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New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Row over Kannur University's courses in private registration mode
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kannur University's recent notification offering undergraduate, post graduate and certificate courses in 'private registration' mode has courted controversy with a section of the varsity's senate members pointing out that the UGC does not recognise such a method of course delivery. According to them, the UGC regulations explicitly state that only three modes — regular, open and distance learning (ODL) and online — are the only approved methods for conducting various courses by universities. The legitimacy of the certificates conferred on students in private registration mode is largely questionable due to a breach of UGC regulations, they pointed out. In a notification issued on May 22, the university invited applications for 'private registration' for around 12 UG programmes, six PG programmes and two certificate courses. Students who register for such courses attend classes in private tuition centres and appear for the university exam. Notably, the degree certificates issued to them are the same as those awarded to regular students. Kannur University, which had been offering the option of private registrations, later switched to open and distance learning mode, However, the varsity ceased offering courses through distance learning by 2018 after it failed to meet the NAAC grade required by the UGC. Following this, the private registration option was restarted by the varsity in 2020. The forum of UDF-affiliated Senate members have approached Governor Rajendra Arlekar, the university's Chancellor, seeking his intervention to stop the university from offering such programmes that could jeopardise the future of students. 'The members of the Kannur University Syndicate, along with the Vice-Chancellors from different periods, share equal responsibility for misleading the student community by providing a course mode that contravenes UGC regulations,' said Shino P Jose, convenor, UDF Senators' Forum.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
KU syndicate rejects chancellor's notice on promotion row
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala University syndicate on Monday rejected the show-cause notice issued by chancellor Rajendra Arlekar over the syndicate's decision, allegedly flouting norms, to promote a pro-CPM teachers' union leader to associate professor. The university syndicate, controlled by CPM nominees, refused to review the earlier decision on the promotion. The syndicate's decision to promote teachers' union functionary S Naseeb, considering the contract appointment period as regular experience, sparked a row. The syndicate decided to count the period during which the candidate worked on a contract basis at Sanskrit University. University vice-chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal, along with Congress and BJP nominees in the syndicate, objected to the decision, stating that it was against UGC rules and could trigger similar requests from several teachers in service. The VC had earlier reported the syndicate decision to governor Arlekar. The syndicate rejected chancellor's directive to review the promotion decision and held the view that the VC had no authority to keep the decision in abeyance or report the same to the chancellor. The syndicate decided to stick to the promotion decision, recording the dissent by VC and opposition members. The arguments among the syndicate members created chaotic scenes, and VC prevented CPM members from passing a resolution against him. Syndicate's decision prompted Save University Campaign Committee to oppose it. CPM was allegedly trying to get Naseeb appointed as pro-vice chancellor. Govt recently passed a bill lowering the qualification for pro-vice-chancellor post from professor to associate professor.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Governor visits Chettur's native house
Governor Rajendra Arlekar visited the native home of Chettur Sankaran Nair, the only Malayali to become the national president of the Indian National Congress, at Mankara near here on Saturday. He visited the house where Chettur was born in 1857 and where he grew up until he was five years old. The ancestral house was lying closed, but was cleaned up and opened in view of the Governor's visit. Talking to Chettur's relatives, the Governor stressed the importance of ensuring that Chettur's contributions are recognised and remembered by future generations.
New Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
PM Modi commissions Vizhinjam International Seaport, calls it gateway to India's maritime future
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday officially commissioned the Vizhinjam International Seaport, here, which was completed at an estimated cost of Rs 8,867 crore. The PM arrived at the port area by helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram city at 10.15 am and walked around the transshipment hub wearing a hard hat, taking stock of the facilities here. Subsequently, at 11.33 am, he formally commissioned the first phase of the facility in the presence of Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Located in Thiruvananthapuram district, the port is expected to transform India's role in international trade and shipping. The deep-water port has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest port developer and part of the Adani Group, under a public-private partnership. Following a successful trial run, the port received its commercial commissioning certificate on December 4 last year.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Books empower future generation'
T'puram: Bringing young people to the world of books will empower the future, said governor Rajendra Arlekar. He was speaking at inauguration of the closing ceremony of Kattal book festival here on Monday. He said that such literary festivals help bring people closer to literature. Public participation in the closing ceremony of the book festival is evidence that the love for literature still exists among people. General education minister V Sivankutty noted the festival has become a meeting place for writers, readers and thinkers. T Padmanabhan, who was awarded Kattal Prize, gifted Malayalam literature with its most unforgettable characters and intricate emotional landscapes, he added. The event was presided over by IB Satheesh, MLA, with organizing committee chairman Murukan Kattakada and others. TNN
