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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kerala University faculty member's promotion: Syndicate defends body's decision
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A section of Syndicate members of Kerala University has defended the varsity body's decision to recommend promotion of assistant professor S Naseeb, also a pro-Left Syndicate member, to the post of associate professor. The decision was annulled by Governor Rajendra Arlekar in his capacity as Chancellor on Monday on the grounds that it was against UGC regulations. In a joint statement, 14 Syndicate members, most of them Left-affiliated, said the university has implemented the UGC regulation that valid contract service can also be considered for promotion. They said it was on directives of the Kerala High Court that Naseeb was permitted to apply for promotion. Besides, the Syndicate had also sought legal opinion on the matter before taking a decision. 'The Syndicate had only decided to inform the High Court that Naseeb's application for promotion can be considered based on earlier court orders on the matter and also on the basis of the report of the academic committee,' the Syndicate members said. However, the Vice-Chancellor unilaterally referred the matter to the Chancellor (governor), they alleged. In his order, the governor said it was found that Naseeb had included his tenure of more than a year as lecturer on temporary basis to his overall service period while applying for promotion. However, he was drawing remuneration lesser than a regularly appointed faculty at that time. According to the governor, this constituted a violation of UGC regulations. The governor reminded the Syndicate that it is bound to follow the norms fixed by the UGC and no power is vested with it to exempt or exclude such norms. Arlekar said he was annulling the Syndicate's decision by invoking the powers vested in him under Section 7(3) of the Kerala University Act.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chancellor annuls Kerala University Syndicate's promotion decision
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who also serves as the Chancellor of Kerala University, annulled a Syndicate decision to promote S. Nazeeb, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kerala Studies. Dr. Nazeeb, who is also a Syndicate member, is the general secretary of the Left-leaning Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA). An order issued by the Kerala Raj Bhavan found the decision to be in violation of University Grants Commission (UGC) norms. The Syndicate had accepted Dr. Nazeeb's petition to have his nearly-18 month period of contract service at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit counted towards his Career Advancement Scheme as 'past service' for promotion as Associate Professor. The decision was made despite the opposition from Vice-Chancellor (in-charge) Mohanan Kunnummal. A recent meeting of the Syndicate, convened to discuss a show-cause notice issued by the Chancellor on the issue, also maintained that there was no need to review its decision. The CPI(M)-backed members reportedly rejected the Chancellor's observations regarding the decision. The particular issue has been a bone of contention that has escalated tensions between the Vice-Chancellor and the Left-backed Syndicate members for several months.
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Entourage Health Launches Medical Cannabis Coverage with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Entourage Health Corp. (" Entourage" or the " Company"), a Canadian producer and distributor of award-winning cannabis products, is pleased to announce its medical subsidiary Starseed Medicinal (" Starseed") has added the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 353 (" IBEW 353") to its full-service medical cannabis program. The medical cannabis program launched May 1, 2025 and provides IBEW 353 members access to a team of clinical practitioners who specialize in cannabis-based treatments. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their medical needs. The direct billing coverage includes Starseed's full product portfolio of capsules, oils, inhalers, sublingual's, soft-chews, patches, compounds, vaporizers, and dried flower and covers a multitude of conditions. "We congratulate and proudly welcome IBEW 353 to Entourage's leading full-service Starseed medical platform. Together, we are removing the barriers to access medical cannabis as an alternative therapy for members and providing treatment options to patients for a myriad of indications," said George Scorsis, CEO of Entourage. "Our simplified and personalized treatment plans are curated alongside our healthcare experts who carefully ensure patients have access to a portfolio of leading medical cannabis products. As a result of these widely accepted therapeutic alternatives, coupled with a seamless reimbursement process, we now have 14 locals, 5 insurance providers, and 20 clinic partnerships signed to our Starseed platform." All eligible IBEW 353 members can now access Starseed's medical cannabis program by registering as patients. The Starseed program is built around a system that brings together clinical practitioners who specialize in chronic pain management, opioid cessation, insomnia and mental health therapies. Its medical marketplace is built around a Canadian virtual pharmacy system that takes online orders and has the ability to intuitively complete the claims management process seamlessly with insurance carriers. About Entourage Health Corp. Entourage Health Corp. is the parent company of Entourage Brands Corp., a licence holder producing and distributing cannabis products for the medical and adult-use markets. The Company owns and operates a fully licensed 26,000 sq. ft. Aylmer, ON processing facility. With its Starseed Medicinal medical-centric brand, Entourage has expanded its multi-channelled distribution strategy. Starseed's industry-first, exclusive partnership with the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, the largest construction union in Canada, along with employers and union groups, complements Entourage's direct sales to medical patients. Entourage's elite adult-use product portfolio includes Color Cannabis, Saturday Cannabis – and now Dime Bag and Syndicate – sold across eight provincial distribution agencies. Entourage is the exclusive Canadian producer and distributor of award-winning U.S.