Kerala Varma College recounting on December 2 Kerala Varma College recounting on December 2 The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Kerala Varma College polls: Kerala High Court sets aside election of SFI candidate as chairman, orders recounting of votes Kerala High court sets aside election of SFI candidate to college union chair post. Court directs recounting of votes in accordance with university election bylaws. Petition filed by KSU chairman candidate alleging recounting done due to extraneous forces. Court found recounting not in accordance with bylaws, invalid votes increased &… The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
KSU wrests control of Mar Ivanios College union after 24 years The Kerala Students Union (KSU) staged a surprise win in the college union election held at Mar Ivanios College here where the Congress feeder unit emerged victorious after 24 years on Friday. The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
Two-day SFI State-level girls mega convention in Kalaburagi from December 1 SFI to host State-level girls mega convention in Kalaburagi on Dec 1-2. Rally from PVB Chowk to Jagat Circle on Dec 1. Convention at Ranga Mandir & Kannada Bhavan on Dec 2. Demands: Internal complaints committee in educational institutions, bus facilities in remote areas, more hostels for girls, implementation of… The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Alan Shuhaib, accused in Pantheerankavu UAPA case, hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt Alan Shuhaib, accused in Pantheerankavu UAPA case, found unconscious in apartment. Suspected suicide attempt with sleeping pills. Hospital authorities say condition stable. Reports suggest Alan blamed 'system' in WhatsApp message. Arrested in 2019 with friend over alleged Maoist links. SFI denied allegations, blamed Alan for ragging incident. Disha helpline: 1056,… The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
College union poll row: KSU president begins hunger strike KSU State Pres. Xavior starts hunger strike demanding repolling of Sree Kerala Varma College chair post. SFI candidate declared winner after recounting. DCC demands Minister's resignation for alleged malpractice. Writ petition filed in HC seeking re-election & investigation into alleged tampering. The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023
KSU alleges manipulation in recounting in college polls, plans to move court KSU plans to move HC over alleged foul play in Sree Kerala Varma College election recount. KSU candidate initially declared winner, but SFI candidate declared winner after recount. KSU alleges malpractice, power disruption, duplicate ballot papers used to sabotage result. Leaders of Congress, KPCC, AICC flay SFI for alleged foul… The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023
SFI claims victory in college union polls in Calicut varsity SFI wins 120 of 194 student unions in Calicut Univ. colleges; KSU, MSF break hegemony in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Thrissur & Palakkad. SFI won 42 of 58 colleges in Kozhikode, 15 in UDSF alliance, 38 in MSF alliance in Malappuram, 12 of 18 in Wayanad, 26 of 28 in Thrissur… The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023
KSU makes gains in college elections in Palakkad KSU alliance triumphs in Calicut Univ. college union elections, wresting control from SFI at Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi & NSS College, Ottapalam. KSU also made gains at Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad & NSS College, Nenmara. KSU victory at Pattambi after 40 yrs, jubilant procession. The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023
SFI leaders, activists stage ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ protest SFI activists took to the streets in 'Chalo Vijayawada' protest to demand immediate solutions to their long-standing issues. Police used force to remove them, arresting 99 and shifting them to police stations. SFI leaders condemned the police and alleged govt inaction. They demanded increased budget for welfare schemes, textbooks, mess… The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023
MLC demands filling up of vacant teacher posts in government schools SFI activists' 10-day 'Sangharshana Cycle Yatra' in Vijayawada to address issues in govt schools & colleges. Demands include degree college in every constituency, junior college in mandal HQs, adequate funds for welfare hostels, free bus passes, repeal of G.O. 77, effective Vidya Deevena scheme & improved infrastructure. The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
From fees to women’s safety: What are the key issues in Delhi University polls? After a hiatus of three years, Delhi University campuses are now abuzz with election campaigns. Thousands of students are set to cast their vote for the four central posts in the Delhi University Student Union, also known as DUSU, on September 22. In the fray are candidates from the RSS… Newslaundry · Sep 16, 2023
Central University of Karnataka opened to offer quality education, not run RSS centre, says RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge Responding to the clash between two groups of students – Students’ Federation of India (SFI) of the left wing and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) of the right wing – at the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) near Kalaburagi, Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and Information… The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
MSF Senate member disqualified in Calicut varsity Calicut University disqualifies MSF leader K.P. Ameen Rashid from Senate for forging documents. SFI had alleged he was working as project assistant while joining college. MSF plans to put up legal fight. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 No progress in probe into alleged violation of norms in Ph.D admission of former SFI leader Probe into alleged irregularities in admission of K. Vidya to Ph.D. programme at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit has stalled. Committee constituted by VC has held two sittings, not collected statements, issued notices, or asked candidates to appear.
