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  • Cabinet okays draft invoice to take away Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as chancellor

    By Express News Service

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Cabinet assembly on Wednesday accepted the draft invoice to exchange Governor Arif Mohammed Khan with topic consultants as chancellor of universities.

    Amendments will probably be made to the Acts on Kerala University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Calicut University, Kannur University, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Digital University Kerala, Sree Narayanaguru Open University, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kerala University of Health Science and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

    The invoice supplies for the removing of the chancellor in case of grave allegations towards him. In such instances, the motion will probably be based mostly on the investigation performed by a former choose of the Supreme Court or High Court.

    Meanwhile, ministers who spoke on the Cabinet assembly expressed displeasure over Agriculture Secretary B Ashok’s remarks within the file pertaining to the invoice on eradicating Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as chancellor of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. They mentioned the secretary has overstepped his capabilities.

    In his one-and-a-half-page notice, the secretary is reported to have said the implications of the proposed invoice. He additionally cited technical points just like the absence of the context for removing within the introduction a part of the invoice. He additionally sought rectification within the invoice. The assembly determined to convey the displeasure to the secretary.

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Cabinet assembly on Wednesday accepted the draft invoice to exchange Governor Arif Mohammed Khan with topic consultants as chancellor of universities.

    Amendments will probably be made to the Acts on Kerala University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Calicut University, Kannur University, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Digital University Kerala, Sree Narayanaguru Open University, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kerala University of Health Science and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

    The invoice supplies for the removing of the chancellor in case of grave allegations towards him. In such instances, the motion will probably be based mostly on the investigation performed by a former choose of the Supreme Court or High Court.

    Meanwhile, ministers who spoke on the Cabinet assembly expressed displeasure over Agriculture Secretary B Ashok’s remarks within the file pertaining to the invoice on eradicating Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as chancellor of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. They mentioned the secretary has overstepped his capabilities.

    In his one-and-a-half-page notice, the secretary is reported to have said the implications of the proposed invoice. He additionally cited technical points just like the absence of the context for removing within the introduction a part of the invoice. He additionally sought rectification within the invoice. The assembly determined to convey the displeasure to the secretary.

  • Days after court docket ruling, Kerala Governor appoints interim VC of fisheries varsity

    By PTI

    TRIVANDRUM: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, appearing because the chancellor of universities within the state, on Wednesday notified appointment of one of many professors of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) as its interim Vice Chancellor.

    Khan ordered that until an everyday VC was appointed, Dr M Rosalind George, professor and Dean of Faculty of Fisheries Science in KUFOS, would additionally train the powers and carry out the duties of VC with rapid impact, until additional orders.

    The resolution comes within the wake of the Kerala High Court on November 14 quashing the appointment of Dr Okay Riji John because the VC of KUFOS on the bottom that he was appointed in violation of University Grants Commission (UGC) norms.

    The court docket quashed the 2020 notification issued by the Governor appointing the choice committee, its 2021 decision recommending just one title and 2021 order of the chancellor appointing John as VC for a interval of 5 years or until he attains the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

    The Bench additionally directed the chancellor to represent a range committee for advice of a panel of names in accordance with the UGC rules on the earliest.

    The High Court order had come on the pleas, moved by the candidates who participated within the choice course of to the publish of VC of KUFOS, difficult the appointment of John.

    Khan had sought resignation of the 11 VCs, together with that of KUFOS, based mostly on a Supreme Court order which, whereas quashing appointment of the VC of of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, had mentioned that in keeping with the UGC, an inventory of three appropriate candidates must be given to the chancellor.

    The apex court docket had additionally mentioned a non-academician shouldn’t be a part of the choice committee as per UGC rules.

    According to Khan, the rules have been violated within the appointment of the 11 VCs and he, subsequently, despatched them show-cause notices asking why they need to be allowed to proceed of their posts in view of the apex court docket resolution.

    The ruling Left authorities in Kerala and Khan have been at loggerheads over the difficulty of functioning of universities and his current transfer looking for removing of the 11 VCs.

