'You're Playing With Fire': Supreme Court Slams Punjab Governor For Not Clearing Bills Passed By State Assembly
SC Slams Punjab Governor: The top court made the observation while responding to a petition filed by the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab opposing the delay by Purohit to grant his assent to four Bills passed by the assembly in June.
Nov 10, 2023, 14:59 PM IST
AAP Punjab to challenge governor’s decision in apex court, to hold Assembly session on Sept 27
Defying the governor’s decision to hold a special assembly session in Punjab, AAP government to move to apex court and has decided to hold the session on September 27
Sep 22, 2022, 19:25 PM IST
Chandigarh allows restaurants, bars, hotels to remain open till 3 am
Under the new excise policy in Chandigarh, restaurants, bars and hotels have been allowed to remain open till 3 am.
Apr 03, 2022, 19:01 PM IST
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit inaugurates NBT’s Amritsar Book Fair 2022
The Governor of Punjab said that in the journey of development that started with the independence of the country, NBT has been working towards making every section of the society knowledgeable.
Mar 06, 2022, 13:26 PM IST
DMK chief MK Stalin calls on Tamil Nadu Governor, stakes claim to form government
The DMK chief is set to assume office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 7 and he would be sworn in as CM in a simple function to be held at the Raj Bhavan.
May 05, 2021, 13:00 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi attends IIT Madras convocation in Chennai, says 'even today Tamil echoes in entire America'
The PM also outlined his recent speech at the UNGA where he had invoked three-Millenium old Tamil poet and philosopher Kaniyan Poongundranar and called Tamil as the oldest language of the world.
Sep 30, 2019, 10:44 AM IST
Crores exchanged hands in appointment of VCs: TN Governor Banwarilal Purohit
Reacting to his remarks, the ruling AIADMK said it had no role to play in the appointments of vice-chancellors.
Oct 06, 2018, 22:01 PM IST
Don't release Rajiv killers till plea in SC is disposed of: Victims' kin urge TN governor
The attack on May 21, 1991, killed the former prime minister and 15 people.
Sep 26, 2018, 22:20 PM IST
Tamil outfits rally against Governor over release of Rajiv case convicts; Raj Bhavan silent
Pro-Tamil outfits say the Governor is acting under pressure from north India.
Sep 14, 2018, 19:11 PM IST
Case registered against DMK's MK Stalin for protesting against Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit
Stalin was protesting against the arrest of DMK party cadres at Namakkal while accusing the Governor of acting against the principles of federalism.
Jun 24, 2018, 11:30 AM IST
DMK's MK Stalin detained in Trichy for protesting against Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit
The DMK working chief led the party worker's rally to the office of Governor Purohit in Chennai.
Jun 23, 2018, 12:38 PM IST
BJP leader S Ve Shekher apologises for offensive Facebook post against women journalists
The post said women reporters had to sleep with their bosses to get their jobs, among other things.
Apr 20, 2018, 17:57 PM IST
BJP leader H Raja calls DMK MP K Kanimozhi an 'illegitimate child', sparks outrage
Raja's tweet seemed to question the journalists who were demanding an apology from Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit for touching a lady reporter's face without seeking her consent.
Apr 18, 2018, 16:59 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Governor apologises, says patted journo's cheek considering her as my granddaughter
According to the Governor, the pat was an expression of affection and appreciation for her “performance as a journalist”.
Apr 18, 2018, 13:59 PM IST
TN journalists demand apology from Governor Purohit for patting cheek of lady reporter
Journalists in Tamil Nadu are outraged and say it is the act - and not necessarily the intention - which is appaling.
Apr 18, 2018, 07:00 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit faces outrage after patting journalist on the cheek without seeking consent
Consent and violation of personal space dominated the discussion of the incident.
Apr 17, 2018, 23:28 PM IST
Tamil Nadu college 'sex scandal': Let police do its job, I've set up a committee for investigation, says Governor
Nirmala Devi, an assistant professor in Devanga Arts College in Aruppukottai in Virudhunagar district has been arrested on the charge of suggesting to some girl students that they yield themselves to keep the "higher-ups" in the Madurai Kamaraj University happy so that the college gets facilities.
Apr 17, 2018, 21:23 PM IST
Tamil Nadu opposition seek intervention of Governor Banwarilal Purohit in Cauvery issue: Full text of the memorandum
They met him as a culmination of the week-long march demanding the constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board.
Apr 13, 2018, 14:41 PM IST
You are Tamil Nadu's First Citizen, speak up on Cauvery issue: Opposition leaders tell Governor Banwarilal Purohit
They accused the Centre of attempting to delaying the constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board with an eye on the coming Karnataka Assembly election.
Apr 13, 2018, 14:27 PM IST
Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati interred at Kanchi math
Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati has been interred at the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. The 69th head of the math died of a cardiac arrest on Wednesday morning. He was 82.
Mar 01, 2018, 07:11 AM IST
