House adjourns for day
The house got adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday.
Rajya Sabha passes Central Sanskrit Universities Bill 2019
Rajya Sabha budget session
18:07 March 16
17:49 March 16
AIADMK leader Vijila Satyanath speaking in the House
'Thanks to PM for allowing to change the name of Chennai railway stn'
AIADMK leader Vijila Satyanath thanked the Prime Minister for allowing the change of the Chennai Central railway station to Puratchi Tahalaivar Dr. MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station.
She said that the station, with 57 letters, now holds the record for the second longest name of a railway station, behind a station in the Wales with 58 letters.
She also said that Tamil Nadu faces high internal migration and people pin their hopes on the completion of doubling projects.
"While long pending new lines have hardly received funds in the Union Budget, the absence of announcement on doubling of some lines that V Vaithilingam also brought up, is concerning," she added.
16:55 March 16
House takes up discussion on working of Ministry of Railways
BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao led the discussion on the working of the Ministry of Railways.
He detailed some projects taken up by different States and the respective outlays.
He said that the current government recognises that railways and connectivity can give a huge push to the economy.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Naranbhai J Rathwa brought up the matter of delay in implementation and completion of railways infrastructure works across the country.
16:46 March 16
House passes Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
House passes Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
House passed the Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019.
The Bill also seeks to upgrade three deemed Sanskrit universities --Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth and Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth Tirupati -- into central universities.
16:06 March 16
BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy speaks in the House
Swamy bats for Central Sanskrit Universities Bill
Senior BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy supported the Central Sanskrit Universities Bill and read out Article 343 of the Constitution.
He said that those who say Sanskrit is a dead language are themselves intellectually dead.
He cited a paper by NASA that Sanskrit is the best language for artificial intelligence.
He also spoke about a school in London where Sanskrit is being taught compulsorily.
This is something that Congress men should learn. Your brain will improve if you learn Sanskrit shlokas," he said.
He further added that 40% of words in Tamil and Sanskrit are common.
14:44 March 16
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh is speaking in the House
House discusses on Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh spoke about the amount of money the government is spending on Sanskrit. He said that the government needs to look at other languages too.
He also said that one institution should be named after Panini, the Sanskrit grammarian. The other name is Patanjali, but if you name a university as Patanjali today, it will send the wrong signal. He also asked the government to consider Amarasimha as another name.
He further added that the Minister should not be Chancellor for Central universities and instead the position can be given to a Sanskrit scholar.
Ram Gopal Yadav (SP) said that the Sanskrit University in Varanasi is in bad shape.
Prashanta Nanda (BJD) spoke in Sanskrit. He spoke about the greatness of Sanskrit. He said that it holds a place of pride in history and mythology. He also supported the Bill.
Kahkashan Parween spoke in support of the Bill. She also wants the Urdu, Farsi universities in Patna to be converted into central universities.
14:18 March 16
Proceedings begin post lunch
The proceedings of the House has begun after the lunch.
14:16 March 16
House adjourned till 2 pm
After completion of the Question Hour, the House got adjourned till 2 pm.
14:06 March 16
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi speaking in the House
Import of thermal coals should be stopped says coal minister
Replying to a query in the House during Question Hour, coal minister Pralhad Joshi said that India houses the fourth largest resources in the world yet thermal coals were being imported and should be stopped.
"There is no hesitation in saying that in many states some import lobby is also working. Though in last three-four months we have enough stock some of the Gencos are importing. This is the major problem," Joshi said.
14:03 March 16
Gadkari speaks road accidents and traffic rules violations
Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, answered Members' questions on road accidents and traffic rules violations.
Gadkari responded to concerns regarding the closure of industrial units in SME sector and said that the UK Sinha committee report is being implemented. Six lakh industries have been restructured.
He further said that because of the coronavirus outbreak, India's exports have increased.
Whichever industry is facing issues, is already being restructured, he said, adding that MSMEs are being supported.
13:05 March 16
TMC leader Derek O'Brien speaking on coronavirus
House discusses coronavirus outbreak
Members raised the issue of Coronavirus outbreak. TMC leader Derek O'Brien said that it is time to rise above politics. He demonstrates how to wash one's hands. The Chair says "you can speak, not demonstrate". So Mr. O'Brien folds his hands and speaks.
Raj Gopal Yadav suggested screening at Parliament gates, while SR Balasubramoniyan of AIADMK wanted to know from government if it is willing to adjourn the session from tomorrow.
Sasmit Patra (BJD) urged the need to increase the testing facilities. He also sought a sensitisation session for MPs.
The Chairman said that a lot of rumour is being spread, for which government and ICMR should issue clarifications.
13:01 March 16
Cong leader urges govt to release funds for Bangalore suburban railway
On proposed Bangalore suburban railway, Congress leader GC Chandrashekar urged the central government to release funds immediately and commence the work else cost will escalate if its implementation is delayed further.
