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Uttarakhand Assembly Goes for One-day Monsoon Session
The Uttarakhand government said that the state assembly will meet on September 23 for a one-day monsoon session, owing to the pandemic. The State has also decided to do away with the traditional 'question hour', and has allowed the legislators to raise the issues of public interest during the adjournment. The decision was taken on September 20 after an all-party and business consultation meeting.
Tags: Uttarakhand, monsoon session, Coronavirus Pandemic, Question Hour
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145% Increase Reported in Arsenic-affected Habitations in Last Five Years
As per data submitted by the Jal Shakti Ministry, the arsenic-affected habitations have surged by 145% in the last five years. The ministry stated in the Lok Sabha that, as on September 17, 2020, there are 4,421 arsenic-affected habitations, which numbered 1,800 in 2015. Reportedly, most of these habitations fall in Ganga and Brahmaputra plains of Assam, Bihar, UP and Bengal. Assam has the highest (1,853) habitations, followed by Bengal.
Tags: Arsenic Pollution, Water pollution, lok sabha, Assam, monsoon session
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Harivansh Narayan Singh Re-elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
NDA's candidate JDU leader Harivansh Narayan Singh has been re-elected as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. On September 14, the first day of the monsoon session, a voice vote was held to elect a candidate for the vacant post. He contested against the opposition's candidate RJD leader Manoj Jha. Congratulating Harivansh, the PM said, "His unbiased role in the Parliament strengthens our democracy." Harivansh has held the position since 2018. … read-more
Tags: rajya sabha, monsoon session, Elections, Harivansh Singh
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New Delhi Municipal Corporation Starts Sanitisation Drive at Parliament
The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has started its preparations to sanitise the Parliament and its surrounding areas, ahead of the Monsoon session. Delhi's civic body has planned to deep-sanitize the Parliament every day before the session and every time the session is adjourned. A 40-member special team has been constituted for this purpose. NDMC has also been conducting COVID-19 tests for the Parliament staff since September 5.
Tags: New Delhi, parliament, monsoon session, Coronavirus
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Monsoon Session: 23 New Bills to be Introduced in Parliament
Union Government announced 23 new bills which will be introduced in the upcoming monsoon session. The announcement included 11 bills which seek to replace ordinances. Important bills such as violence against health workers, Jammu and Kashmir official language bill, Multi-state co-operative societies bill are also listed for introduction. The monsoon session will begin on September 14 with the Rajyasabha spokesperson election.
Tags: parliament, monsoon session, Bills, Amendment
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Venkaiah Naidu Reviews Arrangements for Monsoon Session, Conducts Mock Session
The Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu, on September 9, reviewed the arrangements made for the upcoming monsoon session. He conducted a mock session with the staff from the Secretariat, to make sure that the arrangements are in-line, following the social distancing norms due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Officials from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat said that the interpretation signals were found to be working and a sample… read-more
Tags: monsoon session, rajya sabha, lok sabha, Venkaiah Naidu
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Karnataka Opposition Calls 8-Day Assembly Session "A Namesake"
Karnataka opposition leader Siddaramaiah has requested the state assembly speaker to extend the session, saying eight days of monsoon session would not be enough to discuss all necessary matters. "Looks like the session is being held just for namesake,” he said. According to the State Legislature Act of 2005, the House should be in session for at least 60 days a year, that is not being adhered to, he added.
Tags: Karnataka, monsoon session, Congress Party, BJP
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Harivansh Singh Files Nomination as NDA Candidate for RS Deputy Chairman Post
Harivansh Narayan Singh, the former Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, has filed his nominations for the post again. The Janata Dal (United) MP filed his nomination on September 9, as a candidate from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The monsoon session of the Parliament, which is slated to begin from September 14, is expected to select the Deputy Chairman of the Upper House on the first day itself.
Tags: rajya sabha, monsoon session, parliament, Indian Politics
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Opposition to Nominate DMK's Tiruchi Siva for Post of RS Deputy Chairman
On September 14, first day of the moonsoon session, election is scheduled for the post of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. While the ruling NDA has still not finalised a candidate, the opposition is planning to support the DMK MP, Tiruchi Siva. Tiruchi Siva is expected to reach Delhi by September 10, after which a decision will be taken. The nominations for the post will close on September 11.
Tags: parliament, monsoon session, Opposition Party, rajya sabha
Courtesy: ANI News
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Karnataka: With 1200 Questions, Congress Set to Take on BJP in the Monsoon Session
Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and leader of opposition in State Assembly Siddaramiah over a virtual meet said that a set of 1,200 questions has been prepared, to be asked against the BJP government in the monsoon session of the Karnataka legislature. The questions cover matters regarding funds used for COVID-19 management, the drug mafia issue, the DJ Halli riots, GST compensation, and more. The state's monsoon session is scheduled to… read-more
Tags: Karnataka, Congress, BJP, monsoon session
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
