An eventful month that saw the festive spirit, the fury of nature, the Assembly passing important bills and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy meeting his counterparts from two neighboring states in more than four years of Praja Sankalpa Yatra showing magnified reflection on municipal elections and many more. The month started in a festive […]
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Omicron COVID Variants Cases Rise, South African Travelers, Close Contacts Quarantined, NSW COVID Cases Rise, Victpria COVID Cases Rise, Scott Morrison Calls National Emergency Cabinet
The Victorian government negotiated a deal to get an additional vote on its pandemic bill in the last sitting week of the year. Upper House MP Rod Barton – of the Transport Matters Party – has been pushing the Andrews government to make significant concessions, with new amendments that will provide more oversight and appeal […]
Johor Assembly rejects proposal to discuss JTPD membership
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today rejected a proposal to discuss the involvement of opposition MPs as members of the District Development Action Committee (JTPD) . Johor Assembly Speaker Suhaizan Kaiat said a total of 28 state assembly members voted against the proposal, while 27 assembly members voted for, through by a two-minute […]
GV Mavalankar – the man Nehru nicknamed the “father of Lok Sabha”
A portrait of GV Mavalankar. | Photo credit: Twitter / @ DrMohanYadav51 Text size: A- A + On the occasion of his 133rd birthday, ThePrint examines GV Mavalankar’s role as the first president of Lok Sabha. ohn May 15, 1952, at the first session of Lok Sabha, Jawaharlal Nehru faced a unique challenge. Have 17.32 […]
“The business of the legislature, not the Rs 100 crore, discussed during the meeting of Deshmukh” | India News
MUMBAI: In a denial that no discussion of the mobilization of Rs 100 crore had taken place, Deputy Police Inspector Sachin Waze said Thursday before Judge KU Chandiwal’s commission that there had been discussions exclusively on the undertaken before the state legislature in a meeting called on February 21 by then-Interior Minister Anil Deshmukh, which […]
AP government will now regulate movie ticket pricing, bill passed by Assembly
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the AP Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) 2021 bill as well as the AP Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) 2021 bill and four other bills that were introduced more early. Transport Minister Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani), who introduced the Cinema Bill on behalf of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, […]
East African bloc ministers propose to cut EALA membership
By MOSE HAVYARIMANA Regional ministers have proposed cutting the number of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) members elected in each partner state from nine to five, as a budget crisis bites the bloc. The proposal comes after the 12th meeting of the Sector Council of Finance and Economic / Trade Ministers which started on Monday. […]
End of the training program for APCS trainees
ITANAGAR, November 21: A two-day training program for Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Batch 2020 (APCS) interns, led by the legislature, ended here on Sunday. Probationers learned about the legislature and its functions. OSD to the President, DK Singh, who had previously served as Lok Sabha’s secretariat co-secretary, provided training to the 54 probationers. A hands-on […]
After BN wins Melaka, Zahid announced he would enact anti-jump law to protect future state governments from instability | Malaysia
Barisan Nasional leaders pose for the cameras after the coalition was declared the winner of the Melaka state election in Ayer Keroh on November 20, 2021. – Photo by Ahmad Zamzahuri KUALA LUMPUR, November 20 – The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, which won 21 of 28 seats in the Melaka election tonight, intends to enact […]
El Salvador – Creation of the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons and Mines
On October 26, 2021, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved Legislative Decree No. 190, which contains the law on the establishment of the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons and Mines; the said decree was published in the Official Journal number 212, volume 433, dated November 8, 2021, and its validity will begin one year […]
President rejects “letter of resignation” from representative of Segama
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Sabah, Kadzim M Yahya, rejected an alleged letter signed by Mohamaddin Ketapi indicating that Mohamaddin resigned from his post as a member of the Assembly of Segama. Kadzim told a press conference in Kota Kinabalu yesterday that he received the letter from a law firm on November 1. […]
Municipal elections: women outnumber men
Women voters outnumber male voters in the upcoming biennial elections to 25 Legislative Council seats in 20 local authority constituencies across the state. Of the 98,846 voters registered on the list, 51,474 are women and 47,368 are men. Most of the voters are those who were elected to the gram panchayats in the elections held […]
Alberta premier rejects opposition attempt to censor him for handling COVID-19
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is rejecting an opposition offer to have him formally censored by the legislature for his handling of the fourth wave of COVID-19. Kenney says he’s focused on restarting Alberta’s economy and doesn’t have time for what he calls a cynical political game. Opposition NPD asked for answers as to […]
Govt. UDF blocks horns on Kozhikode KSRTC complex
Oppn. alleges corruption in rental contracts, Minister points to Chandy Govt. for poor construction The Congress-led opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) left the assembly on Tuesday, accusing the government of corruption by leasing the sprawling KSRTC shopping complex in Kozhikode to a builder at a price well below the market rate in force. Congressman T. […]
Critics say North Carolina General Assembly “failed North Carolinians,” claim gerrymandering in new state legislative maps
Following the 2020 census, the North Carolina General Assembly approved a controversial set of legislative maps. Critics accuse the General Assembly of partisan gerrymandering – deliberately drawing legislative constituencies to give the ruling party an advantage over others – after Thursday approving new cards for the State Senate, the House of Representatives of the State […]
Will stand for parliamentary election if party chooses, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath | Lucknow News
