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Push for character references to be dropped for paedophiles

A petition is before the Legislative Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Controversial $43m rural land deals cleared by corruption watchdog

LDA was investigated over deals to buy nine rural properties.

The Canberra Times

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.

The Hindu

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

Complaints can be made to the human rights commission.

The Canberra Times

'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

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

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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.

The Hindu

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

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 Hindu

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

Liberals' proposed scheme 'concerning', government says.

The Canberra Times

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

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.

The Canberra Times

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

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

New rules require general medical practices to pay payroll tax.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

The Canberra Times

Who knew what and when? How the Sofronoff report leak unfolded

Leaks like this in the ACT are rare. The way the report came to light became its own story.

The Hindu

MIM failed to hold government responsible for neglecting minorities all these years, says Congress

Congress accuses BRS-AIMIM of misusing Assembly to deceive minorities. KCR and Owaisi engage in "question-answer drama" to falsely claim commitment to minority welfare. No details of funds, utilization, & schemes implemented in 9 years. KCR announces IT Park near Pahadi Sharif with riders. KTR promised govt job, gave outsourcing job…

The Canberra Times

Labor's Joy Burch to retire from Legislative Assembly at 2024 election

The Assembly Speaker said the time had come to focus on life outside politics.

The Hindu

U.P. govt. must show special responsibility in monsoon session over issues of public interest, says Mayawati

In the short session scheduled to be of five days, both Houses — the Legislative Assembly and the Council — will adopt new rulebook.

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