The more things change, the more they remain the same for fuel consumers. In March 2020, the crash in international oil prices prompted the NDA government to sharply raise taxes on petroleum products
A jibe floating on social media featured in Parliament today as the government faced questions on soaring fuel prices. An opposition MP questioned why the prices of petrol and diesel were lower in neighbouring countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka.
An Opposition MP in the Rajya Sabha on Monday asked why prices of petrol and diesel were lower in neighbouring countries such as Nepal and Sri Lanka. “Petrol is cheaper in Mother Sita’s land Nepal and Ravana’s land Lanka. When will the government reduce petrol, diesel prices in the land of Ram?” Samajwadi Party MP Vishambhar Prasad Nishad asked Union Minister for Petroleum
Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Protect Delhiâs Unauthorised Colonies
The Bill provides protection to unauthorised developments in Delhi from punitive action where adequate measures are yet to be taken.
Debris after the Dhobi Ghat slum was demolished by the DDA, near Batla House, New Delhi. Photo: Amir Malik
Urban10/Feb/2021
New Delhi: The Upper House of parliament on Tuesday passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to regularise unauthorised colonies in Delhi.
The Bill replaces the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 which was promulgated by President Ram Nath Kovind on December 30, 2020 to extend the validity of the Act of 2011 for a period of three years from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023.
Giving references from the epic Ramayana, Samajwadi Party MP Vishambhar Prasad Nishad compared fuel prices of India and neighbouring Nepal and Sri Lanka.