Top Kerala news developments today Stay updated on the latest developments in Kerala with important news and updates to watch out for today. The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024
Vice Chancellors’ panel to monitor implementation of four-year degree programmes The first governing body meeting of the reconstituted Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) decided to constitute a committee of Vice Chancellors to oversee the implementation of four-year degree undergraduate courses in the State next academic year on Tuesday. The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
Govt. finalises draft Bill to rein in educational consultants Kerala will soon introduce a law to regulate the burgeoning industry of educational consultancy services. The government has finalised a draft Bill recommended by an expert committee. The proposed legislation is likely to be tabled during the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly. The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
Periyar University V-C arrested as he refused to appoint Registrar of government’s choice: Annamalai BJP state president K. Annamalai claims V-C R. Jagannathan arrested for refusing to appoint Registrar proposed by Minister K. Ponmudy. Salem police say otherwise. The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024
State government appoints Rashmi Mahesh as trustee of BMS Education Trust The State government has nominated V. Rashmi Mahesh, Principal Secretary of Revenue Department, as a trustee of the B.M. Srinivasaiah Education Trust (BMSET), Basavanagudi The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy and wife sentenced to 3 years imprisonment, DMK to file appeal in Supreme Court, CM Stalin visits flood-hit areas, Thousand Lights MLA report on Chennai floods. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
Ponmudy conviction | Higher Education portfolio in T.N. re-allocated to R.S. Rajakannappan Tamil Nadu's Minister for Higher Education & Backward Classes Welfare, R.S. Rajakannappan, re-designated following conviction & sentencing of K. Ponmudy in a disproportionate assets case. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
Tamil Nadu Minister Ponmudy convicted, faces disqualification Convicted of disproportionate assets, Madras High Court orders Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy & wife P. Visalatchi to appear Dec 21 for sentencing. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Governor’s actions immature and unbecoming of position: Bindu Higher Education Minister R. Bindu accuses Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of attempting to "saffronise" universities & impeding reforms. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
SC verdict a setback to Chancellor, not Kerala Govt., says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan accuses Governor arif mohammmed Khan of "dancing to the tune of some external forces" after supreme court rescinds reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University VC. Criticises Khan for presenting facts in a flawed manner and trying to pass the buck to the Govt. Accuses… The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
SC verdict quashing Kannur Vice Chancellor’s reappointment puts government on backfoot SC rescinds Gopinath Ravindran's reappointment as Kannur Univ. VC, prompting Governor to question CM, AG's offices. Opposition demands resignations of CM, Higher Education Minister. Govt. to abide by SC order, Ravindran steps down. LDF convener alleges Khan flip-flopped in SC to appease Sangh Parivar. SC's verdict deals blow to govt's… The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023
Code of Conduct to be introduced for campus programmes The move comes against the backdrop of a stampede at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) that claimed the lives of three students and a visitor during a concert organised in connection with a tech festival. The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Cusat stampede: letter from School of Engineering Principal to Registrar seeking security, police deployment emerges Kochi police say no alert from Cusat for tech fest security; letter from SoE Principal to Registrar requesting adequate security emerges. Letter dated November 24, 2023, requested deployment of police for two off-campus music programmes. Registrar yet to comment if letter was passed on to police. Three-pronged probe by university,… The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
More projects to mitigate man-animal conflict in Wayanad: Minister Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran announced projects to mitigate man-animal conflict in Wayanad. Revenue Minister K. Rajan said land deeds would be disbursed to 700 families at Makkimala. Higher Education Minister R. Bindu said govt. is trying to make State a hub of higher edu. Public actively participated in Navakerala Sadas,… The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023 No compromise in BDU building quality, PWD tells Higher Education Department PWD Chief Engineer Tiruchi E. Senthil asserts no compromise in quality of construction of Bharathidasan Univ. building & auditorium. Costing of auditorium was in keeping with reduced budget, but no quality compromise. Lights, fans & seating to be fixed after false ceiling tiles. Sep. staircase to access rooftop & access…
The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023 Thousands of students participate in Children’s Day rally 7,000 students in Thrissur participated in a Children's Day rally from CMS School to Regional Theatre. Revenue Minister K. Rajan, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu, P. Balachandran, MLA, district Panchayat president P.K. Davis, district collector V.R. Krishna Teja, Children's Prime Minister M.K. Ganga, Children's President T.M. Avanija, Children's Speaker Hevena…
The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023 Government committed to providing youth with technical education, says Minister Stressing on the importance of youth getting technical education and developing entrepreneurial skills, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said that his government was committed to changing the State’s education policy so as to make it provide required technical education and develop entrepreneurship among the students.
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 Govt. will introduce Bill to permit private universities: Bindu The State government will introduce legislation to permit private universities in Kerala during the next Assembly session, Higher Education R. Bindu has said.
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 Bindu cautions against attempts to falsify history Raising caution against organised efforts to falsify historical knowledge through systematic erasure and distortions, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu attributed such efforts to a broader project to political and ideological supremacy of certain sections over the others.
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Malayalam varsity, SIEP sign pact to develop language The Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University and the State Institute of Encyclopaedic Publications (SIEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of Malayalam as a language to impart knowledge to the people, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has said.
The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023 Minister launches new gender-neutral uniform for IHRD-run engg. colleges Reform marks a fresh start in the Higher Education department’s efforts to ensure gender justice and equality in colleges in the State, R. Bindu says
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023 Higher education must remain a right for all despite rising costs The price of buying college or university text books has gone up by 80 per cent in the past decade
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Government to probe alleged irregularities in BMS Trust Govt to probe alleged irregularities in BMS Trust running leading educational institutions. CM Siddaramaiah to form committee headed by senior IAS officer to investigate. Former CM Kumaraswamy accused ex-Higher Education Minister of entering into "quid pro quo" to appoint entrepreneur as life trustee of BMSET. BMSET formed in 1957 by…
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Conclave in Kerala to focus on generative AI and impact on education .IHRD to host 2-day int'l conclave on 'Generative AI & future of edu.' Minister R. Bindu to inaugurate. Experts from tech, industry, commerce, policy to discuss AI's impact on edu. Conclave to focus on standards for academic integrity, training teachers, using AI in assessment & evaluation. Hybrid mode with online…
The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023 NEP 2020 will ensure a bright future for poor students, says Ashwath Narayan NEP 2020 is a visionary document that can help provide international quality education to rural students, according to former Higher Education Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan. He urged students, teachers, parents and institutions to oppose the State government's move to scrap the policy. It encompasses new and innovative subjects such as…