Kerala Governor

Hijab Row: Protest against Hijab ban in Kerala's Kozhikode

Hijab controversy has started in Kerala too. Protests are being held in a school in Kozhikode against the hijab ban. The girl students allege that many teachers come to the school wearing headscarves, then why is there a ban on wearing hijab?

Aug 30, 2022, 10:44 AM IST

‘Totally unacceptable…’: Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan on KT Jaleel's ‘Azad Kashmir’ remark

"It is very unfortunate. Not only is it unacceptable, I wonder if these comments were made after going through some literature or after knowing something or just out of ignorance. I do not know…I feel very sorry for this kind of comment. It is totally unacceptable. I feel hurt by these kinds of comments," Khan said while speaking to reporters here.

Aug 14, 2022, 17:08 PM IST

SC Remark in Nupur Sharma: Watch exclusive interview of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on the controversy

In the case of the controversial statement, the Supreme Court refused to give any relief to Nupur Sharma. The court has held Nupur Sharma responsible for the latest situation in the country. After the court's remarks, Zee News spoke to Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. He said that the laws have been written by humans and beheading is not our law. Watch the full interview.

Jul 01, 2022, 18:52 PM IST

Exclusive Interview: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan raises voice against dowry system

In response to a call made by Gandhian organizations in the wake of several recent instances of dowry-related deaths, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday participated in a one-day fast against the practice of dowry. In an interview with Zee News, Khan said that there is social consciousness in the country against this evil, but we have to promote this consciousness.

Jul 14, 2021, 19:54 PM IST

Kerala governor observes day-long fast against dowry, Cong, BJP criticise state govt

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan began the fast at Raj Bhavan, his official residence at Thiruvananthapuram by 8 am on July 14, and he urged people to say a big no to the decades-old evil practice of giving and taking dowry. The opposition Congress and BJP extended support to the Governor for adopting the "Gandhian path" to raise awareness against the menace.

Jul 14, 2021, 16:17 PM IST

Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan signs Kerala Police act amendment ordinance

The law aims to stop bullying, insulting or disgracing individuals through any content and circulating the same through any communication medium. 

Nov 22, 2020, 18:45 PM IST

Governor Arif Mohammed's befitting reply to the 'contractors' of Islam

There has been an uproar in Islamic countries to protest against France's action on islamic fundamentalism and people have taken to the streets. In such situation, Kerala's Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has given a befitting reply to the 'contractors' of Islam.

Nov 01, 2020, 08:46 AM IST

CAA Protest: High Voltage Drama In Kerala Assembly

The Budget Session of Kerala started with high voltage drama. Anti-CAA posters and banners were shown to the Governor of the state Arif Mohammad Khan, who used to be very vocal in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act implemented recently in India.

Jan 29, 2020, 10:22 AM IST

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan heckled by historian Irfan Habib for backing Citizenship Amendment Act

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said in a series of tweets that historian Irfan Habib and some others tried their best to stop him from speaking about Citizenship Amendment Act during the IHC.

Dec 29, 2019, 11:05 AM IST

Kerala government 'duty-bound' to implement Sabarimala verdict: Governor P Sathasivam

The Governor praised the Kerala government for standing up for gender equality, social justice and the dignity of toiling masses.

Jan 25, 2019, 14:15 PM IST

BJP MPs send 'SOS' to Kerala Governor seeking urgent intervention in Sabarimala stand-off

The letter comes amid announcement by CM Pinarayi Vijayan that a 'women wall' would be formed on January 1 from Kasargode district to the state capital pledging support to the stand of the Kerala government over the issue.

Dec 02, 2018, 17:13 PM IST

RSS worker's killing: 7 arrested, Governor summons CM, DGP

They apprised the governor of the steps taken in connection with the brutal killing even as the police said seven persons were arrested.

Jul 30, 2017, 23:57 PM IST

RSS worker's killing: Kerala guv asks CM to take action

Terming yesterday's incident as "very unfortunate", Vijayan said the government would take steps to bring before law those responsible for the killing of 26-year-old Choorakad Biju at Payyanur in the politically volatile district.

May 13, 2017, 21:30 PM IST

Kerala on course to become fully electrified state: Governor

State Ministers took part in the Republic Day celebrations in district headquarters.

Jan 26, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

In a first, Kerala governor casts his vote

In a first, a Kerala governor on Monday cast his vote in the ongoing state legislative assembly elections.

May 16, 2016, 10:21 AM IST

Puttingal Devi Temple tragedy: President Pranab Mukherjee 'shocked, distressed'

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed "shock and distress" over the death of 100 people in the Puttingal Devi temple fire tragedy in Kerala on Sunday and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Apr 10, 2016, 19:25 PM IST

When Kerala Governor was not allowed to board flight for reporting late

As per reports, the pilot of the Air India flight AI 046 did not allow the Governor to board the aircraft saying time for the passengers to be allowed in was over.

Dec 23, 2015, 13:17 PM IST