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Governors delaying crucial Bills a matter of concern, says SC
By Chennaivision on November 7, 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit to indicate by Friday what action has been taken on the seven Bills pending with him awaiting clearance observing that governors should not start acting only after a petition is filed before the top court. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)… Continue reading "Governors delaying crucial Bills a matter of concern, says SC"
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Minister to boycott varsity convocation over Governor’s refusal to honour Sankaraiah
By Chennaivision on November 2, 2023

In protest against Governor RN Ravi refusing to confer an honorary doctorate on veteran freedom fighter and CPM leader N Sankaraiah, Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy said he will boycott the convocation of Madurai Kamaraj University’s scheduled for Thursday. Borrowing the words of poet Bharathi, the minister called the governor a pseudo-swadeshi (nadippu swadeshi) for refusing to sign the relevant… Continue reading "Minister to boycott varsity convocation over Governor’s refusal to honour Sankaraiah"
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Governor includes UGC nominees in VC search panel
By Chennaivision on September 7, 2023

In a move that is likely to lead to a fresh stand-off with the State government, Governor RN Ravi on Wednesday announced the constitution of search-cum-selection committees, including UGC nominees, to pick Vice-Chancellors to three universities, effectively negating the upper hand that the State governments have enjoyed in selecting V-Cs. Incidentally, the controversy-in-the-making is the same that is now being… Continue reading "Governor includes UGC nominees in VC search panel"
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Governor approves Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation Act, 2023 bill
By Chennaivision on August 26, 2023

Amid opposition to the Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023 bill, which was passed by the state government, Governor RN Ravi has accorded his consent following which a gazette notification has been issued. The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023 that was passed on the last day of the recent assembly session, on April… Continue reading "Governor approves Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation Act, 2023 bill"
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Governor has no role to play in NEET Bill: Governor
By Chennaivision on August 14, 2023

Health minister Ma Subramanian responded to the remarks of the Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on not approving the bill for NEET exemption. He said that the bill has gone to the president and we are issuing the clarifications, as requested to the Union Home Ministry, the role of Governor is no longer required. Talking about the Governor’s statement… Continue reading "Governor has no role to play in NEET Bill: Governor"
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Governor turning Raj Bhavan anti-govt den: Thangam Thennarasu
By Chennaivision on August 1, 2023

State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Monday said that Governor RN Ravi has transformed the Raj Bhavan into a den of people conspiring against the state government. In a strongly worded rebuttal to the Governor who attributed the term Dravidam to ‘divisiveness’ in a book release function here, Thennarasu said, “We can offer an elaborate clarification if he had explained… Continue reading "Governor turning Raj Bhavan anti-govt den: Thangam Thennarasu"
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Governor responds to TN law minister’s letter seeking sanction for prosecution against former AIADMK ministers
By Chennaivision on July 7, 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Thursday responded to the state law minister S Regupathy’s letter seeking sanction for prosecution against the former ministers of the AIADMK regime. “CBI cases against former ministers BV Ramanaa and C Vijayabaskar are under legal examination. The state government has to submit a duly authenticated copy of the investigation report of KC Veeramani for… Continue reading "Governor responds to TN law minister’s letter seeking sanction for prosecution against former AIADMK ministers"
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DMK alliance parties stage protest against Governor
By Chennaivision on June 17, 2023

The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance parties staged a massive protest in Coimbatore on Friday condemning the ‘undemocratic arrest’ of Minister V Senthil Balaji, ‘autocratic act’ of Governor RN Ravi and BJP’s misuse of central agencies to fulfill its political agenda. DMK treasurer and parliamentary party leader TR Baalu, who led the protest meeting said Tamil Nadu will never cow down… Continue reading "DMK alliance parties stage protest against Governor"
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Governor to blame for delay in holding convocations to universities: Ponmudy
By Chennaivision on June 9, 2023

Tamil Nadu Higher Education minister K Ponmudy on Thursday slammed Governor RN Ravi for the delay in conducting convocation ceremonies at several state universities. He said that nearly 9.3 lakh students are awaiting convocations. The minister claimed that as many as 9,29,542 students have been waiting for their degree certificates despite passing and completing their courses. They are waiting because… Continue reading "Governor to blame for delay in holding convocations to universities: Ponmudy"
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Sengol returns to place where it deserves to be: Governor R N Ravi
By Chennaivision on May 29, 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Sunday called the installation of ‘Sengol’ (spectre) on the Parliament as the new beginning and a day to be remembered and said the ‘Dharma Thanda’, which was removed and kept away from the public view, brought back to the place where it deserves to be. It has been placed at the heart of… Continue reading "Sengol returns to place where it deserves to be: Governor R N Ravi"

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