Page 4 - Monsoon Session

Easing of lockdown one of reasons for second Covid surge in India: Govt

Easing of lockdown combined with pandemic fatigue, lack of community adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour and evolution and circulation of more transmissible variants of viruses led to Covid wave

Never seen such negative mindset in Parliament: PM slams Oppn over ruckus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at the Opposition for creating a ruckus and preventing him from introducing newly- inducted Union ministers in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Amid ruckus, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after witnessing multiple disruptions as several Opposition members trooped into the Well of the House raising slogans and protesting over various issues.

Training starts in 607 districts under third phase of PMKVY: Pradhan

Training has started in 607 districts across 32 states/Union Territories under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2020-22, Parliament was informed on Monday.

Over Rs 81,000 crore due to states as GST compensation for 2020-21

Over Rs 81,000 crore GST compensation is due to states for 2020-21, while for April-May this year, Rs 55,345 crore is outstanding, Parliament was informed on Monday.

RS adjourned till 3 pm; PM unable to introduce new ministers amid uproar

PM Narendra Modi could not introduce his newly-inducted union ministers to Rajya Sabha as several slogan-shouting opposition members trooped into the well of the House to protest over various issues.

Phone nos of ministers, journos in India could have been hacked: Report

Indian government dismisses allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people.

Monsoon session: Govt to face rain of queries on fuel price, Covid control

A series of meetings were held on Sunday ahead of the session, indicating the seriousness with which both the government and Opposition parties will approach the session

Govt holds all-party meeting ahead of Monsoon session of Parliament

A day before the Monsoon session of Parliament begins, the government on Sunday held an all-party meeting that was attended by PM Narendra Modi and floor leaders of various political parties.

Farmers issue Voters' Whip to Oppn MPs, ask them to raise their issues

Protesting farmers Friday issued a "Voters' Whip" to Opposition MPs through a letter, asking them to be present in parliament on all days of the Monsoon Session

PM Modi asks ministers to come prepared for Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday asked the Union Council of Ministers to come prepared for the upcoming Monsoon Session of parliament, sources said. Chairing a meeting of the revamped Union Council of Ministers here, he also asked them to do their homework and put forward the government's views effectively during the session, the sources added. A presentation on parliamentary procedures and rules was made during the meeting with the prime minister asking the ministers to go through all procedures. The session commences on July 19 and would conclude on August 13. The government has listed 17 new bills for introduction in this session. Six other bills are pending at various stages in the two Houses and before parliamentary panels. During parliament sessions, besides answering questions, ministers of state at time also pilot bills in the absence of Cabinet ministers. This was the second meeting of the Union Council of Ministers after the recent rejig of the Cabinet.

Satyarthi demands urgent passage of Anti-Trafficking bill in Parl session

Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has demanded urgent passage of Anti-Trafficking Bill in the upcoming monsoon session of parliament without further delay

Petrol prices, Covid mishandling to top TMC's agenda in monsoon session

The Trinamool Congress is likely to raise the issue of hike in fuel prices, alleged mishandling of COVID situation and farmers stir against the three agri laws to corner the BJP-led government

Tech for mitigation of airborne SARS-COV-2 to be installed in Parliament

A UV-C disinfection technology meant for mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 will be installed in the Central Hall, Lok Sabha Chamber and Committee Rooms 62 and 63 during the monsoon session of Parliament, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. The technology has been developed by the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), affiliated to the Union Ministry of Science & Technology, an official statement said. "The minister later informed that, to begin with, the technology meant for mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 will be installed in the Central Hall, Lok Sabha Chamber and Committee Rooms 62 and 63," it said. Singh, however, cautioned that even after installation of this disinfection technology, everybody is advised to strictly adhere to COVID-appropriate behaviour, including use of face mask, maintaining social distance and avoiding crowds. The UV-C .

BJP leaders, ministers deliberate on strategy for Monsoon session: Report

Top BJP leaders and Union ministers, including party president J P Nadda, Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, held a meeting to discuss matters related to the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament

Take up our demands in Parliament before anything: Samyukt Kisan Morcha

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha said that it will press the opposition parties to ensure that the farmers' demands on the three new agri laws and MSP are addressed in Parliament before any other business

Monsoon likely to advance in Delhi, neighbouring states from July 10

Spelling a sigh of relief from the scorching heat, the monsoon is likely to advance over Delhi and neigbouring West Uttar Pradesh, some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan from July 10.

Maharashtra govt to move resolution rejecting farm laws in monsoon session

Rejection of the three Central agriculture laws is one of the three resolutions approved by the Maharashtra cabinet on Sunday which will be moved in the monsoon session

BJP should let Maharashtra monsoon session to work in public interest: Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said the opposition BJP should allow the two-day monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature to function smoothly if it has the interest of the state's people in mind.

Maharashtra: Opposition may corner govt on quotas in monsoon session

The monsoon session of the state legislature is scheduled to be held for only two days