    Earlier within the day, the Governor mentioned the ordinance issued by the federal government looking for to take away him because the chancellor of universities is “infructuous” now because the state meeting has been summoned.

    TRIVANDRUM: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, appearing because the chancellor of universities within the state, on Wednesday notified appointment of one of many professors of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) as its interim Vice Chancellor.

    Khan ordered that until an everyday VC was appointed, Dr M Rosalind George, professor and Dean of Faculty of Fisheries Science in KUFOS, would additionally train the powers and carry out the duties of VC with rapid impact, until additional orders.

    The resolution comes within the wake of the Kerala High Court on November 14 quashing the appointment of Dr Okay Riji John because the VC of KUFOS on the bottom that he was appointed in violation of University Grants Commission (UGC) norms.

    The court docket quashed the 2020 notification issued by the Governor appointing the choice committee, its 2021 decision recommending just one title and 2021 order of the chancellor appointing John as VC for a interval of 5 years or until he attains the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

    The Bench additionally directed the chancellor to represent a range committee for advice of a panel of names in accordance with the UGC rules on the earliest.

    The High Court order had come on the pleas, moved by the candidates who participated within the choice course of to the publish of VC of KUFOS, difficult the appointment of John.

    Khan had sought resignation of the 11 VCs, together with that of KUFOS, based mostly on a Supreme Court order which, whereas quashing appointment of the VC of of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, had mentioned that in keeping with the UGC, an inventory of three appropriate candidates must be given to the chancellor.

    The apex court docket had additionally mentioned a non-academician shouldn’t be a part of the choice committee as per UGC rules.

    According to Khan, the rules have been violated within the appointment of the 11 VCs and he, subsequently, despatched them show-cause notices asking why they need to be allowed to proceed of their posts in view of the apex court docket resolution.

    The ruling Left authorities in Kerala and Khan have been at loggerheads over the difficulty of functioning of universities and his current transfer looking for removing of the 11 VCs.

    Earlier within the day, the Governor mentioned the ordinance issued by the federal government looking for to take away him because the chancellor of universities is “infructuous” now because the state meeting has been summoned.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • INTERVIEW | ‘Muslim Law just isn’t largely primarily based on Quran’: Kerala Governor after assault on Rushdie

    Express News Service

    Kerala  Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday mentioned the violent assault on Salman Rushdie goes towards the teachings of Quran however added “one cannot deny that the laws which allow these acts are labelled as Muslim laws and they are also part of the syllabus in the higher courses of prominent Madrasas like Deoband and Nadwatul Ulema”.

    Speaking to TNIE, Arif Mohammad Khan mentioned: “Anything done in the name of Islam must find sanction in the book. Whatever is happening may be in accordance with laws written during the time of the Muslim Empire but goes totally against the teachings of the Quran which is more than 20 verses directs the believers “to turn away from those who say things which are vain and hurtful.”

    “I feel that it is not fair to call these acts Islamic but one cannot deny that the laws which allow these acts are labelled as Muslim laws and they are also part of the syllabus in the higher courses of prominent Madrasas like Deoband and Nadwatul Ulema.”

    He mentioned, “the issue principally is that what’s described as Muslim Law just isn’t largely primarily based on Quran, somewhat it was laid down by people who have been serving the governments of the day.”

    Excerpts from the interview.

    Three a long time after the ban on ‘The Satanic Verses’, when even the Ayatollah who issued the fatwa towards Salman Rushdie has died, the fashion towards free speech continues. How Islamic is it to resort to violence towards free speech?

    Anything completed within the identify of Islam should discover sanction within the guide. Whatever is occurring could also be in accordance with legal guidelines written throughout the time of the Muslim Empire however goes completely towards the teachings of Quran which in additional than 20 verses directs the believers “to show away from those that say issues that are useless and hurtful. I really feel that it isn’t truthful to name these acts Islamic however one can not deny that the legal guidelines which permit these acts are labelled as Muslim legal guidelines and they’re additionally a part of the syllabus within the larger programs of outstanding Madrasas like Deoband and Nadwatul Ulema.

    Much has been mentioned about Islamist terror, does this assault lend credence to this idea?

    The drawback principally is that what’s described as Muslim Law just isn’t largely primarily based on Quran, somewhat it was laid down by people who have been serving the governments of the day which have been thought-about by pious folks like Imam Abu Hanifa as wayward and he most popular to die in jail somewhat than settle for their supply of senior positions to him.

    Now, these legal guidelines present for coercion and using pressure. So so long as these legal guidelines are accepted as Muslim Law, it is extremely troublesome to dismiss the criticism.

    You had taken a principled stand towards pandering to non secular fundamentalism. How far has the nation travelled since your resignation from the Rajiv Gandhi ministry?

    Exactly as anticipated. In 1986, the then PM Rajiv Gandhi introduced the choice to overturn the Supreme Court’s Shah Bano judgment and the blowback was so extreme that the federal government needed to arrange the unlocking of the gate in Ayodhya as a balancing act. The penalties have been extreme and the folks suffered an ideal deal as a result of the then authorities selected political expediency over nationwide pursuits.

    What do you suppose could be the very best response by the Muslim neighborhood towards these giving Fatwas towards writers, poets and others exercising free speech?

    First, arise and say boldly that faith is about God-consciousness (Taqwa), it’s about selling ethical and moral behaviour, it isn’t an instrument to realize political energy. Secondly, refuse to just accept any legislation that conflicts with the Quran, however the claims made by folks for whom faith has turn out to be a occupation and keep in mind that Islam as a faith doesn’t admit the necessity of any clergy or middlemen between the Creator and the creation as asserted by Allama Iqbal: Kyon Khaliq o Makhlooq mein Hayal Rahein Parde Peerane Kaleeesa ko Kaleesa se Hatado.

    Kerala  Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday mentioned the violent assault on Salman Rushdie goes towards the teachings of Quran however added “one cannot deny that the laws which allow these acts are labelled as Muslim laws and they are also part of the syllabus in the higher courses of prominent Madrasas like Deoband and Nadwatul Ulema”.

    Speaking to TNIE, Arif Mohammad Khan mentioned: “Anything done in the name of Islam must find sanction in the book. Whatever is happening may be in accordance with laws written during the time of the Muslim Empire but goes totally against the teachings of the Quran which is more than 20 verses directs the believers “to turn away from those who say things which are vain and hurtful.”

    “I feel that it is not fair to call these acts Islamic but one cannot deny that the laws which allow these acts are labelled as Muslim laws and they are also part of the syllabus in the higher courses of prominent Madrasas like Deoband and Nadwatul Ulema.”

    He mentioned, “the issue principally is that what’s described as Muslim Law just isn’t largely primarily based on Quran, somewhat it was laid down by people who have been serving the governments of the day.”

    Excerpts from the interview.

    Three a long time after the ban on ‘The Satanic Verses’, when even the Ayatollah who issued the fatwa towards Salman Rushdie has died, the fashion towards free speech continues. How Islamic is it to resort to violence towards free speech?

    Anything completed within the identify of Islam should discover sanction within the guide. Whatever is occurring could also be in accordance with legal guidelines written throughout the time of the Muslim Empire however goes completely towards the teachings of Quran which in additional than 20 verses directs the believers “to show away from those that say issues that are useless and hurtful. I really feel that it isn’t truthful to name these acts Islamic however one can not deny that the legal guidelines which permit these acts are labelled as Muslim legal guidelines and they’re additionally a part of the syllabus within the larger programs of outstanding Madrasas like Deoband and Nadwatul Ulema.

    Much has been mentioned about Islamist terror, does this assault lend credence to this idea?