-based wellness brand Mary's Medicinals, sold in both medical and adult-use channels. Forward Looking Information This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation which are based upon Entourage's current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs and views of future events. Forward-looking information can be identified using forward-looking terminology such as "expect," "likely," "may," "will," "should," "intend," "anticipate," "potential," "proposed," "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may," "would" or "will" happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information in this news release is based upon the expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions, and views of future events which management believes to be reasonable in the circumstances. Forward-looking information includes estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets, guidance, or other statements that are not statements of fact. Forward-looking information necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments; inability to access sufficient capital; the cannabis industry in Canada generally; the ability of Entourage to implement its business strategies; and other risks. Any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Entourage does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Entourage to predict all such factors. SOURCE Entourage Health Corp.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Entourage Health Launches Medical Cannabis Coverage with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Entourage Health Corp. ("Entourage" or the "Company"), a Canadian producer and distributor of award-winning cannabis products, is pleased to announce its medical subsidiary Starseed Medicinal ("Starseed") has added the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 353 ("IBEW 353") to its full-service medical cannabis program. The medical cannabis program launched May 1, 2025 and provides IBEW 353 members access to a team of clinical practitioners who specialize in cannabis-based treatments. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their medical needs. The direct billing coverage includes Starseed's full product portfolio of capsules, oils, inhalers, sublingual's, soft-chews, patches, compounds, vaporizers, and dried flower and covers a multitude of conditions. "We congratulate and proudly welcome IBEW 353 to Entourage's leading full-service Starseed medical platform. Together, we are removing the barriers to access medical cannabis as an alternative therapy for members and providing treatment options to patients for a myriad of indications," said George Scorsis, CEO of Entourage. "Our simplified and personalized treatment plans are curated alongside our healthcare experts who carefully ensure patients have access to a portfolio of leading medical cannabis products. As a result of these widely accepted therapeutic alternatives, coupled with a seamless reimbursement process, we now have 14 locals, 5 insurance providers, and 20 clinic partnerships signed to our Starseed platform." All eligible IBEW 353 members can now access Starseed's medical cannabis program by registering as patients. The Starseed program is built around a system that brings together clinical practitioners who specialize in chronic pain management, opioid cessation, insomnia and mental health therapies. Its medical marketplace is built around a Canadian virtual pharmacy system that takes online orders and has the ability to intuitively complete the claims management process seamlessly with insurance carriers. About Entourage Health Corp. Entourage Health Corp. is the parent company of Entourage Brands Corp., a licence holder producing and distributing cannabis products for the medical and adult-use markets. The Company owns and operates a fully licensed 26,000 sq. ft. Aylmer, ON processing facility. With its Starseed Medicinal medical-centric brand, Entourage has expanded its multi-channelled distribution strategy. Starseed's industry-first, exclusive partnership with the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, the largest construction union in Canada, along with employers and union groups, complements Entourage's direct sales to medical patients. Entourage's elite adult-use product portfolio includes Color Cannabis, Saturday Cannabis – and now Dime Bag and Syndicate – sold across eight provincial distribution agencies. Entourage is the exclusive Canadian producer and distributor of award-winning U.S.-based wellness brand Mary's Medicinals, sold in both medical and adult-use channels. Follow Entourage and its brands on LinkedIn Instagram: Color Cannabis, Saturday Cannabis, Starseed, Syndicate, Dime Bag Forward Looking Information This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation which are based upon Entourage's current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs and views of future events. Forward-looking information can be identified using forward-looking terminology such as "expect," "likely," "may," "will," "should," "intend," "anticipate," "potential," "proposed," "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may," "would" or "will" happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information in this news release is based upon the expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions, and views of future events which management believes to be reasonable in the circumstances. Forward-looking information includes estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets, guidance, or other statements that are not statements of fact. Forward-looking information necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments; inability to access sufficient capital; the cannabis industry in Canada generally; the ability of Entourage to implement its business strategies; and other risks. Any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Entourage does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Entourage to predict all such factors. SOURCE Entourage Health Corp. View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.P. Senkumar cautions against University Laws Amendment Bills
Former State Police Chief T.P. Senkumar has criticised the University Laws (Amendment) Bills, which are currently under consideration of the Governor. He feared the proposed legislation could undermine higher education in the State. Addressing a protest organised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-backed Syndicate and Senate members of various universities in front of the Secretariat on Friday (May 23, 2025), Mr. Senkumar stressed on the need to preserve the autonomy of universities. He alleged that the Bills would curtail the powers of the Chancellor and transfer them to the Higher Education Minister and university Registrars. He further added that the institutions, instead of promoting quality research, will turn into political centres.
