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August 9, 2016 1:36 PM

Issue of ban on national anthem at Allahabad school raised in Lok Sabha

The issue of reported ban on singing the national anthem at a private school in Allahabad was raised in the Lok Sabha today. During Zero Hour, BJP MP Kirit Somaiya termed it a serious matter and wanted government's response in this regard. He was supported by party colleag...

August 9, 2016 1:35 PM

Centre mulling hike in compensation for LWE under SRE scheme

The Centre is considering hike in the compensation under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the country. This was stated by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the Lok Sabha today. At present, the Centre reimburses to the State governments...

August 9, 2016 1:08 PM

Quit India Movement: Parl pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi, martyrs who lost lives for country's freedom

Both the Houses of Parliament today paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and all those martyrs who laid down their lives and underwent immense sufferings for the country's freedom. Making a reference in the Lok Sabha, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said 9th August marks the 74th Anniversary of the historic d...

August 9, 2016 12:51 PM

Quit India Movement: RS pays homage to martyrs who laid down lives for India's freedom

The Rajya Sabha today paid homage to all those martyrs who laid down their lives and underwent immense sufferings for the country's freedom. Making a reference, Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari said 9th of August marks the 74th Anniversary of the historic day on which Mahatma Gandhi launched the ...

August 9, 2016 12:48 PM

Govt introduces bill to improve road safety in Lok Sabha

Government today introduced the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill -2016 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill is aimed at improving the road safety in the country and proposes to increase penalties against traffic violations to as deterrent measure. It also has strict provisions for offences like juvenile drivin...

August 9, 2016 12:47 PM

Rajya Sabha to take up discussion on Kashmir issue tomorrow

The Rajya Sabha will take up a discussion on Kashmir issue at 11 am tomorrow. The assurance was given by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the House this morning. The House witnessed noisy scenes during the Zero Hour with the Opposition demanding a discussion today at 2 PM. Raising...

August 9, 2016 12:22 PM

Cong MPs protest seeking PM's statement over atrocities against Dalits

Congress MPs today protested in Parliament complex demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in Parliament over atrocities committed on dalit. Talking to media after the protest, senior party leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, there has to be a discussion over the ma...

August 9, 2016 12:20 PM

PM releases theme song for Tiranga Yatra to mark 70 years of I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released a theme song for Tiranga Yatra to be organised to mark 70 years of Independence Day saying the event will be the symbol of social harmony and unity in the country. Addressing BJP Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi this morning, Mr...

August 9, 2016 12:19 PM

Curfew continues in Kashmir valley

In Jammu and Kashmir, the curfew will continue in Anantnag town in South Kashmir and in areas under five Old City Police Station and Batmaloo Police Station in uptown Srinagar. Police officials told AIR Correspondent that the curfew-like restrictions will continue in Kupwara, L...

August 9, 2016 12:04 PM

NEET: President gives nod for uniform admission test to medical, dental courses

There will be single test-National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (NEET) for admissions to medical and dental courses across the country, as President Pranab Mukherjee has given nod to two bills recently passed by Parliament in this regard. Mr Mukherjee has given assent to India...

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