Arif Mohammed Khan

Governor-government spat leaves Kerala state universities headless

Kerala University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Calicut University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kannur University and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University are among the key varsities that have been functioning with in-charge VC's over the past several months. Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) is the lone state university that now has a full time vice-chancellor- Dr Mohanan Kunnummal.

25 October 2024, 13:48 IST

Governor-government spat leaves Kerala state universities headless

25 October 2024, 13:48 IST

Kerala Guv re-appoints Mohanan Kunnummal as KUHS VC, Left slams decision

Kunnummal, whose tenure as VC was set to expire on October 25, was re-appointed for a period of five years or till he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier, according to the appointment order.

24 October 2024, 23:16 IST

Kerala Guv re-appoints Mohanan Kunnummal as KUHS VC, Left slams decision

24 October 2024, 23:16 IST

Kerala Governor writes to CM Pinarayi Vijayan accusing him of hiding matters pertaining to national security

Governor also criticised the chief minister for not responding to his letter for 27 days. He also accused Pinarayi Vijayan of preventing the chief secretary and state police chief from providing details to him.

11 October 2024, 17:27 IST

Kerala Governor writes to CM Pinarayi Vijayan accusing him of hiding matters pertaining to national security

11 October 2024, 17:27 IST

Don't try to scare us, says CPI(M) after Kerala Governor slams CM of keeping him in dark about crimes

Khan, speaking to reporters here in the evening, said that the CM, while denying having used the terms 'anti-national activities' and 'anti-state activities' in any public statements, has conceded that he generally mentioned 'crimes against the nation' were committed in the state.

11 October 2024, 17:11 IST

Don't try to scare us, says CPI(M) after Kerala Governor slams CM Vijayan of keeping him in dark about crimes

Don't try to scare us, says CPI(M) after Kerala Governor slams CM of keeping him in dark about crimes

11 October 2024, 17:11 IST

Kerala police denies Governor's claims linking gold smuggling proceeds to banned groups

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Khan said that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had recently referred to gold smuggling activities in the state during a press conference, and according to the police website, the proceeds from the sale of the smuggled gold were being used to fund banned organisations.

10 October 2024, 14:34 IST

Kerala police denies Governor's claims linking gold smuggling proceeds to banned groups

10 October 2024, 14:34 IST

Kerala Governor seeks President's attention on gold smuggling amid tensions with CM Vijayan

He said gold smuggling is a crime against the nation and the Chief Minister had kept him in the dark about such anti-national activities happening in the state.

10 October 2024, 10:39 IST

Kerala Governor seeks President's attention on gold smuggling amid tensions with CM Vijayan

10 October 2024, 10:39 IST

Kerala Governor accuses CM Pinarayi Vijayan of hiding facts on 'anti-national activities' remark

Khan was referring to the Chief Minister's recent remark that proceeds of gold smuggling through Karippur airport were used for anti-national acts.

09 October 2024, 15:57 IST

Kerala Governor accuses CM Pinarayi Vijayan of hiding facts on 'anti-national activities' remark

09 October 2024, 15:57 IST

Kerala's CPM government defies Governor's summons to top officials over CM Vijayan's Malappuram remark

The Governor was informed that it was improper of him to summon officials directly without consulting the state government and hence the chief secretary and police chief would not turn up

08 October 2024, 14:24 IST

Kerala's CPM government defies Governor's summons to top officials over CM Vijayan's Malappuram remark

08 October 2024, 14:24 IST

Kerala Governor summons chief secy, police chief to give details on CM's Malappuram remarks, phone tapping claims

Khan had already sent letters to the government on these matters. However, there was no reply and hence he summoned the top officials.

07 October 2024, 20:53 IST

Kerala Governor summons chief secy, police chief to give details on CM's Malappuram remarks, phone tapping claims

07 October 2024, 20:53 IST

Kerala Governor seeks report on CM's statement on 'anti-national activities'

The Governor also flayed the Chief Minister for not taking action against anyone for the lapses in the conduct of Thrissur Pooram.

03 October 2024, 13:02 IST

Kerala Governor seeks report on CM's statement on 'anti-national activities'

03 October 2024, 13:02 IST