The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for the swearing-in of the newly elected members and will conclude on July 3, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday (June 12).

The first three days of the Lok Sabha session will see the newly elected leaders taking oath or making confirmation of their membership of the Lok Sabha and electing the Speaker of the House.

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President Droupadi Murmu will address the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on June 27 and is likely to outline the new government's roadmap for the next five years.

"First&nbsp;Session of 18th Lok Sabha is being summoned from 24.6.24 to 3.7.24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President’s Address and discussion thereon. 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will commence on 27.6.24 and conclude on 3.7.24," Kiren Rijiju said in a post on X.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to introduce his council of ministers to Parliament after the President's address on June 27.

The debate on the Motion of Thanks for the President's address is anticipated to feature an assertive opposition aiming to challenge the NDA government on various issues. The prime minister will respond to this debate in both Houses of Parliament.

The complete Union Budget is expected to be presented on July 22.&nbsp;

Earlier, on February 1, an interim Budget was presented ahead of the Lok Sabha elections that&nbsp;concluded recently.

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The last session of the 17th Lok Sabha (Budget session) was held between January 31 and February 10, 2024.

It may be noted here that&nbsp;Lok Sabha had 274 sittings in which 202 bills were introduced and a total of 222 bills were passed.&nbsp;

The Rajya Sabha had 271 sittings, in which 31 bills were introduced and 220 bills were passed. In total 221 bills were passed by both the Houses.

(With inputs from agencies)

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for the swearing-in of the newly elected members and will conclude on July 3, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday (June 12).

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for the swearing-in of the newly elected members and will conclude on July 3, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday (June 12). The first three days of the Lok Sabha session will see the newly elected leaders taking oath or making confirmation of their membership of the Lok Sabha and electing the Speaker of the House. Also read: 'Had Priyanka contested...': Rahul Gandhi makes bold claim about Modi's stronghold Varanasi President Droupadi Murmu will address the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on June 27 and is likely to outline the new government's roadmap for the next five years. "First Session of 18th Lok Sabha is being summoned from 24.6.24 to 3.7.24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President’s Address and discussion thereon. 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will commence on 27.6.24 and conclude on 3.7.24," Kiren Rijiju said in a post on X. First Session of 18th Lok Sabha is being summoned from 24.6.24 to 3.7.24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President’s Address and discussion thereon. 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will commence on 27.6.24 and conclude on 3.7.24. https://t.co/8OCbfg4CT1 — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 12, 2024 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to introduce his council of ministers to Parliament after the President's address on June 27. The debate on the Motion of Thanks for the President's address is anticipated to feature an assertive opposition aiming to challenge the NDA government on various issues. The prime minister will respond to this debate in both Houses of Parliament. The complete Union Budget is expected to be presented on July 22. Earlier, on February 1, an interim Budget was presented ahead of the Lok Sabha elections that concluded recently. Also read: India: BJP MLA Mohan Majhi to become new chief minister of Odisha, ending Naveen Patnaik era The last session of the 17th Lok Sabha (Budget session) was held between January 31 and February 10, 2024. It may be noted here that Lok Sabha had 274 sittings in which 202 bills were introduced and a total of 222 bills were passed. The Rajya Sabha had 271 sittings, in which 31 bills were introduced and 220 bills were passed. In total 221 bills were passed by both the Houses. (With inputs from agencies)

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to run from June 24 to July 3: Minister Kiren Rijiju

20 days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country, several Union ministers returned to work today.

Back to working in North Block office with a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/red-orange-green-indian-government-might-colour-code-regions-based-on-reported-cases-to-contain-covid-19-292056">home-made mask </a>this morning, tweeted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Union minister Prakash Javadekar also returned to work today and held a meeting with officials of Information and Broadcasting Ministry, at Shastri Bhawan, Delhi

Meanwhile, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-in-india-8356-cases-delhi-maharashtra-only-regions-to-cross-1000-mark-292053">resumed operations </a>after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus.

20 days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country, several Union ministers returned to work today.

20 days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country, several Union ministers returned to work today. Back to working in North Block office with a home-made mask this morning, tweeted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Union minister Prakash Javadekar also returned to work today and held a meeting with officials of Information and Broadcasting Ministry, at Shastri Bhawan, Delhi Meanwhile, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff resumed operations after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus.

