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August 26, 2025 10:44 PM

Bhubaneswar to host National Conference on Welfare of SCs and STs; Lok Sabha Speaker to inaugurate

Bhubaneswar is set to host a two-day National Conference of Chairpersons of Committees on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on August 29–30. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the conference, along with an exhibition and the release of a souvenir. Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Surama Padhy, will deliver the welcome address, while Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi will propose the vote of thanks. More than 120 delegates, including Chairperson...

August 25, 2025 11:43 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to lead Indian delegation at 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), scheduled to be held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from October 5 to 12, 2025. In this regard, Birla chaired an inter-ministerial briefing meeting at Parliament House on Sunday, where officers from various ministries briefed the Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies from across India about the conference’s agenda and events. The delegation will include Rajya Sabha De...

August 18, 2025 1:07 PM

If you try to destroy govt property, I will have to take some decisive decisions: LS Speaker Om Birla warns opposition MPs

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday issued a stern warning to opposition MPs protesting over the special intensive revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar and other issues, urging them to refrain from damaging government property. Addressing the House, Birla said, "If you ask questions with the same force with which you are shouting slogans, it will be beneficial for the people of the country. The people have not sent you to destroy government property, and I request you and warn you that no member...

July 21, 2025 2:19 PM

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2pm

The Lok Sabha was adjourned until 2 PM on Monday following uproar by Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the government’s response through Operation Sindoor. The House convened at 11 AM but was first adjourned until noon after Opposition members disrupted proceedings, insisting on a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the developments surrounding the attack and Operation Sindoor. Expressing his disappointment at the disruptions, Lo...

July 4, 2025 2:09 AM

Frequent disruptions in Parliament have significantly reduced: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that the 18th Lok Sabha has seen higher productivity and more meaningful debate due to a clear decline in frequent disruptions. Speaking at the inaugural session of the first national conference of the heads of urban local bodies from States and Union Territories in Manesar, Haryana, Birla said that democracy thrives on dialogue, patience, and thoughtful discussion. He urged local bodies to adopt similar practices to strengthen governance at the grass...

June 29, 2025 10:10 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker to inaugurate CPA India Region Zone-II Conference in Dharamshala

Lok Sabha Speakr Om Birla will inaugurate the Annual Conference of Zone II of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region at Tapovan, Dharamshala on Monday. The conference brings together representatives from the states of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab to deliberate on key issues related to governance and legislative practices. Themed “Good Governance in the Digital Era: Managing Resources, Defending Democracy, and Embracing Innovation,”...

June 21, 2025 9:26 PM

Yoga’s global recognition a testament to its timeless relevance, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday led the celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga at the Parliament complex, where a large number of Members of Parliament, former MPs, and employees from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats participated in the Common Yoga Protocol session. Addressing the gathering, Birla said that yoga is far more than a physical exercise—it is a profound way of life that enables harmony between the body, mind, and soul. “Yoga empowers individua...

June 21, 2025 10:02 AM

World has recognised yoga’s scientific importance: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday extended his greetings on the 11th International Day of Yoga, saying the world has come to recognise the scientific significance of yoga. "I extend my greetings on International Yoga Day. Today, yoga has become a part of the daily routine for people around the world," Birla told reporters after participating in a yoga session at the Parliament House. "Yoga is the heritage of India, and the world has also recognised its scientific importance," he added. P...

June 7, 2025 12:42 PM

Om Birla urges BRICS unity on terror, trade and tech as India prepares to host next summit

The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in Brasília with a call for stronger cooperation among member nations on key global challenges, including terrorism, artificial intelligence (AI), and economic inclusion. Addressing the forum, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla thanked the Brazilian Parliament, government, and people for hosting the summit. He said the forum witnessed “meaningful dialogue” and an “exchange of views” aimed at enhancing parliamentary ties among BRICS nations — Brazi...

May 20, 2025 9:26 AM

ASHA sisters are first ray of health in remote villages: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauded ASHA workers as the strongest pillar of the nation’s health system, asserting that during times of crisis, when many step back, ASHA sisters step forward with unwavering commitment and selfless service. Speaking at the event organised by Promising Indian Society in collaboration with GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) at the UIT Auditorium, Birla said that if essential health services are reaching India's most remote villages today, much of the credit goes...