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J&K budget session ends, Speaker says 1,355 questions asked and three bills passed
Jammu, April 9: The maiden budget session of the current Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly concluded in an uproar as Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the House sine die on Wednesday.
Opposition will continue to use democratic institutions to fight for rights of people of India: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 8: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted the suggestions that Congress-led Standing Committees made during the Budget Session of Parliament and said that the Opposition will continue to use "democratic institutions" to fight for the rights and well-being of the people of India.
Parliament passes 16 bills during budget session
New Delhi, April 5: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed 16 bills during the Budget session of Parliament which concluded on Friday.
Hope neutrality comes back in session: Oppn MPs boycott tea organised by Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi, April 4: With the Budget Session of Parliament concluding on Friday, Congress Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore said that all opposition leaders have decided to boycott the customary tea organised by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Parliament Budget Session concludes, both houses adjourned sine die
New Delhi, April 4: The Budget Session of Parliament, which began on January 31, 2025, has officially come to a close with both Houses being adjourned sine die today.
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi, April 4: The budget session of Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, a day after the passage of the much-debated Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025. The House will reconvene during the Monsoon session of Parliament, the dates of which have not yet been announced.
Last day of Parliament's Budget Session: Centre to push key legislations
New Delhi, April 4: Today marks the final day of the Parliament's Budget Session, and the Centre is pushing to pass several key legislations.
Punishment for Trinamool leaders including minister for ignoring party whip to be decided on April 8
Kolkata, April 3: The internal disciplinary committee of Trinamool Congress’ legislative party in West Bengal assembly will decide on April 8 the quantum of punishment for 30 party legislators including one member of the state Cabinet, for being absent on the last day of the second round of the budget session of the assembly on March 20 ignoring whip issued by the party.
15-day long budget session of Himachal Pradesh concludes
Shimla, March 28: The 15-day-long budget session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly concluded indefinitely on Friday.
60-hour constructive discussions during Budget session: Haryana CM
Chandigarh, March 28: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday expressed gratitude to all members for their constructive suggestions during the session, saying this was likely the longest Budget session in the state’s history.
Rajasthan budget session: 9,800 questions received from MLAs, none from Ashok Gehlot, Vasundhara Raje
Jaipur, March 28: In the recently concluded Budget session of the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly, 9,800 questions were received from MLAs, but ten senior legislators, including Ashok Gehlot, Vasundhara Raje and Sachin Pilot, had no queries.
209th Bihar Legislative Council concludes, four key bills passed
Patna, March 27: The 209th session of the Bihar Legislative Council concluded on Thursday, with Chairman Avadhesh Narayan Singh announcing the indefinite adjournment of the House.
Puducherry Assembly passes resolution for 16th time urging Centre to grant statehood
Puducherry, March 27: The Puducherry Assembly passed resolution for the 16th time urging the Central government to grant the Union Territory statehood.
Parliament approves Finance Bill, Sitharaman says validation rules do not change existing pensions
New DelhI, March 27: Parliament on Thursday approved the Finance Bill, 2025, with Rajya Sabha returning it to Lok Sabha, which had passed the legislation on March 25.
Trinamool lists 50 MLAs for ignoring party whips, to take action after CM Mamata returns from London
Kolkata, March 27: The internal disciplinary committee of Trinamool Congress’ legislative party in the West Bengal Assembly has finalised the list of legislators, said to around 50, who were absent on the last day of the budget session second phase, ignoring the party whip.
Tripura Assembly witnesses pandemonium over minister's 'racist' remark against LoP
Agartala, March 25: Tripura Assembly on Tuesday witnessed bedlam and the opposition CPI-M members staged a walkout from the house over the “racist” remarks against Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Jitendra Chaudhury by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath.
Parliament Budget Session: Sitharaman to move Banking Laws Amendment Bill in RS, Shah to push Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill
New Delhi, March 25: The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Wednesday with key bills such as The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 set to be moved in Rajya Sabha while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha.
Ignoring party Whip: Trinamool's disciplinary panel seeks details of MLAs' leave applications from Assembly Speaker
Kolkata, March 25: The disciplinary committee of Trinamool Congress’ legislative party in the West Bengal Assembly, which is probing the absence of party MLAs in the just-concluded Budget Session ignoring party whips, has sought details of the leave applications submitted by the legislators to the office of the Speaker.
MLAs raise questions for development, not to make political narratives: MP Dy CM
Bhopal, March 24: Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Monday that MLAs raise issues for the betterment of respective constituencies and not to make political narratives.
Meethi kheer, meetha budget Auto drivers, traders join BJP's sweet start ahead of Delhi Assembly Session
New Delhi, March 24: Ahead of the Delhi Legislative Assembly that convenes for its first budget session under the newly elected BJP government on Monday, auto drivers, traders and shopkeepers gathered at the Vidhan Sabha to participate in a 'Kheer' ceremony.
