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B J Panda had four questions-on measures to increase hydro-electric production, implementation of the Integrated Child Development Scheme in Orissa...

Rajya Sabha

B J Panda had four questions — on measures to increase hydro-electric production, implementation of the Integrated Child Development Scheme in Orissa, possibility of a new central scheme for adolescent girls, and likelihood of tapping non-conventional energy to light up Orissa villages. .

Supriya Sule had questions on school coverage in the country, possibility of making anti-dowry laws harsher, and malnutrition and millennium development goals.

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Kanimozhi did not have questions, but she condemned the attack on CPI(M) headquarters during a short discussion on the issue.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar was not seen in the House, but had some unstarred questions — on Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana in Karnataka, and the pending approval of the Gundia Hydroelectric Project in Karnataka with the Central Electricity Authority.

Lok Sabha

During a discussion on the Rail Budget Naveen Jindal praised the Railway Ministry for its improved operating ratio, increased revenues and improvement in behaviour of its staff, but said it needed to work on punctuality of trains. He also demanded an increase in reservation for women in RPF recruitments from the proposed 5 per cent to 25 per cent. He then walked across to the Opposition benches and was seen busy chatting with. BJP member Yashodara Raje Scindia. Jindal also had a written question about the Government’s plan to develop an indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS); and the possibilities of marketing Indian technology for surveillance equipment in world markets.

Dushyant Singh: Had an oral question on whether the Government is considering reduction in mobile phone charges and an increase in the number of telephone connections in villages during 2008-09 and 2009-10.

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Kuldeep Bishnoi: Written question about the Government’s plan regarding marking of gold ornaments in the country..

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Had a written question regarding an agreement to strengthen defence ties with Malaysia.

Priya Dutt: Had a written question regarding India’s rank in the world in fruit production and the Government’s plan to bring and plant world’s top 10 exportable mango varieties in the country.

Sachin Pilot came to Lok Sabha by 11.20 am and left after the question hour. Jitin Prasada and Deepender Hooda sat with

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Pilot and chatted. Sandeep Dikshit too joined Pilot, Jitin and Hooda later. Milind Deora was spotted but had no quesrion today.

Rahul Gandhi has been touring Orissa and gave Parliament a skip.

Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Akhilesh Yadav, Manvendra Singh, Sukhbir Badal were missing.