GORAKHPUR: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that he would participate in the next parliamentary elections if his party so decides. He is currently a member of the UP Legislative Council. Addressing reporters at an informal meeting in Gorakhpur, the CM said: âI have always contested the elections and I will run […]
Southern Gateway to Chennai, Tambaram is now a municipal corporation
Tambaram, the gateway to Chennai from southern Tamil Nadu, is now a municipal corporation and an ordinance has been issued to that effect, the state government in Chennai said Thursday. The move follows the recent announcement by Minister of Municipal Administration, KN Nehru to the Assembly, that the Municipality of Tambaram and the four neighboring […]
Yukon pushes back vaccination mandate date for government workers
Yukon government employees have had a few more months to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, Premier Sandy Silver said on Wednesday. Officials, including teachers and frontline healthcare workers, still have to have at least their first injection by November 30, but now have until January 30 to get their second injection. Last month, Silver said […]
Manitoba CP leadership race finalist challenges results
The finalist in the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba leadership race, Shelly Glover, is contesting the results of last weekend’s election. On October 30, Progressive Conservative Party (PC) Chairman Tom Wiebe announced that Heather Stefanson was the new party leader, as well as the province’s first female premier. She replaces Brian Pallister, who resigned as […]
Mankotia seeks separate constituency for Panchari-Landar-Bhamag – Jammu Kashmir Latest news | Tourism
Balwant Singh Mankotia leading the protest for a separate constituency of the Assembly for Panchari-Landar-Bhamag. Excelsior correspondentUDHAMPUR, November 1: Reiterating the demand for a separate constituency for the Panchari-Landar-Bhamag region during its day-long tour of Galiote, Lander, Katti, Lattiyar, Kultiyar, Panchari and Meer Panchayats, the former congressman Balwant Singh Mankotia addressed protests to the Panchayat […]
Salvadoran trade unionists call for an end to “massive” layoffs in the state
San Salvador, Oct. 31 (EFE) .- Various Salvadoran unions this Sunday demanded an end to the “massive” layoffs in the three state bodies and the alleged “threat” to their job stability by the government. At least 200 people gathered in El Salvador’s capital to march through some of its main streets to claim their rights […]
Empowerment of women, the need of the hour
Oct 31, 2021 | 6:28 AM HIST Empowerment of women, the need of the hour Women are active in all walks of life and equally able to deal with the stress of office work as well as family responsibilities, but there is no end to criticism, harassment and abuse of a woman. With NCHRO demanding […]
Bill would allow captive insurers in Alberta
A bill tabled in the Alberta legislature on Wednesday would allow the formation of captive insurers in the Canadian province. Bill 76, the Captive Insurance Companies Act, was introduced by Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews. “The current constraints of the global insurance supply make it difficult for many business entities to obtain adequate coverage at […]
Sask. legislature rejects motion to drop in-house testing option
Breadcrumb Links Saskatchewan The government has warned it will set a “dangerous precedent,” but vaccine mandate critic Nadine Wilson voted against all odds with the NDP. Author of the article: Arthur White-Crummey Release date : 28 October 2021 ⢠52 minutes ago ⢠2 minutes to read ⢠Join the conversation Independent MP Nadine Wilson […]
Analysis: to refuse the ballots to the auditors is “probably reasonable”
MADISON, Wisconsin – Denying Wisconsin state auditors access to actual ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election is “arguably justifiable” based on guidelines from the US Department of Justice, said lawyers for the legislature in a note released Wednesday. The Legislative Audit Bureau’s non-partisan report released Friday said election clerks for the City of Madison, […]
Shiv Sena attacks BJP for central agency abuse | Bombay News
Continuing its attack on the Center over the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) cruise drug seizure case, the Shiv Sena criticized the central government on Tuesday, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was acting as s ‘he owned central investigative agencies, but he should remember that in a democracy the owners change. Sena spokesman Samaana added […]
HT today: October 26, 1951 – Himachal goes to the polls | Latest India News
The first general elections in India, the largest in the world, began today with the vote of the people of Chini and Pangi tehsils of Himachal Pradesh, on the country’s northern border. The first general elections in India, the largest in the world, began today with the vote of the people of Chini and Pangi […]
Hidden Toronto: Toronto’s first post office
As the rebellion brewed in Upper Canada, there was deep suspicion from potential supporters of the cause, including the Toronto postmaster. Samuel Engelking What Toronto’s first post office Or 260 Adelaide East Why should you check it out Toronto’s First Post Office (also known as York’s Fourth Post Office) is not actually Toronto’s first post […]
Manish Sisodia says BJP will replace Goa CM ahead of polls, Saffron party voices say “baseless”
Senior AAP leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Saturday that two and a half months before legislative elections in Goa, the BJP is ready to replace Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. He also said he had an “internal list” from the BJP that took note of the failures of the Sawant government […]
Redistributing a key portion of the Illinois Fall General Assembly session
Posted on October 21, 2021 at 10:23 a.m. Last updated on October 21, 2021 10:23 AM BY KAY SHIPMAN, FARMWEEK The General Assembly published its draft proposed parliamentary constituencies two weeks ago and held a series of hearings on the draft map during the first week of its fall session. A final vote is expected […]
The Court leaves aside, for the moment, an amended legislative overhaul finalized in September
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly suffered a legal setback Tuesday when a federal court rejected a first new map of the state’s legislative district passed in May that favored Democrats. A three-judge panel from Chicago-based North District Illinois District Courts said the card approved in the spring without […]
I have nothing to learn from RSS ‘Shakha’, says JD (S) Kumaraswamy leader
JD (S) frontman HD Kumaraswamy said on Tuesday that he had nothing to learn from RSS ‘Shakha’ as he claimed that the people who trained there had indulged in watching a ‘movie blue ” in the Legislative Assembly, when the session was open. The former chief minister was responding to a recent invitation from BJP […]