CM Rekha Gupta's 'Kheer' moment as BJP govt prepares for 'Viksit Delhi' budget
New Delhi, March 24: The Delhi Budget 2025-26 is set to be tabled in the Assembly on March 25, marking a significant moment for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, which returned to power in the national capital after 27 years.
Delhi Assembly to commence Budget session tomorrow; third CAG report likely to be tabled
New Delhi, March 23: The Budget session of the Eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, at 11:00 AM, and the first budget of the newly elected Delhi government will be presented a day later.
Did not clarify any of our doubts: K Kavitha slams Telangana Government over loan repayment transparency
Hyderabad, March 22: BRS leader and MLC K Kavitha on Friday accused the Telangana government of a lack of transparency, alleging that while it claimed in the Assembly to have used Rs 1.53 lakh crore to repay debts from the previous administration, it failed to provide any details when questioned.
Tripura govt announces 3 pc hike in DA, DR for its employees, pensioners
Agartala, March 21: The Tripura government on Friday announced 3 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) to its 1,88,000 government employees and pension holders.
Parliament today: Key reports to be tabled, demands for Grants 2025-26 to be made
New Delhi, March 21: The ongoing budget session of the Parliament on Friday will see the tabling of several key reports in both Houses and the Lok Sabha will take up the second stage of the Union Budget.
Parliament Budget Session: Key reports to be tabled in Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman to make statement
New Delhi, March 21: The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Friday, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to make a statement regarding "correction in Receipt Budget 2025-2026" presented along with Union Budget 2025-2026 on February 1.
Parliament Budget Session resumes today; Lok Sabha to discuss key reports and demands for grants
New Delhi, March 20: The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Thursday, with the Lok Sabha scheduled to meet. The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Tuesday and will reconvene on March 19.
Puducherry : Govt to provide home delivery of ration where no shops exist: CM Rangasamy
Puducherry, March 19: Puducherry Chief Minister Rangasamy has announced that ration items will be distributed directly to households in areas where there are no ration shops in Puducherry, according to the press statement.
As suspension period ends Bengal LoP not to attend remaining days of Budget Session in protest
Kolkata, March 18: Despite his one-month suspension from the West Bengal Assembly ending on Tuesday, Leader of Opposition in the House, Suvendu Adhikari, has announced that he will not attend the remaining session.
Lok Sabha Speaker to inaugurate orientation programme for Delhi legislative assembly members
New Delhi, March 17: The Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, will inaugurate a two-day Orientation Programme for Members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, according to officials.
Parliament today: Budget session resumes, key reports to be discussed
New Delhi, March 17: The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Monday after a brief holiday on account of Holi. Key reports and Bills will be presented in both Houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Delhi Budget is very important, we have been working as a team: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 16: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Sunday that the Delhi Budget would be prepared based on the suggestions of the public.
Bengal Speaker revokes order barring circulation of House documents to BJP legislators
Kolkata, March 13: West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay on Thursday revoked his previous direction to the Assembly Secretary barring circulation of house proceedings-related documents to the BJP legislators.
Tripura CM interacts with citizens; directs officials for swift resolution of people's issues
Agartala, March 13: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha interacted with citizens from various parts of the state during the 39th edition of the 'Mukhyamantri Samipeshu' program, listening to public concerns related to health, security, and other key issues, and reaffirming the government's commitment to addressing people's grievances.
Tripura Assembly budget session to commence from March 21
Agartala, March 13: The budget session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly for the financial year 2025-26 is scheduled to commence on March 21 (Friday) and will continue until April 1.
Budget presentation rescheduled to 11 am on March 17: Himachal Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania
Shimla, March 12: In a key development concerning the ongoing budget session, the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly will observe a holiday on Saturday, March 15.
J&K govt to invite bids for establishment of more than 200 liquor outlets
Jammu, March 12: The J&K government plans to invite tenders for the opening of more than 200 liquor outlets according to the government's excise policy of 2025-2026 and this comes even as voices seeking a ban on liquor get shriller in the Union Territory.
Tripura Assembly's Budget session to begin on March 21
Agartala, March 12: The Budget session of the Tripura Assembly will start on March 21 and apart from the budget for fiscal 2025-26, some important bills will be tabled during it, a minister said here on Wednesday.
Dignity of Assembly rules, traditions restored: Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta
New Delhi, March 11: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Tuesday that the order issued by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena to conclude the first session of the 8th Delhi Assembly and convene the second session from March 24 to March 28, has restored the dignity of the Constitution, Assembly rules, and parliamentary traditions in Delhi.
Congress MLA Jaivardhan Singh questions MP govt's Skill Development project
Bhopal, March 11: Congress MLA Jaivardhan Singh on Tuesday questioned the Madhya Pradesh government's allocation of funds for the 'Chief Minister's Seekho-Kamao Yojana' (CMSKY), claiming that only Rs 30 crore has been sanctioned so far against the scheme's estimated requirement of nearly Rs 1,000 crore.