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Article 356 of the Constitution gives the governor and the Union government a say in the running of governments in states

13 May 2023 12:15 AM

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari denied reports that he is in self-isolation. (PTI Photo)

16 at Maharashtra Raj Bhavan test COVID-19 positive

The staffers at Raj Bhavan who tested positive have been quarantined in their residential premises at Raj Bhavan itself, the official said.

12 Jul 2020 4:04 PM

Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to chief minister-designate Hemant Soren at 2 pm on December 29, an official communique said here on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Hemant Soren to take oath as J'khand CM on Dec 29: Raj Bhavan

Chief Secretary D K Tiwari called on Soren at his Kanke Road residence here during the day and handed him the invitation for the ceremony.

26 Dec 2019 8:14 PM

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a series of tweets, saying she referring to him as "tu cheez badi hai mast mast". (Photo: Facebook/ Jagdeep Dhankhar)

Mamata Banerjee referred to me as 'tu cheez badi hai mast': WB Governor

In another tweet, the governor posted a video of Banerjee talking to reporters after the conclusion of the Constitution Day programme.

28 Nov 2019 12:09 PM

After the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Saturday asked BJP to indicate its willingness to form government in the state, the ruling party on Sunday would meet today to discuss the Governor's invite after it failed to come to an understanding with its ally party Shiv Sena. (Photo: File)

BJP core committee to meet again at 4 pm today to decide on govt formation

Meanwhile, senior Sena leaders visited the resort in madh where party MLAs have been staying, and held discussions, said sources.

10 Nov 2019 9:25 AM

Amid the battle of oneupmanship over sharing of power in the next Maharashtra government, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote will be meeting state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari separately here on Monday morning. (Photo: File)

BJP, Sena to meet Maharashtra Governor separately today

Leaders of both the parties, however, claimed they wanted to extend Diwali greetings to the governor.

28 Oct 2019 11:07 AM

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday criticised Governor Jagdeep Dhankar for his "partisan approach" in blaming the West Bengal government for the Jadavpur University fiasco, terming it "unfortunate and shocking" that he went to campus without informing the ruling dispensation. (Photo: File)

'Didn't inform Bengal govt': TMC slams governor's 'partisan approach' to Jadavpur university fracas

Supriyo was in the varsity to attend an event organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

20 Sep 2019 2:44 PM

Earlier, the post was held by E S L Narasimhan, who subsequently demitted office. (Photo: Twitter | @TamilisaiOffice)

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in Telangana Governor

Fifty-eight-year-old Soundararajan, was the former Tamil Nadu BJP chief and the party's national secretary.

08 Sep 2019 4:09 PM

Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday took oath as the new Governor of Kerala. (Photo: ANI)

Arif Mohammed Khan takes charge as Kerala Governor

Chief Justice of Kerala High Court Hrishikesh Roy administered oath of office to Khan in presence of state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

06 Sep 2019 2:43 PM

‘I am glad he has further assured everybody that India is a democracy and in a democracy there are no winners and losers, but participants in a process that must result in the victory for India and our democracy,’ he said. (Photo: Twitter | @arifmohammadk)

New Kerala Guv opposed Rajiv Cabinet over Shah Bano Case, batted for Triple Talaq abolition

After quitting Congress, he joined Janata Dal and BSP. In 2004, he joined BJP but left three years later, complaining that he felt ignored.

01 Sep 2019 6:10 PM

The Tamil Nadu BJP chief Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan and former Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya were included in the list of five new Governors announced by President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday. (Photo: File)

New Governors appointed for 5 states, Tamil Nadu BJP chief gets Telangana

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday announced the new Governors of five states.

01 Sep 2019 12:25 PM

In a scathing attack, leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Thursday lashed out at Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik over his 'political juvenile' remark on Rahul Gandhi, saying that such comments do not suit the stature of a governor and should be declared unfit for the post. (Photo: File)

J&K governor should be declared unfit for post: Adhir Chowdhury

He urged BJP to convene an all-party meeting at the earliest and take all political parties into confidence regarding the Kashmir issue.

29 Aug 2019 3:44 PM

After Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suggested Satya Pal Malik be made the president of BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit, the Governor hit back at him and said that he does not care about such remarks. (Photo: File)

'I don't care': J&K Guv on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remarks

Chowdhury had said that the J&K Governor statements are like those given by BJP leaders and he should be made the chief of BJP in state.

26 Aug 2019 2:42 PM

The governors discussed with the home minister issues concerning their respective states. (Photo: File)

Governors of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Tripura meet Amit Shah

A home ministry official described the meetings as 'courtesy' calls.

09 Aug 2019 7:21 PM

He was administered the oath by Patna High Court Chief Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi at a programme held at Raj Bhawan here in the presence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi, besides several ministers. (Photo: Twitter I @airnews_hyd)

Phagu Chauhan sworn-in as Bihar Governor

The 71-year-old Chauhan succeeded Lalji Tandon, who is now the Governor of MP.

29 Jul 2019 1:52 PM

Outgoing Governor Ram Naik also attended Anandiben Patel’s swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: ANI)

Anandiben Patel sworn-in as UP governor

High Court Chief Justice Govind Mathur administered her the oath at the Raj Bhawan in Lucknow.

29 Jul 2019 1:30 PM

Acharya was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Nagaland on July 19, 2014. His successor, R N Ravi, is scheduled to take charge on August 1. (Photo: File)

Naga political solution has to be achieved within a year: Outgoing governor Acharya

He expressed hope that the new governor will deliver goods to the people and work for the solution of the Naga political issue.

26 Jul 2019 3:23 PM

Biswabhusan Harichandan on Wednesday took charge as the new governor of Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Biswabhusan Harichandan takes charge as Andhra Pradesh Governor

When the Chief Minister's convoy was entering the assembly, TDP MLAs raised slogans against him and later entered the House.

24 Jul 2019 1:03 PM

Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has been shifted to Uttar Pradesh and her place will be filled by Bihar Governor Lal ji Tandon. (Photo: PTI)

Two governors transferred, new appointments in some states

Phagu Chauhan will fill replace Tandon as Bihar governor and Ramesh Bais has been appointed as the governor of Tripura.

20 Jul 2019 2:29 PM

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

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