PB Acharya

TR Zeliang sworn-in as new Nagaland CM, to face floor test on July 21

TR Zeliang has been sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Nagaland on Wednesday. 

Jul 19, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

Nagaland Governor dismisses Liezietsu govt; TR Zeliang appointed new CM, asked to prove majority by July 22

The development took place after Nagaland CM Liezietsu didn't turn up for floor test, which was scheduled to take place today.

Jul 19, 2017, 13:41 PM IST

Nagaland Governor calls for tribal dialects department in Indian universities

Nagaland Governor on Wednesday called for the creation of a department of tribal dialects from the northeastern states in universities across India.

Mar 29, 2017, 23:30 PM IST

Banwarilal Purohit sworn in as Assam Governor

Banwarilal Purohit was sworn in as the Assam Governor at a solemn function held at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Guwahati on Monday.

Aug 22, 2016, 23:33 PM IST

In poll-bound Assam, United opposition forces Governor to cut short speech

 A united opposition today forced Assam Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya to curtail his speech on the opening day of the Budget Session and leave the

Feb 01, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal backs Tarun Gogoi's claim over Guv favouring BJP, suspects 'coop federalism'

Kejriwal took to Twitter and wrote, “Many CMs complaining of unconstitutional interference by Governors to favour BJP. Is this coop federalism?”

Nov 29, 2015, 10:21 AM IST

Assam Governor can go to Nepal, I will not go to Pakistan, says Azam Khan

Reacting to Assam Governor PB Acharya's statement that Indian Muslims are "free to go Pakistan", Uttar Pradesh Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Monday said that he will not go to the neighbouring country, but if Acharya wants he can go to Nepal.

Nov 23, 2015, 13:46 PM IST

PM Modi recruits people spreading hatred on constitutional posts: Congress

The Congress party on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Assam Governor PB Acharya's 'Indian Muslims are free to go to Pakistan or Bangladesh' remark and alleged that he recruits communal people at important constitutional positions.

Nov 23, 2015, 13:11 PM IST

Assam Governor's comment indicates BJP's ideology: Congress

The Congress Party on Sunday alleged that PB Acharya's remark indicates the thinking of the BJP and RSS.

Nov 22, 2015, 17:01 PM IST

Hindus anywhere have right to seek shelter in Hindustan: Assam Governor

During a book launch event, the BJP leader said, “Hindustan is for Hindus and . There is nothing wrong with that."

Nov 22, 2015, 12:58 PM IST

Assam governor acting as RSS-BJP activist: Tarun Gogoi CM

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday said he will write to the president, prime minister and the union home ministry about Governor P.B. Acharya, who he said was behaving like an "RSS and BJP activist" rather than the constitutional head of a state.

Sep 24, 2015, 20:46 PM IST