Kota : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday took an aerial survey of flood-hit areas here even as the Army was roped in to lead rescue operations after several people were trapped inside their houses due to the deluge, officials said. At least 140 people were rescued at various places in the Sangod area … Read more
Assembly speaker Hiphei has resigned from his post and Congress membership and Joined the BJP. Hiphei was elected to the Assembly from Palak constituency. He had also served as a Member of Parliament. He is all set to contest assembly polls on BJP ticket from Palak constituency. Meanwhile, state top officials held an emergency meeting … Read more
In a statement, Karu Jaysurya said he will not recognize the new government until they show majority in parliament. It said new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will not be given the Prime Minister seat in Parliament and they will need to sit in the opposition seats. His statement came after President Maithripala Sirisena called for Parliament … Read more
In a letter addressed to President Maithripala Sirisena, Jayasuriya said over 125 parliamentarians representing different parties have submitted a request to protect their privileges as members of Parliament by reconvening the Parliament. Speaker also held a party leaders meeting to discuss the future course of action. However, a government spokesman rejected the demand saying President has … Read more
PTron, brand owned by Palred Online Technologies which is a subsidiary of Palred Technologies, has launched latest portable bluetooth speaker ‘Quinto’. It is a retro-looking wooden speaker offering loud and clear quality sound. PTron Quinto is an ultimate combination of retro design and rich sound in wooden-build. It includes precisely positioned drivers to provide a … Read more
Kolkata: Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was put on ventilator support in a Kolkata-based hospital following a heart attack, died on Monday. Chatterjee, 89, was suffering from a kidney-related ailment. He was moved to the hospital on Tuesday. A 12-member team of doctors was keeping a constant watch on the veteran politician. Last … Read more
Governor Vajubhai Vala has sworn in BJP MLA, K.G. Bopaiah as the Protem Speaker. He was administered the oath at the Raj Bhavan. Bopaiah had served as the Assembly speaker between 2008 and 2013. He represents Virajpet in the current assembly. The Assembly Secretariat is preparing for the floor test after the 14th Legislative Assembly … Read more