He said that the proposed project was announced in the last three budgets but no progress has been made yet in its implementation.
"If we don't start now, the budget will double. The government should act on this project immediately," he added.
12:58 March 16
JD-S leader D Kupendra Reddy speaking in the House
Karnataka JD-S leader raises issue of pending court cases in state
Raising issues related to Karnataka, JD-S leader D Kupendra Reddy brought to the notice of the House the issue of pending court cases in the state.
He mentioned that the state has the highest number of pending court cases as there are about 18 lakh cases struck in various courts because of inadequate judicial officers.
"There is 36 per cent vacancy in high court, while 20 per cent in lower courts in the state. ...the need of the hour is to fill up vacant posts and ensure speedy justice," he added.
12:43 March 16
BJP leader Vijay Goel demands relief package for farmers
Unseasonal rains: Members demand relief package for farmers
Members demanded a relief package for farmers whose standing wheat, pulses and vegetable crops in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi have been damaged by recent unseasonal rains and hailstorm.
Raising the issue, BJP and Samajwadi Party (SP) members urged the government to send a central team immediately to assess the crop loss.
BJP leader Vijay Goel mentioned that farmers in Delhi have incurred losses due to damage to their wheat and other crops and the AAP-led Delhi government should release a compensation of Rs 60,000 per acre to each farmer.
"Wheat crop has been completely destroyed. In North, hailstorm and heavy rains have affected wheat and vegetable crops. There are about 50,000 farmers in Delhi. I request the Delhi government to pay a compensation of Rs 60,000 per acre," Goel said.
Echoing his views, SP leader Rewati Raman Singh said that untimely rains and hailstorm in Uttar Pradesh have affected most rabi crops and the government should provide compensation to farmers.
12:13 March 16
Congress leader MV Rajeev Gowda raises issue to educate families on proper nutrition
Gowda raises issue to educate families on proper nutrition
Congress leader MV Rajeev Gowda spoke on the need to educate families on proper nutrition.
"There is a coincidence of malnutrition and obesity among school-going children for the first time," he said.
11:49 March 16
Members demand relief package for farmers
Chairman Venkaiah Naidu speaking in the House
New Delhi: Chairman Venkaiah Naidu asked the government to consider waiver of ticket cancellation charges by railway and airlines in view of coronavirus, after a Member raised the issue.
18:07 March 16
House adjourns for day
The house got adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday.
17:49 March 16
AIADMK leader Vijila Satyanath speaking in the House
'Thanks to PM for allowing to change the name of Chennai railway stn'
AIADMK leader Vijila Satyanath thanked the Prime Minister for allowing the change of the Chennai Central railway station to Puratchi Tahalaivar Dr. MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station.
She said that the station, with 57 letters, now holds the record for the second longest name of a railway station, behind a station in the Wales with 58 letters.
She also said that Tamil Nadu faces high internal migration and people pin their hopes on the completion of doubling projects.
"While long pending new lines have hardly received funds in the Union Budget, the absence of announcement on doubling of some lines that V Vaithilingam also brought up, is concerning," she added.
16:55 March 16
House takes up discussion on working of Ministry of Railways
BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao led the discussion on the working of the Ministry of Railways.
He detailed some projects taken up by different States and the respective outlays.
He said that the current government recognises that railways and connectivity can give a huge push to the economy.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Naranbhai J Rathwa brought up the matter of delay in implementation and completion of railways infrastructure works across the country.
16:46 March 16
House passes Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
House passes Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
House passed the Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019.
The Bill also seeks to upgrade three deemed Sanskrit universities --Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth and Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth Tirupati -- into central universities.
16:06 March 16
BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy speaks in the House
Swamy bats for Central Sanskrit Universities Bill
Senior BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy supported the Central Sanskrit Universities Bill and read out Article 343 of the Constitution.
He said that those who say Sanskrit is a dead language are themselves intellectually dead.
He cited a paper by NASA that Sanskrit is the best language for artificial intelligence.
He also spoke about a school in London where Sanskrit is being taught compulsorily.
This is something that Congress men should learn. Your brain will improve if you learn Sanskrit shlokas," he said.
He further added that 40% of words in Tamil and Sanskrit are common.
14:44 March 16
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh is speaking in the House
House discusses on Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh spoke about the amount of money the government is spending on Sanskrit. He said that the government needs to look at other languages too.
He also said that one institution should be named after Panini, the Sanskrit grammarian. The other name is Patanjali, but if you name a university as Patanjali today, it will send the wrong signal. He also asked the government to consider Amarasimha as another name.
He further added that the Minister should not be Chancellor for Central universities and instead the position can be given to a Sanskrit scholar.
