Par panel may suggest raising nuclear liability cap

Last Updated: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 22:22

After a series of meetings, the Parliamentary panel examining the nuclear liability bill is of the view that the Rs 500 crore cap on compensation in case of an accident.

Par panel unhappy with delay in Passport Seva Project launch

Last Updated: Friday, May 7, 2010, 22:45

Expressing concern over delay in the launch of Passport Seva Project, a Parliament Panel has blamed the Ministry of External Affairs for its failure in adhering to several proposed dates and asked it to start it at the earliest.

Standoff in Par over remarks by Bandyopadhyay, Aiyar ends

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 18:41

The standoff in Parliament over remarks of Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Mani Shankar Aiyar against Opposition ended today with the Trinamool Congress member being reprimanded by Speaker and Aiyar expressing regrets.

Par panel criticises govt for diverting Yamuna catchment area

Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2010, 23:45

A Parliamentary panel has criticised the Environment Ministry for diverting catchment areas of Yamuna bank in the city for purposes other than creating reservoirs which would have ensured steady supply of fresh water in it.

Par panel cautions railways against enhanced wagon loading

Last Updated: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 21:43

Expressing concern over "enhanced" loading in wagons which could potentially lead to damage of rail tracks, a Parliamentary committee has "cautioned" the Railway Board.

Par panel unhappy over shortage of ASI monument attendants

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 23:10

A Parliamentary Estimates Committee on Tuesday rapped the Ministry of Culture for failing to ensure that ASI had enough monument attendants to look after heritage structures and reduce its dependence on paramilitary and police.

Urban infrastructure projects running at slow pace: Par panel

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 19:55

The work for improving urban infrastructure in many cities is going on at a slow pace, a Parliamentary committee has said.

Parliament asks Rlys to complete projects in time

Last Updated: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 18:02

Expressing concern over the tardy implementation of rail projects during the 11th Plan Period, the Parliamentary Committee on Railways has asked the PSU behemoth to make "sincere and conscious efforts" to achieve the target

NCC a solution to manpower shortage in forces: Par panel

Last Updated: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 17:57

With the Army, Navy and Air Force hard-pressed over shortage of officers, a Parliamentary panel today suggested increasing the intake of NCC cadets in the three defence services as a solution to their manpower problem.

India set to join 40 nations in reserving Par seats for women

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 23:11

With Women`s Reservation Bill crossing its first hurdle, India is all set to join a league of around 40 countries.

Protest outside Par against delay in clearing women`s Bill

Last Updated: Monday, March 8, 2010, 21:54

Around 20 women activists were detained by Delhi Police for blocking traffic near Parliament this evening protesting the delay in the passage of the Women`s Reservation Bill.

Par Panel displeased over delay in revising EPF wage ceiling

Last Updated: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 21:57

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, which has recommended an upward revision of wage ceiling under EPF scheme, today expressed displeasure over the Labour Ministry`s "unwarranted" delay in implementing it.