<p>The House, which was to have its last sitting of the Winter Session today, will meet tomorrow, when possibly a statement will be made by the Government on the Copenhagen Climate Summit.<br /><br />Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Environment Minister Jairman Ramesh, who returned from Copenhagen after attending the Summit, were present in the House.<br /><br />Soon after the Upper House met for the day, Chairman Hamid Ansari announced the passing away of 80-year-old Acharya, who represented Gujarat from August 2005.<br />In his condolence message, he said Acharya was a lawyer and tax consultant by profession who worked for weaker sections and tribals.<br /><br />The House then observed silence before adjourning for the day.<br />The business listed for the day included consideration and passage of two bills including on one to amend the salaries and allowances of ministers.</p>
<p>The House, which was to have its last sitting of the Winter Session today, will meet tomorrow, when possibly a statement will be made by the Government on the Copenhagen Climate Summit.<br /><br />Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Environment Minister Jairman Ramesh, who returned from Copenhagen after attending the Summit, were present in the House.<br /><br />Soon after the Upper House met for the day, Chairman Hamid Ansari announced the passing away of 80-year-old Acharya, who represented Gujarat from August 2005.<br />In his condolence message, he said Acharya was a lawyer and tax consultant by profession who worked for weaker sections and tribals.<br /><br />The House then observed silence before adjourning for the day.<br />The business listed for the day included consideration and passage of two bills including on one to amend the salaries and allowances of ministers.</p>
