National Conference Archives

04 Jul

Urban Local Bodies Should Hold Legislative-Style Sessions Like Parliament: Union Minister Manohar Lal

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Chandigarh, July 4 — Union Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Friday called for a transformative shift in the functioning of urban local bodies (ULBs), advocating that they conduct House sessions on the lines of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Speaking as the chief guest at the National Conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons held in Manesar, Haryana, the former Chief Minister of Haryana said that such sessions, chaired by a designated presiding officer, would foster transparency and impartial decision-making.Addressing a gathering of municipal representatives from across the country, Minister Manohar Lal emphasized the role…

Artists Showcase India’s Cultural Splendour at National Conference of Urban Local Bodies’ Chairpersons

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Chandigarh, July 4 — A vibrant cultural evening marked the ongoing National Conference of Urban Local Bodies’ Chairpersons in Manesar, Gurugram, where artists from diverse regions showcased the rich tapestry of India’s cultural heritage. The event was graced by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Aarti Singh Rao, and other dignitaries.The evening commenced with a mesmerising performance of Gandharva instrumental music, directed by Pandit Chetan Joshi. The presentation, deeply rooted in the traditions of Haryana and Indian classical instruments, recreated the celestial melodies believed to…

Urban Local Bodies Play Crucial Role in Building a Developed Nation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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Chandigarh, July 3 — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday underlined the crucial role of urban local bodies in strengthening democracy and contributing to the vision of a developed India by 2047. He urged urban representatives to adopt innovative practices, effective governance, and practical skills to fulfil their responsibilities towards making India’s cities among the cleanest and most beautiful in the world.Speaking at the inauguration of the first two-day National Conference on Urban Local Bodies held at the ICAT-2 campus auditorium in Manesar, Birla said urban local bodies represent the smallest yet most impactful units of the nation, directly…