The Lok Sabha today passed "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016". The Bill will replace the existing PwD Act, 1995, which was enacted 21 years back. The Rajya Sabha has already passed the Bill on 14.12.2016.2. The salient fe ..
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Ministry of Shipping to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 by the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016. This will empower the Major Ports to perform ..
Cabinet approves introduction of the revamped Merchant Shipping Bill 2016 in the Parliament and simultaneous repealing of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and the Coasting Vessels Act, 1838 The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra ..
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014.The HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014 has been drafted to safeguard th ..
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approval the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016. The Order lays down a new institutional structure for policy and implementa ..
Cabinet approves extension of the validity of Central Orders dated 28.09.2015 in respect of edible oils and edible oilseeds and Central Order No. S.O. No. 2857(E) dated 18.10.2015 in respect of pulses from 01.10.2016 to 30.09.2017 The Union Cabinet ..
Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016 and to repeal five archaic admiralty statutes The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to ..
There is a casual vacancy in the Council of States from Madhya Pradesh due to resignation of sitting member Dr. Najma A. Heptulla on 20th August, 2016. The term of office would have been up to 2nd April, 2018.Also, there is another casual vacancy in ..
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of the "Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016". The Bill will regulate surrogacy in India by establishing National Surrogacy Board at the ..
Monsoon Session of Parliament concludes Lok Sabha passes 15 bills during the Session while 14 Bills are passed by the Rajya Sabha The Monsoon Session, 2016 of Parliament which commenced on Monday, the 18th July, 2016 concluded on Friday, the 12th Aug ..