Greens MLA investigated over teen sex allegations The party has referred the matter to the police to investigate. The Canberra Times · Nov 9, 2023
Former Chikkamagaluru MP D.B. Chandre Gowda passes away During his second term as MP, he resigned as a member so that Indira Gandhi could contest from Chikkamagaluru and re-enter parliament in 1978, in the post-Emergency scenario. The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023
States in Court against their Governors 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… The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023
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. The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023
Inquiry to examine loneliness, social isolation impact in ACT Research has indicated loneliness is on the rise in Australia. The Canberra Times · Nov 2, 2023
Push for character references to be dropped for paedophiles A petition is before the Legislative Assembly. The Canberra Times · Nov 2, 2023
Stricter oversight from board in ACT procurement system changes More projects will require open public tenders in the ACT. The Canberra Times · Nov 2, 2023
Controversial $43m rural land deals cleared by corruption watchdog LDA was investigated over deals to buy nine rural properties. The Canberra Times · Oct 31, 2023
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. The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
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. The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Right to a healthy environment to be enshrined in human rights act Complaints can be made to the human rights commission. The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2023
'No longer fit for purpose': ACT heritage system needs overhaul, inquiry finds More funding, clearer direction and updated laws are needed, an inquiry says. The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2023
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. The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2023
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… The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 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…
The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023 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
The Canberra Times · Sep 14, 2023 ACT will study releasing cabinet papers sooner but Liberal's 30-day push fails Liberals' proposed scheme 'concerning', government says.
The Canberra Times · Sep 13, 2023 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.
The Canberra Times · Sep 7, 2023 Bill would 'undermine' the ACT's independence, committee rules The bill 'would undermine the independence' of the ACT legislature.
The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2023 Legislative Assembly adopts code to govern sexual assault handling Ethics adviser said prevention was better than cure for parliamentary culture.
The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2023 Greens' fresh push to cut ACT horse racing funding fails again Labor and the Liberals voted together to defeat the 'political stunt'.
The Canberra Times · Aug 25, 2023 ACT govt offers GPs a payroll tax exemption, but on one condition New rules require general medical practices to pay payroll tax.
The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023 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.