MPs raises concern on 2nd church attack
New Delhi: Members in the lok Sabha on Monday expressed serious concern over the second incident of attack on a church in Delhi in the recent past, with the Government saying a thorough probe would be ordered.
Strong infra along China border sought
New Delhi: A demand for a strong infrastructure along the India-China border was made in the lok Sabha on Monday by BJP member Ram Swaroop Sharma, who contended that roads and other facilities on the Indian side were far less. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Sharma, who represents Mandi constituency in HP close to the Chinese border, said people in the area felt less secure due to the modern infrastructure on the other side.
Govt to construct 1,000-km expressways
New Delhi: The Government plans to construct 1,000-km expressways under the National Highway Development Project including the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, Parliament was informed on Monday. “These (proposed) expressways including Delhi-Jaipur Expressway are at feasibility stage.
J&K’s flood aid demand sent to panel: Rijiju
New Delhi: The Jammu & Kashmir Government’s demand for a `42,000 crore package to deal with the situation created by the recent floods will be referred to an appropriate committee which deals with such issues, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju informed the lok Sabha.
Kalam for holistic development of homes
New Delhi: Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday said that to make India a developed nation by year 2020, a holistic development of every home and its members should be top priority. Addressing a Spiritual Carnival organised by the Brahm Kumaris, Kalam said that the family which is the nucleus of society and nation can be happy, harmonious and prosperous, only when respect for its mothers & female forces, reading habits, prayers & meditation, tree plantation, truth, transparency, good character and community services are encouraged among its members.