Old Parliament House, known formerly as the Provisional Parliament House, was the seat of the Parliament of Australia from 1927 to 1988. The building began operation on 9 May 1927 after Parliament's relocation from Melbourne to the new capital, Canberra. In 1988, the Commonwealth Parliament transferred to the new Parliament House on Capital Hill. It also serves as a venue for temporary exhibitions, lectures and concerts.On 2 May 2008 it was made an Executive Agency of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Read More
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday met with Tajikistan Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and both leaders recalled strong civilizational ties between the two countries. ...
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that the MLAs should ensure that Legislatures become the center of discussion and dialogue, and not deadlock. ...
Observing the 20th anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, Senior Union Ministers paid tributes on Monday to people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack, in which nine victims succumbed to the shooting. ...
President Ram Nath Kovind will lead the celebrations of Constitution Day live from the Central Hall of Parliament House from 11.00 AM onwards on Friday. ...
Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge paid respect to India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 146th birth anniversary on Sunday. ...