Ruckus inside Parliament complex

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 13:56

A member of the Hindu Sena was detained inside Parliament premises because he was creating ruckus on the delay of the passing of the Communal Violence Bill, police said.

Communal Violence Prevention Bill cleared by Cabinet

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 22:13

After much delay, the controversial Communal Violence Prevention Bill was on Monday cleared by the Union Cabinet after removal of certain provisions, reducing the role of the legislation in handling of riots and making it neutral between communities.

Cabinet may take up anti-communal violence bill

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:42

The government is planning to bring the controversial anti-communal violence bill in the Winter session of Parliament, informed sources said on Monday.

Blankets, clothes provided to Muzaffarnagar riot victims: Akhilesh Yadav

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 12:57

Giving details about the relief provided to Muzaffarnagar violence victims staying in relief camps, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that a high-level committee has been formed to look into ground realities and it will soon submit its report.

Muzaffarnagar: Riots victims refuse to return home due to safety concerns

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 15:56

More than three months after the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining districts rendered thousands of people homeless, the displaced people lodged in relief camps here refused to return home fearing for their safety.

Bail plea of eight accused in communal clash rejected

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 17:30

A local court has rejected the bail plea of eight accused in the alleged killing of three persons in an outbreak of communal violence in Budhana area on October 30.

Muzaffarnagar riots: Son of Khap council chief charge sheeted

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:55

Six people including the son of Khap council chief have been charge sheeted in connection with the murder of three persons in Bahawdi village during Muzaffarnagar riots, Special Investigation Team sources said.

Anti-Communal Violence bill in winter session: Sushilkumar Shinde

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 16:16

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday said the government intends to bring the communal violence prevention bill in the Winter session of Parliament.

Odisha CM opposes Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 22:50

Strongly opposing the Prevention of Communal Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2013, in its present form, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday asked the Centre not to move it hastily and have wider consultations with the states.

Communal violence bill most obnoxious piece of legislation: BJP

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 17:33

BJP on Saturday termed the communal violence bill as "the most obnoxious piece of legislation in independent India".

Communal Violence Bill clauses need to re-examined: Jay Panda

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:39

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Jay Panda on Saturday refused to comment on the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill until the final draft is tabled in Parliament.

BJP attacks Congress over Anti-Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 14:33

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticised the Congress over the Anti-Communal Violence Bill, which is likely to be introduced during the Winter Session of Parliament.