The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea seeking a direction to the Secretary of the President of India and others to immediately recall Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi from his office. As per the cause list published on the website of the Apex Court, a bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar will… Continue reading "SC to hear plea to dismiss Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi"
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who is also the Chancellor of State-run Universities, on Thursday evening asked the State Government to recall the Order issued by it appointing a Search Committee–without UGC nominee-to identify candidates for appointment as Vice-Chancellor (VC) for the Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), Madurai, triggering yet another confrontation with the ruling DMK. A Raj Bhavan communique said… Continue reading "Governor R N Ravi asks govt to recall Search Committee Order to nominate VCs"
The Supreme Court on Friday warned Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the ruling DMK to sort out their long-running squabble over the appointment of vice-chancellors for state-run universities. A bench led by Justice SB Pardiwala told both sides – who have bickered, for years now, over the Governor’s refusal to clear a clutch of bills designed to limit his… Continue reading "SC asks TN Govt and Governor to sort out squabble"
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Monday walked out of the Assembly without delivering his customary Address, opposing what he described as ‘disrespect’ to the Constitution and the National Anthem. A few moments before Ravi began making his remarks, members of the main opposition AIADMK gathered in front of the Chair and raised slogans and they were evicted en masse… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi walks out of Assembly over National Anthem row"
Governor R.N. Ravi has mandated the State-run universities to conduct their convocations between August and October every year. The varsities should conduct their convocations before October 31. Doing so would help graduates receive their degrees on time after the exam results are announced. It would allow students to seize opportunities without delay, and help them pursue their careers, a release… Continue reading "Convocations should be conducted by October annually: Governor tells VCs"
The seven-month-long standoff between the DMK government and Governor R N Ravi over the appointment of members to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) finally ended on Friday, with the governor approving the names of five people to be appointed members of the commission. The impasse ended after the state government responded positively to certain recommendations from the governor’s… Continue reading "Governor approves five new members for TNPSC"
Governor Ravi Friday said that Lord Ram has deep connection with Tamil Nadu. On 75th Republic Day, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi spoke about various aspects including the recently inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and Lord Ram’s connection to the south state. Chief Minister MK Stalin and Speaker Appavu were present on the occasion. Speaking about Lord Ram, Governor Ravi… Continue reading "Lord Ram has a deep connect with Tamil Nadu: Governor R.N. Ravi"
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Sunday alleged DMK leader R S Bharathi has ‘insulted’ the Naga people as ‘dog eaters,’ which is scurrilous and unacceptable. Governor Ravi’s remark was posted on “X” by TN Raj Bhavan. It said: “Nagas are brave, honest and dignified people. Thiru R S Bharathi a senior DMK leader publicly insulting them as ‘Dog… Continue reading "DMK leader Bharathi has insulted Nagas alleges TN Guv Ravi"
The Tamil Nadu Government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against Governor RN Ravi over the alleged delay in clearing bills and government orders that were sent by the State Legislative Assembly and the government. “The present Writ Petition is being filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, to declare that the inaction, omission, delay, and… Continue reading "TN govt moves SC against Governor Ravi over delay in clearing Bills"
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday said the state government’s gazette notification of a search-cum-selection committee for the appointment of a vice-chancellor, which has excluded the UGC chairman’s nominee, lacked his sanction as Chancellor and hence should be withdrawn. Ravi, who is the Chancellor of state universities, said the notification was issued without any authority from the Chancellor,… Continue reading "Governor asks government to scrap gazette notification on Madras University V-C search panel"