Answering queries during a press conference here on the upcoming Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth, he also said that steps have been taken to cut down on wasteful expenditure and capabilities and capacity of the staff are being enhanced.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Complex.
Addressing a press conference here, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the conference, to be held from January 14 to 16, will discuss shared parliamentary values, democratic governance and institutional cooperation.
Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan expressed grief over the contaminated drinking water incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, saying that whatever happened should not have occurred, adding that she is in touch with the councillor.
A tragic road accident happened near Dei Kheda in Bundi District, where a cotton-laden truck overturned, claiming three lives and leaving eight others injured. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the injured and stated that the bereaved families would be supported.
In his message, Birla said, "On the advent of the New Year 2026, I convey my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. May the coming year usher in new dreams, renewed enthusiasm, fresh possibilities, and abundant happiness in everyone's life."
In an important move to honour India's cultural diversity and linguistic heritage, the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed the glory of India's regional languages when Members extensively used the simultaneous interpretation service available in all 22 languages
Pradhan underscored the drawbacks of excluding Odisha's substantial SEBC population, including unequal access to national-level reservation benefits and welfare schemes.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the government wanted a discussion on air pollution, but it could not take place due to the ruckus created by Congress and other opposition parties during the passing of Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill.
The Sixth Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha, which commenced on December 1, concluded today, marking a productive fortnight in Parliament. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed that the House held 15 sittings, totalling 92 hours and 25 minutes, achieving a productivity rate of 111 per cen
Meanwhile, amid Opposition protests over the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die by Speaker Om Birla after Vande Mataram was played in the House. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned from a three-nation visit yesterday, was present in the House.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that Kota is one of the country's prominent educational hubs with strong road and rail connectivity, and air connectivity will also be facilitated in the coming years.