Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Inland Vessels Bill Passed In Rajya Sabha, General Insurance Bill Gets A Nod In LS
Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: The Opposition and Centre are locked in a standoff on discussion over the snooping issue in the house. Since the session began, only a handful of bills have been passed.
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Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: After another week of washout, opposition parties are likely to continue protests seeking a response from the Centre over Pegasus snoop gate issue. Today's agenda in both the houses will be: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to move a bill for the maintenance of essential defence services for India’s security in the Lok Sabha.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021, which seeks to abolish tribunals or authorities under various laws by amending various statutes to streamline the justice delivery system.
In Rajya Sabha, Sarbanda Sonawal will move a bill to promote economic and safe transportation and trade through inland waters. A report on “Attracting Investment in a post-covid-19 economy” in the country will also be laid on the floor.
Rajya Sabha leaders of “like-minded” Opposition to met at 10:15 am on Monday. The meeting happened at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's office, to chalk out the strategy for the day's proceedings of the House.
Monsoon Session LIVE: Inland Vessel's Bill, General Insurance Business Bill Gets The Nod
After much ruckus, Rajya Sabha gave a nod to Inland Vessel's Bill today and the house has been adjourned till 3rd August 11am. The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021' has been passed in Lok Sabha and the house has been adjourned for the day.
Parliament Session Live: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3:36pm
After huge uproar in Rajya Sabha over the Inland Vessel's Bill proposed by Sarbanand Sonowal in the House, the session has been adjourned till 3:36pm.
Parliament Session Live: Huge Ruckus In Rajya Sabha Over Inland Vessel's Bill
Amid uproar by the opposition in Rajya Sabha, the house is discussing the Inland vessel's Bill by the Centre. The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 that was passed by Lok Sabha on July 21, will help domestic cargo movement with potentially lower rates, which is expected to help small businesses.
The proposed law is in line with the Narendra Modi government’s aim to develop inland ports and harness India’s 7,500km coastline and potentially navigable waterways.
Nirmala Sitharam moves to amend several acts in Lok Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam on Monday moved to withdraw a bill to further amend The Cinematograph Act, 1952, The Customs Act 1962, Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 and other such acts.
Parliament Live: Oppn To discuss Monsoon Session strategy tomorrow
Opposition Party floor leaders from Lok Sabha&Rajya Sabha to meet tomorrow in Delhi to discuss strategy for Monsoon session. Rahul Gandhi to attend the meet, few Opposition parties are of the view that a mock Parliament session should be convened, decision after the meet: Sources
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