The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023 Save University Campaign Committee opposes alleged change in admission criteria at KU Save University Campaign Committee raises objections to Kannur Univ. VC's decision to change MA English admission criteria for SFI student leader. Committee alleges it undermines quality of PG courses & is an attempt of nepotism & favouritism.
The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023 Student, activists decry govt. decision to ‘sell’ 50% of seats in new medical colleges Civil society orgs in Vijayawada decried state govt's decision to "sell" 50% of medical seats in 5 new colleges. SFI, KVPS, Praja Arogya Vedika, DYFI, AISF & NEET students held roundtable meeting. GOs 107 & 108 allocates seats under various categories for fee of Rs.60-1cr. Orgs against GOs & will…
The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023 Swimming Federation of India hopeful of men’s water polo team participating in Hangzhou Asian Games SFI hopeful of men's water polo team making it to Hangzhou Asian Games despite not being ranked in top 8 in Asia. Proposal sent to Sports Ministry for consideration. Last time Indian men's team made it to Games was 1986 in South Korea. Training under Serbian coach for 9 months,…
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 Andhra Pradesh: Fill vacant teacher posts in junior colleges and implement mid-day meal scheme, demand SFI activists SFI activists arrested by police for protesting at Intermediate Board office, demanding immediate steps to fill teacher posts, free textbooks, and implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme. Pass percentage of 36 in previous academic year due to shortage of teaching staff and textbooks. Police criticised for using force to foil peaceful…
The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023 Case against 2 MLAs after KSU activists ‘forcibly’ freed from police lock-up MLAs charged with obstructing public servants, threatening and using abusive words. KSU activists released on bail. Roji M John MLA says police often act only against KSU, raid their houses and slap non-bailable offences. MLAs went to station due to police's lack of impartiality.
The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023 Nikhil remanded in judicial custody in fake certificate case A local court in Mavelikara on Saturday remanded Students’ Federation of India (SFI) former leader Nikhil Thomas, who is accused of forging his degree certificate to gain admission to the MCom programme at MSM College, Kayamkulam, in judicial custody for 14 days.
The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023 Impersonation case | Kerala HC dismisses bail pleas of principal and former SFI leader The Kerala High Court on June 30, 2023, dismissed the bail pleas by G.J. Shyju, suspended Principal of Christian College Kattakada, and A.Vishak, a former SFI activist in the college in an imperonation case
The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023 Fake certificate: police take agency owner into custody Saju S. Sasidharan had allegedly fabricated the B.Com degree certificate in the name of Kalinga University, Raipur, using which Nikhil secured admission for M.Com
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Kerala University to blacklist Nikhil Thomas The University of Kerala has decided to permanently debar former Students’ Federation of India (SFI) leader Nikhil Thomas who has been accused of furnishing a forged degree certificate to gain MCom admission at MSM College in Kayamkulam
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Abin, who arranged fake certificate for Nikhil, arrested Abin C. Raj, who allegedly arranged a fake degree certificate for Students’ Federation of India (SFI) former leader Nikhil Thomas, was taken into custody by the Kayamkulam police after he arrived at Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery from the Maldives on Monday night