    The drawback principally is that what’s described as Muslim Law just isn’t largely primarily based on Quran, somewhat it was laid down by people who have been serving the governments of the day which have been thought-about by pious folks like Imam Abu Hanifa as wayward and he most popular to die in jail somewhat than settle for their supply of senior positions to him.

    Now, these legal guidelines present for coercion and using pressure. So so long as these legal guidelines are accepted as Muslim Law, it is extremely troublesome to dismiss the criticism.

    You had taken a principled stand towards pandering to non secular fundamentalism. How far has the nation travelled since your resignation from the Rajiv Gandhi ministry?

    Exactly as anticipated. In 1986, the then PM Rajiv Gandhi introduced the choice to overturn the Supreme Court’s Shah Bano judgment and the blowback was so extreme that the federal government needed to arrange the unlocking of the gate in Ayodhya as a balancing act. The penalties have been extreme and the folks suffered an ideal deal as a result of the then authorities selected political expediency over nationwide pursuits.

    What do you suppose could be the very best response by the Muslim neighborhood towards these giving Fatwas towards writers, poets and others exercising free speech?

    First, arise and say boldly that faith is about God-consciousness (Taqwa), it’s about selling ethical and moral behaviour, it isn’t an instrument to realize political energy. Secondly, refuse to just accept any legislation that conflicts with the Quran, however the claims made by folks for whom faith has turn out to be a occupation and keep in mind that Islam as a faith doesn’t admit the necessity of any clergy or middlemen between the Creator and the creation as asserted by Allama Iqbal: Kyon Khaliq o Makhlooq mein Hayal Rahein Parde Peerane Kaleeesa ko Kaleesa se Hatado.

  • Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed refuses to provide assent to 11 Ordinances that expire on Monday 

    By Express News Service

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Expressing his robust displeasure over ‘Ordinance raj’ within the state, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan mentioned he can’t give his assent to as many as 11 Ordinances, which can be set to lapse on Monday, with out making use of his thoughts on the matter and getting a correct clarification from the federal government.  

    Speaking to reporters in Delhi, the Governor additionally decried the observe of developing with Ordinances and promulgating them with out getting them ratified by the state legislature.

    “Ruling through Ordinance is not something that is desirable in a democracy. I will apply my mind and decide whether I should sign or not,” Khan mentioned when requested about his place on the Ordinances. 

    He reminded us that the Supreme Court had handed strictures in opposition to the observe of promulgation of Ordinances. He questioned why the state legislature is elected if the federal government desires to rule via Ordinance. 

    The Governor’s remarks got here regardless that the federal government had reportedly assured the Raj Bhavan {that a} particular session of the Assembly might be held in October to transform all of the Ordinances into laws. 

    Recently, the federal government appointed a fee to recommend reforms to University guidelines. The fee had advisable curbing the powers of the Chancellor (Governor) of state varsities in issues requiring authorized experience in addition to these during which his or her discretionary powers are for use. 

    According to sources, the federal government will quickly come out with an Ordinance incorporating the Commission’s suggestions which might curtail the Governor’s function as Chancellor. However, Khan refused to react to the event saying he was not conscious of such a transfer. 

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Expressing his robust displeasure over ‘Ordinance raj’ within the state, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan mentioned he can’t give his assent to as many as 11 Ordinances, which can be set to lapse on Monday, with out making use of his thoughts on the matter and getting a correct clarification from the federal government.  

    Speaking to reporters in Delhi, the Governor additionally decried the observe of developing with Ordinances and promulgating them with out getting them ratified by the state legislature.

    “Ruling through Ordinance is not something that is desirable in a democracy. I will apply my mind and decide whether I should sign or not,” Khan mentioned when requested about his place on the Ordinances. 

    He reminded us that the Supreme Court had handed strictures in opposition to the observe of promulgation of Ordinances. He questioned why the state legislature is elected if the federal government desires to rule via Ordinance. 

    The Governor’s remarks got here regardless that the federal government had reportedly assured the Raj Bhavan {that a} particular session of the Assembly might be held in October to transform all of the Ordinances into laws. 

