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August 17, 2011 7:12 PM

‘Rajya Sabha takes up impeachment proceeding against Justice Soumitra Sen

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday initiated the impeachment proceedings against Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court on two grounds of misconduct. The charges include misappropriation of large sums of money, which he received in his capacity as receiver appointed by the Calcutta High Court as ...

August 17, 2011 7:05 PM

Mr Basudev Acharia

The opposition parties in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday strongly demanded an effective Lok Pal Bill to deal with corruption in the country. Participating in the discussion on the Prime Minister's statement on the arrest and release of social activist Mr Anna Hazare, several leaders said although t...

August 17, 2011 6:13 PM

Opposition parties demand effective Lok Pal Bill to deal with corruption

The opposition parties in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday strongly demanded an effective Lok Pal Bill to deal with corruption in the country. Participating in the discussion on the Prime Minister's statement on the arrest and release of social activist Mr Anna Hazare, several leaders said although t...

August 17, 2011 6:08 PM

Parliament has sole prerogative to make laws, asserts PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asserted that it is the sole prerogative of Parliament to make laws. Speaking in both the houses of the Parliament on Wednesday he said everyone in the two houses agrees that Lokpal Bill must be passed as early as possible and government has gone by well-established...

August 17, 2011 5:35 PM

Rajya Sabha takes up impeachment proceeding against Justice Soumitra Sen

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up the impeachment proceeding against Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court. The Chairman, Mohammad Hamid Ansari spelt out the norms preceding the motion's introduction. He read out the conclusions of the inquiry committee's report recommending t...

August 17, 2011 2:52 PM

It is bounden duty of govt to maintain peace, tranquility: PM

The Prime Minister today asserted that Parliament is the sole authority to draft any legislation. Making an identical statement in both the Houses of Parliament on events following the arrest of social activist Anna Hazare, he clarified that the government does not seek any confrontation with any se...

August 17, 2011 2:38 PM

PM says govt is ready for discussion on any issue in Parliament

The Prime Minister today appealed to the opposition to allow smooth functioning of Parliament and said the government is ready for discussion on any issue.Making a statement in the Lok Sabha on the arrest and release of social activist Anna Hazare, Dr Manmohan Singh said the government does not seek...

August 17, 2011 2:33 PM

PM says govt is ready for discussion on any issue

The Prime Minister today appealed to the opposition to allow smooth functioning of Parliament and said the government is ready for discussion on any issue.Making a statement in the Lok Sabha on the arrest and release of social activist Anna Hazare, Dr Manmohan Singh said the government does not seek...

August 17, 2011 2:25 PM

PM says govt is ready for discussion on any issue in Parliament

The Prime Minister today appealed to the opposition to allow smooth functioning of Parliament and said the government is ready for discussion on any issue.Making a statement in the Lok Sabha on the arrest and release of social activist Anna Hazare, Dr Manmohan Singh said the government does not seek...

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