President Murmu Appoints new Governors to 12 States, One UT - Check List
President Droupadi Murmu also accepted the resignations of Bhagat Singh Koshyari as Governor of Maharashtra and Radha Krishnan Mathur as Lt Governor of Ladakh.
Feb 12, 2023, 11:34 AM IST
'Governors being misused by Centre to subvert govts in non-BJP states': Congress, CPI(M)
The two parties differed on whether the gubernatorial position should be done away with and on the present contentious issue of appointments in the State universities
Nov 17, 2022, 23:05 PM IST
Respect for SCs, OBCs and Tribals, representation to women, Jats and Muslims: PM Narendra Modi's choice of governors shows respect and dignity to all
In line with its mantra of ‘respect and dignity to all’, the Narendra Modi government has given proper representation to leaders from the SC, OBC and the Tribal communities in its gubernatorial assignments.
Jul 06, 2021, 15:13 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to chair COVID-19 conference with Governors today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu will conduct a meeting on Wednesday (April 14) with the governors and lieutenant governors of the states, who are tackling the spiralling COVID-19 infections in the country.
Apr 14, 2021, 08:05 AM IST
5W1H: President Ramnath Kovind appoints New Governors in 5 States
The President announced new governors for five states in the country. Kalraj Mishra has been transferred from Himachal Pradesh to Rajasthan, where he replaces Kalyan Singh as the new Governor.
Sep 01, 2019, 16:44 PM IST
Central govt reshuffle Governors of 5 states, Arif Mohammad Khan appointed as Governor of Kerala
Central govt reshuffle Governors of 5 states, Arif Mohammad Khan appointed as Governor of Kerala. Kalraj Mishra now appointed as the Governor of Rajasthan. Watch this video to know more.
Sep 01, 2019, 13:40 PM IST
Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik becomes new Jammu and Kashmir Governor, replaces NN Vohra
Ganga Prasad, the Governor of Meghalaya, has been transferred to Sikkim, said the communique.
Aug 21, 2018, 19:46 PM IST
Governors can help in ensuring people benefit from central schemes: PM Modi
Addressing the opening session of the 49th Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan, PM Modi said that in states with significant tribal population, Governors can help in ensuring that these communities take advantage of government initiatives.
Jun 04, 2018, 16:21 PM IST
BJP leaders Kummanam Rajasekharan, Ganeshi Lal appointed governors of Mizoram and Odisha respectively
BJP leaders Ganeshi Lal and Kummanam Rajasekharan have been appointed as Governors of Odisha and Mizoram respectively by President Ram Nath Kovind.
May 25, 2018, 22:47 PM IST
Najma Heptulla, Mukhi and two others appointed governors
Former Union Minister Najma Heptulla, who resigned from the Union Ministry last month after crossing 75 years of age, has been appointed governor of Manipur.
Aug 17, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
Najma Heptulla appointed Governor of Manipur
Former Union minister Najma A Heptulla was on Wednesday appointed as the Governor of Manipur.
Aug 17, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Centre, states must work together as 'Team India', says PM Modi
Emphasising on the importance of cooperative federalism in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it must be implemented in letter and spirit.
Feb 10, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
Governors can work as catalytic agents, says PM Modi
Governors can work as catalytic agents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, urging them to think about some form of legacy which they would leave behind as contribution to their respective states.
Feb 10, 2016, 22:53 PM IST
Governors cannot pre-empt CM's powers: Supreme Court
A Chief Minister's exclusive powers cannot be pre-empted by the Governor, whose powers are "limited" under the Constitution and should be exercised in a fair manner to ensure survival of democracy, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday.
Feb 09, 2016, 22:29 PM IST
Can't remain silent if democratic process is slaughtered: SC on Arunachal crisis
The SC bench wanted to ascertain certain communications between the office of Assembly Speaker Nabam Rebia and Governor J P Rajkhowa on issues like convening or advancing assembly session and disqualification of rebel Congress MLAs.
Feb 04, 2016, 23:37 PM IST
Arunachal crisis: SC starts examining powers of Governors
It has been alleged that the Governor had advanced the assembly sitting from Jan 14 to Dec 16 without the aid and advice of the CM and his ministers.
Jan 15, 2016, 19:46 PM IST
President asks Governors to stick to Constitution
In his New Year message to the Governors through video conferencing from Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President also said they should respect the distinct authority and responsibility vested in each of the three organs of the State.
Jan 08, 2016, 21:12 PM IST
