Parliament Winter session Highlights: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to give a statement on the Nagaland firing incident in both the Houses of the Parliament today. Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju to introduce the High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha today. Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to move the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021, for consideration and passing, in Lok Sabha today. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says he has decided to suspend his hosting of the Sansad TV show "To the Point" until the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha is revoked. The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021 and The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020 to be discussed in Rajya Sabha today. Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha gives Suspension of Business Notice "to discuss the matters related to the killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland". Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has given a notice under Rule 168 to move a motion under Rule 167 for a "discussion on Nagaland firing incident which is a matter of great public interest". Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the firing incident in Nagaland in which 13 civilians died. Congress MP Manickam Tagore has moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the Nagaland firing incident.
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Parliament LIVE Update | Lok Sabha passes the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Bill provides for granting the status of national importance to the six institutes inAhmedabad,Guwahati,Hajipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata andRaebareli.
Parliament LIVE Update | Sudan owes ONGC Videsh $560 million in unpaid dues: Govt
Sudan owes ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) a total of USD 560 million in unpaid oil dues and cost of pipeline built by the Indian firm built for the African nation, the government told Parliament on Monday.OVL, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), had a 25 per cent stake in Block 2A&4 in Sudan. Sudan had since 2011 not paid OVL and partners for oil it bought from the block."The amount due to OVL on account of over lifting of crude oil under the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) is USD 339.75 million and under sale and purchase agreement (SPA) is USD 90.94 million, which amounts to USD 430.69 million in total,” Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
Parliament LIVE Update | Govt introduces Bill to accord special status to 6 more institutes of pharmaceutical education
The government on Monday introduced aBillwhich seeks to accord special status to six more institutes of pharmaceutical education and research as well as set up a council for these institutes.TheNational Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research(Amendment)Bill, 2021 was introduced byUnion HealthMinisterMansukhMandaviya.TheBill, introduced inLok Sabhain March this year and referred thereafter to theStanding Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers, seeks to amend theNational Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchAct, 1998, which established theNational Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research(NIPER), atMohaliinPunjaband declared it as anInstitution of NationalImportance.
Parliament LIVE Update | LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge:
He didn't want to take the suspension back. How long will you keep the opposition out in a democracy? Functioning of the House is in his hands. We are ready to cooperate. But he should accept our conditions
Parliament LIVE Update | LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge:
We said that it is up to him (Chairman) if he wants to harass us. We can only urge him once again to re-think his decision (suspension of MPs)& facilitate smooth conduct of the House. RS kept getting adjourned, all parties created uproar that the suspensions be revoked.
Parliament LIVE Update | LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge:
We met the Chairman and asked him to revoke the suspension of the 12 MPs of the House so that they too could be a part of the discussions and the House function properly. We will discuss and debate on all issues and cooperate with each other.But that talk didn't go through, a piece of advice was put forth that either all of them apologise or at least the LoP say that what happened was not right & they're seeking an apology. We said it's not right & it won't happen as they were suspended illegally.
Parliament LIVE Update | No plan to rename IITs after great leaders of states where they are situated: MoS Education
The Ministry of Education on Monday ruled out any proposal for renaming the Indian Institutes of Technologies (IITs) after great leaders of the states wherein they are situated. Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar provided the information in response to a written question in Lok Sabha. Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar provided the information in response to a written question in Lok Sabha."The government has no proposal for amending the names of the Indian Institutes of Technologies (IITs) after great leaders of the states wherein they are situated," he said.
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BJP MP says Delhi govt was busy with liquor policy during second wave
Parliament LIVE Update | Govt departments, autonomous bodies owe over Rs 244 cr to Air India
Government departments and autonomous bodies have dues of more than Rs 244 crore to Air India, of which a little over Rs 30 crore has been recovered, the government said in Parliament on Monday.“Government departments/autonomous bodies owe Air India Rs 244.78 crore as on September 30, 2021. Out of this, Rs 30.38 crore has been recovered as on November 30, 2021,” Minister of State for FinanceBhagwatKaradsaid in a written reply in theLokSabha.
Parliament LIVE Update | 18.16 lakh OBCs among 45.78 lakh beneficiaries registered under PM-SYM: Govt to Parliament
As many as 18.16 lakh crore among the total 45.78 lakh beneficiaries registered under thePradhan MantriShramYogiMaandhan(PM-SYM) pension scheme belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC),Parliamentwas informed on Monday.''As on December 1, 2021, total 45,78,524 beneficiaries have been registered underPradhan MantriShram Yogi Maan-Dhan(PM-SYM) pension scheme. Out of which, 18,16,592 beneficiaries belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC),'' Minister ofStateforLabourRameshwar Telisaid in a written reply to a query in theLokSabha.
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|Discussion on 'The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021' continues inLok Sabha
Parliament LIVE Update | 286 acres of vacant defence land encroached in last 5 years: Govt
A total of 286 acres of vacantdefenceland has been encroached in the last five years, Minister of State forDefenceAjayBhattsaid on Monday.In his response to a question in theRajya Sabha,Bhattsaid all assets of Cantonment Boards spread across the country have been geo-tagged and integrated with the land management system.''A total of 286.1924 acres of vacantdefenceland has been encroached in the last five years,'' he stated.
Parliament LIVE Update | Supriya Sule questions move over disinvestment of Hindustan Antibiotics, Bengal Chemicals
Nationalist Congress Party leader Supriya Sule questioned the disinvestment of Hindustan Antibiotics and Bengal Chemicals. She also asked why is the government not able to hire scientists and said that more scientists are working in the private sector.
Parliament LIVE Update | Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on HM Amit Shah’s statement in Lok Sabha
This statement holds no water. It cannot relate to disturbing news emanating from Nagaland. We have been asking why fire was opened at innocent civilians and why a soldier had to lose his life.Something similar had happened in Manipur a few days back when a Colonel and his family were gunned down. Why is this happening in North-East?
Parliament LIVE Update | Sudan owes ONGC Videsh USD 560 mn in unpaid dues: Govt
SudanowesONGCVideshLtd (OVL) a total of USD 560 million in unpaid oil dues and cost of pipeline built by the Indian firm built for the African nation, the government told Parliament on Monday.OVL, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), had a 25 per cent stake in Block 2A&4 inSudan.Sudanhad since 2011 not paidOVLand partners for oil it bought from the block."The amount due toOVLon account of over lifting of crude oil under the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) is USD 339.75 million and under sale and purchase agreement (SPA) is USD 90.94 million, which amounts to USD 430.69 million in total," Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural GasRameswarTelisaid in a written reply to a question inRajyaSabha.
Parliament LIVE Update | Nagaland Killing: Govt regrets 'unfortunate' firing, agencies asked to prevent a rerun, Amit Shah tells LS
Union Home MinisterAmitShah said on December 6 that the governmentregretted the “unfortunate” incident in Nagaland in which 14 people, including a security personnel, died.Calling the incident a case of “mistaken identity”, Shah said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up to probe the matter and it will submit report within a month. He also said all agencies have been asked to ensure that such incidents are not repeated in future.
Parliament LIVE Update | Army has initiated a probe into this incident at the highest level, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
Union Home MinisterAmitShah made a statement inRajyaSabhaon the incident of death of civilians in an anti-insurgency operation that went awry in Nagaland. He said, "Army has initiated a probe into this incident at the highest level. Action will be taken as per the law."
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Oppositionparties including Congress,DMK, SP,BSP,NCPwalk out ofLokSabhaafter HM's statement on Nagaland incident
Parliament LIVE Update | Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day, to meet at 11am on Tuesday
Parliament LIVE Update | 144 central infra projects reported delays in 2021-22; total cost overrun at Rs 14,960 crore
As many as 144 central infrastructure projects have reported delays (single and multiple) in its completion in the current financial year and the total cost overrun of these is Rs 14,960.02 crore,Parliamentwas informed on Monday.''The list of central infrastructure projects that have reported delays in completion in the current financial year is atAnnexure-I. The cost overrun of these 144 projects is Rs 14960.02 crore,'' Statistics MinisterRaoInderjitSinghsaid in a written reply to a query in theRajyaSabha.It also stated that the total anticipated cost of these 144 projects is Rs 1,82,453.84 crore, up from Rs 1,67,493.82 estimated originally.
Parliament LIVE Update | Home Minister Amit Shah:
Army had received info on movement of extremists inOting, Mon. On that basis, 21 commandos laid an ambush in suspected area. A vehicle reached there, it wassignalledto stop but it tried to flee. On suspicion of the vehicle carrying extremists, it was fired upon
Parliament LIVE Update | Centre watching situation closely, deeply regret loss of life, says Amit Shah on Nagaland firing
“Situation now under control. Police now inquiring and SIT will give its report in time bound manner. Army has given its own statement where they have regretted death of civilians and are inquiring at highest level. We monitored situation at highest level all day yesterday and govt is keeping a close eye on developments. Thecentredeeply regrets the loss of life,” said Shah.
