemic was marked by well timed actions to revive the financial progress, with full religion in our resilience. Together, we endured lockdowns and restrictions, confidently searching for alternative in adversity.

    “Drawing strength from the Indian tradition of Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam, we supplied medicines and equipment required to treat Covid infection globally, including the developed nations. Today, we as the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ are supplying Covid Vaccine to our neighbourhood and other nations. On this occasion, let me convey my heartfelt gratitude to the Doctors and Scientists who developed the Vaccine and the health care professionals and corona warriors from Government and civil society who are working tirelessly and with dedication to contain the menace of Covid,” he stated. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan attended the perform.