Bengaluru, Sep 8: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri on Wednesday said that the Ethics Committee of the state legislature is likely to be formed during the upcoming session, starting from September 13.

"During the previous session I had held a meeting of the Joint Rules Committee, during which discussions were held regarding constituting the Ethics Committee. We have made necessary arrangements for it that includes certain changes and additions to the rule book. It will also be finalised during the session," Kageri said.

The Speaker was addressing reporters ahead of the 10-day legislature session from September 13 to 24.

Kageri said that the "Best Legislator" award will be given away at the end of the upcoming session.

"We have done the necessary homework with regard to the best legislator award. A separate committee has been constituted for this and it will finalise (the best legislator). We have plans to give the award on the last day of the session (September 24)," he said.

Kageri also said Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla will address both houses of the state legislature during the upcoming monsoon session on September 24.

Regarding the Constitution Club, he said all efforts will be made to resolve issues in this regard and see to it that it starts operating for the benefit of the legislators.

The Speaker has also lifted the bar on the general public from attending and viewing the proceedings of the house.

The public were barred from the visitors gallery of the Assembly, since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

A total of 18 Bills are lined up to be tabled in the session, of which 10 are new, four are to replace ordinances and four are pending in the Assembly, he said.

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Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.

At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.

As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.

Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.

Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.

Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.