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Winter Session of Parliament from December 7 to 29
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi had earlier tweeted, ""Winter Session 2022 of Parliament will commence from 7 December & continue till 29th December having 17 sittings spread over 23 days. Amid Amrit Kaal, looking forward to discussions on Legislative Business & other items during the session. Looking forward for constructive debate." The 258th session of the Rajya Sabha will have 17 sittings spread over 23 days.
BJP to make Trinamool MLA's remarks on President a poll tool in Bengal's tribal pockets
Akhil Giri, MoS in-charge of Correctional Services Department, had triggered a massive row last week when he said at a rally in Nandigram, "We don't judge anyone by their appearance... We respect the office of the President. But how does our President look?"
Kerala: Now, Governor Khan to take up pension for personal staff of Ministers issue
Sources in the know of things said that Khan has decided to work on this and is studying the practices followed by other states. He will base the next move on the findings of the study. As of now, all the personal staff who are appointed after completing two years in service are eligible for lifelong pension and other benefits. This leads to a mad scramble to get into the staff of Ministers.
Mamata Banerjee to attend PM Modi-convened meeting in New Delhi on Dec 5
According to state secretariat sources, the chief minister might use the opportunity of her visit to New Delhi to have a separate meeting with the Prime Minister on the occasion, where she can again raise the demands on the pending central dues to the West Bengal government. However, no confirmation has reached the state secretariat as yet on whether the separate meeting will happen or not.
It's 'neither publicity nor a stunt', says IAS officer after EC move
Taking to Twitter on Friday night, Abhishek Singhsaid: "I accept the Hon'ble ECI's decision with all humilit . Though I believe there's nothing wrong in this post. A public servant, in a car bought by public's money, reporting for public duty, with public officials, communicating it to the public. It is neither publicity nor a stunt!"
Satyendar Jain undergoing physiotherapy for spinal injury: Manish Sisodia on Tihar video
Addressing mediapersons, Sisodia said: "Jain had sustained injury to his spine and that led to pinched nerve. Satyendar Jain was also admitted to hospital.""He (Jain) underwent two surgeries. The doctor had advised physiotherapy upon discharge and those videos show him getting physiotherapy," he said.
Government not launching projects aiming polls, working 24 hours for development: Prime Minister
Lambasting critics and asking them to change their old mindset, Modi said without knowing the details, the "commentators" commented on the government's works and policies.While inaugurating the 'Donyi Polo' Greenfield airport in Itanagar and dedicating the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Power project to the nation, the Prime Minister said that since independence, the northeast has been the most backward region.
From Delhi's Prisons Minister to prisoner, does Satyendar Jain still control Tihar?
As per an Enforcement Directorate (ED) report, Jain has access to all privileges like home-cooked food and massages in his cell. In a recently submitted report before a Delhi court, the probe agency has stated that Jain is being given "special treatment" in his Tihar Jail cell in the form of head and foot massages, fruits, food and papers. He is allowed to meet people, including other accused, beyond permissible hours. As per the CCTV footage, in violation of the rules, jail superintendent met Jain every day to enquire about his well-being, it claimed. Jain's wife, Poonam Jain, also visits him often in the cell.
Kamal Nath terms Hindu insult allegations against him 'baseless'
Kamal Nath, who on Friday completed 76 years of age, was responding to BJP's accusations against him of insulting Hindu religion. Nath drew courted controversy after he cut a "temple-shaped cake with the portrait of Lord Hanuman on it" during a ceremony at his home town in Chhindwara on Thursday.
Confining myself to Governor's role, leaving out politics: New Bengal Governor
Speaking to IANS, Bose said, "I will give my assessment on Bengal once I go there and get to know the facts objectively." Asked about the allegations levelled by opposition parties that Governors work as the 'B' team of BJP, Bose said, "That is a political observation, not a constitutional or legal observation. I would like confined myself to the role of Governor as per the Consitution of India. I leave out politics. I will go by facts, not allegations."
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