Speaker Om Birla extended the sitting of the House by one hour to accommodate the pending speakers. The house will now conclude proceedings for the day at 7 pm.
Parliament Winter Session Day 7 LIVE: RS Passes Boilers Bill, LS Discusses Railways (Amendment) Bill
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New Delhi:Parliamentary proceedings began today at 11 am, December 4, after both houses resumed its normal functioning on Tuesday, December 3, following days of disruption over demands of opposition parties.
Bills In Parliament Today:
1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to table the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha today. The Bill seeks to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, bringing more clarity to roles and empowering authorities at the national and state levels. It proposes that National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)and State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) directly prepare their respective national and state disaster management plans, bypassing the NEC and SECs.
2. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will push the Boilers Bill 2024 in the Upper House today. It is a new law that aims to update and modernise the Boilers Act of 1923 to meet current safety, environmental, and technological standards.
3. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the “recent developments in India’s relations with China” in Rajya Sabha. India-China ties have improved in recent times, the minister said on Tuesday in the Upper House.
Opposition's Move:
Congress MPs have submitted separate adjournment notices in both the houses today to debate the ongoing agrarian crisis in the country.
The winter session of Parliament, which commenced November 25, witnessed a week-long washout as the Opposition stalled proceedings over multiple issues – including Adani’s indictment by the US prosecutors in an alleged bribery case, recent Sambhal violence and Manipur unrest.
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Lok Sabha Extends Today's Sitting By An Hour
The Boilers Bill, 2024, Passed By Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday cleared a bill to provide for the regulation of boilers, the safety of life and property of persons from the danger of explosions of steam-boilers and uniformity in registration.
Opposition Stages Walkout Over Jaishankar's China Statement In Rajya Sabha
Opposition MPs walked out of Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after being denied the opportunity to seek clarification on EAM Jaishanka's statement regarding India-China relations.
Rajya Sabha Discusses Boilers Bill, 2024 Amid Opposition Protests
The Rajya Sabha discussed The Boilers Bill, 2024, which seeks to replace the 100-year-old Boilers Act of 1923. Union Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the bill, aiming ti regulate boilers and ensure safety against steam-boiler explosions.
The debate was marred by opposition protests, demanding clarifications on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent statement on China. RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar disallowed these clarifications, leading to further protests and a walkout by opposition members.
Cong MP Mannickam Tagore Calls For Legislation To Protect Gig Economy Workers
Congress MP Mannickam Tagore urged for a law to safeguard gig economy workers, emphasising fair wages, job security, and social benefits. Addressing the issued in Lok Sabha's Zero Hour, he termed the plight of these workers a human rights issue, not juts a labour concern.
Jaishankar Updates Rajya Sabha On India-China Border Issue
Rajya Sabha resumed post-lunch with EAM S Jaishankar addressing the House on the India-China border issue. Jaishankar highlighted that India remains committed to engaging with China to find a fair and mutually acceptable framework for boundary settlement. Jaishankar also emphasised the importance of peace for developing bilateral ties and discussed recent agreements on patrolling and grazing rights in Depsang and Demchok.
Lok Sabha: The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 Brought Up For Debate
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw brings up the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha. Manoj Kumar from Congress speaks up against the privatisation of Railways and urges that special emphasis be paid to the handicapped and the poor community availing railway services in India.
Parliament Winter Session Day 7 LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha Adjourns For Lunch
Following Question Hour, Upper House adjourns to reconvene at 2 pm.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Speaks About Public Buying Insurance From Pvt Companies
During the Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says that private health insurers are not paying claims to people.
Kanimozhi NVN Somu: Urge Govt To Stop Delivey Of Medicines Through Swiggy, Netmeds
Urging the government to take immediate steps to halt such 10-minute delivery of medicine citing dangers to the life of patients, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Kanimozhi NVN Somu said such services adversely affect public health.
Lok Sabha: Zero Hour Witnesses Discussion On Amazon Workers Protest
The trouble and pain experienced by gig economy workers, especially those employed at Amazon India, warehouse workers and delivery drivers, who work for low wages and under pressure was brought up in the Lower House.
DMK's M Shanmugam: Urge Govt To Help Jobless Workers Of Textile Sector
Citing the plight of the textile workers who are currently unemployed, the MP urged the government to take up the issue on priority and look into the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to aid the labourers from the financial crisis.
Naresh Bansal: OTT Platforms Should Come Under Censor Board
Demanding that OTT providers come under the Censor Board citing the usage of violent, lewd and vulgar scenes in web series and films released on such platforms, Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal urged legal actions to be initiated against content polluting young minds and tarnishing the true meaning of 'Independence'.
K Laxman On Drinking Water Crisis: Promote Four Waters Concept, Rainwater Harvesting, Nation Wise Awareness Campaigns
Hailing the efforts of the Centre in making drinking water accessible in most arid parts of the country, KL Laxman proposed that the 'Four Waters Concept' be proposed heavily in the country. The Four Waters concept is a water management technique that uses rainwater, groundwater, and surface water to increase groundwater levels and improve crop yield. Besides, he also vouched for rainwater harvesting and intensive awareness campaigns to save and utilise drinking water.
Rajya Sabha: PT Usha Demands Amendment Of DoPT Sports Order On Casual Leaves
BJP MP from Rajasthan Madan Rathore spoke on the drug problem among youngsters; PT Usha spoke on amending DoPT sports order on casual leaves.
Lok Sabha: Members Discuss Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Members chair a discussion on the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana following which MP Dhanorkar Pratibha Suresh highlights the financial burden on telecom company BSNL.
This Government Is The Enemny Of Farmers: Pramod Tiwari
Accusing the Centre of constantly ignoring the needs of the farmers including that of the Minimum Selling Price (MSP), MP Pramod Tiwari termed the BJP-led government to be an enemy of the agrarian community.
Modiji's Sarkar Is Committed To Transform Railways In The Country: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Speaking about the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, an ongoing Indian Railways mission launched in February 2023 by the Ministry of Railways to redevelop 1275 stations nationwide, Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, lauded the efforts of the Prime Minister in transforming and reshaping the state of railways in India.
Lok Sabha: Opposition MPs Stage Protest In Parliament Over Adani Issue
On the seventh day of the winter session, keeping the tempo alive, opposition MPs stage a protest over Adani controversy inside Parliament premises.
RS Chairman Says Opposition Politicising Farmer's Issue, Ignorant About Definite Solution
As ruckus continues over the farmer's issue, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said that the opposition has no interest of finding a solution. Rather, it merely intends to politicise the issue. He slammed the opposition leaders saying "Kisan (Farmers) Is your last priority."
Interest Of Farmers Not Served By Sloganeering Or Crocodile Tears: RS Chairman
Amid heavy sloganeering in the Upper House over the agrarian crisis where the opposition shouted: KAB GIREGI YE SARKAR (When will this government fall), Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar schooled the opposition leaders about serving farmers in the correct way. He said that mere sloganeering and tears in his eyes do not bring forth concrete changes in the lives of the farmers.
Ashwini Vaishnaw To Move Railways (Amendment) Bill In Lok Sabha
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will move The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to amend the Railways Act of 1989 to boost the powers of the Railways Board and improve operational efficiency.
Parliament Winter Session Day 7: DMK MP To Question Centre On NEET Paper Leak
DMK MPP Wilson will question Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan about the NEET paper leak 2024, seeking details of the people indentified, actions taken against the offenders and the steps taken to bring an end to such cases of leakage.
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