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Guv Arlekar, CM Vijayan mend ties over V-C appointments in varsities in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 23: Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu, on Tuesday, made it clear that the state government has no intention of continuing a confrontation with the Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar, who is also the Chancellor of the universities in the state, signaling a visible softening of stance following a broad understanding reached on Vice-Chancellor's appointments.
SC welcomes end of Kerala CM vs Governor tiff over vice chancellor appointments
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the resolution of the prolonged standoff between the Kerala government and Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar on the appointment of regular Vice Chancellors to the two key state universities.
Christmas truce: Kerala govt, Governor reach consensus on appointing Vice Chancellors to 2 key universities
Thiruvananthapuram, December 17: Kerala's Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have finally reached a consensus on appointing Vice Chancellors to two key universities, ahead of Christmas.
Kerala CM vs Guv tiff blows over as Ciza Thomas assumes charge as KTU Vice Chancellor
Thiruvananthapuram Dec 17: Ciza Thomas on Wednesday assumed charge as Vice Chancellor of the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), marking a crucial development amid the prolonged tussle between the Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the appointments.
Guv–Govt deadlock on Kerala VC appointments deepens, apex court likely to step in
Thiruvananthapuram Dec 10: The standoff between Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar and the Pinarayi Vijayan government over the appointment of Vice Chancellors to the Technological and Digital Universities deepened on Wednesday after high-level talks failed to yield any consensus.
Tezpur University appoints pro-VC amid campus turmoil; students intensify protest
Guwahati, Dec 4: A fresh wave of unrest swept through Tezpur University on Thursday night after the Board of Management (BoM) appointed junior professor member Dr. Joya Chakraborty as Pro-Vice Chancellor, a move that immediately drew sharp reactions from students who have been agitating for months against the present administration.
Kerala Governor instructs VCs to observe 150 anniversary of Vande Mataram
Thiruvananthapuram, December 2: The Governor of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, convened a meeting of all Vice Chancellors of the Universities of the State and gave instructions to observe the 150th anniversary of the National song, Vande Mataram, in a "befitting manner" by organising competitions, cultural events and other activities, a release said.
Gauhati University refutes allegations against administration, VC in allotment of projects
Guwahati, October 10: Gauhati University has refuted allegations being circulated on social media targeting the administration and Vice Chancellor in the allotment of projects or execution of works, stating that all administrative and financial procedures are conducted strictly in accordance with the Government of Assam and University regulations.
Former Anna University Vice-Chancellor Urges CM Stalin to Appoint full-time Vice-Chancellors to resolve higher education crisis
Chennai, October 6: Former Anna University Vice-Chancellor, Professor E Balagurusamy, has written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, urging the government to appoint full-time vice-chancellors for universities across the state. He expressed grave concern over the stagnation in the higher education sector, attributed to prolonged vacancies in administrative posts.
SC appoints its retired judge Dhulia to head search committee for two Kerala varsity VCs
New Delhi, Aug 18: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday appointed retired apex court judge, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, as the Chairperson of the Search Committees tasked with selecting the Vice Chancellors of the Kerala Digital University and the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.
Delhi University issues anti-defacement guidelines ahead of student polls; candidates to give Rs 1 Lakh bond
New Delhi, August 8: In an effort to combat defacement of college property during election campaigning, Delhi University on Friday issued a set of 'anti defacement' guidelines ahead of the DUSU elections, calling for each college and department of the university to organise orientation and sensitisation programs for the students for "maintaining the sanctity of the college walls and public property."
President appoints BHU's Prof Santanu Kumar Swain as Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University
Varanasi, August 8: President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Professor Santanu Kumar Swain of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) as the Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University.
Education Ministry organises two-day Vice Chancellors' Conference of Central Universities in Gujarat's Kevadia
New Delhi, July 9: The Ministry of Education is organising a two-day 'Vice Chancellors Conference' of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat, from July 10-11.
Victims are students, issue should be settled immediately: Kerala LoP Satheesan on Kerala University row
Thiruvananthapuram, July 8: Kerala Leader of Opposition and Congress MLA, VD Satheesan, on Tuesday said that the issue of Kerala University should be settled immediately as the Governor and the state government have been fighting each other for a long time.
Urge everyone at Center, states to believe in institution of Vice Chancellor: VP Dhankar inaugurates conference for VCs in Tamil Nadu
Nilgiri, April 25: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated a two-day conference for Vice-Chancellors of state, central and private universities in Nilgiri.
Tamil Nadu: Annual conference of Vice-Chancellors of state, central, and private universities on April 25-26
Chennai, April 22: The annual conference of Vice-Chancellors of State, Central and Private Universities/ Institutions of Tamil Nadu is being organised on 25th and 26th April 2025 at Raj Bhavan, Udhagamandalam for the fourth consecutive year.
Probir Kumar Ghosh appointed as Vice Chancellor of Visva Bharati
New Delhi, March 19: Probir Kumar Ghosh on Tuesday has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Visva Bharati.
VCs appointed purely on merit basis, says Andhra Pradesh CM
Amaravati, Feb 19: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that the NDA government in the state has appointed new Vice-Chancellors of universities purely on merit basis.