New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General (Rtd) V.K.Singh paid tributes to the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in World War I, highlighting that a soldier does not fight for reward, but for duty, honour, and the belief that his sacrifice will serve the nation. He was speaking at a symposium held at the Delhi Assembly to mark the 108th anniversary of the War Conference (Yudh-Sammelan) held in the building during the colonial era.The theme of the Symposium was “Pratham Vi…
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday set a notable precedent during the Special Session on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam by inviting Greater Kailash MLA Shikha Roy to preside over the proceedings. This gesture was intended to honour and underscore the importance of women’s empowerment, a central theme of the House’s discussions.Roy conducted the proceedings as the Chairperson-in-Chair, demonstrating the Assembly’s commitment to inclusivity and …
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on the eve of a special Delhi Assembly session called on April 28 to pass a resolution on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, along with other legislative business, an official said on Monday. The Lok Niwas said on X, “Smt @gupta_rekha called on Hon’ble @LtGovDelhi, Sardar @SandhuTaranjitS, at @LokNiwasDelhi today.”Apart from the obituary reference and tabling of copies of Finance Accounts a…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has nominated 14 MLAs to represent the legislature in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, an official said on Monday.The legislators have been nominated members of the civic agency as per the provision of Section 3(3) (b) (iii) of Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 for Financial year 2026-2027, said an official statement.The nominated MLAs are — Satish Upadhyay (Malviya Nagar), Umang Bajaj (Rajinder Nagar), Kartar Singh Tanwar (Chhat…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday hosted 43 delegates from 18 countries at the Assembly complex, sharing insights on the importance of legislative drafting in democratic governance. Addressing the visiting delegates, Gupta said, “Legislative drafting lies at the core of democratic governance; the precision of a law determines how effectively it secures rights, ensures accountability, and shapes the everyday lives of citizens.”The delegates from 8 cou…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly on Monday received yet another bomb threat on email, prompting Speaker Vijender Gupta to write to Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha to address the matter permanently, an official said. The email, which comes after similar threats sent earlier, was received at 11:12 a.m. on the official email ID containing alarming claims about explosives being used inside the Assembly premises.On March 25, the Assembly received a threatening email message which…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Sunday that a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is not defined by economic figures alone, but by the strength of its institutions and the depth of engagement from its young leaders. Addressing the ‘My Bharat Budget Fest 2026’ at the Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), an initiative organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Speaking to a gathering of participants, Speaker Gupta emphasised that the Union Budget…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi Secretariat received an email on Thursday reporting a bomb threat, officials stated. A search operation was promptly launched, and as of now, no suspicious items have been found. The email contained a threat concerning the presence of a bomb on the premises, which prompted the Secretariat officials to immediately notify the police.Upon receiving the information, police and fire brigade teams, along with a bomb squad and a dog squad, arrived at the scene to con…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A day after a security breach at the Delhi Assembly complex, Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday reviewed the security arrangements and suggested installation of hydraulic road blockers and a unified security command structure, an official said. “The security of the Delhi Legislative Assembly cannot allow the slightest lapse. It must rest on vigilance, clarity of command and seamless coordination at every level,” said Gupta, while chairing a high-level review meeting….
Ranchi, April 7 (IANS) Throwing her weight behind the proposed amendments in women reservation bill, Padma Shri Chutni Mahato on Tuesday said that the extension of the Budget session of Parliament towards its implementation is a commendable step. She credited the Modi government and its firm resolve for turning the long-held dream of implementing women’s reservation in the legislature into a reality.“Congress governments repeatedly failed to undertake any concrete work towards this in the past…