    Recently, the federal government appointed a fee to recommend reforms to University guidelines. The fee had advisable curbing the powers of the Chancellor (Governor) of state varsities in issues requiring authorized experience in addition to these during which his or her discretionary powers are for use. 

    According to sources, the federal government will quickly come out with an Ordinance incorporating the Commission’s suggestions which might curtail the Governor’s function as Chancellor. However, Khan refused to react to the event saying he was not conscious of such a transfer. 

  • Need to strengthen larger training, Kerala Governor says in Republic Day tackle

    By Express News Service

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala’s position within the realization of many nationwide desires has been substantial, stated Governor Arif Mohammed Khan in his Republic Day tackle on the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

    He added that within the growth of infrastructure and connectivity, the state has achieved large progress by commissioning highways, waterways and gasoline pipeline hyperlinks.

    The Governor additionally harassed the necessity to strengthen the resolve and dedication to copy in Higher Education, the fashions the state achieved in literacy, well being and college training. “By building a strong network of educational and research institutions of greater quality in Kerala, we can help realize the national dream of transforming India as the world’s knowledge hub, as envisaged in the National Educational Policy”, he stated. 

    “On this Republic Day, let our thoughts be on making our beloved State of Kerala a paradise of intellectual pursuits and the preferred destination for higher education and research in India,” he added. 

    Bravely preventing the third wave of the Covid 19 pandemic, Kerala led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has topped the NITI Aayog rating of States on well being indicators for the fourth yr in a row. Being ranked fifth within the nation and first amongst southern States within the Good Governance Index (GGI) was one other noteworthy achievement.

    Kerala has been nationally lauded for the simplest vaccination drive overlaying practically 80% of the inhabitants, for bringing down the only digit Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to six and for registering an annual decline charge of seven.5% within the incidence of Tuberculosis, he Governor stated. 

    “As the first State to introduce IT coding curriculum right from Class I onward, we are moving ahead to ensure transparency in governance by introducing a single digital platform for the delivery of various government services and to expand e-services to more areas. The decision to establish special courts to try cases related to dowry harassment and violence against women is expression of our firm resolve to ensure gender justice by wiping out evil practices like dowry” he added. 

  • Kerala govt-governor stand-off: CM Pinarayi Vijayan denies political intervention in VC appointments

    By Express News Service

    KANNUR: In his first response after Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s scathing assault on political interference within the functioning of universities, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday denied the allegations and mentioned at no level did he or the federal government attempt to usurp the powers of the chancellor.

    Speaking to reporters in Kannur, the place he attended the CPM District Conference, the Chief Minister denied political intervention within the appointment of vice-chancellors in universities whilst Governor Khan continued his assault on the Kerala authorities’s interventions in vice-chancellor appointments in universities.

    Pinarayi’s feedback observe the general public outburst by the governor, who can also be the chancellor of universities, criticising what he termed blatant political interference within the appointment of VCs in universities and requested the CM to amend the Acts of the schools and take over as chancellor of universities. Last Wednesday, Khan had additionally written a letter to the CM stating the rising political interference within the appointments within the greater training sector.huge controversy, it’s the responsibility of the federal government to make clear the problem earlier than the general public,” mentioned Pinarayi.​ALSO READ | Kerala govt-guv stand-off: I’ll overview my determination provided that assure is given, says Governor Khan

    Ruling out the political intervention, Pinarayi mentioned the VC appointments have been made as per the suggestions of the search committee. In his practically hour-long presser, Pinarayi additionally laid out the steps taken by his authorities to strengthen the state’s greater training sector, which he admitted was under no circumstances excellent.

    Clarifying the federal government’s stand, the CM mentioned it’s not the federal government’s coverage to conflict with the governor. The CM mentioned the federal government is able to have a dialogue with any of the problems being raised by the governor. “We are not adamant on any issues. Governor should not relinquish the post bestowed upon him by the assembly. He should continue in the post of Chancellor and should give guidelines to the government’s and universities’ attempts to take the higher education sector to further heights. We have requested his support from him on this”, he mentioned.

