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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
UP Monsoon Session begins today, set to be stormy
The Monsoon Session of the Uttar Pradesh assembly, beginning on Monday, is expected to be stormy with the Opposition parties preparing to target the ruling BJP-led government over a range of public issues. The Monsoon Session of the Uttar Pradesh assembly is expected to begin on a stormy note on Monday. (File Photo) Leader of Opposition in the assembly and Samajwadi Party (SP) veteran Mata Prasad Pandey stated, 'We will raise issues such as the merger of schools, problems caused by floods and waterlogging, exploitation of farmers, fertiliser crisis, corruption in the administration, unemployment, rising prices of essential commodities, deteriorating law and order, irregular power supply and the decline in health services.' On Sunday, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav convened a meeting with his party MLAs at the state unit office to strategise for the session. Legislators were briefed on the key issues they are expected to raise in the House. Congress Legislature Party leader Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' said her party will draw the government's attention to key issues with the flood crisis being the foremost among them. 'Floods have made life miserable for people, and farmers are suffering as even their maize crops are being destroyed. I have demanded a central relief package for farmers during the all-party meeting held today,' she said. Mishra also highlighted the need for a debate on the school merger issue. 'On one hand, the government claims increased student enrolment, while on the other, it is shutting down schools. Law and order is another pressing issue, but meaningful discussion is difficult when the session is limited to just three-and- a-half days,' she added. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Legislature Party leader Umashankar Singh said the BSP will raise concerns about flooding in several districts. 'We will highlight the plight of people stranded in marooned villages, demand compensation for farmers whose crops and homes have been destroyed, and question delays in rescue and relief operations in rural areas. The BSP will also call for an extension of the Monsoon session,' he said. Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government is expected to table ordinances during the session. These were promulgated following the budget session and include: Uttar Pradesh Repeal Ordinance, 2025, Uttar Pradesh State Public Service Commission (Regulation of Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The session will commence on August 11 and continue until August 16, according to principal secretary, UP assembly, Pradeep Dubey. No legislative business will be conducted on August 15 and 16 due to Independence Day and Krishna Janmashtami.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Higher education minister wants private universities to join public varsities in rolling out Dapur Siswa to fight student hunger
KUALA NERUS, Aug 10 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is encouraging private universities nationwide to adopt the Dapur Siswa initiative, which is currently implemented by all public universities. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said that his ministry believes that students at private higher education institutions are also facing financial difficulties, especially amid the rising cost of living. 'I have received information that some private universities have already implemented the Dapur Siswa project. We understand that many students face difficulties and financial challenges, which is why I have instructed the university-level Student Affairs (HEP) divisions to implement this initiative. 'For example, at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), the project provides meals to 300 students daily, to ensure that students in need do not go hungry,' he told reporters after attending the 'In Person With DocZam' session at the university's Dewan Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, here, yesterday. Meanwhile, Zambry said that he has instructed all university vice-chancellors to be vigilant in identifying students in need, and to provide immediate assistance. He added that universities should promptly inform the ministry of such cases, to ensure timely delivery of appropriate aid to those students. — Bernama
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Six bills to be tabled in UP assembly monsoon session
Six bills will be tabled for discussion when the monsoon session of Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly begins on August 11. They include Uttar Pradesh Shri Banke Bihari Temple Trust Bill 2025, Uttar Pradesh Repeal Bill, 2025, Uttar Pradesh State Public Service Commission (Regulation of Procedure) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025, Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2025 and Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Second Amendment) Bill 2025. No legislative business will be conducted on August 15 and 16 in view of Independence Day and Shri Krishna Janmashtami. (For representation) The session will begin on August 11 and will continue till August 16, according to principal secretary, UP assembly, Pradeep Dubey. No legislative business will be conducted on August 15 and 16 in view of Independence Day and Shri Krishna Janmashtami. The session will have a special class on artificial intelligence (AI) for MLAs, designed by IIT-Kanpur. The initiative aims to familiarise the MLAs with the use of AI in legislative work. Senior professors from IIT-Kanpur will conduct the special class. The course will cover various aspects, including the use of AI for drafting laws and legal documents, identifying legal problems and comparing similar laws in other states or countries.
