MLA Lakshmi Narayan & MLA K Venketshan Resigns From Puducherry Assembly
Congress MLA Lakshmi Narayan and DMK MLA K Venketshan has resigned from the Puducherry State Assembly on February 21. Reportedly, the Puducherry Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararjan had earlier ordered floor test for the Congress, owing to the increased number of resignations. Moreover, the last week five other MLAs had also submitted their resignation… read-more
Tags: Puducherry, Indian Politics, Congress MLA, Floor Test
Courtesy: India Today
Puducherry To Face Floor Test Ahead Of Assembly Polls On Feb 22
Following the resignation of MLAs from the ruling government, the Union Territory of Pudducherry will witness a floor test on February 22. The floor test would determine the majority of the ruling government. Currently, members of the ruling and the opposition stand at 14 in the 33 member assembly. While Puducherry BJP President urged Chief Minister V Narayanaswamy, the latter in turn accused the BJP of toppling the government.
Tags: Puducherry, V Narayanaswamy, Puducherry election
Courtesy: Times Now
Centre Removes Ex-IPS Kiran Bedi As Puducherry Lieutenant Governor
The Centre on February 16 released Puducherry L-G Kiran Bedi from her duties, giving Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundarajan additional charge of the UT. Reportedly, a delegation led by Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy had submitted a report against Bedi. The CM called out Bedi for failing to fulfill her responsibilities and interfere in the government affairs. Interestingly, the same day, Congress also lost its majority in the UT after its… read-more
Tags: Kiran Bedi, Central Government, Indian National Congress, V Narayanasamy, Puducherry
Courtesy: The Times of India
Puducherry's Congress-Led Govt Falls In Minority; Fourth MLA Resigns
Puducherry’s Congress-led government has fallen in the minority after MLA John Kumar resigned without any explanation. Resultantly, Congress' membership fell from 15 to 10 in the 30 member assembly. While John became the fourth member to resign, two of the earlier three defected to the BJP. Resigning a day ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit to the poll-bound UT, John recently met President to seek the removal of Puducherry L-G Kiran Bedi.
Tags: Congress, Rahul Gandhi, Puducherry, MLA, John Kumar, BJP
Courtesy: The Print
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Likely To Witness More Rains From December 1
The regional office of India Meteorological Department on November 27 forecasted that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal could cause excess rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Deputy Director-General of Meteorology, Chennai, S Balachandran stated that widespread rains are expected from December 1 to 3 in the regions. Reportedly, light to moderate rains are expected for the next few days in the regions.
Tags: Chennai, India Meteorological Department , rainfall, Puducherry
Courtesy: The Hindu
Fire Explosion At Private Residence in Puducherry; Two Dead
Fire explosion at a private residence killed two people in Ariyankuppam district of Puducherry. Reportedly, the victims, Napoleon and his wife were preparing fire crackers at home without a licence. According to the reports, the fire fighters reached the spot immediately, and tried to extinguish the flames. The couple who were being shifted to the Puducherry Government Hospital allegedly died on the way. Further investigations are underway.… read-more
Tags: Fire, Puducherry, Puducherry Government Hospital
Courtesy: Telengana Today
Puducherry Starts Door-to-Door COVID Sample Collections: Health Minister
On September 5, Puducherry Health Minister Malladi Krishna Rao announced that the state would start door-to-door COVID sample collections to have a control over the infection. The idea came since they thought people would fear the disease and hesitate to get tested at camps. He said, “Such a system of testing would help identify the actual number of patients". Reportedly, the testing will be conducted across the union territory… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Covid-19 Test, Puducherry, Hospitals
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
National Digital Health Mission Launched in Puducherry
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) on September 1 has launched the National Digital Health Mission. Accordingly, the residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry will receive health identity cards, through which their medical history can be stored and accessed. JIPMER Director Ashok Badhe became the first to create his Digital health identity card. The program was mandated by the PM Modi in his… read-more
Tags: Puducherry, health care, Independence Day Speech, PM Modi
Courtesy: The Economic Times