     Since the governor had gone public concerning the controversy, the federal government has been pressured to present a reply in public, mentioned Pinarayi. “It is the federal government’s coverage to empower the upper training sector within the state. The sector ought to be improved and empowered from what it’s now. As far as that is involved, we imagine, each the governor and authorities be in agreement, mentioned the CM.

    In basic, each the federal government and the governor share the identical opinion concerning the necessity to enhance the usual of upper training within the state. “While trying to implement the ideas regarding this, there might arise some differences of opinions. When such differences occur, they should be resolved through effective communication. The letter written by the governor to the government should be seen as such a routine affair that takes place at the administrative level,” mentioned Pinarayi. But, the media had misinterpreted the reactions of the governor and had offered it earlier than the general public as a giant controversy. Since it has change into a giant controversy, it’s the responsibility of the federal government to make clear the problem earlier than the general public,” mentioned Pinarayi.

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    Regarding the allegations in opposition to the upper training sector, talked about within the governor’s letter, the CM mentioned the federal government had taken the problems significantly and had given a reply to him on the identical day itself. This was given on to the governor by the chief secretary and extra chief secretary (finance).

    Following this, the finance minister visited the governor together with the chief secretary and different officers and listened to the governor concerning this problem. “Since I used to be in Kannur, I couldn’t meet him in particular person. But, had talked to him over the cellphone”, mentioned Pinarayi.

     Those who had assumed the highest places of work within the universities in Kerala are consultants within the subject of training, mentioned the CM. If you are taking the historical past of the appointments made through the LDF rule prior to now, you possibly can see that the VCs chosen by the LDF governments have been extraordinarily certified to guide the training sector within the state, he mentioned. “People like UR Ananthamoorthy, Michael Tharakan, Rajan Gurukkal, NP Unni and KN Panikker are only a few names to be mentioned”, mentioned Pinarayi.

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    Taking a dig on the UDF, the CM mentioned it’s ironic to see that some individuals, who appointed a VC who didn’t have even a day’s instructing expertise, are extraordinarily anxious concerning the high quality of training within the greater training sector.

    VCs are being appointed by search-cum choice committees fashioned following UGC norms. The authorities nominees on this committee are extremely revered and certified academicians like Professor VK Ramachandran and Professor Rajan Gurukkal. “Terming their appointments as political is illogical and factually incorrect,” mentioned Pinarayi. It is the names urged by such committees that are being thought of for the publish of VC. Governor has each proper to precise his opinions concerning this. But, it’s not fairly proper to say that each one the appointments are being carried out by the Chief Minister or some other ministers, CM mentioned.

    He mentioned some vested pursuits have been intentionally attempting to push again the makes an attempt of the federal government to take the training sector ahead. It is sort of unlucky that the stand taken by the governor would gas such makes an attempt. “I believe that the governor would realize this. A stand like this, which would give encouragement to those who try to pull back the development initiatives in the education sector, should not have happened from the governor’s side,” mentioned Pinarayi.

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    At no stage, the federal government had demanded the governor to take a call in opposition to his conscience. It is a pure course of to intimate the federal government’s opinion to the chancellor. It is the chancellor who ought to take a call contemplating the advantage of the problem. He is free to make use of his energy. But, it’s not the accountability of the federal government to shoulder the blame for a call taken by the governor which he had taken fearing criticisms from some corners, Pinaryi mentioned.

    The authorities has no intention to take over the publish of chancellor of the schools. The VCs are being appointed to guide the schools in a wonderful method. They ought to be given the liberty to do this. That is the coverage of the federal government. Governor ought to proceed because the chancellor of the schools. We assume that he would withdraw his determination to relinquish that place, mentioned Pinarayi.

    In a democracy, it’s the individuals who have the facility. The authorities is attempting to implement the needs of the individuals, mentioned Pinarayi.

  • 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.