The upcoming Kerala Assembly session will commence from Monday by paying tributes to Congress stalwart and MLA Oommen Chandy who died in Bengaluru last month. This will be the first session of the House in more than five decades when Chandy is not a member of the legislative assembly. He had represented… Continue reading Kerala Assembly session to begin on Monday, first one after Chandy’s death
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General strike called by assembly committee cripples regular life in Imphal
The 24-hour general strike called by the co-ordinating committee of 27 assembly constituencies in Manipur on Saturday paralysed normal life in Imphal Valley, with markets and business establishments remaining shut in almost all localities. Public transport stayed off the road and only a few private vehicles were seen plying on the streets. … Continue reading General strike called by assembly committee cripples regular life in Imphal
Manipur cabinet asks Governor Uikey to summon Assembly on August 21
Amid the Opposition’s demand for imposition of President’s Rule in light of ethnic strife and violence that has ripped Manipur apart for the better part of three months now, the state Cabinet on Friday recommended that Governor Anusuiya Uikey summon a session of the Assembly on August 21. The Northeast state has been… Continue reading Manipur cabinet asks Governor Uikey to summon Assembly on August 21
Jharkhand assembly passes bill to boost state’s healthcare sector
The Jharkhand Health Science University Bill, 2023 was passed by the Assembly on Friday. Speaking to ANI, State Health Minister Banna Gupta said the Bill will prove to be a milestone for the state’s healthcare sector. “This Bill was needed because we want all-round development of the state. I believe that this… Continue reading Jharkhand assembly passes bill to boost state’s healthcare sector
J’khand CM lashes out at BJP in state Assembly calls it ‘anti-tribal’
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Friday lashed out at BJP in the state Assembly calling it ‘anti-tribal’. He said that not only Manipur but the entire northeast is undergoing a phase similar to it. In the ongoing monsoon session of Lok Sabha the Centre has made amendments in the Forest Conservation Act… Continue reading J’khand CM lashes out at BJP in state Assembly calls it ‘anti-tribal’
EC against Parl panel’s advice to lower age to contest Assembly polls to 18
A parliamentary panel has suggested reducing the minimum age required to run in national elections, particularly Assembly elections, from 25 to 18 years. However, the Election Commission (EC) has resisted this proposal, arguing it’s “unrealistic” to expect individuals of such a young age to manage the responsibilities of public representation. Currently, the minimum… Continue reading EC against Parl panel’s advice to lower age to contest Assembly polls to 18
Parliamentary panel suggests reducing of age to contest LS, assembly polls
A parliamentary committee on Friday batted for reducing the minimum age to contest Lok Sabha and assembly elections, saying it would give the youth equal opportunities to engage in democracy. According to the present legal framework, a person should be at least 25 years old to contest Lok Sabha and assembly polls. The… Continue reading Parliamentary panel suggests reducing of age to contest LS, assembly polls
Who can ask for Art 370 revocation when no constituent assembly exists: SC
Who can recommend the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir when no constituent assembly exists there? The Supreme Court Wednesday put this question to the petitioners who have challenged the abrogation of the constitutional provision that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice… Continue reading Who can ask for Art 370 revocation when no constituent assembly exists: SC
TMC to table motion in assembly against ‘Centre withholding dues of Bengal’
The ruling Trinamool Congress will table a motion in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday to discuss the issues of financial dues that the Union government owes to the state, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said. The opposition BJP said that the party will oppose the motion. “The Centre has started an… Continue reading TMC to table motion in assembly against ‘Centre withholding dues of Bengal’
AAP to contest parliamentary, assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal unit AAP president Yamra Taya highlighted the prevailing situation in the state. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will contest both the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh next year, said party national secretary (organisation) Dr Sandeep Pathak in New Delhi on Sunday. Chairing a meeting of AAP’s Arunachal Pradesh… Continue reading AAP to contest parliamentary, assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh