In Bengal, a crisis in higher education Raj Bhavan and the West Bengal government need to walk the talk, and resolve the impasse pver the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in the interest of students The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023
Urgent measures required at Muthalapozhi, says V.D. Satheesan Mr. Satheesan was addressing the protest led by Adoor Prakash, MP, at Muthalapozhi where 69 fishers have so far lost their lives. He said that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) would continue to take up the issue inside and outside the State Assembly. The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023
INDIA alliance will take power at Centre and restore order in Manipur: Mamata The BJP MLAs who participated in the debate opposed the motion which was tabled by Trinamool Congress members including Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay. The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023
Police personnel won't be taken on contract, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on July 26 said in the State Assembly that police personnel will not be taken on contract. The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023
With back to back resolutions, monsoon session of the West Bengal Assembly is set to be stormy The West Bengal Legislative Assembly is likely to take up a discussion on the violence in Manipur The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
Congress government in Chhattisgarh survives no-trust motion moved by BJP Opposition BJP moves no-confidence motion against Congress govt in Chhattisgarh Assembly. BJP alleges corruption, non-fulfilment of poll promises. Congress dismisses allegations as "lies". BJP targets govt over alleged atrocities against youths, liquor scam, changes in Congress org & Cabinet. CM Baghel likely to reply to debate. The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023
Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha sacked following remarks on Manipur violence Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday dismissed Minister of State for Soldiers’ Welfare Rajendra Gudha, hours after his remarks in the State Assembly, drawing parallels between the sexual violence in Manipur and the alleged atrocities against women in Rajasthan. Mr. Gudha, considered a loyalist of former Deputy CM Sachin… The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023
In election-bound Rajasthan, Congress brings in Bill promising minimum guaranteed income Congress-led Ashok Gehlot government on Tuesday introduced ‘The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023’ in the State Assembly, which will provide legislative backing for urban employment guarantee schemes and also makes pension a legal right with the provision of 15% annual increment The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
Seven elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal A number of ministers and ruling party MLAs, including Ministers Aroop Roy and Tapas Roy accompanied the Trinamool nominees to the State Assembly. Read more details on The Hindu The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
AAP Government, SGPC at loggerheads over Sikh Gurdwara Amendment Bill The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body responsible for the management of gurdwaras, and Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are at loggerheads over the recently passed Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the State Assembly. The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
Assam will have fewer Muslim-majority constituencies, say Opposition leaders The draft delimitation proposal for Assam increases the number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in the State Assembly to 19 from 16 and that for the Scheduled Castes to nine from eight, while retaining the total number of Assembly constituencies at 126 and Lok Sabha constituencies at 14. The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
Shakeel Ahmad Khan elected as new Bihar CLP leader Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee elected Shakeel Ahmad Khan as the new leader of its Legislature Party. The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023
BJP hits outs out at JD(U) for boycotting inauguration of new Parliament building In light of Opposition parties boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building in New Delhi on May 28, BJP lawmakers in Bihar on May 26 hit out at Janata Dal(U) supremo and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, pointing out how he had not given “due respect” to the Governor while… The Hindu · May 26, 2023
Assent to Bills passed by Assembly getting delayed, says Pinarayi Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday drew attention to the delay in receiving assent to a number of Bills passed by the State Assembly. The Hindu · May 22, 2023
The Hindu · May 16, 2023 Process to create 19 new districts in Rajasthan gets a fillip with OSD appointment The process for formation of 19 new districts in Rajasthan, which Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced in the State Assembly during the budget session on March 17, has received a fillip with the appointment of Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) to 15 of them.
Ballotpedia · Apr 28, 2023 New York adopts revised State Assembly districts New York enacted new State Assembly district boundaries on April 24, 2023, when Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation establishing them for use starting with the 2024 elections. The State Assembly passed the bill earlier that day by a vote of 132-13, and it passed the state Senate by a…
The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023 Punjab government declares holiday on April 27; people queue up to pay last respects to Parkash Singh Badal The Central government has already announced two days of State mourning on April 26 and 27 across India as a mark of respect to the former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal
Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023 Longtime LA politician Mark Ridley-Thomas found guilty in corruption case LOS ANGELES — Mark Ridley-Thomas, one of Los Angeles County’s most prominent politicians, was found guilty Thursday of federal corruption charges related to special benefits his son received at the University of Southern California.