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December 1, 2014 4:57 PM

Govt likely to introduce GST Bill in current session: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that the government will try to introduce the Goods Services Tax , GST Bill in the current winter session of the Parliament. Talking to the reporter in New Delhi, Mr Jailtley said that the final call will be taken on it after proper consultation with the Empo...

December 1, 2014 4:35 PM

Rajya Sabha discusses Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2013

The Rajya Sabha has now taken up discussion on the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2013. The bill proposes to amend the Merchant Shipping Act of 1958 to provide for the enforcement of Anti-Fouling Systems on ships. All Indian flag vessels having 400 gross tonnage or more, engaged in internationa...

December 1, 2014 3:14 PM

Railways plans to operate trains with bio-diesel: Govt

The Railways intends to operate trains with bio-diesel in the country. It will replace mineral diesel. Market procurement will be initiated after resolving policy issues relating to the sale of bio-diesel. Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha gave this information in the Lok Sabha today.

December 1, 2014 3:14 PM

Air India assessing introduction of flights to new destinations: Govt

Air India is evaluating introduction of flights to new destinations like Amsterdam, Holland and Copenhagen, Denmark. This will be possible after the national flag carrier acquires additional capacity with the induction of B787 aircraft in the near future. This information was given by Minister of St...

December 1, 2014 3:14 PM

Centre to launch scheme on teachers and teaching

The Centre is scheduled to launch a scheme called Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching. It will provide an integrated platform for building synergies among all the existing initiatives for promoting literacy in the country. Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Z...

December 1, 2014 2:47 PM

Standing panel submits reports on India- Bangladesh Land Boundary pact to LS

The Standing Committee on External Affairs today submitted its reports on the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill related to India- Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement to the Lok Sabha. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, the Chairman of the Committee and Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor said, the Co...

December 1, 2014 2:44 PM

LS Speaker congratulates shuttler P V Sindhu over winning Macau Open

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today congratulated Indian shuttler P V Sindhu over clinching the Macau Grand Prix Gold trophy in China. Making a reference of her victory in the tournament, Ms Mahajan extended greetings on behalf of the House.She wished her a bright sporting career in future. She ...

December 1, 2014 2:44 PM

Need to augment efforts for containing HIV: Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

The Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today called for a wholehearted support for people living with HIV and pray for those who fell victim to the disease. Making a reference on the occasion of World AIDS Day, she stressed the need to augment the efforts for containing the dreaded disease.Mrs Mahaja...

December 1, 2014 2:39 PM

RS faces repeated adjournments after uproar over MSP of paddy, cotton

The Rajya Sabha today witnessed three adjournments till 1 PM in the pre-lunch session following uproarious scenes over Minimum Support Price of Paddy and Cotton and the demand for re-allotment of bungalow to Samajwadi Party MP Neeraj Sekhar. The bungalow allotment issue was raised by Jaya Bachchan o...

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