Demonstrate at the international border if violence is not controlled: Suvendu Adhikari to Bangladesh High Commissioner in Dy
A delegation led by Suvendu Adhikari met with the Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Kolkata about the vandalism of the ISKCON temple in Noakhali, Bangladesh and the multiple incidents of violence against Hindu minorities in the neighboring country. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari (Photo: File) A delegation led by Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition […]
The week ahead: Mumbai gears up to reopen colleges and cinemas; ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicks off | Latest India News
Mumbai On the back of zero Covid-19 deaths in Mumbai on Sunday, October 17, the city is gearing up for another round of unlocks this week – with colleges, universities, cinemas and auditoriums reopening after 18 months of inactivity physical. The worst-affected city in the country with 751,659 cumulative cases and 16,180 deaths has gradually […]
Must take the path indicated by Lord Ram to ward off evil in society: CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday that all must follow the path indicated by Lord Ram to alienate evil and bring harmony to society. According to a statement released by the office of the chief minister, Kejriwal was participating in the Sampurn Ramlila celebrations organized by the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, […]
Congress: Congress forms UP polling panels, PL Punia heads campaign committee | India News
NEW DELHI: Congress set up various panels on Friday for the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, with the top party leader PL Punia appointed to head the crucial campaign committee. Party president Sonia Gandhi approved the proposal to set up an electoral campaign committee, an electoral strategy and planning committee, an election coordination committee, an […]
The province will make an announcement on the future of long-term care in Saskatchewan.
The Government of Saskatchewan makes an announcement regarding the future of long-term care services in the province. While no further details are known at this time, news of the impending announcement comes shortly after the Health Department confirmed it would share details of a report on the house operator of Extendicare private retreat “in the […]
Steve Norn’s public inquiry delayed by the outbreak of the legislature
An October 2019 archive photo of Steve Norn Sarah Pruys / Cabin Radio The investigation into whether Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MP Steve Norn violated the MPs code of conduct has been delayed indefinitely by a Covid-19 outbreak in the NWT Legislative Assembly. The epidemic was announced Sunday by Dr Kami Kandola, responsible for public health in […]
Boris Johnson live news: Treasury urged support for energy crisis as No 10 backs Kwarteng amid talks
Kwasi Kwarteng did not “speak” of support for industry, minister says Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng today addressed a formal request to the Treasury for support to industries affected by high energy prices. He made the request on behalf of industries – such as manufacturing – that rely heavily on energy and would be negatively affected […]
Dilip Ghosh recalls workers killed in election violence in Bengal
Former Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh said on Sunday that the Saffron Party and its activists who were murdered in post-election violence in West Bengal will be remembered even more during the Durga Puja festivities. The Medinipur constituency MP said his party would always stand by their family members. The top BJP leader pointed out […]
Melaka: Norhizam says to return official car, government property | Malaysia
Members of Melaka Exco have been urged to remove state property. – Photo by Bernama MELAKA, October 9 – Former Melaka State Executive Council (Exco) member Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee has been asked to return all government property, including the official car entrusted to him. Melaka State Secretary Datuk TS Kamel Mohamed said Norhizam would […]
Court Decides Indiana General Assembly May Convene Legislative Session | Indiana
(The Center Square) – An Indiana court has ruled that the General Assembly can call a legislative session if the governor declares a statewide emergency, another step in the ongoing debate over power between Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb and the GOP-dominated Indiana Legislature. Marion Superior Court upheld House Bill 1123, passed in the last legislative […]
Indian state of Karnataka bans online gambling with new law | Legal
A bill that makes all gambling illegal in the Indian state of Karnataka has been enacted, having been approved by the Legislative Assembly and the state governor. The bill, entitled Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill 2021, was passed in the tenth session of the Fifteenth Legislative Assembly. It then received the assent of Governor Thawar Chand […]
New South Wales Department to deliver safe and strong recovery
Prime Minister Dominic Perrottet has announced a new New South Wales Cabinet team to continue the government’s work to keep people safe, open the economy and ensure a strong recovery. Mr Perrottet said minimal changes have been made to Cabinet, to ensure stability and continuity for the people of NSW as the state quickly moves […]
Resign if you can’t represent people in your constituency, Satheesan told Kerala MPP Anwar – The New Indian Express
Through Express news service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It would be good if Nilambur MP PB Anwar resigned because he skipped Assembly sessions for no reason, said opposition leader VD Satheeshan. Speaking to the media, Satheeshan said: âIf an elected MP is unable to represent the constituents of the constituency in the assembly and stays away from the […]
Norn’s audio admitting to breaking isolation played during hearing
An irritated Steve Norn attended the second day of the hearing regarding a complaint brought against him by his fellow MPs. After a day of lawyers arguing over whether the hearing should continue, Ron Barclay, the sole arbitrator overseeing the process, decided to continue on Tuesday morning. On Monday, it was revealed that Norn’s attorney, […]
Brawl breaks out at Etche council headquarters in Rivers over mass lawmakers
A scuffle broke out at the council headquarters of the local government of Etche in Rivers State on Monday over who is legitimate to retain the Mace in the Etche Legislature. The trouble began when the head of the legislature, Cynthia Nwala, attempted to remove the mace from the council seat and was arrested by […]
