Lok Sabha passes arbitration bill
New Delhi: A Bill to set up an independent and autonomous regime for institutionalised domestic and international arbitration was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) Bill, 2019, seeks to replace an ordinance issued in March this year by the previous government.It provides for setting up of an independent and autonomous body for institutional arbitration.
Cong seeks transport, food for Parl staff
New Delhi: Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday requested Speaker Om Birla to provide food and transport facilities for Parliament staff when the House sits for late hours. His came a day after the Lower House transacted business till 11.15 pm. There was dinner for the members but staff did not get food. Also, there was no arrangement for the staff to go home, Chowdhury said. In response, the Speaker said, "Now you will get everything."
Coal block Auction soon: Coal Minister
New Delhi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the auction of coal blocks would commence "very shortly". The coal Minister also said that major policy changes would also be notified very shortly and expressed hope that the auction would be successful. "Once it is notified, this time, I am quite hopeful that there will be a successful auction and after that auction, the production will further increase," he told the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour.