From India-China Border Clash to Covid, Winter Session Ends Early
2 years ago

From India-China Border Clash to Covid, Winter Session Ends Early

News 18  

Scheduled to conduct 17 sittings from December 7 till the concluding day of the Winter Session on December 29, both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Friday after having 13 sessions in the last 17 days. Amid accusations by the Opposition that the government did not let the debate on the Indian and Chinese troops’ clash along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal’s Tawang, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said it was only after the opposition parties demanded in the Business Advisory Committee that the session was curtailed. The Lok Sabha witnessed heated arguments between Treasury and opposition over the health ministry’s directive to Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra to follow Covid protocol. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha referred to the Joint Parliament Committee the Multistate Co-operative Societies Bill, 2022, which aims at strengthening governance, enhancing transparency and bringing reforms in electoral process. Major Bills Passed Wildlife bill: The Wildlife Amendment Bill 2022 aims to strengthen protection of endangered species of flora and fauna and enhance punishment for illegal wildlife trade.

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Rajya Sabha passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill
2 years ago

Rajya Sabha passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill on Wednesday, two days after the Lok Sabha passed it. Mr. Jaishankar, replying to a brief debate on the Bill, said ensuring maritime security is key to safeguarding India’s security and economic well-being. “Between 2014 and 2022, there were 19 piracy cases in which 155 Indian crew members were involved …

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates
2 years ago

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha commenced proceedings with Opposition uproar over the India-China border clash. Lok Sabha | 6.20 p.m. House is taking up matters of urgent public importance adhering to regulations of the Zero Hour Lok Sabha | 6.15 p.m. Lok Sabha passes the Constitution Order Bill Replying to the debate, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda accused the opposition of …

Is the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill a missed opportunity? | In Focus podcast
2 years ago

Is the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill a missed opportunity? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha passed the Wildlife Protection Bill, 2021 earlier this month. The Bill, which amends the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, has been justified on the grounds that it was needed to implement provisions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, to which India is a signatory. It has also been criticised for …

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates
2 years ago

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates

The Hindu  

On the second working day of the Winter Session, the Wild Life Protection Amendment Act, 2022 was taken up in the Rajya Sabha post a calm Question Hour and lunch break. Lok Sabha | 6.00 p.m. Lok Sabha adjourned until Friday, December 9; 11 a.m. Rajya Sabha | 5.50 p.m. House hears Special Mentions Several members submit their Special Mentions. …

Parliament Winter session | Lok Sabha discusses the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, Rajya Sabha the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill
2 years ago

Parliament Winter session | Lok Sabha discusses the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, Rajya Sabha the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha conducted business as usual on Wednesday, the first day of the 2022 Winter Session, as opposed to a turbulent opening in the previous session. On day one, Rajya Sabha discussed the Wildlife Protection Bill, 2022, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded to queries on India’s foreign policy. Several other members of the Opposition …

Top news of the day: December 07, 2022
2 years ago

Top news of the day: December 07, 2022

The Hindu  

MCD election | AAP ends BJP rule in Delhi civic body The Aam Aadmi Party recorded its maiden victory at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections after winning 134 seats out of 250, putting an end to the BJP’s 15-year term at the civic body. On day one, Rajya Sabha discussed the Wildlife Protection Bill 2022, and External Affairs Minister …

Jairam Ramesh opposes provisions of Wildlife Bill passed in Lok Sabha
2 years, 4 months ago

Jairam Ramesh opposes provisions of Wildlife Bill passed in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

A week since the Lok Sabha passed the Wildlife Bill, Jairam Ramesh, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Wildlife and Climate Change has objected to provisions of the Bill. The approved Bill allows the “transfer and transport…for a religious or any other purpose” of captured elephants—a deviation Mr. Ramesh alleged—from the Committee’s recommendation that they be allowed only for temple elephants. …

Lok Sabha passes Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. What it means.
2 years, 4 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. What it means.

Hindustan Times  

The Wild Life Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The bill, first introduced in Lok Sabha by the minister of environment, forest and climate change on December 17, 2021, amends the Wild Life Act, 1972. The previous Wild Life Act, 1972 had six schedules for specially protected plants, specially protected animals, and one vermin species. The …

Explained | India’s Wild life Protection Act - features, shortcomings & recommended changes​
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | India’s Wild life Protection Act - features, shortcomings & recommended changes​

The Hindu  

The story so far: With the monsoon session of the Parliament set to commence on July 18, one of the Bills up for deliberation and passage is the Wild Life Amendment Act 2021. The Wild Life Bill which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in the 2021 Winter session is one of the few bills sent to a standing committee …

Bill in Lok Sabha seeks changes in wildlife protection act
3 years ago

Bill in Lok Sabha seeks changes in wildlife protection act

Hindustan Times  

A bill which seeks to amend the Wild Life Act, 1972 for better implementation of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday. The Wildlife Protection Amendment bill 2021 was introduced by Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav amid din created by the Opposition over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence issue. …

Parliament's Monsoon Session: Uproar on Pegasus row continues, both Houses clear Bills amid Oppn ruckus
3 years, 4 months ago

Parliament's Monsoon Session: Uproar on Pegasus row continues, both Houses clear Bills amid Oppn ruckus

Firstpost  

Rajya Sabha passed The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, while Lok Sabha passed the General Insurance Business Amendment Bill, 2021 - both amid sloganeering As the Opposition continued to demand the Pegasus surveillance issue and farm laws be discussed in both the Houses, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha saw repeated adjournments through the proceedings on Monday with little business except the …

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