LS for action against North East rumour mongers -
New Delhi, Aug 17 - The Lok Sabha today rose as one to apply balm to people from North East who are fleeing parts of the country driven by rumours of impending attacks on them and demanded strong action against those creating fear psychosis. Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj stressed on the need to rise above party lines and send a clear message that people from the North East have the freedom to live, work and study wherever they wish in the country.
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Parliament adjourned after paying tributes to Deshmuk -
New Delhi, Aug 16 - Parliament was today adjourned for the day after paying rich tributes to Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who passed away on Tuesday. "We deeply mourn the loss of our friend and I am sure the House would join me in conveying our condolences to the bereaved family," Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said. She hailed Deshmukh as an able administrator and parliamentarian.
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CPI-M attacks Mamata in LS -
New Delhi, Aug 14 - CPI(M) today attacked Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee for maintaining contradictory stand on Naxalites while in opposition and in power in West Bengal and said deployment of security forces would not check the menace. |
Shiv Sena, BJP create turmoil in LS over Mumbai violence -
New Delhi, Aug 14 - The violence in Mumbai in reaction to riots in Assam created turmoil in Parliament for the second day today with the Shiv Sena-BJP demanding central intervention and a judicial probe into the incidents. The issue generated heat in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, with Shiv Sena and BJP making common cause over the issue. Congress hit back at the Sena alleging it was attempting to provoke people through articles in its mouthpiece 'Saamna'.
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Whistleblowers' bill likely to be brought in RS -
New Delhi, Aug 13 - After its passage in Lok Sabha sometime back, the much-talked about whistleblowers' protection bill is expected to be brought in Rajya Sabha tomorrow but with certain amendments to keep national security matters away from controversy. An indication to this effect was given by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal here today.
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Ramdev's march to Parliament stopped, courts arrest -
New Delhi, Aug 13 - Yoga guru Ramdev today courted arrest after he was stopped by Delhi Police from marching towards Parliament as part of his intensified protest against corruption and bringing back black money stashed away in foreign shores. |
Persecution of Hindus in Pak figures in Lok Sabha -
New Delhi, Aug 13 - Persecution of Hindus in Pakistan resonated in Lok Sabha today with members voicing concern and asking the government to take up the matter immediately with that country and summon its envoy to convey condemnation. |
Ramdev begins march towards Parliament -
New Delhi, Aug 13 - Yoga guru Ramdev today began his march towards Parliament along with thousands of his supporters from Ramlila Maidan, intensifying his protest against corruption and black money. Ramdev, who launched his fast on Thursday demanding that the government take action on the issue of bringing back black money stashed away in foreign shores, began the march at around 1.15 PM from Ramlila Maidan.
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Protest in LS over Mumbai violence -
New Delhi, Aug 13 - The violence in Mumbai following a rally to denounce riots in Assam had its echo in the Lok Sabha today with Shiv Sena and BJP members storming the well protesting the "total failure" of Maharashtra government to check it. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Shiv Sena leader Anant Geete condemned the incidents of "fanatic youths" attacking the police and the media and even damaging a martyrs' memorial in Azad Maidan.
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Ansari felicitated in RS on second term as Vice President -
New Delhi, Aug 13 - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today led the Rajya Sabha in felicitating Hamid Ansari on his second term as Vice President and Chairman of the House saying his re-election was a tribute to his qualities. When the House met for the day, Prime Minister stood up to felicitate and congratulate Ansari, who took oath as the Vice President for his second term on Saturday.
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