The Latest Breaking News from Legislative Assembly

U.T. Khader elected Assembly Speaker

Five-time Congress MLA and former Minister U.T. Khader was unanimously elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

The ACT's proposed voluntary assisted dying laws have yet to be introduced, but could be the most liberal in the country

The ACT government is expected to introduce laws allowing voluntary assisted dying by the end of this year. For those like Kath Dyason, who has a terminal illness, it can't come soon enough.

ABC News · May 20, 2023

A dream come true for Siddaramaiah as he gets picked for a second term as Karnataka’s Chief Minister

The elevation of 75-year-old Siddaramaiah as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party, prior to him being sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, is a dream come true for the veteran politician who had set his eyes on the coveted position for a second term, after a gap of…

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

Assembly elections: Turnout at 73.19% is a historic high for Karnataka

Karnataka’s voter turnout in the Legislative Assembly elections on Wednesday reached a historic high of 73.19 % — and is expected to go up further — despite a continued dismal show in Bengaluru, Election Commission officials said on Thursday.

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Hakki Pikki tribals evacuated from Sudan participate in elections

Participating in the Legislative Assembly elections in Karnataka may have been the last thing on the minds of the Hakki Pikki tribals from different parts of Karnataka who were stranded in the war-torn Sudan. Back in their village of Pakshirajapura in Hunsur taluk near here days after their evacuation from…

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: People should focus on health and fitness, says Deputy Speaker Kolagatla Veerabhadra Swamy

Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly Kolagatla Veerabhadra Swamy on Saturday asked people of all age groups to give utmost priority to health and fitness

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

How Tonga strikes a balance between king and democracy

The Pacific's last remaining monarchy has taken a unique approach to balancing executive powers between the king and the parliament.

360info · May 3, 2023

Former Lok Sabha Secretary-General rejects blame on Opposition for parliamentary deadlock

Former Lok Sabha Secretary P.D.T. Achary has rejected attempts to blame the Opposition for the current deadlock in the Legislative Assembly, stating that it is the ruling party’s strictness that is hindering parliamentary proceedings.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Dhinakaran announces new treasurer for his party

The AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Monday announced that S.K. Selvam, former Member of Legislative Assembly from Veerapandi in Salem district, has been made his party’s treasurer.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

Greens MLA calls on ACT government to regulate short-term accommodation market as rental crisis continues

The ACT Greens will bring forward a motion today in the Legislative Assembly, proposing a cap on the number of short-term rentals in Canberra.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023