Winter Session

Govt prepares to introduce 27 new bills this winter session of Parliament

Winter session begins today. This time the government is preparing to introduce 27 new bills in the winter session of Parliament. Will the Opposition support the Citizenship Amendment Bill? Will the issue of the economy, unemployment bother the government?

Nov 18, 2019, 10:28 AM IST

Winter Session of Parliament begins today, Citizenship Bill, Transgender Persons Bill on agenda

The Winter Session of Parliament will be held till December 13 which the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has communicated to the secretariats of both Houses. This session will provide a total of 20 sittings spread over 26 days, including four Private Members' days.

Nov 18, 2019, 06:48 AM IST

Centre to pass taxation, ban on e-cigarettes, bankruptcy among 27 new bills in Parliament's winter session

The Parliament's Winter Session, which will end on December 13, will see a total of 20 sittings.

Nov 17, 2019, 12:43 PM IST

All-party meeting concludes; farmers' woes, unemployment, air pollution among key issues raised

The all-party meeting is being held at the Parliament Library Building. 

Nov 17, 2019, 11:37 AM IST

Parliament session: Tax, e-cigarette ordinances to be replaced

The government will also present a half-yearly review of the trends in receipts and expenditure in relation to the budget at the end of the first half of the Financial year 2018-2019 under sub-section (1) of Section 7 of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003, the list stated.

Nov 17, 2019, 11:12 AM IST

Parliament winter session to take up Citizenship Bill, 34 others

Currently, there are 43 bills pending in Parliament. Of these, 12 Bills are listed for consideration and passing and seven are listed for withdrawal. Twenty-seven bills are listed for introduction, consideration, and passing.

Nov 16, 2019, 22:02 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker chairs all-party meeting ahead of winter session in Parliament

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday chaired an all-party meeting with the leaders of all the parties at Parliament, ahead of the winter session in the House. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took part in all-party meeting convened by Speaker Birla.

Nov 16, 2019, 19:28 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker calls all-party meet ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

The meeting will be held in the Parliament Library Building at 3.30 pm on Saturday. 

Nov 16, 2019, 14:17 PM IST

Parliament's winter session to be held from November 18-December 13

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was held on October 10 to discuss the dates and strategy for Parliament`s winter session.

Oct 21, 2019, 12:01 PM IST

People laughing at us, image of Parliament hit: Venkaiah Naidu on ruckus in Rajya Sabha

The Parliament's winter session has seen adjournments galore as the opposition has faced off against the government over a number of issues.

Jan 02, 2019, 11:39 AM IST

Winter Parliament Session Day 8: Live Updates from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Here are the updates from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha:

Dec 21, 2018, 07:43 AM IST

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan fumes over ruckus in Lok Sabha, says 'school kids are better'

It is not sending a good message outside. I have heard from people from abroad asking what is happening in the Indian Parliament, said Sumitra Mahajan.

Dec 18, 2018, 14:17 PM IST

Parliament adjourned for the day after obituary references

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan paid tributes to Vajpayee, Chatterjee, Union Minister Ananth Kumar and three sitting members.

Dec 11, 2018, 18:08 PM IST

At all-party meet, PM Narendra Modi reaches out to Opposition, says ready to discuss all issues

The winter session of Parliament is scheduled to commence from Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2018, 13:53 PM IST

All-party meet called by Rajya Sabha Chairman ahead of Parliament's Winter Session to be held today

The Winter Session of Parliament is due to begin from December 11.

Dec 10, 2018, 06:46 AM IST

Parliament Winter session to be held from December 11 to January 8

The next Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 11, 2018 to January 7, 2019. 

Nov 14, 2018, 18:14 PM IST

Winter Session concludes; government accuses Congress of stalling Triple Talaq Bill

During the session, 17 bills were introduced and 12 bills were passed by both the Houses.

Jan 05, 2018, 16:25 PM IST

Congress, BJP whip to MPs: Be present in Rajya Sabha for discussion on triple talaq bill

Fireworks are expected in Parliament today over triple talaq bill and Koregaon-Bhima violence that rocked Maharashtra recently.     

Jan 05, 2018, 10:05 AM IST

Winter Session of Parliament concludes today; fireworks likely over triple talaq bill, Dalit protests

Fireworks are expected in Parliament on Friday over the contentious triple talaq bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha last week, and the Koregaon-Bhima violence that rocked Maharashtra recently.     

Jan 05, 2018, 06:35 AM IST

Triple Talaq bill hits roadblock in Rajya Sabha again, may be deferred to next Parliament session

The opposition continued to put pressure in Rajya Sabha for the bill to be put before a select committee.

Jan 04, 2018, 18:42 PM IST