Parliament Highlights: RS, LS adjourned till tomorrow 11 am
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday bid farewell to its 72 retiring members with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging them to take the experience gained in the House across India in the best interests of the people and help inspire the coming generations. Members cutting across party lines shared fond memories of their retiring colleagues and hoped they return to the House. While most MPs were emotional, there were some lighter moments as well. Both the houses have been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow.
NTPC project in Bihar affected due to sanctions on Russia
Construction of state-run NTPC's Barh thermal power project in Bihar that has involvement of Russian entities has been affected due to various sanctions against Russia, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
"In so far as Ministry of Power is concerned, NTPC's Barh Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-I (3X660 MW), which is presently under construction, has involvement of Russian entities," Power Minister R K Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Delhi among 31 non-attainment cities with increased PM10 levels in 2020-21, govt tells RS
Delhi is among the 31 of the 132 non-attainment cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) which have shown an increase in the level of PM10 pollutant concentration in 2020-21, the government told Parliament on Thursday.
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Nitish Kumar's comments on Rajya Sabha wish triggers speculation
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed his desire that he would like to serve as a Rajya Sabha member one day, triggering massive speculation about his political future.