Ram Gopal Yadav (SP) said that the Sanskrit University in Varanasi is in bad shape.
Prashanta Nanda (BJD) spoke in Sanskrit. He spoke about the greatness of Sanskrit. He said that it holds a place of pride in history and mythology. He also supported the Bill.
Kahkashan Parween spoke in support of the Bill. She also wants the Urdu, Farsi universities in Patna to be converted into central universities.
14:18 March 16
Proceedings begin post lunch
The proceedings of the House has begun after the lunch.
14:16 March 16
House adjourned till 2 pm
After completion of the Question Hour, the House got adjourned till 2 pm.
14:06 March 16
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi speaking in the House
Import of thermal coals should be stopped says coal minister
Replying to a query in the House during Question Hour, coal minister Pralhad Joshi said that India houses the fourth largest resources in the world yet thermal coals were being imported and should be stopped.
"There is no hesitation in saying that in many states some import lobby is also working. Though in last three-four months we have enough stock some of the Gencos are importing. This is the major problem," Joshi said.
14:03 March 16
Gadkari speaks road accidents and traffic rules violations
Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, answered Members' questions on road accidents and traffic rules violations.
Gadkari responded to concerns regarding the closure of industrial units in SME sector and said that the UK Sinha committee report is being implemented. Six lakh industries have been restructured.
He further said that because of the coronavirus outbreak, India's exports have increased.
Whichever industry is facing issues, is already being restructured, he said, adding that MSMEs are being supported.
13:05 March 16
TMC leader Derek O'Brien speaking on coronavirus
House discusses coronavirus outbreak
Members raised the issue of Coronavirus outbreak. TMC leader Derek O'Brien said that it is time to rise above politics. He demonstrates how to wash one's hands. The Chair says "you can speak, not demonstrate". So Mr. O'Brien folds his hands and speaks.
Raj Gopal Yadav suggested screening at Parliament gates, while SR Balasubramoniyan of AIADMK wanted to know from government if it is willing to adjourn the session from tomorrow.
Sasmit Patra (BJD) urged the need to increase the testing facilities. He also sought a sensitisation session for MPs.
The Chairman said that a lot of rumour is being spread, for which government and ICMR should issue clarifications.
13:01 March 16
Cong leader urges govt to release funds for Bangalore suburban railway
On proposed Bangalore suburban railway, Congress leader GC Chandrashekar urged the central government to release funds immediately and commence the work else cost will escalate if its implementation is delayed further.
He said that the proposed project was announced in the last three budgets but no progress has been made yet in its implementation.
"If we don't start now, the budget will double. The government should act on this project immediately," he added.
12:58 March 16
JD-S leader D Kupendra Reddy speaking in the House
Karnataka JD-S leader raises issue of pending court cases in state
Raising issues related to Karnataka, JD-S leader D Kupendra Reddy brought to the notice of the House the issue of pending court cases in the state.
He mentioned that the state has the highest number of pending court cases as there are about 18 lakh cases struck in various courts because of inadequate judicial officers.
"There is 36 per cent vacancy in high court, while 20 per cent in lower courts in the state. ...the need of the hour is to fill up vacant posts and ensure speedy justice," he added.
12:43 March 16
BJP leader Vijay Goel demands relief package for farmers
Unseasonal rains: Members demand relief package for farmers
Members demanded a relief package for farmers whose standing wheat, pulses and vegetable crops in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi have been damaged by recent unseasonal rains and hailstorm.
Raising the issue, BJP and Samajwadi Party (SP) members urged the government to send a central team immediately to assess the crop loss.
BJP leader Vijay Goel mentioned that farmers in Delhi have incurred losses due to damage to their wheat and other crops and the AAP-led Delhi government should release a compensation of Rs 60,000 per acre to each farmer.
"Wheat crop has been completely destroyed. In North, hailstorm and heavy rains have affected wheat and vegetable crops. There are about 50,000 farmers in Delhi. I request the Delhi government to pay a compensation of Rs 60,000 per acre," Goel said.
Echoing his views, SP leader Rewati Raman Singh said that untimely rains and hailstorm in Uttar Pradesh have affected most rabi crops and the government should provide compensation to farmers.
12:13 March 16
Congress leader MV Rajeev Gowda raises issue to educate families on proper nutrition
Gowda raises issue to educate families on proper nutrition
Congress leader MV Rajeev Gowda spoke on the need to educate families on proper nutrition.
"There is a coincidence of malnutrition and obesity among school-going children for the first time," he said.
11:49 March 16
Members demand relief package for farmers
Chairman Venkaiah Naidu speaking in the House
New Delhi: Chairman Venkaiah Naidu asked the government to consider waiver of ticket cancellation charges by railway and airlines in view of coronavirus, after a Member raised the issue.
Last Updated : Mar 16, 2020, 7:27 PM IST
