Frequent disruptions in Parliament matter of concern: Meira Kumar

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 21:45

Meira Kumar said frequent disruptions in Parliament over frivolous issues has lowered the credibility of the institution.

Speaker Meira Kumar to address legislators in chamber that empowered Indian women

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 20:36

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar will address legislators in the state assembly hall here Monday where a resolution to give the vote to women was adopted 88 years ago.

Resignations of 13 Andhra MPs rejected by Lok Sabha Speaker

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 19:22

The Speaker held that the resignations were "not voluntary or genuine", an official announcement said.

India`s caste system needs to be destroyed: Meira Kumar

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 22:56

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said the caste system in India has cuased "unimaginable harm" to the society and needs to be destroyed completely.

No headway in evolving consensus on women`s bill: LS Speaker

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 16:22

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Tuesday said her efforts to evolve a consensus on the passage of the long-pending women`s reservation bill had not made `any headway`.

S Bal Shekar to act as Lok Sabha Secretary General: Speaker

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 18:17

S Bal Shekar, Secretary in the Lok Sabha secretariat, has been asked to perform the duties of the Lok Sabha Secretary General after TK Vishwanathan relinquished his office on August 31.

Congress appeals to opposition not to repeat disruption of Parliament

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 21:25

Ahead of the all party-meeting called by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar tomorrow, Congress appealed to Opposition parties "not to repeat" the trend of disruption witnessed in last sesssion of Parliament.

Peruvian parliamentarian team meets LS Speaker

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 18:47

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Tuesday appreciated Peru`s support to India`s bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.

Koda exempted from disclosing his assets by LS Spe

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 16:36

The exemption was given on a request by Madhu Koda to the Speaker but the grounds of request have not been made public.

Govt fails to break Lanka resolution deadlock

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 17:17

The all-party meeting convened by government to explore the possibility of Parliament adopting a resolution against Sri Lanka on Wednesday night saw most parties opposing such a move, leaving no scope for it.

LS Speaker for strict punishment to those ostracising rape victims

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 21:58

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Friday pitched for steps to help rape survivors recover from the trauma.

Rehabilitate rape victim first: Lok Sabha Speaker

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 20:35

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Friday said it is imperative to help victims of sex crimes recover from the trauma and restore their self-confidence.