Bill to provide voting rights to NRIs passed

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 23:38

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) will now have a right to vote in elections, with Parliament today passing the relevant bill, even as government promised to bring in comprehensive electoral reforms legislation soon.

Bill to amend Minority Edu Institutions Act passed

Last Updated: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 20:13

Parliamentary approval was Thursday accorded to a bill amending the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act to enable the Centre decide on the status of such institutions without consulting the states.

Maha Legislature passes bill to set up Gondwana University

Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010, 22:58

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today passed a unanimous resolution to constitute the Gondwana University, for the area comprising districts of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli.

Lok Sabha passes bill on land ports

Last Updated: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 23:08

Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Land Ports Authority of India Bill, 2009, which seeks to provide for the development and management facilities for cross border movement of passengers and goods.

LS passes bill to hike gratuity ceiling to Rs 10L

Last Updated: Monday, May 3, 2010, 19:11

A bill to raise the ceiling of gratuity for employees to Rs 10 lakh from Rs 3.5 lakh was passed by the Lok Sabha without discussion on Monday.

LS passes bill to regulate clinical establishments

Last Updated: Monday, May 3, 2010, 17:53

Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to regulate private hospitals and clinics across the country in a bid to crack down on illegal trade of organs.

Parl passes bill that raises deposit for LS, Assembly polls

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 17:31

A bill aimed at discouraging non-serious candidates in elections, simplifying procedures for disqualification of elected representative and imposing restrictions on exit polls was passed by Parliament on Wednesday.