Perrottet becomes NSW’s youngest premier
Dominic Perrottet has made a name for himself as a Tory poster and economic reformer, but he will now be written in the history books as the 46th person to become Premier of New South Wales – and the youngest of its history. Mr Perrottet – from the right-wing faction of the party – defeated […]
Troika statement on the anniversary of the Juba Peace Agreement, October 3, 2021 – Sudan
The United States, United Kingdom and Norway (the Troika) congratulate the Sudanese as they celebrate the first anniversary of the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA) on October 3, 2020. This historic agreement responds to the appeals of the Sudanese people for freedom. , peace and justice, especially from those affected by conflict across […]
Tanzania: Ole Nasha is buried, as PM praises his legacy
PREMIER Kassim Majaliwa yesterday led mourners to the funeral of former Ngorongoro MP and Deputy Prime Minister-Investment Cabinet Minister William Ole Nasha, who died on Monday evening last week after succumbing to the blood pressure. Mr. Majaliwa, who represented President Samia Suluhu Hassan, called on the residents of Ngorongoro to honor the legacy left by […]
Carlos Alvarado describes him as “rogue and dirty” innuendo from lawmakers and Claudia Dobles
QCOSTARICA – President Carlos Alvarado has called “rogue and dirty” the fact that some lawmakers are suggesting that he or the first lady, Claudia Dobles, has “an affair” with the electric train project. President Carlos Alvarado and First Lady Claudia Dobles in Puntarenas on Thursday morning September 30. Photo: Michelle Campos. “Enough of throwing innuendo […]
MPs Should Vote To Require Vaccinations Inside The Legislative Assembly Chamber: Speaker
Breadcrumb Links Politics Local News Questions about the immunization status of members of the legislature come as the NDP pushes for vaccine rules in the building, calls on Prime Minister Jason Kenney to kick unvaccinated MPs from his caucus Author of the article: Ashley Joannou Release date : 01 Oct 2021 ⢠53 minutes ago […]
Supreme Court upholds Ontario law that downsized Toronto council during election
Municipal governments have no constitutional status, and the majority have concluded that unwritten constitutional principles cannot be used as a basis for invalidating a law. “Subject to charter , the province has “absolute and unfettered legal power” to legislate with respect to municipalities, “wrote Chief Justice Richard Wagner and Justice Russell Brown on behalf of […]
Women who participate in direct polls face restrictions
ISLAMABAD: Limited political exposure, gender biases in male-dominated political parties, and discrimination in providing development funds were among the main reasons that prevented women from constituting their geographic constituencies to participate in direct elections. This was noted here during a workshop, during which leaders of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly (PAKP) and Gilgit Baltistan Legislative […]
Salvadoran judges ousted seek redress in international tribunal
In El Salvador, the populist president, Nayib Bukele, is dismissing judges by the dozen, including the five members of the Constitutional Court. He says he’s trying to root out corruption. Critics fear he seeks to remove democratic constraints from his autocratic regime. But now that the highest courts are in the hands of President Bukele’s […]
Exactly how SA politicians protected themselves from the ICAC
South Australia’s parliamentarians have opened a yawning legal loophole that could prevent the ICAC from investigating them for corruption and kill some investigations already underway. David Washington explains how. Parliament has now become a fortress for politicians seeking to protect themselves from liability. Complex legislation aimed at transforming the way South Australia’s integrity agencies work […]
Awaiting a firm and strong verdict from the high court to preserve the sanctity of our democracy
On September 27, 2021, the last day of election propaganda, the BJP alleged that TMC workers heckled its national vice president, Dilip Ghosh, who had campaigned for BJP candidate in Bhabanipur, Priyanka Tibrewal. Also earlier, the party alleged that its employees were prevented by police personnel from campaigning near the residence of Mamata Banerjee, the […]
By-elections in two Assembly constituencies in Karnataka to be held on October 30
In a press release issued on September 28, the Election Commission of India (ECI) provided the by-election schedule to three parliamentary constituencies and 30 Legislative Assembly constituencies across the country. Among these, by-elections for two Assembly constituencies in Karnataka, Sindgi and Hangal, will take place on October 30 and the count will take place on […]
Second UCP MP publicly denounces Jason Kenney’s leadership
A second UCP caucus member publicly questions the leadership of Prime Minister Jason Kenney. Angela Pitt, MP for Airdrie-East, was questioned by a reporter at an independent press conference on Tuesday whether she had confidence in Kenney’s leadership of the United Conservative Party. âThe answer to that question is no, I don’t. And I don’t […]
Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab congressman: the Tribune India
Tribune press serviceChandigarh, September 28 Punjabi Congressman Navjot Sigh Sidhu on Tuesday announced his resignation from his post. He posted his resignation letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Twitter. Punjab CM Channi Defends AG Appointment, Says Each Lawyer Treats Different Cases With Professionalism “The collapse of a man’s character comes from the corner of […]
Clashes mark last day of Bhabanipur campaign | Latest India News
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded that the by-election in the assembly constituency of Bhabanipur, scheduled for September 30, be held after imposing banning orders under Article 144 of the Code of criminal proceedings and under the supervision of central forces – a decision prompted by an incident in which one of its leaders was […]
Resigned to consolidate the “fragmented” Congress -TMC, YSRCP, NCP to face the BJP: Faleiro
ANI | Update: Sep 27, 2021 7:37 PM STI Panaji (Goa) [India]September 27 (ANI): Former Goan Chief Minister Luizinho Faleiro said on Monday there was a need to unify all fragments of the Congress party, including Mamata’s TMC, Jagan Mohan’s YSRCP Reddy and Sharad Pawar’s NCP to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the […]
Australians urge Queensland to keep border closed indefinitely
After Annastacia Palaszczuk’s warning, Queensland’s borders could remain closed after the state hits an 80% vaccination target, many Australians in other states now see the political sense.