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The purpose for which groundwater can be used has been notified so that further degradation of ground water level can be prevented:JalShakti MinisterGajendraSingh Shekhawat in areply toRajyaSabha
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National Education Policy (NEP) has taken full care of promoting Indian languages: Minister of State for Education in Lok Sabha Dr Subhas Sarkar
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Mudra Loan is given for Textile, Services and Agriculture sector. Within 2 to 3 weeks from the date of approval of loan application There is a system to get loan: Minister of State for FinanceDrBhagwatKaradAnswered inLokSabhaduring Question Hour
Parliament LIVE Update | Both houses adjourned till 3 pm today
Parliament LIVE Update | Companies raised Rs 52,759 crore from IPOs till October this fiscal: Nirmala Sitharaman
A total of Rs 52,759 crore has been raised by 61 companies through initial public offers till October this fiscal, higher than the funds mopped up through this route in the last financial year, the government told theLokSabhaon Monday.Out of the 61 companies that hit the markets till October of the current fiscal, 34 entities wereSmall and Medium Enterprises(SMEs).Finance MinisterNirmalaSitharamansaid that a large number of manufacturing and service sector companies are coming up for listing.''IPOs(Initial Public Offerings) are being brought by the companies regularly this year, and the amount raised in the current financial year till the month of October 2021, has surpassed the amount raised in the last financial year,'' she said.In the last fiscal, 56 companies garnered Rs 31,060 crore fromIPOsand out of them, 27 wereSMEs, as per theSebidata cited by the minister.
Parliament LIVE Update | Shiv Sena Demands Rs 25 lakh Compensation Each to 16 Civilians Killed
ShivSenademands Rs 25 lakh compensation each to 16 civilians killed in Nagaland, News18 hasreported.Speaking later,NCP’sSupriyaSuledemanded thiscompensation be increased to Rs 50 lakh each. All opposition members ask for serious action against the 21 ParaTroppersand sought increasing the compensation amount from Rs 5 lakh announced by the CM.
Parliament LIVE Update | Answer members' questions in the House itself: LS Speaker to ministers
LokSabhaSpeakerOm Birlaon Monday asked ministers to answer the members' questions in theHouseitself.His suggestion came after Minister of States for FinanceBhagwantKishanraoKarad, while responding to a question of a member in theHouseabout theMudraloan beneficiaries, said he will collect the information and share it with him.''Why is thisHousefor if you will collect information about everything and then share it,'' the Speaker said on the minister's response during the Question Hour.BJP'sBhilwaraMPSubhashChandra Baheriahad sought details from the minister on the number of people who have applied for a second loan under under theMudrascheme after successfully using the first loan they got from the bank ''FirstMudraloan is calledShishuloan and the secondKisoreandTarun. I will collect the information and share it with him,'' the minister said in his response to the member's questions.
Parliament LIVE Update | Nagaland MP T. Yepthomi demands inquiry into Nagaland firing incident
An inquiry should be initiated. State govt has given ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs each to the families of the victims. The Centre should also give adequate compensation to the affected families, saysT. Yepthomi, NDPP MP from Nagaland in Lok Sabha on recent civilian killings in his state.
Parliament LIVE Update | Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Opp protests continue
RajyaSabhaon Monday was adjourned for the second time, till 2 pm, as Opposition members continued to protest in the house over suspension of 12 MPs. The Opposition has termed the suspension as "undemocratic and in violation of all the Rules of Procedure" of the Upper House.
Parliament LIVE Update | Suspension of RS MPs Opposition leaders hold protest in Parliament complex
Leaders of several opposition parties on Monday staged a protest in Parliament complex here in support of the suspended MPs of theRajyaSabha.Leader of Opposition in theRajyaSabhaMallikarjunKhargeand other Opposition MPs raised slogans in front of Gandhi statue in Parliament complex and demanded that the suspension of the MPs be revoked.The 12 opposition MPs -- six from the Congress, two each from theTrinamoolCongress and ShivSena, and one each from the CPI and CPI(M) -- were suspended from theRajyaSabhalast Monday for the entire Winter Session of Parliament for their "unruly" conduct in the previous session in August.The Opposition has termed the suspension as "undemocratic and in violation of all the Rules of Procedure" of the Upper House.
Parliament LIVE Update | Derek O'Brien raises issue of suspension of Rajya Sabha MPs
TMCMP Derek O'Brien had raised the issue of the suspension of the 12RajyaSabhaMPs, for the remaining part of the Winter Session. RS ChairmanVenkaiahNaiduhas refused to revoke the suspension, saying that they have no remorse on what they did.
Parliament LIVE Update | Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm amid demand by the Opposition MPs for the Union Home Minister's statement over Nagaland firing
Parliament LIVE Update | PM Modi to hold meeting with top ministers in Parliament over Nagaland firing
PMNarendraModiholds meeting with top ministers in Parliament to discuss various issues including the Nagaland firing incident and the government's strategy in both Houses
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LokSabhabegins with uproar over Nagaland killings. Parliamentary Affairs MinisterPralhadJoshiinforms the house that Home Minister will give a detailed statement in Parliament today only
Parliament LIVE Update: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says he has decided to suspend his hosting of the Sansad TV show "To the Point" until the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha is revoked.
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: Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to move the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021, for consideration and passing, in Lok Sabha today.
Parliament LIVE Update: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju to introduce the High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha today.
Parliament LIVE update: AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the Nagaland firing incident
Parliament LIVE update: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to give a statement on the Nagaland firing incident in both the Houses of the Parliament today.
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