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The Latest Breaking News from the Legislative Assembly

Non-BJP ruled States have approached SC accusing Governors of using non-existent discretion to delay passing of crucial Bills. Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Punjab allege Bills in limbo for months/years, causing constitutional deadlock. SC had to intervene in April for Telangana Governor to clear Bills. Article 200 1st proviso says Governor…

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Governor hints at strong rebuttal of govt. petition in SC

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday hinted that the Raj Bhavan would strongly rebut the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s accusation that he had failed to exercise his constitutional powers and duties by withholding gubernatorial assent to Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly.

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Push for character references to be dropped for paedophiles

A petition is before the Legislative Assembly.

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Stricter oversight from board in ACT procurement system changes

More projects will require open public tenders in the ACT.

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Inquiry to examine loneliness, social isolation impact in ACT

Research has indicated loneliness is on the rise in Australia.

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Controversial $43m rural land deals cleared by corruption watchdog

LDA was investigated over deals to buy nine rural properties.

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EC publishes draft electoral rolls 2024 for Karnataka with 5.33 crore voters

The Election Commission on Friday published the 2024 draft electoral rolls for Karnataka with a total electorate of 5,33,77,162 voters, which is an increase by 2,91,596 votes since the election roll was published ahead of the elections to the Legislative Assembly.

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Kumaraswamy-Shivakumar face off escalates as JD(S) leader accuses latter of ‘illegal land deals’

The war of words between Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and JD(s) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy over renaming Ramanagara district as “Bengaluru South” further escalated on Thursday with the latter accusing the former of indulging in “illegal land deals” in Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure Corridor project area in Bengaluru.

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Right to a healthy environment to be enshrined in human rights act

Complaints can be made to the human rights commission.

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'No longer fit for purpose': ACT heritage system needs overhaul, inquiry finds

More funding, clearer direction and updated laws are needed, an inquiry says.

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Liberal Nicole Lawder to retire from politics at next ACT election

The moderate Liberal said it had been a privilege to serve as an MLA.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

ED invokes PMLA to seize 15 properties of ex-Union Minister A. Raja. Real estate firm gave kickback to Raja in exchange for environmental clearance. ED searches sand quarries in TN for illegal sand mining. TN govt. announces amnesty scheme for traders with dues below ₹50,000. CM Stalin announces release of…

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Amendment to T.N. Liquor Rules is being placed before Assembly today, A-G tells Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu: Govt. to amend rules to allow liquor serving at events in convention halls, stadia. Govt. to place amendment before Assembly on Oct. 9, 2023. A-G urges court to dismiss PIL challenging govt. decision.

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Ex-MLA Harishwar Reddy dies of heart attack, cremated with official honours

Harishwar Reddy, five-time MLA and former Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in combined Andhra Pradesh, passed away Fri. due to a heart attack. He was cremated with official honours in Parigi town on Sat. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Ministers, legislators, MPs and others paid homage and consoled the…

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A.P. Assembly proceedings: TDP trying to paint Naidu’s arrest in ‘skill scam’ as a case of political vendetta, says Roja

‘Unruly behaviour’ of the TDP members in the Legislative Assembly and Council is deplorable, says Tourism Minister Roja; by twirling his moustache, actor and Hindupur MLA Balakrishna seems to be mistaking the Floor of the House for a film shoot, she says

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ACT will study releasing cabinet papers sooner but Liberal's 30-day push fails

Liberals' proposed scheme 'concerning', government says.

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All parties supported this bus upgrade. They still found a way to stop it

MLAs could not find a way to agree on commitments to improve the route.

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Bill would 'undermine' the ACT's independence, committee rules

The bill 'would undermine the independence' of the ACT legislature.

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Legislative Assembly adopts code to govern sexual assault handling

Ethics adviser said prevention was better than cure for parliamentary culture.

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Greens' fresh push to cut ACT horse racing funding fails again

Labor and the Liberals voted together to defeat the 'political stunt'.

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ACT govt offers GPs a payroll tax exemption, but on one condition

New rules require general medical practices to pay payroll tax.

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Explained | The proposed reservations for Kashmiri migrants, PoJK refugees in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly

Read about the J&K Reorganisation Amendment Bill which seeks to reserve three seats in the Legislative Assembly for Kashmiri migrants and displaced persons from PoJK.

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Congress will welcome Opposition legislators if they resign first, says Minister G. Parameshwara

The Congress will welcome leaders from other parties, if they resign from their membership of the Legislative Assembly or Council, G. Parameshwara, Home Minister and former KPCC president, said in Belagavi on Friday.

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Dignitaries stress constitutional values, welfare, poverty alleviation during Independence Day celebrations in Andhra Pradesh

The 77th Independence Day was celebrated across Andhra Pradesh with the hoisting of the national flag at the Legislative Assembly, Council, Secretariat, and High Court on August 15 (Tuesday). Dignitaries, who took part in the celebrations, highlighted the State’s commitment to democratic spirit.

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Barbaric attack was unleashed on Jayalalithaa in Assembly in 1989: Palaniswami

AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami recounted the violence that unfolded in the Legislative Assembly in 1989, in which the then Leader of Opposition Jayalalithaa was attacked

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