Punjab: 15 ministers, 7 new faces: the new Punjab cabinet CM Channi | India News
NEW DELHI: Fifteen congressmen were sworn in on Sunday as ministers to Raj Bhavan in the office of Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi. The Cabinet expansion comes months ahead of state assembly polls. Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit has sworn in lawmakers. Hours before the cabinet was enlarged, a group of ministers from the previous […]
Congress tries to corner Karnataka’s BJP government
Congress is trying to project a united front and exploit the loopholes in the ruling BJP. Congress is trying to project a united front in Karnataka and effectively exploit the fault lines within the ruling BJP while keeping an eye on the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections. The division of the BJP and its very slim […]
Provincial initiatives for the future
A number of things in politics seem to be hanging in the air these days. From a federal election, which ended this week, to the race for the provincial leadership of the PC, it seems that there are many uncertainties. But even at this time, many important legislative initiatives and issues are advancing and may […]
CM- The new Indian express
Through Express news service HYDERABAD: The TRS government decided to highlight its achievements in 10 sectors, including IT, industries and SC welfare, during the seven-day session of the State Legislature, which held started on Friday. According to the tentative schedule, the Legislative Assembly session would end on October 5, just in time for festivals like […]
Lok Sabha President Om Birla Honors Yediyurappa with Best Legislator Award
Bangalore, September 24 (IANS): Former Karnataka Chief Minister and top BJP leader BS Yediyurappa was honored with the Best Legislator Award by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the legislature ahead of Friday’s joint session speech. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri, when announcing the award at the joint session, said that Karnataka […]
Richardson: The Strange and Rapid Death of SA’s ICAC
The end came quickly for the great ICAC experiment in South Australia. Ann Vanstone in front of parliament this week. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily Indeed, the strangest thing about the bizarre death of state independent anti-corruption watchdog Mark One was the unseemly haste with which it was ultimately dispatched. There were other strange things […]
Cong to Boycott LS Speaker’s Address to Joint Session of K”taka Legislative Assembly
Outlook September 23, 2021 9:29 PM IST Cong to Boycott LS Speaker’s Address to Joint Session of K”taka Legislative Assembly perspectivesinde.com 1970-01-01T05: 30: 00 + 0530 Bangalore, September 23 (PTI) The Karnataka Congress said it will boycott the speech by Lok Sabha President Om Birla at the two-chamber joint session of the state legislature on […]
Former Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma, likely to float regional party, turns down TMC’s offer
Former Meghalaya Chief Minister and Party Leader of the Congressional Legislative Assembly, Dr Mukul Sangma, is likely to consider floating his own regional party unifying the three main tribes – Khasi, Garo and Jaintia. Sangma, who is also the opposition leader in the Meghalaya Legislature, is also exploring various options available before drawing any conclusions. […]
mysuru: We will call for the death penalty in Mysuru gang rape case: CM Basavaraj Bommai | Bangalore News
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai took a tough stance on the Mysuru gangrap case on Wednesday, saying the Karnataka government will seek the death penalty in the incident which saw six people arrested for heinous crimes. At the end of the high-tension debate on the case in the Legislature, in which the opposition alleged that […]
Privileges panel calls for action against 2 MPs – The New Indian Express
Through Express news service VIJAYAWADA: The PA Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee has decided to recommend action against two opposition TDP MPs, K Atchannaidu and Nimmala Ramanaidu for allegedly misleading the House. Atchannaidu and Nimmala Ramanadiu by Chief Government Whip G Srikanth Reddy and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, respectively, for allegedly misleading the House. […]
BJP appoints S Selvaganapathy for Pondicherry Rajya Sabha election – The New Indian Express
Through Express news service PODUCHERRY: After days of negotiations over the challenge to Rajya Sabha’s single seat in Pondicherry, the case was finally settled with the appointment of BJP S Selvaganapathy, the former provincial deputy to challenge the polls. BJP National Secretary General and Headquarters Manager Arun Singh announced Tuesday after finalizing Selvaganapathy’s candidacy. Selvaganapathy, […]
Demolition of K’taka temple: BJP will face oppn heat in assembly today
Bangalore, September 21 Even though the BJP in Karnataka tabled the Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Bill 2021 in the Legislature, the issue of temple demolition is expected to dominate Tuesday’s session. Congress is ready to launch an attack on the BJP, questioning its commitment to protect the temples. Congress attacked the government for rising inflation […]
Territorial election campaign underway in Nunavut, Canada – Eye on the Arctic
The Nunavut legislature before the COVID-19 changes. Monday marks the first day of the election campaign to elect the next territorial government on October 25. (Jane Sponagle / CBC) The election takes place on October 25. Anyone running as a Member of Parliament must register with Elections Nunavut by Friday The writ fell for the […]
Rajya Sabha’s siege remains bone of contention in Pondicherry’s ruling alliance
