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Parliament updates | Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourn sine die
On Wednesday, the upper house of the Parliament gave a nod to the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, amid massive uproar and opposition walkout. The bill has already been passed by the lower house of the Parliament, Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha to take up The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021 for consideration and passing purpose. In Rajya Sabha The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021 is listed in the list of consideration and passing. On Wednesday, the upper house of the Parliament gave a nod to the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, amid massive uproar and opposition walkout. The bill has already been passed by the lower house of the Parliament, Lok Sabha....Read More
Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha cleared the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2021 and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
The ongoing second half of Parliament’s Budget session began on January 29 with President Ram Nath Kovind addressing a joint sitting of members of the two Houses. The first half of the session concluded on February 13.
Rajysa Sabha adjourns sine die
Rajya Sabha adjourns sine die at the end of the Budget session of Parliament. The Parliament proceedings were curtailed due to the ongoing elections in four states and a union territory.
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021 passed in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha passes National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021.
Venkaiah Naidu pays them tribute to three Kerala MPs
Chairman Venkaiah Naidu pays them tribute to three Kerala MPs, as they retire. The MPs re Vyalar Ravi, K.K. Ragesh and Abdul Wahab. "They are leaving the house but their contribution will leave an indelible mark. They are only retiring but they are not tired," Naidu said.
Lok Sabha adjourned
The Lok Sabha adjourns Sine Die.
BJP's Chandraprakash Joshi asks about solar energy parks near National Highways
During the question hour in Lok Sbaha, BJP's Chandraprakash Joshi (BJP) asks about plans for solar energy parks near National Highways. Union minister for roads and transport, Nitin Gadkari says, "wherever we find space we will encourage solar power." "The first solar lane on Delhi-Meerut highway saw the panels being stolen by people. So we have had some bad experiences, but we are learning from it," he also said.
Rajya Sabha begins Parliament proceedings
Proceedings begin in Rajya Sabyha. On chair is Venakaiah Naidu.
Rajya Sabha to take up National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill
The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021 will be taken up by the Rajya Sabha today for consideration and passing.
Lok Sabha to consider Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Bill
In Lok Sabha, leaders will discuss Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill that seeks to amend definition of "major airports" so as to extend its scope to determine the tariff for a group of airports. It is also aimed at encouraging development of smaller airports.
