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On being asked about the border dispute Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is facing, senior BJP leader Harichandan said that though the role of the Governor is limited he will be happy if he will be able to discuss the issues with both the states and be able to bring out some solution. (Photo: ANI)

Newly appointed Andhra Pradesh Governor grateful to PM Modi, Amit Shah

Former Odisha Minister Harichandan will replace ESL Narasimhan, who has been the Governor of Andhra Pradesh for the last decade.

17 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

The question was in the General Knowledge paper of the main examination. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Is Governor just a puppet, asks Bihar civil service exam questionnaire

Bihar Public Service Commission officials clarified that its members had no role in the setting of questions.

15 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

Earlier this year, Mishra had announced that he will not contest in the 2019 general elections and will devote his time to other party responsibilities instead. (Photo: PTI)

Senior BJP leader Kalraj Mishra appointed Himachal Pradesh Governor

Mishra was elected as an MP in 2014 LS elections from Deoria in which he had defeated BSP's Niyaj Ahmad with a huge margin.

15 Jul 2019 4:16 PM

BJP national secretary Tarun Chugh has written a letter to Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore seeking his intervention in the 'crisis' situation arisen 'after Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh reshuffled Cabinet'. (Photo: ANI)

Draws salary, enjoys perks: BJP writes to Guv on Sidhu's absence, seeks intervention

The BJP leader said that farmers were facing issues as Power Department remains unattended due to absence of newly-appointed minister.

09 Jul 2019 10:45 AM

The memorandum which was submitted to the Governor on Sunday claimed that over 10,000 government officials have been transferred by Kamal Nath-led Congress government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

BJP submits memorandum to Gov over 'deteriorating law and order situation'

Pragya Thakur blamed law and order, shunting of cops as a reason for the spike in crime.

10 Jun 2019 6:05 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with top officials of the ministry. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Amit Shah holds first meet with joint secretaries; discusses terrorism, J&K

The Centre's muscular anti-terror policy pursued in Kashmir is likely to be continued under the new government.

01 Jun 2019 7:51 PM

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam called Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik a 'chamcha'. (Photo: File)

‘All governors are chamcha': Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam slams Satya Pal Malik

Last week, a war of words erupted between the Congress and the BJP leaders after PM Modi's 'corrupt number one' remark on Rajiv Gandhi.

11 May 2019 3:09 PM

Sanvordem MLA, Prabhu Pauskar was inducted into the Council of Ministers at a ceremony held at Durbar Hall Donapaula on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Deepak Prabhu Pauskar sworn-in as Goa cabinet minister

Pauskar took oath as a Goa cabinet minister in the presence of state Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Governor Mridula Sinha.

28 Mar 2019 10:57 AM

Congress on Saturday petitioned the state Governor over the ruling TRS in Telangana allegedly encouraging defections of its MLAs and said it would also complain to the Lokpal on the matter. (Photo: File)

T’gana: Cong petitions Guv on TRS 'encouraging' defections of its MLAs

Congress also held an all-party meeting here on Saturday against the alleged defection of MLAs.

23 Mar 2019 7:35 PM

A day after Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's death, Congress MLAs met Governor Mridula Sinha on Monday and staked claim to form government in the coastal state. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Cong MLAs meet Goa Governor, stake claim to form govt

The opposition party had earlier written to Sinha, staking claim to form the government on Friday and then again on Sunday.

18 Mar 2019 2:27 PM

The letter said that it was up to the Governor to ensure 'smooth transition and transfer of power'. (Photo: File)

Congress writes Goa Governor to formally stake claim to form govt

Congress, the single largest opposition party in Goa assembly, wrote to Governor Mridula Sinha, the second time in 48 hours.

18 Mar 2019 10:14 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Mizoram Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan, a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson said on Friday. (Photo: File)

Mizoram governor Rajasekharan resigns; President Kovind accepts

Mukhi will discharge the functions of the governor of Mizoram, in addition to his own duties, until regular arrangements are made, he said.

08 Mar 2019 1:26 PM

The world has lost one of its greatest politicians, says WB Governor

"I am deeply grieved to learn that our beloved leader Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee is no more.

17 Aug 2018 6:40 AM

Sharmila Tagore shares her Kashmir experiences with J&K gov

Tagore “good health and happiness” and requested her to visit Kashmir every year.

14 Jul 2018 5:27 AM

Partha Chatterjee slams governor for writing to universities

The West Bengal government, the minister said, will observe the day this year too, like it did in 2017.

15 Jun 2018 6:12 AM

RJD leaders met Bihar Governor Satyapal Malik to stake claim to form a government in the state (R). 13 Goa Congress MLAs hands over a memorandum to Governor Mridula Sinha staking claim to come to power being the single largest party elected in 2017 Assembly election (L). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Congress, RJD in Goa, Bihar: ‘Invite us’

The Congress had bagged 28 seats in the 60-member House in the 2017 Assembly polls and emerged as the single-largest party.

19 May 2018 1:23 AM

Cong, RJD meet Guvs, want Karnataka model in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Goa Cong MLAs and RJD leaders in Bihar met the Governors of respective states to stake claim to form government.

18 May 2018 4:37 PM

Rajan a possible contender for Bank of England governor post

UK government hunts for a candidate to take charge from next year, according to a media report.

24 Apr 2018 8:41 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday appointed new governors for five states - Tamil Nadu, Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. (Photo: File | AP)

President appoints governors for 5 states, Satya Pal Malik named Bihar guv

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday appointed governors for five states - Tamil Nadu, Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.

30 Sep 2017 11:17 AM

Opposition creates ruckus on first day of assembly session over law and order, blow whistles & throw paper balls at Governor Ram Naik. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Video: Ruckus in UP Assembly, opposition flings paper balls at Governor

The newly elected 17th legislative assembly had convened this session for passage of the UP GST bill amongst others.

15 May 2017 12:52 PM

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