Latest Harivansh Narayan Singh News & Updates

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day orientation programme for newly elected members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, in Kolkata on Friday, said an official. The programme is being organised by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE), Lok Sabha Secretariat, in collaboration with the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, said the official from Lok Sabha Secretariat in a statem…

Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, climate change, rising energy demands, the digital economy, global competition, and social inequalities require not only administrative responses but also public awareness and strong legislative leadership. Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Region, Zone-II, h…

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan said that the House recorded a productivity of 109.87 per cent and functioned for a total of 157 hours and 40 minutes during the 270th Session that concluded on Saturday. “With the conclusion of the 270th Session of the Rajya Sabha, we mark the end of the Budget Session of Parliament,” he informed the Members.Radhakrishnan said that during the Session, the House saw the raising of 117 questions, 446 zero-hour submissions and …

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Harivansh Narayan Singh on his re-election as the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, praising his leadership, discipline, and consistent contribution to the functioning of the Upper House.Addressing the House, the Prime Minister said, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Harivansh Ji. The fact that he has been elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time reflects the deep trust this House places in him. Un…

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised veteran journalist-turned-politician Harivansh Narayan Singh following his nomination to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, calling his contributions to journalism and public life “invaluable”.In a post on X, the Prime Minister congratulated Harivansh and wrote, “Harivansh Ji has made invaluable contributions to journalism and public life. He is a respected intellectual and thinker. Through his deep insights …

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Bihar on Saturday to attend the 3rd Convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, as the Chief Guest.The Vice-President will also visit Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran during his visit, an official statement said on Friday.Last month, the Vice President visited Ulihatu, the ancestral village of tribal icon Birsa Munda, in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, and paid homage to his memory.He offered floral …

Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) The two-day Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (India Region, Zone-6) conference for young legislators from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan concluded here on Tuesday at the Madhya Pradesh Assembly with a declaration from Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, that India is the world’s fastest-emerging economy and is scripting a new history by overcoming challenges effectively. He expressed confidence that the 21st century will belong to India…

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, who is set to retire from the House, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to all members for their cooperation, contributions and the respect extended to him during his tenure.Harivansh Narayan Singh is scheduled to retire from the Rajya Sabha in April and will not be returning to the House after the completion of his term.Speaking during the farewell proceedings for retiring members in the Upper House, he thanked Prime …

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bid farewell to Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha who are set to retire upon the completion of their terms, acknowledging their contribution to parliamentary proceedings and public life.The proceedings in the Upper House began with members coming together to extend farewell to MPs who will be retiring between April and July after completing their tenure.A total of 37 MPs from 10 states are scheduled to retire from the Ra…

Chandigarh, March 10 (IANS) On the initiative of the Haryana Assembly, preparations are in full swing for the youth conference to be held at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology in Murthal on March 21, government officials said on Tuesday. The aim of the summit is to connect the youth with the democratic system, public representation, and the process of nation-building.To ensure the success of this important event, officials from the Assembly Secretariat held a detailed…