Kerala University crisis deepens as agitations and administrative tussle rage on

Kerala University crisis deepens as agitations and administrative tussle rage on

An All India Students’ Federation (AISF) activist being detained by the police during a protest at the Kerala University headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday (July 10, 2025) | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran The University of Kerala headquarters turned into a battleground yet again on Thursday (July 10, 2025) as protests by various Left-backed student and […]

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SFI protesters breach Kerala University headquarters during Statewide agitation

SFI protesters breach Kerala University headquarters during Statewide agitation

Kerala University witnessed unprecedented scenes on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) as activists of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) stormed the university headquarters, escalating the ongoing standoff between the Governor and Vice-Chancellor on one side, and the University Syndicate and Registrar on the other. The demonstrators accused Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of attempting to “saffronise” […]

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Bharat Mata row: Kerala minister Bindu accuses Kerala University VC of misusing powers in registrar’s suspension

Bharat Mata row: Kerala minister Bindu accuses Kerala University VC of misusing powers in registrar’s suspension

Police use water cannon as SFI activists protested outside Rajbhavan over the suspension of Kerala University registrar in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. PHOTO : SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT  The Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu on Thursday alleged that the Kerala University Vice-chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal had misused his authority by suspending the Registrar K.S. Anil Kumar for his […]

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Kerala University V-C seeks inquiry into Registrar’s conduct during Governor’s visit

Kerala University V-C seeks inquiry into Registrar’s conduct during Governor’s visit

Kerala University Vice-Chancellor in-charge Mohanan Kunnummal | Photo Credit: S. MAHINSHA Kerala University (KU) Vice-Chancellor in-charge Mohanan Kunnummal has recommended a detailed inquiry into the conduct of Registrar K.S. Anil Kumar during a recent function attended by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who also serves as the Chancellor of the university. In a preliminary report to […]

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SFI protesters breach Kerala University headquarters during Statewide agitation

Pahalgam seminar cancellation sparks political storm and free speech debate at Kerala University

Controversy continues to swirl at Kerala University following the cancellation of a seminar in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack by the Department of Tamil a few days ago. The event, originally scheduled for May 9, was called off after Vice-Chancellor (in-charge) Mohanan Kunnummal deemed it “anti-national.” Although the university has opted not to […]

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HC slams Kerala University Senate for not nominating member to VC selection committee

HC slams Kerala University Senate for not nominating member to VC selection committee

Court says it is trying to make sure that students do not suffer and suggests that the Senate meeting scheduled on November 4 decide on the nominee Court says it is trying to make sure that students do not suffer and suggests that the Senate meeting scheduled on November 4 decide on the nominee The […]

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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan seeks ouster of Finance Minister Balagopal; CM Pinarayi Vijayan refuses

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan seeks ouster of Finance Minister Balagopal; CM Pinarayi Vijayan refuses

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reportedly rejected the demand and reasserted his constitutional right to drop or appoint Ministers. In a communique to Raj Bhavan, Mr. Vijayan reportedly asserted that the CM’s advice bound the Governor. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reportedly rejected the demand and reasserted his constitutional right to drop or appoint Ministers. […]

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KUHS V-C given additional charge as V-C of Kerala University

KUHS V-C given additional charge as V-C of Kerala University

Kerala Governor has provided time to the Vice Chancellors of nine universities to submit explanation to show cause notices served on them before 5 p.m. on November 3 Kerala Governor has provided time to the Vice Chancellors of nine universities to submit explanation to show cause notices served on them before 5 p.m. on November […]

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V.C. selection | K.U. sticks to stance on Senate nominee even as Governor serves another ultimatum

V.C. selection | K.U. sticks to stance on Senate nominee even as Governor serves another ultimatum

While the university had earlier conveyed its refusal to convene another Senate meeting to discuss the issue, the Chancellor shot off yet another missive to direct the Vice Chancellor to comply with his earlier instruction While the university had earlier conveyed its refusal to convene another Senate meeting to discuss the issue, the Chancellor shot […]

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Acrimony over appointments

Acrimony over appointments

The Kerala Governor has negated the advantage the government enjoyed in selecting the Vice Chancellor The Kerala Governor has negated the advantage the government enjoyed in selecting the Vice Chancellor The relationship between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and the State government has entered yet another thorny phase over differences in opinion on the bounds […]

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