Express news service PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister N Rangasamy and BJP leaders failed to reach any consensus on Rajya Sabha’s candidate, even after holding talks on Sunday. The leaders – the head of the legislative wing A Namassivayam and the president of the state BJP V Saminathan – met the chief minister at his residence. The […]
Delhi: 2 roads to Patparganj named after two famous personalities from Uttarakhand
Two roads were named to the Legislative Assembly of Patparganj in honor of two famous personalities from Uttarakhand, Amar Shaheed Veer Kesari Chand and the famous folk singer Late Hira Singh Rana. “In the West Vinod Nagar district, Block C # 4 of Block C is named after folk singer Hira Singh Rana Marg and […]
Sabah assembly staff to take swab tests before sitting next week, state president said
KOTA KINABALU: All Sabah State Legislative Assembly staff involved in next week’s session will have to undergo a Covid-19 swab test starting Sunday, September 19. According to Sabah President Datuk Kadzim M Yahya, the RTK antigen test was one of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) implemented to monitor transmission of the virus. The session of […]
Bhupendra Patel | The CM came out of nowhere
Leader of the powerful Patidar community with experience in construction and urban management, the former MP will lead the BJP in the 2022 elections to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat. It was around 10:30 p.m. on September 10 when Vijay Rupani, then Chief Minister of Gujarat, received a call from the powerful national secretary general […]
Covid Live New Updates: India Reports 35,662 New Coronavirus Cases and 33,798 Recoveries in Last 24 Hours
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Breaking News Live Updates: Government Extends PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline to March 2022
!1 new updateClick here for the latest updates Apple removed Russian opposition app after threats of arrest, source close to the ruling says The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) to meet at the World Health Organization (WHO) on granting emergency use authorization for Covaxin on October 5 ANI Reports Terrorists and their […]
Report reveals tensions between NWT MPs and Legislative staff
A review of the Office of the Clerk of the NWT Legislative Assembly, fully published for the first time, reveals that escalating tensions between some new MPs and staff have created an uncomfortable work environment. The Legislative Board of Trustees released the full report on Wednesday, completed by Quintet Consulting of Ottawa, after earlier releasing […]
Alberta NDP seeks emergency law
Alberta Legislature. (archive photo) Through rdnewsNOW Staff Recall of the Legislative Assembly Sep 15, 2021 | 7:35 p.m. The Alberta NDP caucus is demanding that UCP House leader Jason Nixon recall the Legislature to quickly pass emergency law to protect Albertans during the fourth wave of COVID-19. In a letter sent to Nixon on Wednesday, […]
Task Force calls for removal of THC potency cap, lawmakers skeptical | New
A panel to study the treatment of people with mental disorders in the criminal justice system calls for a 10% cap on the potency of THC for medical cannabis and has criticized the removal of a potency cap from a high-profile marijuana concentrate bill that cleared the General Assembly earlier this year. The recommendation came […]
EC launches lifeline at Mamata Banerjee
The Election Commission on Saturday launched a lifeline to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and announced the voting schedule in Bhabanipur, giving Trinamool Congress the opportunity to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of the ‘State. Voting for the by-election in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency of West Bengal will take place on September 30. […]
“I want this section of highway to be secure”
Breadcrumb Links New Local News MP calls for improvements to Highway 144 at Marina Road Author of the article: Mary katherine keown On August 29, several volunteer firefighting teams, as well as a career post, responded to the collision on Highway 144. The accident is considered serious and the driver was taken to hospital. Facebook […]
The HC will take care of the “three capitals” business from tomorrow
A full bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N. Jayasurya, are expected to begin a new hearing of arguments in more than 90 petitions that challenged the decentralization of the PA and the inclusive development of all regions and the abrogation of the […]
Sultan Mahmood sworn in as PoK chairman
Veteran politician Sultan Mahmood was sworn in as the new president of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday. Mahmood became the region’s 28th president after being elected by the Legislative Assembly on August 17. He was nominated for the top post by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) which won the July 25 elections. He had won 34 votes […]
DMK leader Duraimurugan completes 50 years in Assembly
Chief Minister MK Stalin leads the House in congratulating veteran DMK Water Resources Minister and House Chief Duraimurugan, who first entered Tamil Nadu’s Legislative Assembly 50 years ago in 1971, became emotional on Monday when the House headed by the Chief Minister, Deputy Stalin congratulated him. A DMK veteran whom he had won in 10 […]
Political activities accelerate in all major Belagavi parties
With the announcement of the elections to the Belagavi City Council, political activities increased in all the main parties in the city. The poll, scheduled for September 3, promises to be different as it is the first time in decades that polls of local urban organizations will be challenged on partisan affiliations. The BJP was […]
Groundwater level in many areas falling from 1 to 1.5 meters each year: Khattar
Due to the overuse of groundwater, the water level in many parts of Haryana drops by 1 to 1.5 meters every year. Sharing this in the Haryana Legislature on the first day of the monsoon session, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Friday that the groundwater level kept dropping. âDue to the overuse of […]
Rotary’s political constituency redesign commission appointed
PROVIDENCE – A day before the US Census Bureau’s release of new population figures, House and Senate leaders on Wednesday announced the composition of the 18-member commission that will redraw the state’s political boundaries for the next decade. Lest there be any doubt that this decade-long legislative and congressional reshuffle is worth watching closely, here’s […]
Assembly Judiciary Committee pursues Cuomo inquiry, with possible impeachment route
Judicial Committee chief Charles D. Lavine takes a call alongside MPs Michael Montesano and Phil Steck ahead of the hearing at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, New York, United States, August 9, 2021. REUTERS / Cindy Schultz Sign up for our PoliticsNY newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 […]
Republican Assembly subpoena election materials hinting at Arizona-style recount | Local government
Other items subpoenaed include forensic images taken from election management servers, routers, computers, and removable media such as USB sticks or external hard drives, as well as the names and addresses of the voters, as well as the dates and times they voted. Brandtjen could not be reached by phone on Friday. On July 28, […]
BJP boss urges Yogi Adityanath to run in Lucknow (East) assembly district
Lucknow, August 6 (UNI) BJP boss Dilip Srivastava urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to stand in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Lucknow (East) constituency in the state capital . In a letter to the chief minister on Friday, Corporal Maithlisharan Ward Srivastava said that “if the chief minister comes from the assembly constituency […]
Jaleel wants ED to investigate alleged NRE deposits of Kunhalikutty’s son
Thiruvananthapuram: Reiterating the allegations against IUML chief PK Kunhalikutty and his son, MP Thavanur KT Jaleel also raised questions about the alleged financial irregularities against them in the Kerala Legislature as well. During the assembly’s question-and-answer session, Jaleel asked about the deposits of Kunhalikutty’s son at Malappuram AR Nagar Service Cooperative Bank. He pointed out […]
What is the diversity of the new assembly of Azad Kashmir?
Newly elected members of the Legislative Assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) are sworn in before outgoing President Shah Ghulam Qadir in Muzaffarabad, August 3, 2021. – Twitter / GovtofAJK / File The recent elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have held many surprises and also brought a new ruling party to rule. But […]
Lawmakers should talk about emergency and mask law
State lawmakers return to the State Capitol this morning to review Governor Asa Hutchinson’s recovery from a statewide public health emergency due to covid-19 and expect meet in a special session starting Wednesday to consider a bill allowing public school officials to decide whether to require masks in schools. [CORONAVIRUS: Click here for our complete […]
Bust of former KKK chief removed from Tennessee Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The bust of a Confederate general and the first leaders of the Ku Klux Klan that had been prominent inside the Tennessee Capitol for decades – despite objections from black lawmakers and activists – has been removed from its pedestal on Friday. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s image has sparked protests since its installation […]
Oscar Fernandes still critical, operation postponed
Top Congressman and former Union Minister Oscar Fernandes (80) continues to be on a ventilator after being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at Yenepoya Specialist Hospital on Monday. Surgery originally scheduled for Thursday morning was postponed on expert advice, sources said DH. Later that evening, KPCC Chairman DK Shivakumar and Assembly Opposition Leader […]
The Jakarta Post: New deal, old approach to West Papua
EDITORIAL: By the Jakarta Post Editorial Board The unanimous decision of the Indonesian House of Representatives last week to approve the revised Papuan Special Autonomy Law shows, once again, the propensity of Jakarta’s elite to dictate the territory’s future, despite calls persistent in honoring local demands. This ânew dealâ is unlikely to end violence in […]
New agreement, old approach – Editorial
Editorial Board (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta â Wed, July 21, 2021 2021-07-21 01:14 0 c78papa32e3af0945bdb46490a823794f 1 Editorial Papua, special-autonomy, law, revision, human-rights, house of representatives, funds, peace, deliberation Release The unanimous decision of the House of Representatives last week to approve the revised Papuan Special Autonomy Law shows, once again, the propensity of Jakarta’s elite […]
Tech sorry for the circumvention of funds
The Arkansas Tech University attorney apologized to state lawmakers on Monday for the school bypassing the Department of Finance and State Administration before paying $ 1.1 million in emergency financial aid grants to students. On another issue regarding the Russellville-based school, some lawmakers are unhappy with the race-related material given to high school students attending […]
Premier of the NWT appoints new deputy ministers
Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane June 9, 2020. Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane announced changes to two unelected heads of territorial ministries. John MacDonald takes over as deputy minister of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment this week, replacing Rita Mueller who left the NWT public service, according to a press release on Monday. […]
Should DeWine be worried about his political future?
The general assumption is that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has little to fear from a Conservative challenge in next year’s Republican primary elections. But DeWine may think otherwise, given some recent signals. DeWine’s most likely main enemy could be former US Representative Jim Renacci of Wadsworth of Cleveland. Renacci was the 2018 GOP candidate for […]
WB Assembly President Shameful for His Post, Unaware of Anti-Defection Law: Jay Prakash Majumdar of BJP
By Syeda Shabana Parveen BJP West Bengal vice chairman Jay Prakash Majumdar said on Saturday that the chairman of the state legislature, Biman Banerjee, was a “shame” for the post because he did not no knowledge of anti-defection law. Speaking to ANI, Majumdar said: âWest Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee is a shame the post. […]
CM appeals to Center to attribute Bharat Ratna to Bahuguna
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called on the central government to award the Bharat Ratna to the leader of the Chipko movement, Sunderlal Bahuguna. The Chief Minister made the appeal by unveiling a memorial stone, portrait and took part in a tree-planting campaign at the Delhi Legislature in memory of the recently deceased environmentalist. […]
Manitoba Minister of Indigenous Relations Resigns Cabinet After Premier’s Comments on Colonial History
Eileen Clarke resigned as Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations for Manitoba after Premier Brian Pallister made comments last week suggesting that the colonization of Canada was done with good intentions. Clarke confirmed her resignation on Wednesday morning and said Pallister’s comments were a factor in that decision, although she did not specify which comments. […]
“Categorically deny that I am resigning as Minister of Finance of the World Bank”, declares Amit Mitra
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reshaped his Union Council of Ministers last week, what remains in the spotlight are the enormous challenges facing India. Besides a lingering health problem linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is the faltering Indian economy, battered and bruised by the two waves of the pandemic. Business confidence is suspicious, unemployment […]
Former AIADMK Minister Thoppu ND Venkatachalam joins DMK today
Former AIADMK Minister Thoppu ND Venkatachalam, who was expelled from the party ahead of the assembly elections, said on Saturday he would join the ruling DMK, in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin, in Chennai on Sunday . Mr Venkatachalam, a former MP for Perundurai, told The Hindu here that 300 workers will also […]
Nana Patole wiretapping: survey panel led by the DGP set up by the government of Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government on Friday set up a three-member committee headed by Police Director General Sanjay Pandey to investigate the suspected telephone tapping President of the State Congress, Nana Patole, during the tenure of the previous government led by the BJP. The other members of the committee are the state intelligence commissioner and the additional […]
Facing Congress in Himachal, six-fold CM Virbhadra Singh dies at 87
Virbhadra Singh, Himachal Pradesh’s longest-serving chief minister, died Thursday in Shimla after a long illness. The six-time chief minister and nine-time member of the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh dominated the state’s political landscape for nearly 50 years. Singh, better known as Raja Sahib, was 87 years old. When Singh died, Congress lost its top […]
Assam’s first female finance minister Ajanta Neog to table budget on July 16
Assam’s first female finance minister Ajanta Neog will table the state budget for 2020-2021 on July 16. Ajanta Neog is the first female finance minister in the northeastern state. (Source: Twitter / @ AjantaNeog) Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog will present the state budget for 2021-2022 to the Assam Legislature on July 16. Ajanta Neog, […]
Bengal Assembly disqualifies Vidhan Parishad after 52 years
The Bengal Assembly on Tuesday sanctioned the resurrection, after 52 years, of the State Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad with a vote of 196: 69 (nearly three quarters of the 265 members present), in accordance with the minister’s commitment Chief Mamata Banerjee before the ballot. . The Vidhan Parishad of Bengal was formed in June […]
MPSC vacancies to be filled by the end of July, accelerated recruitment process: Dy CM
Maharashtra Civil Service Commission (MPSC) vacancies will be filled by July 31 and the commission’s recruitment process will be expedited to do justice to the candidates, Chief Deputy Minister Ajit Pawar said on Monday. before the state legislature. The MPSC plays an important role in state government reviews and interviews for staff recruitment. Four posts […]
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404 The page you are looking for does not exist. Go to the home page and explore more GO TO THE HOUSE OR Discover the latest news from around the world According to an intelligence official, the movement of the drone was seen near the Jabowal border outpost, but after retaliation from personnel of the […]
Government of Bengal’s Covid-19 portal ‘Benvax’ reports to central scanner | Calcutta
The Covid-19 digital portal launched by the West Bengal government has come under the scanner of the Union government, following allegations of irregularities raised by the Leader of the Opposition (LdP) of the Legislative Assembly of State. Senior health officials in the Mamata Banerjee administration, however, said the ‘Benvax’ portal is integrated with the centre’s […]
“Group of opportunists and greedy for power”: the latest tirade of the BSP against the SP
Bahujan Samaj (BSP) party spokesman Sudhindra Bhadoria blasted the Samajwadi (SP) party on Friday, a day after its leader Akhilesh Yadav said he would run in the Uttar Pradesh legislative elections in alliance with smaller parties. Reacting to this, Bhadoria, the SP lacks policy and has “no principles, no programs,” ANI news agency reported citing […]
Journalist Should Not Dramatize Incident and Create News: Allahabad HC: The Tribune India
Lucknow, July 1 The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail request of a journalist accused of encouraging suicide, saying a journalist is not supposed to dramatize sensational incidents and create life-threatening news. a person in danger. A Lucknow bench of Judge Vikas Kunvar Srivastav made the observation while rejecting the plea of ââjournalist Shamim […]