Several Union ministers return to work, hold meetings 

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff resumed operations after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus.

The minister visited the SAI headquarters here wearing a mask and sanitised his hands before entering the premises.

"The ministry has started its office with minimum staff because work has to go on. We are ensuring strict compliance of rules like social distancing, wearing masks and temperature checks," Rijjiju said.

All ministers were on Saturday asked to resume office from Monday along with joint secretary-level officers and one-third of their essential staff.

"Only divisional heads and 30 per cent of the lower division staff will work on a rotational basis. This is being done as per the centre's order in an effort to streamline things before the complete lifting of the lockdown," an SAI official told PTI referring to the current lockdown.

The COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China, has caused more than 300 deaths in India.

It has ravaged the world, killing over 100,000 people and putting tremendous strain on medical resources with more than 18,50,000 positive cases.&nbsp;

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff resumed operations after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff resumed operations after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus. The minister visited the SAI headquarters here wearing a mask and sanitised his hands before entering the premises. "The ministry has started its office with minimum staff because work has to go on. We are ensuring strict compliance of rules like social distancing, wearing masks and temperature checks," Rijjiju said. All ministers were on Saturday asked to resume office from Monday along with joint secretary-level officers and one-third of their essential staff. "Only divisional heads and 30 per cent of the lower division staff will work on a rotational basis. This is being done as per the centre's order in an effort to streamline things before the complete lifting of the lockdown," an SAI official told PTI referring to the current lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China, has caused more than 300 deaths in India. It has ravaged the world, killing over 100,000 people and putting tremendous strain on medical resources with more than 18,50,000 positive cases.

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju visits SAI headquarters, essential staff resumes office

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) with three people on board has gone missing today near Sagalee, in Arunachal Pradesh&#39;s&nbsp;Papum Pare, according to<a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/iaf-chopper-goes-missing-near-arunachal-pradesh-with-three-on-board/749067/" target="_blank"> Financial Press</a>, citing a&nbsp;defence source.

It has not been made public yet who was aboard. PTI reports that the chopped was on a flood victim rescue mission when it went missing, soon after losing contact after its 3:50pm take off, said&nbsp;Defence PRO Lt Col Sambit Ghosh.

The helicopter was on a mission to evacuate people stranded in Sagalee due to landslides triggered by rains, PTI reports.

Minister of State Kiren Rajiju said, &quot;Weather turbulent in North-East. I&#39;m safe but whole State machinery geared up to locate IAF ALH chopper missing almost at same time.&quot;

Rajiju himself was travelling in a helicopter earlier today, when weather forced the copter, which was carrying seven&nbsp;other people,&nbsp;to make an emergency&nbsp;landing on a small field.

The MoS added, &quot;Ap Cm Pema Khandu&amp;state govt mobilizing local people to locate missing IAF helicopter which was on a rescue mission in AP.&quot;

The Minister of State Kiren Rajiju said that there was turbulent weather, and that the helicopter was on a rescue mission

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) with three people on board has gone missing today near Sagalee, in Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare, according to Financial Press, citing a defence source. It has not been made public yet who was aboard. PTI reports that the chopped was on a flood victim rescue mission when it went missing, soon after losing contact after its 3:50pm take off, said Defence PRO Lt Col Sambit Ghosh. The helicopter was on a mission to evacuate people stranded in Sagalee due to landslides triggered by rains, PTI reports. Minister of State Kiren Rajiju said, "Weather turbulent in North-East. I'm safe but whole State machinery geared up to locate IAF ALH chopper missing almost at same time." Rajiju himself was travelling in a helicopter earlier today, when weather forced the copter, which was carrying seven other people, to make an emergency landing on a small field. The MoS added, "Ap Cm Pema Khandu&state govt mobilizing local people to locate missing IAF helicopter which was on a rescue mission in AP."

IAF helicopter goes missing in Arunachal Pradesh

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First session of 18th Lok Sabha to run from June 24 to July 3: Minister Kiren Rijiju

Several Union ministers return to work, hold meetings

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju visits SAI headquarters, essential staff resumes office

IAF helicopter goes missing in Arunachal Pradesh