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Action will be taken if officers ignore calls of MLAs, MLCs: UP govt
Assembly speaker Satish Mahana, meanwhile, said that he has asked MLAs to bring proof of officers ignoring their calls to initiate action.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Now, members can speak in Awadhi, Braj, Bundeli or Bhojpuri in House
As the house has Hindi as its official language, the members using any quotes/words from English are asked to provide a Hindi translation of the same
Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
CM Yogi seeks all parties’ cooperation ahead of U.P. winter session
Constructive discussions in house will contribute to state growth, says Yogi Adityanath at all-party meeting
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 05:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Haryana council of ministers recommends dissolution of Vidhan Sabha
To avert a constitutional crisis, the Haryana council of ministers led by chief minister Nayab Saini on Wednesday recommended premature dissolution of the state legislature. The dissolution was recommended to avoid summoning the House before the expiry of the six-month period from the last sitting of the assembly, a mandatory constitutional requirement.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 09:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
New legislature building: U.P. govt’s search for land continues
The search for suitable land for the same was expedited after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated new Parliament building in New Delhi on May 28, 2023
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
New legislature building: U.P. govt’s search for land continues
The state government has been contemplating a move to have a new building for the state legislature for nearly a decade now.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 06:19 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
U.P. monsoon session: Unusual bonhomie marks Day 1 in Vidhan Parishad
The entire Question Hour passed off peacefully amid perfect harmony between the Opposition (SP) and treasury, which was something unusual considering the noisy scenes in the past
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
All eyes on power play in rival camps before U.P. Monsoon session
Speaker Satish Mahana has convened the all-party meeting to ensure smooth functioning of the assembly.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
U.P. Monsoon session likely by month-end or 1st week of Aug
It is constitutionally bound to convene the legislature before August 10 as there should not be a gap of six months between two sessions.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
NEET UG row: Law to curb paper leaks during ongoing monsoon session: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement on Monday in the state assembly while replying to a supplementary question.
Published on Jul 01, 2024 01:26 PM IST
PTI | , Mumbai
Budget session to be delayed by a week
The budget session of the state legislature in Mumbai is likely to be postponed by a week due to political parties' commitments after the Lok Sabha poll results.
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 06:44 AM IST
₹8,609-crore supplementary demands are 17% of actual budget
Mumbai state legislature tables ₹8,609 crore supplementary demands, pushing consolidated budget to ₹1.05 lakh crore, 17% of annual budget for FY 2023-24.
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 08:14 AM IST
BJP names Poojari as Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council
The Karnataka BJP has appointed Kota Shrinivas Poojari as the Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Council, and Arvind Bellad as Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 07:36 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Bengaluru
Karnataka cabinet decides to conduct budget session of legislature in Feb 2024
The cabinet also had a discussion on bringing back the funds deposited outside the state.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 09:24 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Bureaucrat’s son, accused of running over girlfriend, arrested
The arrests were made hours after Shiv Sena UBT Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve visited Infinity Hospital in Majiwada in Thane where 26-year-old Priya, who also runs a beauty salon, has been admitted with fractures and enquired about her health condition
Updated on Dec 18, 2023 08:06 AM IST
Cong targets Yogi govt on various issues
UPCC president Ajay Rai criticizes the Yogi government for its alleged failures on various fronts, including health services and crime control. Rai also accuses the government of violating the rights of legislators by not convening the state legislature's session for a longer period.
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
SC seeks govt reply on Tamil Nadu plea accusing Governor of delaying bills
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Indian government on a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government against delays by the governor in processing bills. The court has called the issues raised a "matter of serious concern."
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 07:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Bihar govt to table caste survey report in House today
The findings of Bihar's caste and economic survey will be presented in the state legislature for discussion. The winter session of the legislature has begun. The finance minister has also presented a supplementary budget of ₹26,086 crore for approval. The government has tabled a bill to impose 28% GST on online gaming. The session is expected to be stormy with the opposition BJP raising questions on the survey's authenticity and other issues.
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 08:53 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Winter session of Karnataka legislature likely in Belagavi from December 4
He said the Belagavi session will echo the public sentiments regarding the development of North Karnataka.
Published on Nov 03, 2023 09:25 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Bihar politics: Govt keen to increase reservation in Winter Session. Will it?
There is a buzz in political circles that the GA government is keen to pass a resolution in the state assembly to increase the reservation limit from 50% to 70%
Published on Nov 01, 2023 07:20 PM IST
Caste survey: All details will be put before House, says Nitish
Details collected during the caste survey, including the educational and socio-economic data, would be placed before the House during the forthcoming winter session of the state legislature.
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 08:59 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Shinde faction MLA opposes ‘any NCP leader’ as Buldhana Guardian minister
After joining of Ajit Pawar-led NCP in the coalition government, it was presumed that Rajendra Shingne, a four-time MLA from the Sindkhed Raja assembly constituency in Buldhana district will likely get a ministerial berth and may be appointed as the guardian minister
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 07:21 PM IST
Seating arrangements, disqualification petitions among fireworks expected in monsoon session
However, in a letter submitted to the speaker on Sunday, the Sharad Pawar faction has requested that barring the nine newly sworn-in ministers, all other NCP members should be allotted seats on the opposition side. Additionally, party whip Jitendra Awhad has sent over a petition to the speaker, asking for the disqualification of the nine ministers who defected from the NCP
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 12:27 AM IST
Despite reduced numbers, opposition vows to take on govt
The opposition parties said numbers do not matter as they have experienced and senior leaders who can corner the government by aggressively raising voice over the issues affecting the common people
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 12:27 AM IST
BJP delegation to meet governor amid showdown with Bihar government
A BJP leader said a central team of the party will also visit Patna amid escalating showdown with chief minister Nitish Kumar’s government
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:08 PM IST
Maharashtra assembly to go paperless with hi-tech system, akin to new Parliament
The HMCS is an upgraded version of the one in the Parliament and is believed to be a major step towards digitisation of the two houses of the state legislature
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:33 PM IST
Bihar monsoon session to start today
The monsoon session of the Bihar assembly and state legislative council will be held from July 10 to 14 spanning five sittings
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 10:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Patna
Supreme Court reminds governors not to delay assent to bills
State governors must keep in mind the expression “as soon as possible” in Article 200 of the Constitution while giving their assent to bills passed by the state legislature, the Supreme Court said on Monday.
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 12:45 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Save Juhu call by residents impacted by defence notification
Buildings falling within 500 m radius of the Juhu military radio transmission station cannot redevelop their buildings above 15 metres due to the restrictions imposed by SRO 150 notification brought in by the Army after the Adarsh scam in 2011.
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 03:03 PM IST
Why Pawar keeps contradicting Congress and helping BJP
Pawar said that a probe by a Supreme Court appointed committee would be a better option than the JPC since the latter would be dominated by ruling party MPs.
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 12:27 AM IST